Neuro Nails

this is neuro nook 🧠🌿

new name. same space. just being used a bit more intentionally now.

you’ll still find chaotic chats, calm conversations, wellbeing tools, real life moments, and the occasional nail throwback.

no toxic positivity. no perfect-life energy.

just a place for real stuff.

that’s it.

welcome to the nook 🧠🌿

neuro nook 🧠🌿

this space has always been about feeling safe, understood, and a little less alone in your own head.

if you’ve been here a while, you’ll know that’s never really changed.. whether it was nails, chats in the chair, or little bits of life in between, and I didn’t want this little nook to be left in the shadows.

as most of you know, I’ve stepped into a new role that involves working with people in more support-focused spaces, and it’s naturally shaped the conversations I’m having day to day and the way I think about what I want to share here.

so this page is evolving a little to reflect that.

you’ll still find chaotic chats, calm conversations, ADHD-friendly tools, coping ideas, real-life moments, and the occasional nail set because that will always be part of my story.

I want this platform to still feel like something useful and grounding for people who land here.

nothing overly polished. nothing forced. just honest, human stuff.

if you’re here, you’re still in the right place.

welcome to neuro nook 🤍

Okayyyy so I did say you would still hear from me occasionally 🙈 how AMAZING are these nails inspired by Yayoi Kusama? I’ve just been introduced to her artwork and it’s absolutely phenomenal.

Anyway, how has everyone beeeeen!? I’ve missed you 🥹

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How could I absolutely not post these? Thanks to for the incredible inspo 😍

This one is a bit emotional for me to write, I hope y’all have checked your emails 🥺🫶🏼.

I’ve made the decision to close my books and step away from taking clients. My final day will be the 25th of April.

When I first started doing nails, I was studying and really struggling with anxiety, and I couldn’t even work in public settings. I didn’t realise at the time just how much this little nail room would end up shaping me.

It’s given me so much more than just a job. It’s taught me how to connect with people, how to hold space, and how to make someone feel safe and comfortable just being themselves.

To every single person who has sat at my desk, trusted me, opened up to me, or even just shared a laugh with me… thank you. You’ve all played a part in my journey, and I’ll always be grateful for that.

I’ve recently had an opportunity come up in the field I’ve been working towards for a long time, and it feels like the right time to take that step and put my energy into something I’ve always been really passionate about, as well as stepping into something a bit more consistent in this economy.

This isn’t a full goodbye to nails. I’ll still pop up from time to time doing the odd set on friends or just for fun 😌 but for now, I’m closing this chapter with a very full heart.

I’m also so deeply grateful for the brands and collaborations that supported me along the way.. thank you SO much for believing in me and my work.

I have so many recommendations for new techs in the area, so please don’t hesitate to sing out for who I think would be the best fit for you.

Thank you for all the support, always.
Love, Mon x

Ahhhh it’s been so long since I’ve had some DIVA nails! Let’s go 😍

✨ Neurodiverse & anxiety-friendly space
✨ LGBTQIA+ inclusive
✨ Gel, BIAB & Gel-X
✨ Calm, unrushed services
✨ Finished with Cuti 🦞 100% Organic Nail Care — code Monique10
✨ Home-based | Blenheim Central NZ

Smiiiiiile 🥰

✨ Neurodiverse & anxiety-friendly space
✨ LGBTQIA+ inclusive
✨ Gel, BIAB & Gel-X
✨ Calm, unrushed services
✨ Finished with Cuti 🦞 100% Organic Nail Care — code Monique10
✨ Home-based | Blenheim Central NZ

Everyone loves a monochrome moment right? 😍

✨ Neurodiverse & anxiety-friendly space
✨ LGBTQIA+ inclusive
✨ Gel, BIAB & Gel-X
✨ Calm, unrushed services
✨ Finished with .nz — code Monique10
✨ Home-based | Blenheim Central NZ

What vibes are these giving you? Because for me they were giving Lizzie McGuire 🤷🏼‍♀️😂 I love it when my creative brain takes over! Even if it makes me run slightly overtime 🙈 oops hahaha

✨ Neurodiverse & anxiety-friendly space
✨ LGBTQIA+ inclusive
✨ Gel, BIAB & Gel-X
✨ Calm, unrushed services
✨ Finished with .nz — code Monique10
✨ Home-based | Blenheim Central NZ