"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.

When someone tells you, “I’ll never not have my nails done,” believe them. The time, investment, and deliberation over each set of nails might be hard to understand for those not manicure-obsessed, ...

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 ...