Social Stars

Social Stars | Nail Influencers & Growth Secrets

Meet the artists shaping digital nail culture and learn how strategic content, consistency, and creativity turn visibility into real opportunity.

First Nailympia Puerto Rico 2026 Makes History at The Nails Expo
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The first Nailympia Puerto Rico brought international nail competition to San Juan, celebrating local talent, global artistry, and the 2026 Americas Cup Champion.
Premiere San Antonio 2026 & Nailympia Competition Highlights and Winners
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Premiere San Antonio welcomed nail artists from seven countries for the 4th Nailympia, celebrating technical skill, artistry, competition, and international community.
Chicago’s 2026 Mani Mixer Event: Business Advice, Nail Art and Insights from Top Nail Influencers
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Take an exclusive look behind the scenes at the 2026 Mani Mixer in Chicago as top nail artists, influencers, and industry leaders gather for insightful Q&A panels and networking.
What Is Cosmoprof? Inside Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2026
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Go behind the scenes at Cosmoprof North America to discover how beauty products are developed, manufactured, distributed, and introduced to the global market.
Premiere Orlando 2026 & Nailympia USA Showcase the Future of the Nail Industry
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From packed classrooms to the biggest Nailympia Orlando yet, Premiere Orlando 2026 celebrated global nail artistry, competition, education, and industry community.
Premiere San Antonio 2025 Nailympia Competition Highlights
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GlossaryLive takes you inside Premiere San Antonio 2025 with Nailympia competition highlights, new brands, and the vibrant energy of the nail industry.
Premiere Orlando 2025 Nailympia Competition Highlights
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Go behind the scenes at Premiere Orlando 2025 as Nailympia competitors, educators, and brands bring the nail industry’s biggest weekend to life.
Premiere Anaheim 2025 Nailympia Competition Highlights
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Step inside Premiere Anaheim 2025 and experience the excitement of Nailympia as top nail artists compete for global recognition.
KUPA Konnect Halloween Edition 2024 Global Nail Art Livestream
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Watch the excitement of KUPA Konnect Halloween Edition 2024, an 8.5 hour global livestream featuring spooky nail art, new technology, and multilingual education.
Premiere San Antonio 2024 Nailympia Competition Highlights
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Step inside Premiere San Antonio 2024 as Nailympia competitions return with record growth, showcasing artistry, community, and the future of nail competitions.
Cosmoprof North America 2024 Nail Industry Highlights
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Go inside Cosmoprof North America 2024 as GlossaryLive explores new nail innovations, brand interviews, and industry milestones shaping the future of nails.
Nailympia Mexico 2024 Global Nail Competition Highlights
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Step inside Nailympia Mexico 2024 as competitors from around the world showcase extraordinary nail artistry and compete for top honors.
Premiere Orlando 2024 Nail Industry Event Highlights
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Go inside Premiere Orlando 2024 as GlossaryLive captures the energy of the show floor, industry conversations, and Nailympia competition excitement.
KUPA Konnect 2024 Global Nail Training Livestream
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Step inside KUPA Konnect 2024, an eight hour livestream nail education marathon connecting technicians worldwide through multilingual demonstrations.
Max Estrada on Building Exclusive Nail Couture & Growing a Global Brand
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Max Estrada shares how passion, early exposure, and innovation led to building Exclusive Nail Couture and shaping the future of nail artistry.
Richard Hurter on KUPA Innovation, Leadership & Building a Global Nail Brand
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Richard Hurter shares how KUPA grew from a small operation into a global innovator through passion, engineering, and a commitment to the nail industry.
Lindsey Karnopp on Nail Photography, Lighting & Building a Personal Brand
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Lindsey Karnopp reveals how nail technicians can elevate their brand through photography, lighting, and visual storytelling to stand out in a competitive digital space.
Tony Cuccio on Entrepreneurship, Global Growth & Building a Nail Industry Empire
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Tony Cuccio shares how decades of passion, resilience, and vision built one of the most recognized global brands in the nail industry.
Dafne Fernandez on Nailympia Mexico, Leadership & Elevating the Nail Industry
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Dafne Fernandez shares her mission to bring Nailympia to Mexico, creating opportunities and elevating the industry through passion, leadership, and vision.
Kimi Chang on Nail Manufacturing, Innovation & Expanding Globally
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Kimi Chang shares how innovation, quality, and global partnerships are shaping the future of nail manufacturing and international industry growth.
Alex Fox on Nail Media, Industry Leadership & Building a Global Platform
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Alex Fox shares her journey from journalist to global nail industry leader, shaping media, education, and competition across decades of influence.
Eve Tran on Competition Success, Nail Education & Building a Global Career
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Eve Tran shares her journey from beginner to world champion, building a global career through competition, education, and relentless determination.
Hirofumi Matsugi on KUPA in Japan & Expanding a Nail Brand into a Global Market
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Hirofumi Matsugi discusses bringing KUPA into Japan and what it takes to earn trust in one of the world’s most advanced nail markets.
Hazel Dixon on Building a Nail Academy, Brand & Global Education Network
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Hazel Dixon shares how she built a global nail education brand, leading a team of educators while balancing business, teaching, and salon work.
Jacqui & Sean O’Sullivan on Nail Education, Mentorship & Developing Future Talent
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Jacqui and Sean O’Sullivan discuss education, mentorship, and their mission to guide and elevate the next generation of nail professionals.
Alex Fox on Nail Safari, Education Innovation & Building Community in the Nail Industry
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Alex Fox shares the vision behind Nail Safari, a one-of-a-kind education event designed to elevate skills, build confidence, and connect nail professionals globally.
Lauren Wireman on Nail Education, Overcoming Adversity & Building a Global Brand
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Lauren Wireman shares her journey from adversity to global educator, building a successful academy and inspiring others through education, faith, and resilience.
Jenny Bui on Building a Nail Empire and Becoming the Queen of Bling
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Jenny Bui shares her powerful journey from refugee to Harlem salon owner, building a global brand and becoming known worldwide as the Queen of Bling.
Jan Arnold on CND Innovation, Leadership & Building a Global Nail Industry Legacy
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Jan Arnold reveals how bold thinking, innovation, and education built CND into a global leader and shaped the future of the professional nail industry.
Marian Newman & Gigi Rouse on the Evolution of the Nail Industry Over Three Decades
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Marian Newman and Gigi Rouse reflect on three decades of nail industry evolution, sharing insights on education, artistry, and the changing landscape of professional nails.
Morgan Haile & Taylor Daniel on Building Morgan Taylor & Leading a Global Nail Brand Legacy
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Morgan Haile and Taylor Daniel discuss building Morgan Taylor, growing a global brand, and continuing a family legacy rooted in innovation and professional nail excellence.
Life on the Free Edge Naja Rickette
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From chef to couture nail pioneer, Naja Rickette shares how vision, reinvention, and mentorship shaped her beauty empire.
Life on the Free Edge Haz Dean Salon Design
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Interior designer Haz Dean shares how layout, materials, and feng shui principles shape high performing, intentional salon environments.
Giselle Caballero on Winning NTNA, Building Ego Beauty Academy & Growing a Nail Career
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Giselle Caballero shares her journey from passionate nail artist to NTNA winner, educator, and salon owner, building a career rooted in creativity and purpose.
Ryan Lanji on NAILPHILIA, Creative Direction & Building a Cultural Movement in Nail Art
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Ryan Lanji reveals how he turned nail art into a cultural movement, from launching NAILPHILIA to working across fashion, television, and global creative platforms.
About

