Detroit, Michigan native Terrance Terry knew during high school that he wanted to pursue a career within the beauty and fashion industry. Terrance attended Sally Esser Academy of Beauty and went on to train under some of the most talented people in the nail industry. Terrance also attended The International Academy of Design & Technology in Troy, Michigan. There, he studied residential & commercial interiors and core studies of textiles and furniture construction. Upon completion of the course, he embarked on a journey which in turn lead him to relocate to his current home of Atlanta, Georgia.
After a few short years Terrance began to market his brand of Signature Manicure Services and Custom Nail Art Designs. He went on to L.A. to attend Crystal Wright’s Celebrity Stylist Workshop which turned out to be very informative for the celebrity fashion manicurist.
With such a demanding and elite client base, Terrance Terry provides top of the line manicures and pedicures for clients such as Angela & Vanessa Simmons, Tariji P. Henson, Fantasia, Keri Hilson, Chilli from TLC, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Usher Raymond, Vanessa Minollo, Mo’Nique, Jennifer Hudson, Outkast and many many more, there are too many to list! He has also worked with a barrage of editorial and media venues as well as providing services to corporate brands like Coka Cola, W Hotel, Macy’s, The American Cancer Society and many more. Terrance also is also very adamant about cross marketing and works with some of Atlanta’s & New York’s hottest fashion & beauty photographers such as Derek Blanks, Drexina Nelson, Wedig & Laxton, Itasia Jordan. A.M.Matinez has branded Terrance Terry as the hottest “Nail Guru” for photo shoots, celebrities, music videos and runway shows.
Terrance Terry’s motto is: “Your look is not complete without a manicure.”
Poshology Online Magazine got a chance to catch up with Terrance and he was wonderful enough to give us an interview! Check it out!
POSH: You do absolutely beautiful work, what made you want to create beautiful artwork so to speak with hands and nails?
TT: Thanx so much..I was always intruinged by my mothers long healty nails..plus she used to have me polish them for her ,and I was good at it..who knew!
POSH: How long have you been a manicurist?
TT:Professionaly now its been 11 years..wow!
POSH: Was there anything that humbled you in your beginning journey to a successful manicurist.
TT: Yes there was.. I learned from a very good friend and knew I wanted to make her proud ..she still does nail to this day and is very humble and graceful at her craft as well as myself!
POSH: You obviously love what you do and you work with some celebrity giants! Is there a possibility that you would start your own line of polish?
TT: Actually I want to Teach as an Instructor and a Product Specialist for some of these major powerhouse Brands Like EZ Flow and OPI..as well as Launching my own product!
POSH: Assuming that you are still locate at the exquisite Purple Door Salon and Spa in Atlanta, when can people book an appointment with you and or view your portfolio?
TT: Well you can visit my official online presence @ terranceterry.com to view my portfolio and learn about proper at home nail care and events that I may be attending as well as booking and rate information.
POSH: Great! Is there any advice you can give to aspiring manicurist striving to be a success at what they do?
TT: Of course..First you must be good at your craft and continue to learn new trends and offer quality service and products..while not compromising your skill,but offering competitive rates..in our industry many Discount Salons have caused many unaware clients to frown on American Nail Salon..also Market & Brand yourself is so important..i also recommend to have a quality portfolio with high resolution images.and offer services with other industry artist ..ie; Make up artist/Hair stylist/Wardrobe/and photographers.
POSH: What’s next for Terrance Terry? Do you have any specific goals you would like to accomplish this year?
TT: Yes I do..im working on my own beauty studio to open very soon..keep your fingers crossed!!
POSH: We will, and with that being said, did you have to do anyone’s nails for this years Oscar, Grammy or BET awards?
TT: Yes i did nails for the Grammy’s, I did Jennifer Hudson and Ashanti.
Thank you so much Terrance for lending us your time and chatting with us! We will keep in-touch and give our readers an update! If you would like to contact Terry for an appointment, visit his site here. TerranceTerry.com
