Maria Vlezko

Highly-sought after Sydney based celebrity nail artist and influencer Maria Vlezko of SoNailicious has lifted nail art to a whole new level by transforming the humble buff and polish into incredible works of wearable art. After a successful career in marketing and finance, Maria decided to pursue her passion for nail design and launched SoNailicious in 2012. In just three years SoNailicious has evolved into one of the most influential online beauty publications in the industry and Maria herself now ranks as one of the top global nail authorities. She has been featured in international magazines, was listed by Marie Claire US as one of the top nail art experts and collaborated with major nail brands. She even caught the eye of Maison Valentino, he called her designs "a work of art." With an eye for trends and flawless skill, Maria creates sophisticated designs that are bold yet wearable. In addition to running the nail art empire that is SoNailicious, Maria works with celebrities, on editorial shoots and as a consultant on nail colour and design trends. She is also an educator and has held nail art masterclasses at Beauty Expo Australia. Maria's strengths are being hard-working, organised and punctual. She is a creative and highly disciplined person who performs best under pressure. She can put together a creative team for any editorial shoots, events and runways.