Meet Maryna Slynko

We recently connected with Maryna Slynko and have shared our conversation below.

Maryna, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?

Since childhood, I’ve always liked beautiful, well-groomed nails.

My serious introduction to the profession happened when I was in my third year at law school. During the summer break in 2010, my dad supported my favorite hobby and paid for a professional manicure and pedicure course. After completing the course, I immediately started working in a salon — taking clients by appointment or during my free time after classes.

At that time, it was more of a student side job than a serious professional activity. For a long time, I didn’t consider manicure to be my life’s work, since I was studying to become a lawyer and was confident that I would work in my field and build a legal career.

But life had other plans. Over time, I realized that the beauty industry was not just a temporary experience, but the very environment where I could express myself — creating beauty and helping people feel more confident.

I started developing actively: traveling for trainings, improving my techniques, taking part in championships — and winning. I taught courses and graduated students who later opened their own salons and studios. I worked like this until February 2022.

After the war began, I was forced to move to the Czech Republic, where I lived for a year and a half. There, I confirmed my professional experience, obtained Czech licenses, and set up a workspace, continuing my work in the beauty field. During that time, I not only adapted to new conditions, but also maintained faith in myself and my craft, continuing to help women feel cared for and confident even in times of uncertainty.

Later, I moved to the United States, where I also went through the process of confirming my experience and obtaining all the necessary licenses. I started my own business and created a beauty space where I share good vibes, confidence, and inspiration with the women of Kansas.
I also have big plans for the future — to influence and elevate the nail industry in the state and across the U.S. as a whole.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’m the founder of Slynko Beauty Bloom, my own nail direction based in Kansas.
My journey in the nail industry spans over 14 years. I am not only a practicing nail artist, but also a certified instructor with experience in teaching, participating in championships, and mentoring students who go on to open their own studios.

Over the years, I’ve won national and international nail championships, taught professionals in various countries, successfully adapted to the European market in the Czech Republic, and now continue my work in the U.S., where I’ve launched my own business.

My mission is to contribute to the development of the nail industry not just as a technician, but as a methodologist. I create educational programs based on Slavic manicure techniques, adapting them to meet the standards and expectations of different markets. My courses are known for their clear structure, strong practical base, and deep focus on safety, hygiene, and aesthetics.

I’m currently working on launching my signature course in the U.S. for nail professionals looking to reach the next level. I’m also building the educational brand Slynko Beauty Education and planning future collaborations with training platforms.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Looking back on my journey, I want to share three qualities and skills that have been the most important in my professional development.

The first is endurance and consistency. Success doesn’t come overnight, and there were times when everything seemed too slow or not working at all. But the ability to stay in motion, to keep showing up even without fast results, helped me build something stable and meaningful.
Advice: Choose your direction and stay with it. Don’t try to compete with others — just move at your own pace. Consistency is often more powerful than speed.

The second is having a deep connection to your craft. I’ve always wanted not just to know how to do something, but to understand why it works. This mindset isn’t about simply repeating steps — it’s about thinking, analyzing, and improving. It helped me grow and eventually create my own professional system.
Advice: Don’t stop at the surface. Ask questions. Look for the structure, the logic, the meaning — that’s where true mastery begins.

And third — flexibility and the ability to adapt. I’ve gone through many changes — countries, markets, environments, people. But the ability to remain true to myself while adjusting my approach helped me not just survive, but grow.
Advice: Don’t be afraid of change. Flexibility isn’t weakness — it’s strength. The ability to adapt with understanding, without losing yourself, is one of the most valuable skills in any profession.

What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?

The most impactful thing my parents did for me was that they always allowed me to choose.

At first, they supported my decision to enter law school. Then — they supported me when I decided to take a manicure and pedicure course.
And later — they accepted and supported the fact that I chose to leave the legal profession and fully step into the beauty industry, where with each passing year I’ve felt more and more that I’m in the right place.

But the most valuable thing was that they gave me the freedom to live my life. Not the way they might have wanted, and not according to someone else’s plan. They allowed me to search for my own path — and that became a true foundation for everything that followed.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @slynko.beauty_kc
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnslinko/

Image Credits

Maryna Slynko