Liv Collins is a Toronto-based nail artist specializing in gel manicures and intricate, sculptural nail art. What started as a personal attempt to break a nail-biting habit soon became a passion that she has nurtured for nearly a decade. For the past four to five years, Liv has been honing her skills professionally, transforming her creative outlet into a thriving career.

As a Black lesbian woman, Liv deeply values self-expression and inclusivity, ensuring her space is one where clients feel safe, seen, and celebrated. Her artistic approach is playful, bold, and always evolving—she gravitates toward colorful, whimsical designs and never shies away from a challenge.

For Liv, the most rewarding part of her work is the flow of creating the nails and seeing everything come together. The moment when both she and her client look at the finished set and share that spark of excitement. With each set, Liv continues to push creative boundaries and bring her clients’ visions to life.