About

From the young age of 12, Julie Kandalec knew her future was in nails. "When I grow up, I want to be a manicurist," she wrote in English class. Finishing beauty school at the top of her class at 17 was just the beginning of a prosperous career.

To Julie, nail care is far beyond just polish. Always the artist, she is also trained in painting, drawing, color, and dance. Known for her gentle touch, calm demeanor, and precise attention to detail, Julie's specialties vary from a clean, natural nail to elaborate, custom-designed nails. Julie's work can now be seen in major publications, beauty campaigns, and regularly on the fingertips of Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt, Rose Byrne, and many more.

In 2019, she announced her new global nail academy, Masterclass Nail Academy, providing education to salons, spas, and hotel resorts worldwide.

2020 brought the launch of her first retail product, a 42-page creative workbook called "Nail Art Design Book", available on julieknailart.com.

In April 2021, her private by-appointment nail atelier, Julie K Nail Artelier opened, located in Manhattan’s Financial District.

In 2022, she rebranded Masterclass Nail Academy to Julie K Nail Academy and launched her much-anticipated online Nailpreneur™️ and Beauty EntrePROneur™️ courses.

Licensed in New York, she lives in Manhattan and is happily available to travel worldwide.