Social Stars takes you inside the feeds of today’s most visible nail artists. Featuring creators with 100K followers or more, this series explores how digital presence has reshaped the modern nail industry and created entirely new career pathways.

These are the names professionals follow, screenshot, repost, and study. Behind the polished grids and viral videos are real artists making intentional decisions about content, branding, and consistency. Social Stars shifts the focus away from surface-level success and looks deeper at the strategy behind growth.

In each focused interview, GlossaryLive highlights how these artists built momentum, what helped them stand out, and how they turned visibility into tangible opportunity. From content creation and posting habits to audience engagement and brand alignment, each episode reveals the thinking behind the platform.

For many professionals, especially those who built their careers before the rise of social media, the digital space can feel overwhelming. Social Stars breaks that barrier down. It shows that growth is not accidental—it is built through clarity, discipline, and creative direction.

This series does not rely on hype. It offers perspective. Viewers gain insight into how artists approach filming, editing, posting, and maintaining consistency while balancing real careers behind the chair or beyond it.

While Peel Back The Polish explores personal journeys, Social Stars stays focused on digital presence and professional visibility. It is concise, intentional, and centered on how modern nail careers are built in both physical and digital spaces.

Because in today’s nail industry, success is no longer defined by skill alone. It is shaped by how that skill is seen, shared, and experienced across the screen.

