Lily Lin

@clawyoeyesout

Originally from Boston, I moved to NYC back in 2018 and worked in different industries like travel, fashion, and tech before I decided to become a nail artist full-time. I held these corporate roles where I was told I could be creative, but there were too many straining limitations. I thought my creativity could be utilized and appreciated in another way to its full potential after a large wave of tech layoffs at the end of 2022.

I started my nail career back in 2020 and have been able to work with great artists like Mo Qin at her salon Oh My Nails! in the East Village, as well as learn to work in a commercial capacity with her and Holly Falcone. Some brands that I’ve worked with include Glossier, Revlon, Tory Burch, Google, Lapointe, among others.

I met Marisa by working Sandy Liang’s NYFW show a couple of years ago and now we are here together!

  • Sign: Cancer with a Leo stellium 😝

  • Favorite snack in Chinatown: Cheung fun or rice noodle rolls from West Rice Roll King or the cart on Hester

  • Favorite thing for nail art: 3D chrome accents

  • My style of nail art: organic shapes and textures, lettering and calligraphy, lots of inspiration from nature, kawaii

Marisa Mircovich

@bigfreakyclaws

Born and raised Jersey Girl that has been living in NYC for a decade now. I grew up coming into the city almost every weekend for as long as I can remember. I was always infatuated with the ever evolving creative world here. I got my NY cosmetology license right out of high school and the rest is history!

I started off in hair and makeup. After 2020, I decided to switch my career to a long time passion of mine- nail art! My nail business has been growing since 2021 and it has been incredibly fulfilling. I’ve gotten to work with exciting brands and individuals such as Sandy Liang, Hypebae, Coach, Rayvin Huger, Ivy Mugler and more.

I also love visiting new places and have been lucky enough to travel to do nail art. Mano Nail Studio in Miami, FL and Isla Berlin in Germany graciously hosted me as a resident guest nail artist in 2024. I can’t wait to see where else in the world nail art can take me and my bestie Lily!

  • Sign: Aries

  • Favorite snack in Chinatown: Salt n pepper chicken from Taiwan Porkchop House

  • Favorite thing for nail art: 3D and airbrush combined

  • My style of nail art: freaky, funky, kitschy, kawaii dreamscapes. I want to create whimsical little worlds on your nails!