An Interview with Instagram’s Nail Artist @universenails18
At MoYou London, we celebrate artistry within the nail art community. It's a place where passion meets precision, and every design tells a story. Today we're thrilled to share a MoYou London interview with Natalia Ortega Moreno, an Instagram nail artist from Spain who has captured the attention of many with her unique and bold nail art designs. Known as @universenails18 on Instagram, Natalia has turned her passion into a visual language that speaks volumes.
Crafting Natalia’s Identity through Nail Art
Natalia’s journey into the world of nail art began with a simple desire—to create designs that resonated with her identity. "When I started doing nails, I dreamt of making designs that identified with me," she shares. Her signature style, featuring intricate drawings of eyes on nails, was born from this dream. This choice of niche within the nail art community has not only set her apart but also allowed her to express her creativity freely and distinctly.
Going Viral Unexpectedly
Every artist has that one moment, a turning point that changes everything. For Natalia, it was an unexpected viral success. "I always remember using my sister as a model for my designs. There was this one design with many different drawings—I wasn't too fond of it, but I decided to upload it anyway. To my surprise, it went viral in a matter of minutes." This moment of serendipity significantly boosted the visibility of her nail art creations, proving that sometimes, the unexpected can lead to new opportunities.
Elegant and bold manicures
With almost 400 posts and over 150K followers on Instagram, @universenails18 page is filled with fantastic nail art designs and positive comments from other nail enthusiasts from the online community.
From her staple eye manicures that would complete any festival look, to seasonal nail illustrations for the most celebrated times of the year, her artistry has gathered many fans. Natalia's hand-drawn designs showcase creativity, talent, dedication and precision.
Natalia’s Collab with MoYou London
A highlight in Natalia's career came when MoYou London invited her for a collaboration. MoYou gave her the opportunity to create a set of three manicure designs, which were then turned into gel nail strips and marketed by the MoYou London brand. They portray the wide range of styles and aesthetics that @universenails18 is famous for. Check them out!
"Do things with a lot of love."
Advice for Aspiring Nail Artists from @universenails18
For those looking to carve out their own space in the nail art world, Natalia offers words of wisdom grounded in her own experiences. "Do things with a lot of love," she expresses. When you love what you do, the time and effort you put into it feels rewarding. She also added that her nail artist career is founded on patience, discipline, and love and that every artist should have that. There is no denying the power of a strong social media presence also helps to showcase your work to a wider audience and make connections that wouldn't have been possible otherwise.
Start Your Nail Art Journey
From dreaming of creating a design that identifies with herself, to becoming a recognised nail artist on Instagram, Natalia Ortega Moreno's journey is here to inspire you whether you are a budding nail enthusiast or a seasoned nail artist.
Be sure to follow @universenails18 on Instagram for a daily dose of inspiration, and follow MoYou London @moyou_london on Instagram to discover new nail art products and accessories that will help you bring your manicures to life!