They say that it is not easy for a man to master a profession that is traditionally considered to be female. But real talent and love for his work is stronger than stereotypes, which was once again proved to the world by a wonderful master of nail service Sergey Lavrukhin. He not only became “his” in this profession, but also achieved significant success.
He is a surgeon by training, but surgery did not become his life's business. Sergey Lavrukhin is a master in nail modeling, the founder of his own school, the developer of several copyright courses, who became famous not only in Russia, but also far beyond its borders. Our article will tell about his creative path, projects and new plans.
First steps
Once, a young surgeon realized that he was interested in everything related to nail modeling. Sergey Lavrukhin decided to take a basic course at the Moscow Victory Training Center in 2006.
In fairness, we note that it is hardly worth perceiving such a hobby as nonsense. The technique of nail extension in the middle of the last century was developed by a man - a dentist Fred Slack. Of course, much has changed since then, safe materials for health were created, work algorithms were developed. But the fact remains: the dentist stood at the origins, who once decided to repair his own nail with the help of a filling composition.
Sergei successfully completed the course, and was soon invited there as a teacher.
A hobby that has become a matter of life
At the end of the courses, Sergey continued to work in the hospital for some time, and the design of the nails was just a hobby for him, allowing him to earn some money. But he soon realized that the greatest pleasure he received was not from the work of the surgeon, but from his hobby, which was connected with caring for the beauty of nails.
Sergey Lavrukhin decided to take a chance. He understood that for a long time to combine two types of activity, each of which requires dedication, time and attention, will not succeed. According to him, the material issue also played a role, because the salary of doctors in Russia, as you know, is small.
He decided to make nail service his main profession. But in those days he hardly guessed how true this step was, what success such a decision would bring him.
Own school
Sergey Lavrukhin is a certified teacher at VELENA nail design LAB. His work has always received the most flattering reviews. According to students, he is an attentive and sensitive teacher, who is very responsible for work and tries to pay attention to each student.
But one day he decided that it was time for him to go his own way. After that, the Unique Style School of Nail Aesthetics appeared in Moscow, followed by Unique Style sro in Prague and the Laif & Sergey Lavrukhin Academy in Rostov (the head office of the trading company of the same name is located in Rostov). In addition, he often happens in many large cities of Russia and the world at field training seminars.
Currently, Sergey Lavrukhin's School of Nail Aesthetics offers several basic courses for different categories of students. Some come to study without any experience or preparation. No less popular are continuing education programs for current masters. Sergei himself believes that only one who is constantly growing can strive to achieve success, strives to acquire new knowledge, master new techniques for himself, learn what he does not know how to.
For students, the teacher is strict. He believes that it makes no sense to teach a person how to use “crutches”, therefore he does not use clamps, tweezers and tubes in his work, which he immediately warns about. A good result is due only to the correct formulation of the forms, clear actions and knowledge of the master.
Products for nail service
They say: if you want to do something well, do it yourself. It seems that Sergey is close to this point of view. He not only leads his own school, but also produces products for nail aesthetics under the brand LAIF & SERGEY LAVRUKHIN.
The range of the company is quite wide. It includes everything necessary for building and designing nails: basic foundations and top coatings, gels and mousses, decorative elements, building forms, tools, decorative varnishes. By the way, the master uses his products for all training programs. Varnishes and gels from Sergey Lavrukhin are sold not only in Russia, there are official dealers also abroad.
Masters working with LAIF materials note that at a very reasonable price, the products are of fairly high quality. The base perfectly levels the surface of the nail, does not spread, does not bake in the lamp, and dries well and quickly. Colored varnishes are excellently pigmented and also very convenient to use.
Success geography
Sergey Lavrukhin could have limited himself to courses in Moscow, St. Petersburg and a couple of other major cities. But he periodically makes pleasant surprises even to residents of the most remote corners of his country. There are also frequent exit courses abroad, for example, to the island of Cyprus, where students are given the opportunity not only to learn something new, but also to relax from the bustle of the city.
Representative offices of his brand are in Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Sochi, Murmansk, Ussuriysk, Nakhodka, Krasnodar, Saratov, Samara, Ufa, Irkutsk. Official dealers work outside the Russian Federation: in Italy, Spain, England, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Poland, Greece, Germany, Slovenia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Turkey, Hungary, South America and Cyprus.
Popular courses
The main ones are basic courses on nail extension and modeling, work with manicure apparatus and combined manicure.
The author’s Top Nail Master course, developed by Sergey, is intended for a wide range of students. It is suitable for both beginners and masters of the old school. According to the teacher, the course allows you to become the best specialist in your field. Every diligent student is guaranteed an excellent result.
According to Sergey Lavrukhin, one of the most popular and beloved students of the training programs was the Sweet Bloom course. This is a relatively new technique of volumetric design, which fell in love with both the masters and their clients. LAIF produces several sets of professional special paints designed to work in this technique.
The list of courses and training programs is currently growing steadily. Sergey says that he sees his goal as expanding the network, opening new branches of the school, and increasing the teaching staff. In parallel with this, he also plans to further develop the production of quality materials at an affordable price, and to produce useful new products.
Contests, victories, awards
Currently, Sergey Lavrukhin is a teacher of the highest category, a certified judge and organizer of Russian and international championships and competitions in the art of nail service in the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, Slovenia.
Sergey’s works inspire other masters, his success story gives hope to everyone who decides to prefer their favorite hobby to “serious” diploma work, who are not afraid to learn new knowledge, learn and develop.
Sergey is also the gold medalist of the Russian Championship and the European champion in nail modeling. But according to him, to stop early - there is still a long creative path ahead.