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Hi, I’m Emily & I transform women from feeling embarrassed & ashamed to confident & proud
🪄 Permanent Make Up Artist
💁🏻‍♀️ Microblading, Combination, Powder + Ombré brows
👄 Lip Blush + Ombré Lips
📍 Private & professional clinic in Retford, DN22 6AS

13/10/2026

The bit you don’t see on Instagram 😮‍💨

Building Nixie hasn’t been easy, & I don’t think enough people talk about what it actually takes to build something you’re proud of.

The sleepless nights. The financial pressure. The sacrifices. The moments you question whether you’re capable of doing what you’ve set out to do.

& then getting up the next morning & doing it all again anyway.

Revamping this space into a clinic & opening my new clinic’s doors almost 18 months ago was one of the proudest moments of my life. But getting there took a lot more than choosing paint colours & buying furniture 😂 (plus it was emotional saying goodbye to my first cabin clinic!)

It took resilience, trusting myself, making uncomfortable decisions, & learning to keep going, even when things didn’t go to plan.

My Buddhist beliefs have taught me to trust the universe & accept that everything is as it’s supposed to be, even when I can’t see the bigger picture yet.

I don’t believe everything happens easily, or that you can simply wish for something & it’ll appear.

I believe you have to do the work, make the sacrifices, & be willing to grow through the uncomfortable bits, & the Universe will then reward you with more success that creates even more stress 🫩🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

& I haven’t done all of this just to build a successful business.

I’ve done it to create something meaningful. A space where women support women. Where my clients feel safe, understood & confident enough to be themselves.

Something I wish I’d have experienced when I had my beauty treatments, hair appointments & PMU in my early 20’s … but never found it.

Every woman who trusts me with her face, her confidence & her experience is a part of why I keep pushing forward.

So if you’re sitting there dreaming of something different, whether that’s a business, a new career or simply a happier life…

Please don’t convince yourself you’re not capable before you’ve even tried.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be willing to start.

Back yourself.
Trust the journey.
Do the work.

I’m proud of how far Nixie has come, but I’m even more excited for where we’re going ❤️

Emily x

Some clients avoid photos for Y E A R S 😲Some treatments change how you look, the RIGHT treatment changes how you feel ...
10/10/2026

Some clients avoid photos for Y E A R S 😲

Some treatments change how you look, the RIGHT treatment changes how you feel about yourself 🥰

Most of my clients don’t want dramatic …

They want to recognise themselves again; just more defined, more confident, more “put together” without the daily effort!

This is what natural, bespoke permanent makeup is designed to do:
✨ Restore
✨ Balance
✨ Simplify your routine.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve slowly lost features you once loved, you’re not the only one 🫶🏼

Comment “INFO” if you’ve been thinking about PMU but haven’t taken the next step yet 💕

📍 108 Carolgate, Retford, DN22 6AS
🪄 Procedures: Microblading, Combination brows, Ombré brows, Powder brows, Lip Blush
📲💻 To book yours: press ‘Book Now’ on my profile, Message or WhatsApp me: 07432 403724.

Every client has a story. It could be a story of having their brows done for an event, a Wedding or a holiday.It could ...
09/10/2026

Every client has a story.

It could be a story of having their brows done for an event, a Wedding or a holiday.

It could be a story of frustration from using brow pencils. Often my clients tell me their eyesight isn’t wasn’t it was, or tremors are now making it difficult to use pencils.

It could be a story that humbles me completely, experiencing brow hair loss through menopause, medical conditions or after chemo or radiotherapy.

Whatever your story is, I’m here to listen & give you the brows you’re wanting.

For the majority of my clients, brows are often more than ‘just brows’.

They’re a piece of your identity that has gone, & you just want it back.

Not anything dramatic or too bold & obvious, just the right balance that you once had.

