This week I’m talking to myself, my first favorite thing. I’ve compiled all my favorite things. I’ve tried not to repeat myself too much and not pick the obvious choices. Cuticle + Hand CareOpi cuticle oilEssie cuticle oilCND LotionLe Labo LotionButter London Cuticle exfoliatorGelcare Cuticle PusherMooncat file Clean up brushFilming EquipmentCube LightClampPhone HolderMy Videos + ManisPool nailsApril Fools VideoSpider nails730 Nails StickersCandy cane nail MOTN Royal BluePodcastsAttitudes!Ask Ronna (&Bryan)TVMarvelous Mrs. Masel (Amazon Prime Video)Julia (HBO Max)Foundation (Apple TV)Good Omens (Amazon Prime Video)YouTubeTestedCracking the Cryptic→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Lauren of @InspoByNails. She is known for her nail art tutorials and using super high quality Korean Gels. Which she explains, “Some Korean gels are just better at achieving specific nail looks. And they make it easier and save you time! Time is money. So that’s why I use them,  it makes people’s lives easier.”→Follow @InspoByNails https://www.instagram.com/inspobynails?igsh=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==→Press-On Academy https://thepressonacademy.com/?via=laurenKorean Brand Retailers Mentioned: Zillabeau https://zillabeau.com/ Sweetiesnailsupply https://sweetienailsupply.com/→Lauren’s affiliate code: inspobynails→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Mel, founder and CEO of Loud Lacquer. Although you may know her from her brand, she has had many jobs in the past from talent management for comedians to being a creative director at KL Polish, Kathleen Lights’ first brand.(E) for BABB = Bad Ass Boss Bitches haha→Loud Lounge Custom Mixed Polish→loudbabbs.com→Follow @loudbabbs→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Chan. You might know her from her podcast: Clawgasmic Nail Tech Talks. Of which I was a guest this week, excuse me. Starting as a nail tech she grew her “empire” to include an education network for nail techs to develop their craft and business. She has over 100 episodes of her podcast! So go check them out, if you haven’t already. →Clawgasmic Pod with me →ClawGasmic Network→Follow @ClawGasmic→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Cerise of @GlossyTipped. You may have seen her mega viral aura nails all over social media haha. A classic NailBabePod interview. We commiserate over our shared experiences with art critiques or “crit.” She has a fine arts degree, excuse me.→Viral Aura Nail we talk about→Color Theory - Hyper Reolistic Nail Extensions→Follow @GlossyTipped→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Christina, the Co-Creator and Co-CEO of Le Mini Macaron. Gel polish available around the world in Target, Ulta, Sephora and many more. We chat LMM’s origins, wholesalers (like Target), and what it’s like presenting on QVC! →Le Mini Macaron WebsiteDiscount Code: ABE15Pool Nails→Follow @theChristinaKao→Follow @leMiniMacaron →Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Bug from @BugNails. He’s known for creating incredibly tiny things, and putting them on his nails haha. He too gets some crazy comments when things go viral. Bloody Teeth NailsViral Christmas Nails Viral Holo Gummy Bear NailsTiny Nail Polish BottlesAlec Baldwin Butt Nails→Follow @BugNails→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Michelle, CEO and Founder of Mooncat! One of my favorite nail polish brands. They rebranded from “Live Love Polish” two years ago to Mooncat and haven’t looked back since, haha. They are known for specialty polishes with themes of fantasy, mystery, and extravagance. They’ve also had three collab collections with Disney! Ever heard of ‘em?🚨MOONCAT SALE➡️ Code: LUNAR20November 3 - November 12→Mooncat Website→Mooncat IG→Michelle IG→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Hannah Roxit! She is one of the og nail YouTubers who is still in the community over ten years later. But did you know she’s also a licensed nail tech who paints celebrities’ nails?! We get her backstory, YouTube journey, working with CutePolish, and the insider scoop on painting celebs’ nails. Want to know how much money you can make from one YouTube video with 28 million views?! Listen and all will be revealed. 😅→Subscribe to Hannah’s YouTube→Follow IG @HannahRoxit→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Ash from @ParabellBeauty! She is a nail health DIY TikTok-er. We chat about how she “fell into this niche.” And how she adjusted and developed her content to better suit her goal: helping more  people with their natural nail health. →Follow IG @ParabellBeauty→Follow TikTok @ParabellBeauty→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Anahi. Anahi’s “nine to five” is working for Lights Lacquer. She creates and commissions content for the brand’s TikTok account. Which I claim is ‘viral’ haha; close to one million followers with plenty of viral videos (she gives us some of her tactics too!) On top of that she runs their affiliate program and has a personal ig as well! →Follow @AVRNailSwatches→Follow Lights Lacquer’s TikTokDiscount Code for Lights: ANAHI→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Jess! Our NYFW reunion episode! We first met in-person at an event for Essie and immediately became