Billie Byrd
Nail Artist
They/She
Howdy! I am a Roanoke-raised native, from a rich service industry background. I grew up in a family restaurant here in town, and have always had a knack for creating unique and positive customer experiences. I struggled for many years, feeling like my career path in the natural foods industry was lacking self-expression and creativity. After experiencing some good old-fashioned burnout, I took the leap as an adult and enrolled in a Nail Technician program taught by Fusions School of Cosmetology. I had been giving myself and my friends self-taught gel manicures, as well as gel-x; I was fortunate enough to broaden my knowledge and experience HUGELY during my time in the program.
These days, I love practicing all forms of gel manicures. Hard gel, soft gel, gel extensions, and, of course, sculpting gel. I still have lots to learn as a baby nail tech, and I’m fortunate enough to have Misfit Beauty Club as my outlet to create, explore, and expand my art!
Outside of the salon, I love live music. Loud, heavy music gives my brain a chance to rest and release my stresses from the day. I live out in the woods in a little cottage with my two dogs, who are quirky and silly menaces. I love tattoos and visual art of almost all types, and listen to so many podcasts about interpersonal relationships/communication that I could probably talk about it with you for hours. I’d love to find you in my chair sometime for a meaningful conversation and a snazzy set of nails!