Quilla Nails

💅 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — QUILLA NAILS 💜

We are delighted to recognise Quilla Nails as a valued sponsor of the 2026 Boonah Working Cattle Dog Trial.

Based in Ipswich Central, Quilla Nails is a private nail salon offering beautiful, personalised nail services in a relaxed and welcoming space. From natural nail care and overlays to detailed enhancements and pedicures, every appointment is designed to provide a little time out from the demands of everyday life.

This year, Quilla Nails is sponsoring a special prize for our Lowest Scoring Lady Competitor.

Because sometimes the cattle don’t cooperate, the dog has a completely different plan and the run simply doesn’t go the way you hoped! Stepping into the arena still takes courage—and we think the lady having “one of those days” deserves a little something to make her smile too.

Thank you to Quilla Nails for adding some fun and encouragement to our presentations and for reminding us that not every achievement is found at the top of the scoreboard. 💜

✨ Cat eye magic, but make it French ✨
How dreamy are these Satin Pink tips from the Gulauri Sweet Cat Eye Collection 💕 Supplied by the always amazing .

Soft, elegant, and with just the right touch of shimmer — the perfect set for when you want your nails to do the talking 💫

✨ If you’ve been in the salon recently, you would have heard me talking about entering the yesterday… and what an incredible day it was! ✨

It has been ten years since I last competed in a nail competition. In that time, I’ve been on the other side of the table, judging the last two Brisbane Hair & Beauty Expo nail comps. Like so many things, Covid shifted the industry — with more technicians learning online and expos struggling to regain momentum.

Yesterday, though, was different. Charlotte and her team brought GNDA back in such a powerful way. The floor was buzzing with creativity, courage, and community. The judging panel was filled with some of the best competitors Australia has ever seen — artists who helped shape me into the nail technician I am today.

💜 Congratulations to every single tech who competed — stepping outside of your business and putting your skills to the test is no small thing. You are ALL winners.
💜 Thank you to the generous sponsors who spoiled us with amazing nail goodies and discounts.
💜 And the biggest thank you to Deb from — without your encouragement, I wouldn’t have stepped back into the arena.

Yes, I proudly placed 2nd in Soft Gel Extensions (Open Division)… but for me, it wasn’t just about the placement. It was about reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, and feeling that fire of inspiration again.

Here’s to seeing even more nail artists on the competition floor next year — and to continuing to grow, challenge ourselves, and celebrate this incredible industry. 🌙✨

She’s here 🌙

Unveiled under the New Moon, this new logo marks a quiet evolution — a reflection of everything Quilla has grown into.

A space for beauty that’s intuitive, intentional, and aligned with your energy.

Thank you for being part of her becoming.

Welcome to the next era of Quilla Nails

🌙 One more sleep until she arrives…

The new logo lands tomorrow, under the energy of the New Moon — a moment chosen with deep intention.

This next chapter is a devotion to beauty, alignment, and energetic artistry.

I can’t wait for you to meet her.

✨ Logo reveal: July 25

🌙 Radiance. Ritual. Realignment.

These are the energies guiding this next evolution of Quilla.

It’s not just a rebrand — it’s a return.

A coming home to beauty that’s intentional. Energetic. Soul-led.

The new logo lands with the New Moon — July 25.

🌙 Energy Rising – Instagram Caption

This isn’t just a new logo.

It’s a deeper expression of what Quilla has become —
and who I’ve become through her.

Over the past few months, I’ve been quietly shaping something that feels more aligned, more refined, and more rooted in the essence of what this space truly is:

A sanctuary.
A ritual.
A reflection of beauty that goes beyond polish.

The shift is already happening.
The energy is rising.

And soon, you’ll meet her.

✨ Logo reveal landing with the New Moon – July 25