Nails Hub Bundaberg launches at Hinkler Central

A young mum and talented nail tech has overcome her lack of confidence to open a new store at a Bundaberg shopping centre.

Meiqi Shao, 23, opened Nails Hub at Hinkler Central on July 18.

Hinkler Central has welcomed one of its youngest new business owners with the launch of Nails Hub Bundaberg.

Meiqi Shao, 23, opened the business on July 18, 2023 to the delight of her customers.

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Mrs Shao moved to Bundaberg in 2015, and has been privately operating in the region since.

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When loyal customers would ask why she didn’t have her own store, Mrs Shao would say her personal insecurities held her back.

“My answer has always been ‘I have no confidence in myself’,” she said.

“To be honest, it’s a very tough journey and I have wanted to give up on doing nails as it gets very stressful at some points.”

Meiqi Shao (pictured) has credited the support of her family including her husband James Shao and daughter Elisha Shao.

Mrs Shao credits the support of her family in opening the shop, and said without their help she may not have had the confidence to make her dream come true.

“I never thought I could have my own salon as it takes a lot of courage and needs lot of support,” she said.

“Luckily, I have both, my 11 weeks old baby girl gave me the courage and confidence, my husband and my family have supported me financially and mentally.”

The store employs four nail technicians and focuses on intricate nail art.

“When I imagine making people’s nails look beautiful and see the smile on their faces, I just feel so proud of what I have achieved today,” she said.

The business operates 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and 9am-5pm on weekends at Shop 40, Hinkler Central.