Ep. 23: Nailing It: Celebrity Manicurist Julie Kandalec’s Impact on Beauty and Glam

Step into the captivating world of nail artistry in this week's episode. Julie Kandalec, renowned celebrity manicurist and educator, takes us behind the scenes of major beauty campaigns and the glamour of New York Fashion Week. As the founding creative director of Paintbox in NYC, Julie transformed chic and trendy nails into a mainstream sensation, even sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience through her Nailpreneur™️ course.
From working with celebrities like Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt, Selena Gomez, Joe Jonas, Mariah Carey, Camila Cabello, AJ McLean, and Hailee Steinfeld to gracing the pages of top magazines, Julie's expertise has made an enduring impact on the beauty industry, revolutionizing the perception of nail artistry.
Join us as we dive into Julie's journey, from discovering her passion for nails to becoming a sought-after educator. We explore topics such as her Nailpreneur course, her unwavering support system in her father, fitting into a glam team, building and managing the right relationships, finding and managing a team of assistants, and the importance of taking care of your body.
Follow along to witness some of her amazing art on @julieknailsnyc. Learn about her Nailpreneur course and the next enrollment dates on Julieknailacademy.com.
00:00 Introduction
3:59 Discovering my love for nails
7:48 Becoming an educator
8:48 Entering the social media world, press-on nails
15:45 Rest, separating work from personal life
23:50 My dad, my support system
26:29 Building an exceptional career and portfolio
36:23 Nails and aligning with one’s brand
37:31 Managing and finding the right assistants
48:42 Nails as part of the glam team
51:18 Building relationships in this business
56:38 What makes somebody a Creative Director?
59:33 The next big goal
1:00:59 Health insurance, taking care of your body
1:05:58 Attorney and agent relationships
1:11:21 Openings and opportunities