Katie Jane Hughes

Funny, down to earth and mighty creative, Katie has always been a go-getter. She’s gone from working as a nail technician in her hometown of Southport to assisting the world’s best makeup…

Funny, down to earth and mighty creative, Katie has always been a go-getter. She’s gone from working as a nail technician in her hometown of Southport to assisting the world’s best makeup artists and now working as a key artist and manicurist backstage at prestigious fashion shows (Roland Mouret and Matthew Williamson to name just a few). She doesn’t let it go to her head though- she’s incredibly approachable and generous with both her time and nail tips, as GTG found out when we went along to a nail art workshop hosted by herself and Butter London, for whom she works as a manicurist and brand expert.

From creating chic, clever nail looks for clients such as Agent Provocateur and Graff Diamonds to giving the likes of Emily Blunt and Kerry Washington immaculate manicures for red carpet outings, Katie is cool, calm and a master of her craft. Given that she taught us clumsy amateurs to perfect tartan, polka dot and ombré effects, we’d say she’s got something pretty special.