Hallie Bale’s school assignment is featured in the February 2013 Nails Magazine. Hallie, who dreams of someday becoming a nail technician, expressed her admiration for Heather Lackey, owner of Nails by Heather inside of D.C. Haircrafters in Warsaw. Hallie is a second-grade student in Mrs. Shirey’s class at Lincoln Elementary School.

According to Nails website, Lackey discovered she was an inspiration to the younger generation when her client, Tanya Smith, brought in a drawing done by her 7-year-old daughter. Nails, which is celebrating its 30th birthday this month, features articles on technique, style, the nail business, health and products in their print magazine and on the Nails website.