Catherine Huynh

About this Nominee

Catherine is a young entrepreneur and the founder of Catherine Nails, a high-end salon redefining beauty standards and work culture in Kalamazoo. At just 25, Catherine has built not only a thriving business with a second location on the way, but a movement: one centered on inclusivity, emotional wellness, and unapologetic self-expression. Her mission goes beyond nails. She’s committed to reforming industry norms, creating safe, empowering workspaces, and building real and authentic connection between local businesses and the community they serve. In addition, Catherine is an entrepreneurial spirit at the core, selling jolly ranchers as a kid in elementary to creating a business that started out in a college apartment to a brick and mortar with almost 2,000 clients on a monthly basis only a year and a half after opening!

Catherine Nails opened in March of 2024 and has excelled as a business with a 5⭐️ rating on Fresha with almost 5,000 reviews!