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A New Direction
Lazcano began practicing nail art during the pandemic, first working on her mother and sister after buying a kit. In January 2020, a fistula on her spine caused a T10-12 incomplete injury while she managed at Top Golf, preventing her return to that job. She enrolled in nail school in Aurora, Illinois, in 2021, completed the seven-month program and has been licensed for four years.
Designing for Access
In a spare room, Lazcano built a studio around her wheelchair use. Low shelving lets her reach tools independently, while a height-adjustable table supports different working positions. Her dexterity remains unaffected, though she braces with her left arm for balance. The source documents one wheelchair-using client, whose needs Lazcano discussed beforehand, at a step-free studio with an accessible restroom and adjustable table.
A Structured Workday
Lazcano sees clients four to five days a week. Appointments commonly last 1.5 to two hours and may reach four hours for detailed designs. She specializes in gel enhancements, European cuticle work and hand-painted art created with a 9mm brush. Between clients, she schedules lunch and time to stretch or use her standing frame. Her day ends with station cleanup, exercise and separation from work at home.
