Transitioning to Editorial Work With Celebrity Nail Artist Nikki Panic

This week, the BRICKS team speaks to the hottest celebrity nail artist of the moment about her career journey as a nail artist from client-based work to breaking into the editorial field.

Drawing inspiration from mixed art media and her creative upbringing, London-based Nikki Panic (Opens in a new window) taught herself to create the most incredible nail art, quickly becoming renowned for her versatility in techniques, including hand painting, 3D sculpting, elaborate crystals and chrome finishes.

Gaining widespread popularity and attracting the likes of Gabriette, PinkPantheress, and Ashnikko, Nikki’s career trajectory has taken her on the set of British Vogue’s print cover shoot with FKA Twigs, opening the doors to more editorial work.

Below, Nikki Panic shares her career journey with the BRICKS Learner Platform and how she went from client-based work in her bedroom to a celebrity nail artist, and expanded her network to with renowned brands and publications.