Nowadays manicure is playing an important role in the life of every modern woman. Manicure art includes not only shaping, filing and painting nails. It also implies drawing beautiful pictures, images, and sculptures on nail plates. Mini paintings appear on the nails due to the diligence and talents of skilled professional nailists. Today nail art has become so popular that the names of famous nailists have been included in lists of famous artists and are well-know in the world. They have mostly the Japanese origin, probably because nail art is well developed in Japan. Eriko Kurosaki, Michiko Matsushita, Junco Ogava and other masters are recognized widely for their remarkable delicate works.

The famous nailist Michiko Matsushita is a well-known international nail art creator and an artist. She was born in 1973. Michiko Matsushita opened her own nail salon called Le Soleil Nail and Esthe in February 2000, which is based in Tokyo. She is also a member of the International College for Nail, Reflexology and Aromatherapy and works internationally. She was awarded the famous Creative Nail Design prizes. Her experience enabled her to write a special book "Happy Nail" where she described her brilliant ideas and the specificity of the famous nailists' work. This is an example of how hobby can develop into a profession.

In most cases, nailists consider their work pleasurable. They endeavor to create something new and original. If the work is a success, undoubtedly, the satisfaction comes. Some famous nailists say that nail art creation helps them get away from reality, escape into their art dreamland. When nailists are in a bad mood, they abstain from work. Nothing significant can be done when they are not at ease.

Professional nailists prefer to use instruments and materials that were already well tested. This is the only way to create quality products. Today nail designers apply different techniques and styles not only to meet the demand of their customers, but also to express themselves. For example, nail paining requires the real master's hand. With thin needles or little brushes and stencils nailists cover nail plates with pictures and ornaments. Today there are special paints and polishes available. Application is one of the new techniques in nail art. Clips, beads, feathers, pieces of tissue, flowers and little stones can be glued on nails. This style looks very effective. Piercing is another popular technique. Masters pierce holes in the nails and insert chains, clips, buttons and precious metal adornments. This work requires special skills to make the procedure accurate and painless.

It's true that the famous nailists' job is a difficult one. If someone makes up one's mind to make a special manicure, it would be reasonable to apply to a real professional, in order to achieve high results. Nail art requires pretty good skills. However, if someone wants to master them, s/he can enlist in nail art courses that are offered in many countries worldwide.