Playful : 95
Caffeine/Food : 99
Curiosity: 99
Animals: 85
Single-tasking: 90

IG: @onion_nail

Nico brought her passion for nail art from Hong Kong to Sheffield in 2023, where she now calls home with her husband and two cats. With six years of experience in the nail industry and a Level 4 Diploma in Nail Technology, Nico's journey began humbly in various nail salons in Hong Kong before she took the bold step of starting her own business. Inspiration can be found in the world around her - from ideas and emotions, to colours and textures - she transforms these into stunning, personalised designs on the nail canvas. She's also known as Offbeat Beauty Collective's chief biscuit taster and coffee connoisseur (her barista husband plays a part in that). When she's not perfecting nails, you'll find her on a mission to sample every local beer Sheffield has to offer!

Creativity: 97
F*cks: 0
Cats: 92
Coffee: 94
Tattoos: 40

IG: @supernaturalnails

Lucy founded Offbeat Beauty Collective after struggling to find a salon that felt inclusive, comfortable and that made natural nail health a priority. With a background in graphic design, she channels her creativity and obsessive eye for detail into bespoke nail art and structured gel manicures, using soft and hard gels.

In the studio, you'll find her with a coffee in hand, excited about new nail designs, and always happy to share cat pics and her latest film & TV series recommendations. Outside the studio, Lucy lives with her husband, Lee, and two cats, Loki & Luna, (there’s an ‘L’ theme here!) on an eco-home development on the edge of the city. She loves horror films, monster drag, walks in the woods, and trying to out-biscuit taste Nico.

As a chronically ill, AuDHD person and mum to a neurodivergent son, Lucy is passionate about making OBC an accessible, welcoming and safe space for everyone.

Caffeine: 100
Creativity: 101
Resting bitch face: YES
Patience for BS: - 0
Giving Hugs:  90

IG: @sira.rosemakeup & @sira.rosebeauty

Sira is a passionate and creative makeup artist and beauty therapist, whose vibrant personality shines through in her work. She’s known for her bold gothic style and expertise in alternative beauty, and with a background as a professional freelance makeup and prosthetics artist, she has honed her skills on film sets and offers a wide range of services, including wedding makeup and hair, party and occasion makeup, makeup lessons, facials, brow lamination, lash lifts, and waxing.

Specialising in Alternative Wedding Makeup, Sira is dedicated to helping brides (and grooms!) feel like the most badass version of themselves, breaking away from traditional beauty norms to embrace individuality.

Outside of work, Sira is a self-confessed #altgirl and nerd with a deep love for horror movies and Doctor Who. She’s neurodivergent and lives with chronic illness and pain, giving her a unique empathy for how these challenges can impact on self-esteem. Sira understands that visiting a salon can sometimes feel overwhelming or anxiety-inducing, and she’s dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming & judgement-free space where everyone feels comfortable and supported.

White Monster: yes

Cats: 1000

Silly: 100

Pint: go on then

Creativity: 95

IG: @claws.by.helen

Helen is our newest nail artist… but honestly, she’s fitted in so well it feels like she’s been part of Offbeat Beauty Collective for years. She’s properly one of us: a little bit nerdy, very creative, chatty and friendly (once she’s warmed up) and always down for a laugh.

Helen’s nail work covers everything from detailed hand-painted designs to bold 3D art and she especially loves creating alternative and gothic sets… think dark, dramatic, weird, cute, spooky and anything a bit different.

Outside the salon you’ll usually find Helen at gigs, hanging out with cats, or turning up with what is almost definitely a new tattoo or piercing since the last time you saw her. She’s a self-confessed goth with a soft spot for a pint, and she runs on White Monster and good vibes.

Helen’s also openly neurodivergent and really gets that not everyone wants the full-on “salon experience”. If your social battery is low, you’re in safe hands: Helen is great at matching your energy and helping you feel comfortable, relaxed and never judged.

After working in a more traditional salon before and never quite feeling like she fit in, finding OBC has been a breath of fresh air. We’re so glad she’s here!