Meet Lea
I'm Lea Skerlak, creator of Nails by Lea. I have worked as a graphic designer in Ireland and Hungary. It seemed like a dream... until it wasn't.
During my long 8-year career in advertising, I realised that I much prefer working with people than sit in an office in front of a computer.
Then came a turning point when I didn't want to do that anymore.
That was the moment I realised I needed a creative outlet.


A few years ago, I did a nail technician school in Hungary. I did nails for a few friends and family members from time to time, and then more and more people told me that maybe I should do it more often, because when I do it I glow, I seem to really enjoy it and I'm good at it. So I finally thought I'd take the plunge. I trained myself and I went for it.
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But I had the entrepreneur itch.
You know, that particular one.
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I opened my first nail studio in Dordrecht,
- after witnessing the service gap between the nails studio experience and the traditional nail salon experience -
where I welcome my existing and new clients with lots of love and laughter.
For me, it is very important to have the right knowledge in this profession, so
I learned nail anatomy and proper nail care techniques
from master instructor Silvija Aralica.
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In addition to all these basic skills, I also put a lot of emphasis on hygiene, as it is essential in this kind of environment. I prioritise your well-being with stringent sanitation protocols. Our metal tools undergo thorough barbicide and ultrasonic disinfection. I’m committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for you.
I am constantly educating myself in different courses to provide my clients with the best possible treatment and to create beautiful, unique nails. To make sure that I’m achieving that I work with high quality tools and products.
I take the time with each client to provide great service.
I BELIVE IN
Quality
Style
Timelessness
Creativity
Diversity
Sustainability
Quick facts
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Matcha latte always
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Harry Potter is always THE BEST
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CAN'T HAVE ENOUGH colours
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Aperol spritz and long talks
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Speaks almost 6 languages (Croatian, Hungarian, Serbian, Italian, English, Dutch - because I’m learning it - fun fact I’m on level A2)
All about
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Jazzy mornings
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Happy fridays
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Chocolates
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Funny meme’s or POV’s
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Short messages
NOT about
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Plastic tips
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Acrylic
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Filing the hell off from natural nails
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Band-aid fixes
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Anything boring