Best NAILS of the year belongs to Japan!

In Japan, there´s an association called “Japan Nailist Association” and it is devoted to, of course, Nails…This year they gave awards for the best “nails” in 2008.

JNA is one of 3 established nail associations in Japan. JNA is set up by salon/school private owners and educators and being the biggest nail association in Japan, they have gained credibility for setting high standards and requirements to become a nailist. It is a business and also to impose a self-checking system.

Contrary to some beliefs and rumours circulating in the nail industry, it is not required by law, nor is it compulsory to have a JNA license to work in Japan. Many salons in Japan are not JNA licensed and likewise many non-JNA licenced technicians also work in a JNA salon. It is most important that a nailist have a good disposition, attitude and skill that benefits the salon. It is common to note that a JNA licensed salon owner or educator would prefer to hire another JNA licensed technician, but this is not always the case.

For overseas Japanese who wants to become a nailist and work in Japan eventually, the most important thing is to learn the right techniques from a reputable international nail systems that comes with a good, solid education with proven track record. It is also wise to choose a nail system that is in place and recognized for their quality and reputation by the Japanese nail industry.
Source: Nail Queen

The Nail Queens for 2008, from left, actress Ryoko Yonekura, singer Kumi Koda (for the third year in a row), and model Ann Watanabe are joined by singer Daigo, representing the men, in Tokyo on Monday.

Japan’s women soccer player Homare Sawa and celebrity Peter were also given awards by the Japan Nailist Association.

The nailists in Japan has spoken! I am curious about the award criteria. What exactly they are rewarding? Color and Shape? Seems interesting from a cultural point of view.

Source: Japan Today

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