friends haha. Jess is a full time nail creator with a combined one million followers! You’ll also hear about her experience working with a manager. She works with an Agency that helps coordinate, negotiate, etc, her brand partnerships! →Follow @Nail.Betch IG→Follow @NailBetch TikTok→Jess’s Orly Collab Shade “Coconut Milk”→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Liz! “Expand your Creativity?” Yes. Liz is an illustrator, muralist, nail artist, calligrapher, author (get her new coloring book below) and filmmaker. I’m claiming that last one for her. But it’s true! Her videos, no matter what the topic, are always entertaining and have captivating storytelling. →How to Enter Coloring Book GIVEAWAY:Make sure your subscribed to Nail Babe Pod where ever you listenFollow/Subscribe to @TheGrayterGood Leave me a 5 star review (or youtube comment) on the pod→Check out my IG post for another chance to win a coloring book!Winner chosen October 4th, 2023USA Only. Must be 18Not affiliated with Apple, Youtube, Instagram… →Get her Coloring Book here!→Follow @TheGrayterGood IG→Follow @TheGrayterGood YouTube→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Walker from Olive Ave Polish! I know her for having some of the best creme polishes! But did you know she started as a Nail Blogger and YouTube reviewer? Hear how she decided to start her brand, what it’s like working with a manufacturer, and her advice for new business owners. →Shop Olive Ave Polish Discount Code: ABE→Follow @OliveAve_Polish →Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week, I’M the Nail Babe! Haha. What to hear what it’s like at NYFW Nail Polish Events? Essie and Manucurist! Moving to NYC?!→GIVEAWAY! (CLOSED)I’m giving away a Safiya x Holo Taco collection box (polishes and bat glitters. No file)→HOW TO ENTER:Make sure your subscribed to Nail Babe Pod where ever you listenLeave me a 5 star review (or youtube comment) about the podYou can share your favorite episode on your stories for an extra entry!Winner @color_my_naturalnailsUSA Only. Must be 18Not affiliated with Holo Taco, Apple, Youtube, Instagram… all the people.Manucurist Trip Winner → Chrissy @ChrissyReynosoNail Friends Mentioned→ Erica @Press_Reset_Nails→ Andréa @m.o.n.a.j→ Jess @Nail.Betch→ Julia @CaniPaintYourNails→ Frances @PurpleNailBox “Shucked” Musical Independently Owned Sit Stand Desk TikTok video→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Sig! We cover her journey from print journalist, nail tech, corporate OPI education manager, working with Harry Styles, and being a full-time nail polish content creator! Say that ten times. No, but being the successful nail artist that she is, she also deals with imposter syndrome like so many of us.→Follow Sig https://instagram.com/nailartbysig?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Jasmin. A full time nail polish content creator based in Germany. I LOVE her content and often stalk her page for inspo in nail art and editing. She gives us tips and tricks on creating captivating content. The difference between working with European and American nail brands. And even advise using artificial lights to mimic the sun. →Follow Jasmin @BaseCoatStories https://www.instagram.com/basecoatstories/→Jasmin’s Stamping Plate! https://moyou.co.uk/products/basecoatstories-x-myl-05→Jasmin’s Picture Polish Trio Collab https://picturepolish.com.au/?s=jasmin&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1→Jasmin’s Nail Wraps with Maniko (currently sold out, but check @BaseCoatStories bio for updates!→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week my Nail Babe is Tyler. He shares his experiences as a nail polish swatcher and full time graphic designer. We chat about our similar experiences, and struggles, expressing ourselves through nail polish, and how internalized homophobia can rear its ugly head. But it’s all good, we found each other and this community to share our passion: nails. → Follow Tyler https://www.instagram.com/eviltwinnails/→ Make Tyler’s polish remover https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTcwODkxNjU2Mjc2NTg4?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

This week I chatted with my Nail Babe Larissa! She is someone I often go to for advice and her analytical mind. We hear her journey as a collector, content creator, Youtuber, and educator. → Follow @Polish.Lab.Rat https://www.instagram.com/polish.lab.rat/→ Follow @DIY.Mani.Corner https://www.instagram.com/diy.mani.corner/→ Her Course: https://polishlabrat.teachable.com/p/mastering-diy-manicures→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links

Julianna, or Jules, talks with me about starting and running Deco Beauty (formerly Deco Miami). Famously known for nail art stickers!We chat about her business strategy of creating custom collab sticker sheets. What it’s like working with Urban Outfitters and JCPenny. And the difference between business school versus the reality of running!→ Get the stickers here! Deco Beauty Website:https://deco.miami/Code: ABE10 to save (affiliate)→ Deco Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/deco.beauty/→ Julianna’s Personal IG @SassyJuliannahttps://www.instagram.com/sassyjulianna/→Watch Full Episodes on Youtube→Follow @Abe.NailBabe→All my Links