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Perfect for Nail Techs Who
  • Want to grow their social media presence as a nail artist
  • Are curious how top artists built their following
  • Want to turn creativity into online influence
  • Love learning the stories behind successful nail creators
What You'll See on Nail News
  • Conversations with nail artists who built powerful online audiences
  • Insights into social media growth and personal branding
  • Stories behind viral nail art and successful content creators
  • Strategies for building influence in the nail industry
  • Lessons on turning social media visibility into real business success
  • Inspiration from artists shaping the digital nail community
Why nail techs love this show
  • Reveals how successful artists built their online presence
  • Offers practical ideas for growing social media platforms
  • Shows how creativity can attract global audiences
  • Helps technicians turn visibility into opportunity
  • Provides inspiration from artists leading the digital space
  • Encourages artists to share their work confidently

Social Stars

Michelle Soto on Building Influence, Artistry, and Brand Power in Nails | Social Stars
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Michelle Soto reveals how she built a powerful nail brand, grew her influence, and turned creativity into opportunity through social media and education.
Kirsty Meakin on Building a Global Nail Brand Through Social Media | Social Stars
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Kirsty Meakin reveals how she built a global nail brand, grew her social media presence, and navigates the realities of online visibility.
Chelsey Downie on Building a Nail Brand and Growing Through Social Media | Social Stars
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Chelsey Downie shares how she built her nail brand, grew her following, and turned a passion into a thriving business.
Zoe Pocock on Building a Creative Nail Brand Through Innovation and Sustainability | Social Stars
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Zoe Pocock shares how she turned creativity into a business through innovation, sustainability, and social media growth.
Ismael Camero on Building a Global Nail Career Through Art and Collaboration | Social Stars
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Ismael Camero shares how he built a global nail career through competitions, collaborations, and standout artistry.
Thao Nguyen on Building a Nail Brand and Growing on Social Media | Social Stars
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Thao Nguyen shares how she built her nail career and grew a 500K following through consistency, creativity, and social media strategy.
William Camargo (Mr. Luis) on Celebrity Nail Art and Global Recognition | Social Stars
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Mr. Luis shares how he built a celebrity nail career and turned his artistry into global recognition and opportunity
Anastasiia Morozova on Viral Nail Content and Global Visibility | Social Stars
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Anastasiia Morozova shares how she built a global following and created viral nail content with millions of views.
Tammy Koslowski on Building a Nail Brand and Creative Community | Social Stars
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Tammy Koslowski reveals how she built NAF! into a thriving nail brand and collaborative community for beauty professionals.
Courtney Cantwell on Building Confidence and Growing on Social Media | Social Stars
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Courtney Cantwell shares how she stepped into social media, built confidence, and grew a loyal following through her unique style.
Britney Tokyo on Building a Celebrity Nail Career Through Social Media | Social Stars
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Britney Tokyo shares how she built a celebrity nail career and grew global visibility through her bold, signature style.
Cris Gherman on Tattooing Nails and Expanding Artistic Boundaries | Social Stars
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Cris Gherman reveals how he merged tattoo artistry with nails and built visibility through a completely unique creative niche.
Chantelle Vermont on Building a Nail Brand and Digital Platform | Social Stars
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Chantelle Vermont reveals how she built her Clawgasmic brand and turned her expertise into a thriving digital platform.
Jenny Bui on Building a Signature Nail Brand and Global Recognition | Social Stars
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Jenny Bui shares how she became the Queen of Bling and built a globally recognized nail brand through signature style.
Alison Nicole on Building a Nail Brand Through Education and Social Media | Social Stars
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Alison Nicole shares how she built her brand through education, social media, and empowering nail artists worldwide.
Noodle_Yess on Growing a Nail Influencer Brand Through Social Media | Social Stars
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Noodle_Yess shares how she built a 350K following and turned her passion for nails into a powerful social media brand.
Vivian Rahey on Building a Wearable Nail Art Brand Through Social Media | Social Stars
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Vivian Rahey reveals how she built a wearable nail art brand and uses social media to turn creativity into a scalable business model.
How Tino Vo Built a Global Nail Following
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From discovering sculptured nails in a Tammy Taylor class to building a global following, Tino Vo shares how social media helped launch his career.
How April Ryan Built a Global Nail Following and Red Iguana
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From practicing nail art on herself to building a global following and a multi-million dollar brand, April Ryan shares how social media helped shape her career.

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