Today we’d like to introduce you to DeQuena Niles. Them and their team share their story with us below:
DeQuena Niles is a 35-year-old mother of two. Her handsome son, DeQuan; is 15, and her beautiful daughter, Denim is two. This is the heart of 3D nail academy and where the name of the academy was derived. 3D(DeQuena, DeQuan, Denim)
Owning a Nail school was always her dream and goal once she set foot in the Nail Industry. “BIGGER GOD” was always her prayer! She graduated from Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology in 2009 and instantly began building her business and brand, NAILZ BY QUEEN NailzbyQueenShe started from the bottom, and consistently worked on developing her craft. Slow, steady, and personal was always her RACE. She is the true definition of putting in the work. Any entrepreneur who has had to build from the ground up can relate to the blood, sweat, and tears involved in the journey of BUILDING A BRAND and SETTING YOUR FOUNDATION. ~Philippians 4:13
Nails was only meant to be a HOBBY for her, so for many years during her journey, she ran from her gift. She went to nail school, only to have a means to take care of her son, make her own hours, and make money while in college! Finally, she graduated college and obtained her Bachelor in Business Administration. She immediately went back to working 9-5 jobs and practiced nails on the side. Something about leaving that 9-5 secure job to follow your God given gift that we struggle with! ~PROVERBS 3:5
As the years went by of working and quitting different jobs, she finally decided in 2012 to be obedient to God’s PLAN, and go full-time in the nail industry, giving it her all. In 2016 she opened her own Full-service SALON AND SPA, NBQ, which she still owns and operates. She will be expanding it to NBQ SALON & SUITES. ~2 Corinthian 5:7
Through her journey, of building her brand, she continued to educate herself. She has since obtained her Master’s in Business Administration and her Nail instructors license. She is now preparing to open her NEWEST facility, her biggest accomplishment to date, 3D NAIL Academy. Here is where her DREAM becomes REALITY! Where PASSION meets PURPOSE! A place where she can share her gift, educate upcoming nail technicians, and prepare her students to WIN 🏆, not only as a nail technician but as a Business owner. She has experienced the ups and the downs of the industry and from that, has created the BLUEPRINT to SUCCESS!
2023 we will OPEN🎉🎉🎉
3D NAIL ACADEMY & NBQ SALON AND SUITES have been strategically and conveniently placed next door to each other!
9221 two notch road suite 10a and 10b
It allows for students to have direct access to on the job training options once graduating or direct job placement right in arms reach.
Some of the top stylists in the area or housed inside of NBQ SALON AND SUITES. You can book with them on our website. Nailzbyqueen.com
Both facilities are still under construction and gear to open in the early parts of 2023.
If you are looking for a new location to house your business, come join our community of business owners inside of NBQ SALON AND SUITES. We have 6 suites left available to rent!
If you are an aspiring, upcoming nail technician, come join us at 3D nail academy and start your career today.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Not smooth at all. But each rock thrown at me was used as a building block to add to my foundation.
What doesn’t kill you will always make you stronger!
As you know, we’re big fans of 3D Nail Academy. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Our mission is to prepare our students to pass the South Carolina State Board of Examination and be equipped for immediate employment in the job market. We pride ourselves in teaching not only the basics of nail technology, but the most advanced techniques In the field Of nail technology.
Our Academy is a school that focuses solely on Nail Technology. We will equip you with all the necessary tools to begin your nail career.
Experienced Instructors
Our instructors have worked in the beauty industry for over 20 years. Not only do they have field experience, they have the expertise on successfully Owning and Operating a salon. Our instructors are also educated on the latest nail trends.
Low Student to Teacher Ratio
We keep our class size small to ensure the best education to our students.
Job Placement
We work hard to guarantee the most fitting job placements for our students by partnering with local salons. We are located next to one of the top salons and spas in the city, NBQ SALON AND SUITES. We have partnered to allow our graduate students an opportunity to apply for short-term internships or long-term employment.
We have a launch of upcoming nail products, so stay tuned!
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
I live in an imaginary bubble.
Although my career requires me to socialize and work hand in hand with so many people, I’m an introvert at heart!
I enjoy the comforts of my own home and my own space. It’s where I feel
Safe. My salon and my new school, of course, is a part of my bubble, because In my mind it’s a safe place that I created.
But it’s so hard for me to step outside my little bubble and socialize and network. But I’m working on it!!!
Because I’m so free and social when you come inside my space, most people who know me in that element. Never believe me when I categorize myself as an introvert!!
If you ever meet me outside of my bubble, I’m very much to myself, not a big talker, and would rather sit back and observe than be in the mix!
Contact Info:
- Website: 3dnailacademy.info
- Instagram: @3dnailacademy | @Nailzbyqueensc
- Facebook: 3dnailacademy | Nailzbyqueen
