
OPI Is Bringing Back Fan Favorites:
Some OPI nail colors became such classics that fans clamored for their return. And OPI--as always--paid attention to what clients and nail professionals were asking for.
Digital Content Strategist Nicole Davis talks with Sreynin Peng, celebrity nail artist with more than 20 years of experience in the industry, about her career and how she got to where she is today.

Digital Content Strategist Nicole Davis talks with Sreynin Peng, celebrity nail artist with more than 20 years of experience in the industry, about her career and how she got to where she is today.
Topics Discussed:
Serynin’s beginnings in the nail industry.
Her top three pieces of advice for young nail techs.
The best ways to set goals for yourself.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction to Sernin Peng
1:04 How Serynin Became a Celebrity Nail Artist
2:42 Top 3 Pieces of Advice for New Nail Techs
4:45 Building Trust with Clients
5:23 How to Set Goals and Succeed Daily
7:50 The Importance of Stretching Your Hands
9:02 Working Smarter, Not Harder

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