(via stupidDOPE.com) Emerging trends with lasting impressions are the bread and butter of our readers. So when we made a trip across the pond to the bustling city of Amsterdam, it became prime objective to seek out the folks who influence the styles of the average Joes and Janes. Today we have a special treat for the ladies who dig looking good from fingers to toes. Meet Electa Manuputty of Electa Nail Art, the freshest nail artist in the Netherlands.

Originally from the southern Netherlands, Electa began her journey training to be a goldsmith. The intricacies of jewelry-making proved to be a valuable trait when she started to do nails for clientele who desired closer and more personalized manicures. Attention to detail is Electa’s middle name, so when she relcocated to Amsterdam, she perfected the art of the nail. A verifiable chemist with the cuticles, Electa is known all around the EU as THE chick to visit for the most eye-catching acrylic designs that money can buy. Don’t let us spoil the interview though, so click the video above for a deeper look into how Amsterdam fuels the artist within Electa and her design processes.

Shout out to Subtle T for hooking up the beat.