I’m forever grateful that my clients choose me to a small part of their personal story ❤️

📍 108 Carolgate, Retford, DN22 6AS
🪄 Procedures: Microblading, Combination brows, Ombré brows, Powder brows, Lip Blush
📲💻 To book yours: press ‘Book Now’ on my profile, Message or WhatsApp me: 07432 403724

Honestly, I never get used to seeing 5⭐ reviews 🥰I know people scroll past reviews all day long, but for me, they mean s...
08/10/2026

Honestly, I never get used to seeing 5⭐ reviews 🥰

I know people scroll past reviews all day long, but for me, they mean so much more than a rating on a screen.

They’re little reminders that someone trusted me with their face, walked in feeling nervous, & left feeling more confident.

That’s a huge deal to me & I don’t take it lightly!

When someone takes time out of their day to write a review, it tells me they felt looked after, listened to, & genuinely happy with their experience. That matters to me more than any trend, filter, or flashy marketing ever could.

I built Nixie on being honest, down to earth, & doing work I’m proud to put my name to, & my reviews are proof of that 🥰

If you’re new here & just quietly watching, reviews are one of the best ways to get a feel for what it’s actually like in my clinic. Not just the perfect, polished stuff you might seen online, but the real experiences. The nerves, the reassurance, the results, & how people feel afterwards.

So many clients say how surprised they are that they managed to relax properly for the first time is ages, & that’s not what they expected when initially booking their appointment.

& if you’ve been to see me already & loved your experience, leaving a review honestly helps more than you realise. It supports me & my brand, helps future clients feel at ease, & reminds me why I do what I do on the days I’m knackered but still giving my all 😝

No pressure, just your real words. They mean everything to me! Thank you, Emily 🤍

📍 108 Carolgate, Retford, DN22 6AS
🪄 Procedures: Microblading, Combination brows, Ombré brows, Powder brows, Lip Blush
📲💻 To book yours: press ‘Book Now’ on my profile, Message or WhatsApp me: 07432 403724

What treatment is this? 😮 MICRONEEDLING + POLYNUCLEOTIDES ✨ with jrileyaesthetics If your skin is looking tired, dull, d...
07/10/2026

What treatment is this? 😮

MICRONEEDLING + POLYNUCLEOTIDES ✨ with jrileyaesthetics

If your skin is looking tired, dull, dehydrated or just not as firm as it used to be, this is one to know about.

Microneedling creates tiny controlled micro-channels in the skin, stimulating your body’s natural healing response & encouraging the production of collagen & elastin.

But when it’s combined with a polynucleotide serum, it takes the treatment a step further 😍

Polynucleotides are regenerative skin boosters designed to support the skin’s natural repair processes & improve overall skin quality.

Together, they can help with:

• Fine lines & wrinkles
• Loss of firmness & elasticity
• Dehydrated, dull-looking skin
• Uneven skin texture
• Enlarged-looking pores
• Scarring & post-acne marks
• Skin that looks tired or lacks that healthy glow

& as always here, the aim isn’t to change your face.

It’s to improve the quality of your skin, so it looks healthier, smoother, fresher & more youthful.

Think “better skin, not a different face”

My advanced Aesthetics Practitioner, Jess, is offering Microneedling with Polynucleotides in clinic, & if you’re wanting to give your skin a little extra attention before Christmas, now is the perfect time to book, as she’s just confirmed her dates before Christmas.

& when these dates are full, they’re full!

Want to know if it’s right for your skin?

Get in touch & we’ll assess your desires to see if it’s right for you ❤️

Jess’s availability:
• Monday 19th October (limited appointments remaining)
• Monday 16th November
• Monday 14th December

📍 108 Carolgate, Retford, DN22 6AS
🪄 Procedures: Microblading, Combination brows, Ombré brows, Powder brows, Lip Blush
📲💻 To book yours: press ‘Book Now’ on my profile, Message or WhatsApp me: 07432 403724

Have you seen a more perfect Lip Blush outline? 🥹🫠🤤Precision is KEY to crisp, defined results.Pigment gently blurs in th...
06/10/2026

Have you seen a more perfect Lip Blush outline? 🥹🫠🤤

Precision is KEY to crisp, defined results.

