About the artists at Dana Nail Junkie & Co.
We are so grateful for all of our amazing clients that keep us booked up! All of us here at DNJ&Co. are by appointment only, and at this time only a few of us can accommodate new clients. However, follow us all on Instagram (linked below each artist's bio) to never miss an opportunity to snag a random opening. We are all independent of one another, so please contact the tech you wish to work with personally.
Dana Cecil became a licensed nail technician in 2004, but her passion began much earlier in life. She started out with the press-ons and grocery store acrylic, customizing them to be even cooler than they were back then. She started collecting nail polish, decals, and anything else she could get her Mom to buy her.
Dana's husband got called to active duty in 2003, and she decided to spend her time alone at nail school. She graduated in 2004, from Tusco Beauty School, and worked at a local salon for a few months. Soon after, Dana's husband returned from duty, they moved to Florida for a couple of years while her husband attended school. They moved back to Ohio in 2006 and started a family. Dana always kept her tech license current, knowing that someday, she would want to pursue this career.
In 2013 Dana established Nail Junkie, located in The Galleria of Salons, Suite #112, in beautiful downtown Dover, Ohio. Most recently, Dana has moved, and expanded her salon to the amazing Square of Downtown New Philadelphia! Nail Junkie is now Dana Nail Junkie & Co. which is home to amazing nail artists who work very hard to bring you healthy nail treatments. Every artist at Dana Nail Junkie & Co. is their own boss, manage their own schedules, and hours, but we strive to bring you a cohesive atmosphere where you'll feel cozy and welcome by us all. Please visit the "About Us" tab to learn more about each artist.
Dana has been published in NAILS magazine print edition as well as NAILS online Magazine, Nail Art Gallery Magazine. Just search her name on the NAILS website for multiple links to her work. She has also competed in one of the largest and most prestigious nail competitions available to licensed nail technicians. Next Top Nail Artist, which is hosted mainly by NAILS Magazine and CND, along with multiple other sponsors throughout the competition. Nails & CND hand pick 24 semi-finalists from entries around the globe, yes....the whole WORLD. From there they have two pre-challenges where 6 people will be cut each challenge to take the competition to the Top 12 contestants. The Top 12 contestants battle it out through weekly challenges until there is only one person crowned Next Top Nail Artist. Dana competed, and ranked Top 7 during Season 4 of NTNA, then went onto compete in Season 5 where she ranked Top 5! Follow the links below to view all of Dana's competition pieces!
Check out Dana's YouTube for tutorials from the competitions and more!
Dana Nail Junkie & Co. Artists
DANA CECIL
*Not Accepting New Clients*
Dana Cecil became a licensed nail technician in 2004, but her passion began much earlier in life.
Dana's favorite nail art services are anything with fine lines, and handpainting!
*photo credit Ramona Mae Photography
Chelsea Starnes
*Limited Availability*
Chelsea joined the ladies at DNJ in May of 2023, and has grown her career in so many ways. She is currently the senior tech at DNJ, and is the best at making everyone feel welcome and seen. A fabulous mentor in the industry. Her attention to detail, and calm vibe makes her an amazingly talented artist. Chelsea offer gel services. You can view Chelsea's work and message her with appt. inquiries by visiting her instagram.
KENZIE PATTERSON
*Limited Availability*
Kenzie joined DNJ in September 2023. She is the absolute sweetest soul, and her nail art is fabulous! She is a much appreciated tech at the salon. Kenzie offers gel services. You can view her work and book an appt. by visiting her Instagram.
Dana Nail Junkie & Co. Artists
Adi Mahoney
*Not Accepting New Clients*
Adi joined DNJ in August of 2023. Adi was an intern with Dana, and we are so happy to have her here. She's a talented nail artist. She can literally paint anything! Adi works with both gel and acrylic. Check out her work and book an appt. by visiting her Instagram.
Hannah Maxhimer
*Online Booking Available*
Hannah joined DNJ in October 2024. Hannah is very talented at her craft of nail art. She is super fun and we love having her at DNJ. Hannah offers gel services. You can view her work and book an appt. by visiting her Instagram.
Aubrie Mcpeek
*Accepting New Clients*
Aubrie graduated in December of 2024 and her career has taken off! She interned with Dana, and she was a welcome artist to the team. Her talent is unreal. Aubrie is offering Luminary gel services only. Click over to Instagram to see her work and book an appt.
Grace donehue
*Online Booking Available*
Grace is an amazingly talented at nail artist. She was in the local career center's cosmetology class where Dana and Adi both visited to judge a nail art comp. Grace won, and now we are so excited she decided to make DNJ her home! Grace offers gel and acrylic services. Click over to her instagram to see her work and book an appt.
GUESS WHAT?!
Dana will be opening City Block Salon. It is directly connected to Nail Junkie. If you are an interested Hair Stylist please send a text to Dana at 330-401-9675. You can also email info@cityblocksalon.com