The People Behind Perfect Polish

Meet the passionate professionals who've dedicated their careers to advancing nail artistry across Australia. Each brings unique expertise from different corners of the beauty industry.

Rhiannon Burke

Lead Nail Technique Specialist

Started her journey in nail artistry back in 2018 at a small salon in Perth. What began as weekend work during university quickly became her calling. Rhiannon spent three years perfecting base coat application techniques that reduce chipping by up to 40% - something she discovered through countless hours of trial and error with different formulations.

Her breakthrough came during the 2023 Australian Beauty Expo where she demonstrated her "pressure mapping" technique for even polish distribution. Now she focuses on helping others avoid the common mistakes that took her years to overcome.

Base Coat Mastery Application Techniques Problem Solving

Marcus Chen

Color Theory & Application Expert

Marcus brings an unusual background to nail artistry - he originally studied fine arts and worked as a paint mixer for automotive finishes. This experience with color matching and paint behavior gave him insights that most nail technicians never encounter.

In 2022, he developed what he calls the "layering sequence" - a specific order for applying multiple polish coats that prevents color distortion. His automotive background taught him about paint viscosity and temperature effects, knowledge he now applies to nail polish consistency and application timing.

Color Theory Layering Techniques Paint Chemistry

How We Work Together

Our approach developed organically when Rhiannon and Marcus met at a 2024 industry conference in Melbourne. They realized their different backgrounds created something stronger - Rhiannon's practical salon experience combined with Marcus's technical understanding of materials and chemistry.

Real Problem Focus

We tackle actual issues nail technicians face daily - not theoretical problems. Every technique we teach comes from solving real salon challenges.

Testing Everything

Marcus's analytical approach means we test techniques across different polish brands, humidity levels, and application conditions before sharing them.

Practical Results

Rhiannon ensures every method we teach can be implemented in busy salon environments without expensive equipment or complicated procedures.

What Drives Our Work

We've both experienced the frustration of techniques that look perfect in videos but fail in real-world conditions. Too many nail artistry resources focus on advanced designs without covering the fundamentals that make everything else possible.

Our goal is straightforward - help nail technicians master the core skills that determine whether a manicure lasts three days or three weeks. The difference usually comes down to application pressure, timing, and understanding how different products interact.

Focus on foundation techniques that support all other nail artistry skills
Test methods across different working conditions and product combinations
Provide clear explanations for why techniques work, not just how to do them
Share knowledge gained from both salon experience and technical material understanding