Remember when gel acrylic overlays with an airbrushed pattern were very necessary? (Or maybe that's just in my hood.) Well, if you thought your sparkle dusted, crystal studded six inch talons were saying something - think again. The Tokyo Nail Expo, which took place earlier this month, showed us all what a nail job really looks like. Apparently, sparkles and flowers won't cut it. The ladies who showed up with outrageous nail art took it to the next level with manicures that incorporated plastic bows and arrows, mini Hello Kitty dolls and melting ice cream cones. See these spectacular creations after the jump!
The Expo, which has been going on for several years now, attracted over 50,000 attendees including professional manicurists, nail enthusiasts, Japanese pop stars and actresses. The Japanese nail industry is a multi-million dollar one, so, as random as this seems - it makes total sense. Ghetto? or Glam? Either way, it's great!
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By: Mookm988 on 12/30/2009 8:32PM
There come the Japaneses to get the black women's money and it looks like a real damn mess to me.I am sure I will see the neighborhood welfare mothers with their nails looking crazy, wasting baby's money on this shit.
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By: que on 12/31/2009 12:55AM
There are also black females that can do this art. That's what that is art. They can do it better than the Japaneses.
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By: Miss Shellby on 12/31/2009 12:06PM
There will also be white women getting the same services w/ there welfare money;oh wait they'll use there's for meth.
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By: Twila on 12/31/2009 7:59AM
I agree with "Que" There are college educated , hard working black female who provide the best in nail art, care, education, mentoring etc. Remember this is a business. Just check out www.blackknightsofnails.com to see for yourself. Or www.holisticnailcareservices.com for natural care and Reiki Therapy. We are here! AND We are here to stay! Believe me there is enough work for everyone. Just do what you do with excellence and you will be at your best also:)
Twila
Mobile Onyxologist, Instructor & Reiki Therapist
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By: crawfordsl on 12/31/2009 1:46PM
I haven't seen a Black owned nail salon yet. Ghetto females will spend high dollars for nail and hair treatments, but nothing for shoes: wearing flip flops.
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By: Twila on 1/04/2010 11:35AM
Trust me. There really are black owned nail salons. They are doing very well. Your statement has some truth. SOME females will spend a lot on their nail and hair, neglecting their shoes. Which proves there are enough clients for everyone. My niche is providing nail care for people who want to embrace natural nail care and Reiki therapy. Not to mention people who are confined to their homes, nursing homes etc.for everyone. In fact there are times when I have too much work . That's a good thing:)
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