"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Yasuda’s journey began over 15 years ago, when she discovered her love for nails as a teen in Japan.

Getting a pedicure done should be a relaxing time to enjoy some pampering and self-care, but that wasn't the case for one woman who looked up during her treatment to realize she had an unexpected ...

Months and months ago, I decided to stop getting my nails done. There were a few motives for my decision, one being the price and two being the nail damage. I also get impatient sitting for long ...

When I worked in retail after graduating from university, I found that having well-manicured nails caught customers' eyes and made all the difference in making a sale. What started as something to do ...

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