Nail Artist, On-Air Expert, Educator.
Candace is a Canadian nail artist and award-winning content creator who has built a prominent profile within the beauty and fashion industry over the past few years. Her accolades include being named Beauty Industry Expert of the Year in 2023. She has appeared as a nail expert on national television programs including Cityline TV, The Good Stuff with Mary Berg, and The Social.
Candace has worked on major beauty campaigns with leading brands such as Sally Hansen, Holo Taco, Lights Lacquer, and Mooncat, and her work has been featured on the runways of New York Fashion Week, Toronto Fashion Week, and Ottawa Fashion Week.
Her creative approach is deeply influenced by her cultural roots and lived experience. Growing up as a young Black woman with immigrant parents, Candace was drawn to vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and storytelling through art. Nail artistry became her medium for blending these influences with contemporary fashion and beauty trends to create distinctive, personalized designs.
Beyond her technical expertise, Candace is deeply committed to expanding how nail artistry is perceived within fashion and media, particularly in Canada. Through her on-air work, editorial projects, brand collaborations, and educational content, she aims to demonstrate what is possible for nail artists beyond traditional salon settings. Her career reflects a commitment to visibility, creative autonomy, and industry recognition, inspiring the next generation of Canadian nail artists to see nails as a powerful and respected creative discipline.
