MEET MARY ELLON BALLANCE
About Mary Ellon Ballance Career
BACKSTAGE
PROFILES
A career built around creativity, education, and community.
Creative Ballance is more than a business. It's a reflection of Mary's journey in the professional nail industry and her passion for helping others learn, grow, and connect.
ABOUT
Hi, I'm Mary
I've spent my career in the professional nail industry — first behind the desk, and then in classrooms, at trade shows, and anywhere professionals gather to get better at what they do.
Somewhere along the way I realized that what I love most isn't only the artistry. It's the moment something finally clicks for someone: the technique that stops being frustrating, the product that finally makes sense, the confidence that shows up in their work the very next day.
Creative Ballance is where all of that lives. It's education, events, products, and the people I've been lucky enough to meet along the way gathered in one place, built on the belief that we all do better when we learn together.
Educator
Helping professionals develop practical skills and confidence.
Mentor
Supporting nail professionals through real-world challenges and career growth.
Industry Trainer
Sharing product knowledge, techniques, and professional education.
Event Creator
Creating experiences that bring nail pro together to learn, connect, and celebrate.
MARY ELLON x CREATIVE BALLANCE
Why Creative Ballance?
A place to learn, discover, connect, and experience the things Mary believes make this industry so special.
Creative Ballance brings together the different parts of Mary's professional world, from education and industry events to professional products, partnerships, and the Fisherman & The Flamingo boutique.
PARTNERSHIPS
The Work Behind the Brands
Mary's career has allowed her to work alongside some of the professional brands and communities that have shaped the nail industry.
COMMUNITY
More Than a Business, A Community.
Creative Ballance has always been about bringing people together. Through education, events, and shared experiences, we've built a community that supports, encourages, and celebrates one another.
