The prevalence of Korean nail salons in New York came partially from the fact that these salons offered cheaper options for manicures and pedicures, which opened up the industry to customers across the economic spectrum.

The manicurist will clean your nails, buff them, and remove any lingering nail polish. Depending on the type of manicure you're getting, your nails will also be cut and shaped to a uniform style, and you'll finish up with an indulgent hand massage.

What is a Manicurist? "Manicurist" is sometimes used interchangeably with "nail technician." Like nail technicians, manicurists are licensed professionals. Most states require nail technicians to pass an exam and complete a training program, 'apprenticeship', or both.

Manicurists and pedicurists, sometimes called nail technicians, work exclusively on the hands and feet to groom fingernails and toenails. A typical service involves soaking the clients' hands or feet to soften the skin in order to remove dead skin cells and artificial nails.