Pigment gently blurs in the skin naturally, so it’s crucial to create the most perfect, defined immediate results to enhance the healed results.

Messy, undefined immediate results = even messier, blurry, unstructured healed results.

So, what happens at your Lip Blush appointment?

First we complete your Consultation, this is where we discuss things like your desired healed results, any problem areas, symmetry, & realistic expectations of what you can expect. I assess your lips: texture, colour, undertones & health, this is important so I can use the best tattoos cartridges for your lips & desired results. We discuss your completed Consultation form & then move on to the more exciting parts.

Mapping your lips with great precision using concealer to ensure symmetry, harmony & balance.

Mixing pigments. At this stage, you may see me mixing a few drops of colours that you definitely wouldn’t think I’d be using 👩‍🔬 don’t worry, it will all come together, I promise 😂 colours also need balance, & all I care about is that you’re happy with the healed results! Immediate results are not representative of the end goal.

Then we crack on 🪄

Once complete, we go through aftercare together & I provide you with everything you need to get the best results. Please switch on at this point 👀

We book your top up appointment for 8-10 weeks later & viola! Your Lip Blush is complete 💋

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📍 108 Carolgate, Retford, DN22 6AS
🪄 Procedures: Microblading, Combination brows, Ombré brows, Powder brows, Lip Blush
📲💻 To book yours: press ‘Book Now’ on my profile, Message or WhatsApp me: 07432 403724

What will my PMU Brows & Lip Blush look like 22 months after having them done with you? 💁🏻‍♀️My client first visited me ...
06/10/2026

What will my PMU Brows & Lip Blush look like 22 months after having them done with you? 💁🏻‍♀️

My client first visited me in January 2025.

We did Combination brows + Ombré Lip Blush.

She wanted to look & feel a bit more ‘done’ effortlessly, perfect for busy days, holidays & popping to the shop.

The freedom of not even having to think about applying brow pencil or lip liner before leaving the house was her main goal.

Swipe the last pic to see how they lasted her after 22 months 😮

She visited me for a top up when she felt ready & now they’re super fresh again.

I have a lot of ladies who are concerned their brows will turn blue over time, & that their Lip Blush simply won’t last long.

With proper technique & implantation from me, & thorough aftercare from you, this is highly unlikely.

When most of my clients return for their annual top ups, I notice just a faded version of what they first had.

No blue, green, red or orange tones.

& their Lip Blush has just faded to a softer version.

We chose the same shade again for my clients Brows, & we created a slightly more berry n**e for her Ombré Lip Blush 🍇

If you’re thinking of booking your top up before Christmas, please be fast, November & December has filled fast, with limited availability 🙌🏼

Massive thank you to my returning clients who continue to trust me with their faces & treatments ❤️

If you’re new here, & interested in learning what technique would work best for you & your style, get in touch to book a Consultation 🫶🏼

📍 108 Carolgate, Retford, DN22 6AS
🪄 Procedures: Microblading, Combination brows, Ombré brows, Powder brows, Lip Blush
📲💻 To book yours: press ‘Book Now’ on my profile, Message or WhatsApp me: 07432 403724

Sometimes it really is just a case of “I want one less thing to worry about in the morning” 🫶🏼Gorgeous Jess works in the...
30/09/2026

Sometimes it really is just a case of “I want one less thing to worry about in the morning” 🫶🏼

Gorgeous Jess works in the beauty industry, her face is her brand & it’s important she looks & feels great.

She had her brows done with another artist around a year ago (pic 2) - due to Jess’s skin type & lifestyle, these had faded considerably, which is amazing news for us!

She requested breathable, airy hair strokes with an aim of lifting the eye area & giving a flattering illusion of a brow lift.

