A sweet set for nail technicians – IQNAILS x K.TYRKA
Some collaborations are born during business meetings and months-long plans. Others start much more naturally – from mutual respect, shared values and ideas mentioned in passing.
That's exactly how the story of the collaboration between Katarzyna Tyrka and IQNails. began.
Although officially it was a joint project that brought these two brands together, their paths had been crossing for years. Industry events, training, trade fairs and social media meant that both sides had the chance to watch each other grow and follow the work they did for nail technicians.
The turning point turned out to be Frezomania 2025 – one of the most important events in the nail styling industry in Poland.
It was there that Katarzyna Tyrka said a sentence that, a few months later, became the beginning of a special collaboration:
"My dream is to create a signature apron for IQNails and ride the company tractor."
Although these words were said with a smile, it quickly turned out that the best projects often start with exactly these kinds of spontaneous dreams. And for the uninitiated, the company tractor can be seen below:
From idea to realisation
Not much time passed between the first conversation and the realisation of the project.
What at first seemed merely an interesting vision began to take real shape. Conversations together, refining the concept and attention to every detail led to the creation of a project that from the start was meant to be more than just another product on the market.
The launch of the collection coincided with a special moment for the IQNails brand – the celebration of the company's 9th birthday.
It was during this jubilee event that the results of the collaboration between Katarzyna Tyrka and IQNails were presented for the first time. The symbolic launch highlighted the character of the project, which from the beginning was based on authenticity, passion and a shared view of the needs of today's nail technicians.
The limited IQNails x Katarzyna Tyrka collection
The result of the collaboration was the limited "Sweet Mani" set, created for professionals who value both functionality and aesthetics.
The set included two exceptional products.
Katarzyna Tyrka's signature apron
This is the product that was at the heart of the whole project from the very start. The apron was designed with a nail technician's daily work in mind. Its functional layout, comfort of use and refined details make it not only a practical piece of salon equipment, but also part of a professional image.
The personalised IQNails "candy" with bits
The second element of the collection was a unique personalised "candy", prepared especially for the collaboration. It's a limited product created for people who like collector's editions and appreciate original designs. Its carefully designed packaging quickly made it one of the most recognisable elements of the whole collection.
Huge interest from day one
The collection's launch met with an exceptionally warm reception from the community of nail technicians. Interest in the products was so great that the first batch sold out in the blink of an eye.
This is only the beginning
Everything indicates that the limited set is only the beginning of a shared journey. The first project proved that combining experience, creativity and industry knowledge can bring results that are met with enthusiasm from the entire beauty community.
One thing is certain – the story that began with a seemingly playful dream isn't over yet.
And the next chapters of this collaboration may turn out to be just as interesting as its beginning.
