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Mimi D.

Nail Artist

Mimi D. is a bi-coastal freelance manicurist. Starting her career in New York, Mimi had the opportunity to participate in nail art events including an Adidas shoe launch, Comic Con, and Sally Hansen’s Mani Match App release. She also worked with designers like Oscar De La Renta, Diane Von Furstenburg, Luar, and DKNY for several New York Fashion Weeks. While on the West Coast, Mimi manicured top celebrities like Angela Bassett, Tyra Banks, Lena Waithe, Busy Phillips, Rosario Dawson and Ciara for magazines including Essence, Tidal, Parents, and Remix Magazine. Mimi is also the creator of two seasons of the Pinterest Creator Originals show “Hands On with Mimi D”, where she shares everything from product recommendations to nail care tips. She was inducted into Old Dominion University’s inaugural class for the Top 40 under 40 alumni, and is the current and singular champion of the Cosmopolitan Magazine Mani Wars. Mimi shares her knowledge by hosting seminars on how to perfect nail art, as well as educatin

Education

  • BS, Communications, Old Dominion University

Professional Achievements

  • Worked over 30 shows during Fashion Week, while leading 2 of her own
  • Featured on billboards and in Ulta stores all over the country
  • Done nails for celebrities including Angela Bassett, Busy Phillips, Lena Waithe, Alicia Keys, Rosario Dawson, and many more
  • Worked for brands like Ivy Park, Audemars Piguet, Guess, Baileys, and Kosas
  • Featured on the websites of Vogue, InStyle, and Byrdie.com, and on the covers of Essence, Parents, and Cosmopolitan magazine
  • Hosted 2 seasons of her show “Hands on with Mimi D.” on Pinterest
  • Featured on panels, hosted seminars with seasoned nail professionals, and taught other nail professionals how to perfect their skills and advance their careers
  • Hand models for brands like IBD, China Glaze, and Farmaesthetics

Favorite Piece of Advice

Drink your water and keep your hands and nails moisturized.

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Forum Comments (8)

How do you fix a broken nail?
To fix a broken nail, cut the rest of the break off and then file it so it’s smooth. If it’s a break below the free edge where it’s on your nail bed, keep the wound clean and dry to let it heal on its own. Some people will try to glue it back down. However, I don’t suggest doing that if the break is really bad or you see dry blood.
How do you get nail glue off your skin?
To get nail glue off your skin, use acetone. You can also use salt if you glue your hands or fingers together.
Easiest/safest way remove acrylic nails at home?
You can either use cotton balls soaked in acetone and wrap your nails in aluminum foil, or you can use a bowl. Take a bowl, put acetone in it, and then place your hands in the bowl. Then cover your hand and the bowl with a towel and just let it rest there for about 15 to 20 minutes . Take your hands out, see how much you can gently push off, and then put them back in and keep repeating that process until it comes off completely.
How to get Gel X nails off at home quick
The removal process is the same as for a gel manicure. You would start by filing it down, and then, since you're removing it, I would cut off the bulk of the nail (if you have a longer nail). That way, you're not wasting product trying to remove something that you're just going to cut down anyway. I would cut the nail and then use cotton soaked in acetone wrapped in aluminum foil to remove it. Wait 15-20 minutes for it to work, then use a cuticle pusher to remove the product. If it’s not all off after the first round, rewrap it and wait another 10 or 15 minutes. Continue this process until all of it is removed.
How do you take off shellac nail polish at home?
Shellac is just another name for gel manicure. Start by filing off the top layer, wrapping it with a cotton ball with acetone and aluminum foil, waiting about 15 minutes . Then take it off, and see how much you can gently push off with your cuticle pusher. If it comes off, that’s great, but if you still have some that's stuck on, rewrap it again and continue the process until it all comes off.
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