She did not want saturated hair strokes that would risk eventually blending together & looking like a tattoo.

These have healed gorgeous, I’ll get some pics soon before her top up 🥰

Jess also told me how painless she found the entire thing, unlike when she’s had them done before. She also mentioned how easy her healing was & that the peeling was so minimal, instead of larger scabs that looked a little obvious for the first few weeks ✨

If you’re interested in learning what technique would work best for you, your desires, your skin & lifestyle, get in touch to book a Consultation 🫶🏼

📍 108 Carolgate, Retford, DN22 6AS
🪄 Procedures: Microblading, Combination brows, Ombré brows, Powder brows, Lip Blush
📲💻 To book yours: press ‘Book Now’ on my profile, Message or WhatsApp me: 07432 403724

I never really think to share too much on family life publicly, however, this year has probably been the most challengin...
29/09/2026

I never really think to share too much on family life publicly, however, this year has probably been the most challenging year for me personally.

There’s been times I’ve not wanted to get out of bed.
Times I’ve snapped at the wrong person unintentionally because I feel my head might actually explode.
Times I’ve questioned the way I run my business as a private clinic, should I just expand it & alleviate some pressure?

I’ve thought irrationally & emotionally, & occasionally questioned myself as a person.

I’ve doubted my ability to pull my f’ing socks up & crack on.

I’ve felt the need to sleep for a month.

Throughout many moods swings, periods of extreme stress, exhaustion & fight or flight, the man who has without doubt or question stood by my side, has been this one.

My world in a photo (minus 2 cats & 1 dog)

He is my biggest supporter & cheerleader.

He’s stepped up even more at home without me even asking.

He’s the best zoo keeper to our animals 🤣

& he doesn’t even need to ask what to do, he just does it when he knows I need him to. Never point scoring or arguing.

So, a big load of recognition to you 🙏🏼 my standards are high, I know I’m not the most laid back person, sometimes a bit stubborn, I overthink everything & I know you think I talk to much after 9pm when “the talking shop is shut” 🤣

But, I wholeheartedly could not have continued this year without you by my side.

To the other half of Nixie 🥂 my Luke. Sadly he doesn’t give a s**t about your brows or lips, but he makes sure I’m fed, watered & cared for so I can always make my clients happy ❤️

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“I don’t want bigger lips... I just want to look less washed out.”That’s exactly what my client told me.She already had ...
28/09/2026

“I don’t want bigger lips... I just want to look less washed out.”

That’s exactly what my client told me.

She already had a lovely lip shape. She wasn’t interested in filler, & she didn’t want to wear lipstick every day.

Her biggest frustration & anxiety was that her lips had become cool-toned over the years & often looked blue when she was cold. Without colour, she felt they made her look tired & washed out.

This made her self conscious, & she was excited to make a change.

So, we chose Lip Sheer 💗

A beautifully subtle form of Lip Blush that restores healthy colour & definition while still looking completely natural.

No harsh outlines.

No obvious tattooed lips.

The best part is that they can look just like your lips... only healthier, fresher & more defined.

If I switched off during colour theory training 😴 these would have ended up bright coral / hot pink 🫩

The clever part?

To create this soft pink result, I actually used warm coral pigments during the treatment & one of the smallest needle cartridges.

That wasn’t because she wanted coral lips, it was to gently neutralise the cool tones first. Every pigment blend is completely bespoke to your natural lip colour & skin tone, & this is what makes or breaks your lip tattoo.

The result?

✨ No more blue-looking lips when she’s cold (even a year later!)
✨ No reliance on lip stains & lipstick.
✨ Beautiful definition without filler.
✨ Confidence to leave the house with bare lips.

Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference.

If you’ve looked in the mirror & felt like your lips have lost their colour or definition over the years, I’d love to show you what’s possible.

📩 Send me a message or book a Consultation to find out if Lip Sheer is the right treatment for you.

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108 Carolgate
East Retford
DN226AS

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+447432403724

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