Brand & Creative Collaborations

I’m open to selected collaborations with professional nail, beauty and creative brands that align with my work and professional standards.

Projects may include:

● Original nail art and product-led creative concepts

● Nail photography and short-form video

● Tutorials and demonstrations

● Educational content

● Product application and technique-led content

● Campaign or seasonal nail designs

● Digital and social content

As an independent nail artist and educator, I’m particularly interested in collaborations that allow for creativity, professional expertise and genuine use of products within my work.

Online Reach

Alongside my website and educational platforms, I share nail art, tutorials, professional education and seasonal inspiration across visual and social platforms.

Pinterest – 200K+ monthly views

Pinterest is a particularly established part of the Paintbrush Nails online presence, where my nail art and educational content continues to be discovered through search and visual inspiration.

Press & Professional Contributions

I’m also available for:

● Expert commentary and quotes

● Editorial features and interviews

● Guest articles and professional writing

● Educational writing and resources

● Demonstrations and teaching

● Relevant professional and industry collaborations

I’m particularly interested in projects where nail artistry, creativity and education overlap.

Get in Touch

For press enquiries, editorial contributions, brand and creative collaborations, educational projects or other professional opportunities, please get in touch.

Press, Features & Collaborations

Scottish Nail Artist, Educator & Creative Professional

I’m Kirsty Brown, the nail artist and educator behind Paintbrush Nails, based in Callander, Scotland.

My background combines professional nail artistry with art, design and education. I have a BA (Hons) from Glasgow School of Art and a PGDE in Art & Design Education, with experience teaching creative skills across different ages, stages and learning environments.

Today, my work spans nail artistry, professional nail education, online learning and writing. Through Paintbrush Nails, I research, write and develop my own professional nail training courses, taking them through independent accreditation before delivering them through one-to-one training in Scotland.

I also create online courses, workshops, eBooks and educational resources for nail professionals through the Paintbrush Nails Learning Library.

Creativity remains an important part of my practice. My nail work is influenced by art, fashion, colour, pattern and the world around me, with a particular interest in translating visual inspiration into original, wearable nail art.

Areas of Expertise

I’m available to contribute professional insight, commentary, educational content or creative work in areas including:

● Nail art, design and seasonal nail trends

● Professional nail education and training

● Creative development and confidence for nail artists

● Learning and teaching practical creative skills

● Nail industry and small business topics

● Working as an independent nail professional

● Natural nail care and professional manicure services

● Art, design and visual inspiration within nail artistry

Professional Background

● BA (Hons), Glasgow School of Art

● PGDE, Art & Design Education

● Professional nail artist and educator

● Creator of independently developed, accredited professional nail courses

● ABT Educator

● Twenty Pro Approved Educator

● Scratch Magazine Home Nail Salon of the Year winner

Selected Press, Features & Recognition

My work and professional expertise have been featured by Scratch Magazine, and I have been approached to contribute insight to industry features across a range of professional nail, salon and self-employment topics.

Previous contributions have included advice and commentary on running a home nail studio, salon design, pricing and payments, marketing, professional boundaries and the realities of working independently within the nail industry.

My nail artistry has also been featured through step-by-step tutorials and creative nail content.

Selected Features

Scratch Magazine – Home Nail Salon Success
Expert advice on creating and running a successful home nail salon.

Scratch Magazine – Self-Employment & Salon Design
Professional insight into creating a practical and considered working environment.

Scratch Magazine – Self-Employment, Pricing & Payments
Contribution to industry guidance for self-employed nail professionals.

Scratch Magazine – Marketing, Boundaries & Working Hours
Expert commentary on managing client expectations and maintaining professional boundaries.

Scratch Magazine – Home Salons & Neighbour Relations
Insight into the practical considerations of operating a professional nail business from home.

Scratch Magazine – Bridal Nail Art Tutorial
Featured step-by-step chrome heart bridal nail design.

Scratch Magazine – Working Successfully with a Long-Term Health Condition
A personal industry feature exploring my experience of building and running an award-winning nail business while managing a long-term health condition.

Scratch Magazine – Home Nail Salon of the Year
Winner of the Scratch Stars Home Nail Salon of the Year award.