This project has really given me time to reflect on one of my favorite beauty methods and art forms, nail art. Actually sitting down to research and write about this topic also has helped me realize how much I think about nails in general. Despite my obsession, the thorough research I have done has taught…
Author: Brianna King
Future or Bust…
The various research I have done on many aspects of the nail business was really helpful in deciding if I want to make nails a part of my daily life. Being that nail beauty and upkeep has been a part of lives since about 3000 B.C., I believe this business will be alive and well…
Global Nail Trends
In Japan, the glass nail trend is very popular. The glass nails are sub-categorized by the effect it gives off when finished. The four categories are Morrocco Candy, Kiriko- Blue, Chinoiserie Milky Jade, and Ryukyu Pastel. Morrocco Candy nails represent a softer play, Kiriko-Blue sets look best in the light while playing on delicacy, Chinoiserie…
Best Nails To Date
San Francisco has a very diverse platform for both nail technicians and those seeking to get their nails done. I have jumped from shop to shop mostly in the Outer Mission and I’ll be highlighting one today. The set you see to the left was done on January 28, 2019, at VN Skill Nails &…
Mythbusting False Nail Ideas
Here are some common misconceptions about the nail business today: 1 Nail Technicians earn a lot of money before tip. The average pay for a nail tech is around $20,000, this is without owning a business or providing other services. So, if they are just starting out or only offer nail services, they are living…
An Inspiration
Meet Maria Ortiz, a transgender nail tech, of Zeyne Unisex Salon in New Jersey. She is most known for empowering the women known as “The Long Nail Goddesses” for over ten years. Being outcast was a familiar experience as result of her transgender journey, it was natural for Ortiz to encourage women with extremely long…
Where Does It All Begin?
Manicures date as far back as 3000 B.C in Chinese culture, both men and women were creating stains with natural sources like egg white and beeswax. Similarly, in Babylonian and Indian culture, resources such as henna and kohl provided a manicured look. The color of kohl or richness of color in Egyptian culture provided a…
A Little About the Blogger…
As I pursue my college degree in business, I really want to narrow my vision based on becoming a nail technician in the future through this blog. From a young age, I have always been very interested in the beauty and broad spectrum of art that can be placed in such a small space. I…
Nail Minded 