The number one salon with picture-perfect nails every time

And she could never have predicted that they’d vote for her to win St Helens’ Best for Nails 2023.

But that’s exactly what they’ve done with Kreative Kirsty Beauty Therapy officially the place to go if you want picture-perfect nails.

Each week, we will be searching for the best St Helens has to offer in different categories.

Hair by Alice Michelle took the first Best of 2023 title – Best for Hair in St Helens – and Blackburns is officially Best for Pies.

Voting for St Helens’ Best for Roast Dinner is currently taking place and we’re also looking for nominations in our latest search - Best for Cocktails.

Ten top nail salons and nail technicians in St Helens made the shortlist for Best for Nails with Kreative Kirsty beating off some tough competition and taking the coveted tile.

Kirsty Hackers

Kirsty works mainly from her salon at her home in Sutton having opened the business in 2014.

Originally from Sunderland, the mum-of-one moved to the north west when her son James was just six months old and, following the breakdown of her marriage, she decided to retrain in beauty therapy.

Kirsty said: “I’m bilingual and have a BA Hons degree in German with education training.

“My son James has autism so I knew he wouldn’t be able to cope with a childminder if I used my degree, so I decided to retrain in the beauty industry and be self-employed.

“Being a single mum to a child with autism and being self-employed isn’t an easy challenge but it was one I was willing to accept.

“The people of St Helens have always been truly lovely and very welcoming to us.

“My family live 170 miles away so my beauty clients have become like family to us.

’My motto is that I treat everyone as if they were part of my family.”

Kirsty's Disney themed nails

Kirsty is no stranger to winning awards for her work.

She went to St Helens College and completed a VTCT level two in beauty therapy and a VTCT level three in spa and massage receiving the student of the year award for both years.

She is now a beautician and holistic therapist doing nails, facials, lashes and makeup as well as waxing, spray tans and tinting.

She also does different types of massage and ear candling and even hosts princess pamper clients for youngsters to enjoy the treatments.

Kirsty said: “Each day is different in my job which keeps it fun and exciting.

“I’m always laughing and giggling with my clients.

“The difference between my business and others is that I like to a welcoming, friendly environment.

“In the salon I like to make the client feel like they’re the most important person and that I value not only their custom but their time and friendship too.

“I have an appointment only system so that I am one on one with each client so that they enjoy their time in the salon and they leave happy.”

Kirsty's salon is at her home in Sutton

But what do Kirsty’s clients think about her?

The “number one” salon was a popular choice among the nominations for the Best for Nails award with customers mentioning the friendly, warm welcome and Kirsty’s contribution to the community.

One happy client said: “Kirsty not only produces beautiful nails but she goes out of her way to make her clients feel special.

“She has modern designs and is so flexible with her approach to business.”

Kirsty has helped with a charity called The Gift of a Wedding which helps organise wedding days quickly for people who have received a terminal diagnosis.

She also fundraises for brain tumour research, having raised more than £1,400 in the salon, and Stopford Cat Rescue collecting donated tins of cat food.

She chooses one person each month to receive a free treatment in the hope of making them smile and this person can be a client, a nurse at St Helens Hospital or a member of staff in a local restaurant.

Kirsty was feeling festive at Christmas

Kirsty said: “I chose to do beauty and holistic so that I could make a difference in people’s lives and help them.

“I choose one person each month to have a free treatment to make them smile.

“I was over the moon when my clients nominated for Best for Nails 2023.

“I never in a million years thought I would be shortlisted never mind win it.

“My clients really are amazing and I am so grateful to each and every one of them.

“If it wasn’t for their help, support and kindness, then my business wouldn’t be a success so this title of Best for Nails isn’t just for me it’s a thank you to them as well.”

For more details go to kreativekirsty.co.uk