Meet Our Team
April Taylor-Makely
April Taylor-Makely
April Taylor-Makely
April is the Owner and a Licensed Nail Technician of Lotus Nail Studio, LLC.
She received her Nail Technology education from Lord Fairfax and completion of the Virginia Apprenticeship program followed by the Board of Cosmetology Nail Technician License in 2009.
She moved to Culpeper, VA in 2015. She worked in the Spa Industry for 7 years before opening her own nail salon in Culpeper, VA in 2016.
She has always had a passion for making her clients feel beautiful and walking away with a smile. April has been an advocate for natural nail care and focusing on the health and wellbeing of her clientele.
Certifications:
CND™ SHELLAC™ Certified Pro
BARBICIDE®
doTerra®-Essential Oils
Awards:
Best Nail Salon of Your Hometown
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Best Nail Salon of the Best of Culpeper
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Alyssa Trapani
April Taylor-Makely
April Taylor-Makely
Alyssa is our Salon Manager and a Nail Technician apprentice, awaiting to take state boards.
She has completed her nail technology education with the Virginia Apprenticeship program and tested-out with Roanoke Technical Education Center.
Alyssa is most excited about creating relationships with clients and making them feel good about themselves.
Certifications:
BARBICIDE®
Mary Hughes
April Taylor-Makely
Katian Corado
Mary is a licensed nail technician.
She attended Virginia School of Nail Artistry and graduated in Dec 2020.
She wanted to become a nail tech because she is passionate about expressing herself through art, and nails are her canvas. She loves helping people feel beautiful and confident!
Certifications:
BARBICIDE®
Katian Corado
Bailey Plaster
Katian Corado
Katian graduated from the Virginia Nail School in June 2022 and is waiting to take her state boards.
She is excited about meeting clients and making them feel confident and beautiful. During her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time her family.
Katian will soon be taking clients at a discounted rate.
Certifications:
BARBICIDE®
Bailey Plaster
Bailey Plaster
Bailey Plaster
Bailey is our Front Desk Coordinator.
Bailey currently attends Lord Fairfax Community College and is
hoping to further her education by getting her bachelor's degree in Human Services.
Bailey also works part time as a Nanny and will be working at Lotus some evenings and Saturdays.
Outside of work, she loves hanging out with her friends and shopping.
Nicole Ruano
Bailey Plaster
Bailey Plaster
Nicole is our Front Desk Coordinator.
Nicole recently moved to Culpeper in 2021 from Northern Virginia, in her free time she enjoys managing her Beauty Blog.
She is very passionate about beauty and self care. She loves spending quality time with her dogs and trying new recipes.