We had the good fortune of connecting with Markita Berry and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Markita, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
I feel i have a passion for all art forms rather it be nails, painting, drawing, braiding to me it’s art. being unique and making things/People feel and be beautiful and inspired. At an early age I’ve loved to draw things, characters, people, and things I would think up. Art for me was meditation and a release from stress and it became a hobby and passion that I can never stop. I’ve intertwined art into my career and I absolutely love it and all of my support!.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I feel that my work is very unique from the way I shape and file my clients nails to my braiding techniques I am definitely one of a kind, I give high quality, Affordable work and I’m known for getting my customers in and out and Satisfied. I started very young with family and friends as my test clients and with a lot of practice I became better. Lots of times I was discouraged in the beginning and even still there are down days but I continued and being the slight perfectionist that I am. I don’t like to give up if I don’t feel finished. I kept practicing, I went to school and although not perfect, I advanced and pressed forward with my knowledge and my craft. My clientele grew and continues to grow and in 2019 it grew enough for me to quit my corporate job and do what I love. My brand is named Kinks and Akrylics because it was a unique way to introduced my style of hair and nails.
If you’d like to book, shop, support, or follow check out my pages.
IG: instagram.com/nailz_by_ki
FB: facebook.com/kinksandakrylics1
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kinksandakrylics

The biggest lesson I’ve learned is NEVER GIVE UP! If you feel discouraged remember anything is possible find your biggest issue and practice until you get it, never underestimate yourself and for the nail techs YOU DO NOT NEED ALL THAT STUFF AT START UP! Save your money honey!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I’d take them to my favorite taco spot, I love torchys taco’s maybe to some local lounges, 7th street on a nice night and of course we going to Dallas. I love to go to spa castle so we’d probably go there or for a nice massage. Dinner at a nice restaurant or hibachi.. most of my friends love hibachi lol. We’re definitely going to have a good time.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
All credit due belong to my support system, My Family, My clientele, and faith. Through the hard times they are what uplifted me, and pushed me at times when I was discouraged. I owe them all the thanks, and I am very grateful for each one of them.

Website: https://Www.styleseat.com/kinksandakrylics

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nailz_by_ki?igsh=MWkyNnpsNDUyaWdlag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinksandakrylics1?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Image Credits
Images credit: Kinks & Akrylics

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