Radina Ignatova
International Nail Educator · Founder of The Nail Wiki & Artistic Touch – Nail Training Academy
I began wanting to create beautiful nails. Over time I became far more interested in understanding why techniques worked — and why the same products performed so differently in different hands.
That curiosity eventually became stronger than the creative side of the profession, and led to building both The Nail Wiki and Artistic Touch – Nail Training Academy.
Radina Ignatova is a Professional Nail Expert, International Nail Educator, founder of The Nail Wiki and Artistic Touch – Nail Training Academy, and the primary author of The Nail Wiki Library. Since 2014 her work has focused on professional nail education, salon safety, troubleshooting, and helping technicians understand the principles behind successful nail services.
Why I Created The Nail Wiki
Nail knowledge existed in abundance — but fragmented, inconsistent, and difficult to navigate. One educator explained a concept one way. Another used different terminology for the same structure. Manufacturers focused on their own products. Social media rewarded short tips over deep understanding.
Throughout my career I repeatedly met talented technicians whose biggest obstacle was not ability, but access to structured, trustworthy education. That realisation became the driving force behind The Nail Wiki.
“My goal has never been to teach more techniques. My goal is to help professionals think more clearly.”
To build The World's Largest Nail Knowledge Resource — bringing anatomy, products, science, techniques, troubleshooting, and professional standards into one structured platform.
What I Specialise In
The subjects I spend the most time studying, researching, and teaching.
My Educational Philosophy
Understanding before memorisation
A technician who understands why a technique works can adapt when variables change. One who has only memorised the steps cannot.
Professional judgement before imitation
Copying what you have seen works until the situation changes. Developing judgement works across every client and every scenario.
Safety before convenience
Client welfare and professional safety are the foundation of everything. No shortcut is worth compromising either.
Diagnosis before changing products
When something goes wrong, the answer is almost never a different product. It is a clearer understanding of why it happened.
Continuous learning throughout a career
Products change, techniques develop, understanding improves. Professional education does not end after qualification.
Qualifications & Continuing Development
Learning does not stop. I continue attending training, researching new developments, and refining my understanding as the industry evolves.
Professional nail education
Training and CPD across nail technology, enhancement systems, manicure, and advanced services.
Psychology and counselling
Formal study informing client communication, education, and the emotional dimensions of salon work.
Teaching and development
Education in teaching methodology, shaping how Artistic Touch courses are structured and delivered.
Beauty and advanced aesthetics
Training across broader beauty disciplines, giving context for how nail services sit in the wider industry.
Industry Recognition
Appreciated milestones — though the work that matters most is producing education that genuinely helps professionals.
The Nail Wiki and Artistic Touch
Knowledge and reference
Free educational knowledge covering nail anatomy, products, techniques, safety, troubleshooting, and professional topics — available to anyone.
Structured education
Structured professional courses designed to help nail technicians apply knowledge confidently — developing technique, understanding, and judgement.
The Nail Wiki explains professional knowledge. Artistic Touch helps professionals apply it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Radina Ignatova?
A Professional Nail Expert, International Nail Educator, and founder of The Nail Wiki and Artistic Touch – Nail Training Academy. She has worked in active nail practice since 2014 and is the primary author of The Nail Wiki Library.
What does Radina specialise in?
Nail anatomy, nail science, Russian Manicure, e-file technique, dual forms, product knowledge, retention, troubleshooting, salon safety, and professional education. Her core focus is developing professional judgement rather than simply teaching techniques.
Is Radina still working in salon practice?
Yes. She continues to work in active salon practice alongside her educational and publishing work — real client work keeps all content grounded in salon reality.
Why did Radina create The Nail Wiki?
Because professional nail knowledge was fragmented and difficult to navigate. Throughout her career she repeatedly met talented technicians whose biggest obstacle was not ability, but access to structured, trustworthy education.
Can I contact Radina?
Enquiries can be submitted through the contact page at Artistic Touch. Please note she is unable to respond to every message individually, but all enquiries are read.
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