background image
ica has worked with many of the best
photographers (David Sims, Danko Steiner, Miguel
Revereigo) and the list of celebrities she has done
the nails for is endless, in spite of all that she is just a
modern girl from New York who fulfills her dreams.
By Karolina Boczek
R
Who was your first celebrity client?
In 2006 I was working in a luxury day spa. I had a client by the name
of Keisha Cottle. She was a very loyal client. Even though I never
knew her occupation, we developed a very pleasant relationship.
One night while sleeping, I received an emergency call from Keisha
stating she was at work hosting a very important party and was in
need of nail repair immediately. Looking at the time, I expressed to
her I was already in bed. She insisted if I came she would pay me 100
for one repair. Of course, I couldn't resist so I jumped out of bed, and
rushed to her location as quickly as possible. As soon as I get there I
have the slight impression I'm a little underdressed :) As I was buzzed
in, I soon found out Keisha was the studio manager for Timberlands
production company. And she was hosting the listening party of
Justin Timberlake's new album (which was FutureSex/LoveSounds at
the time) So, in my pajamas I gave Keisha her nail repair and a deluxe
hand massage to calm her down. As I was finishing up, Timberlake
walked into the office and said to me "wow that looks great, I'm
next". So at 1am, I gave the best damn MANicure I could ever give
and Timberlake became my first celebrity client.
What do you think makes celebs keep
coming back to you?
I could say it is my perfected technique, or gentle touch, or maybe
even my out of the box creativity, but I think celebrities keep coming
back to me because i am in the business of costumer service. I
understand this industry can be overwhelming at times, so I do
whatever it takes to change a persons atmosphere and even
outlook with something so simple as a great manicure. Whether it is
a comical mani/pedi to an therapeutic buff and polish, I treat every
set of hands with extraordinary worth, regardless of whom they are
attached to.
Jennifer Lawrence
Emma Stone
Claire Danes
Eva Longoria
Kirsten Dunst
Emma Watson
Mary-Kate Olsen
Ashley Olsen
Liv Tyler
Alexa Chung
Ashley Greene
Courtney Love
Tina Fey
Saoirse Ronan
Kristen Wiig
Maya Rudolph
Sara Silverman
Amy Poehler
Chord Overstreet
Jesse Metcalfe
Timbaland
Justin Timberlake
Celebrity List
If you wish to
read more about
Rica Romain,
please go to
yournailsmag.com
for full story.
source: harpersbazaar.co.uk | source: vogue.com.tr | source: fordmodelsblog.com
RICA ROMAIN
Celebrity Nail Stylist
40
NO.9 (5/2013)