The Manchester nail artist creating 'breathtaking' designs to perfectly match any outfit

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If you wanted super glamorous or insanely pretty nail art, you may think you'd need to visit a glitzy salon in Manchester city centre or head to footballer haunts like Wilmslow, Alderly Edge or Hale. But some of the most mind-blowing nail designs can actually be found in Northenden.

NailsByAsleighR has a client base made up of thousands of clients, which she's created thanks to her breathtaking designs and willingness to try things you won't find anywhere else in Manchester.

Ashleigh Renshaw started her nail journey over 7 years ago when nail art wasn’t as in demand as it is now. Ashleigh told me that, back then, everything was done in acrylic and encapsulated.

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Ashleigh, who grew up in Salford, mastered the basic skills in college. Once she had completed college, she began to work in a salon in Stockport where she started to grow her loyal clientele. She worked in the same salon for around three years before finally taking the leap to go freelance.

Ashleigh explained that she took the decision to work from home so she could save for her own salon. In the two years Ashleigh was working from home, she was based in her living room - but that did not slow down her progression as an artist.

During this time the nail artist explored new techniques and got creative. Ashleigh says the variety of the incredible work she produces is mainly down to her clients.

She told me that many of her clients trust her so much, they allow her to freestyle and do what she wants. That's how she comes up with some of her boldest and most eye-catching designs that would even make Cardi B jealous.

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