"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.

I calculated how much I was spending on gel and builder manicures and was shocked to see it topped $2,000 a year. I decided ...

A manicure isn't just a superficial pastime; it's therapy. Instead of walking into a psychologist's office, many women settle into the comfortable chair of their nail technician. It's not just ...