<p>Jim George in 1989</p>

Jim George is the founder of The Nail Emporium distributor and International Nail Manufacturers.

In 1979 Jim George noticed the growing popularity of the gold nail charms and diamonds being used by his wife and cosmetologist Charlene. Working as a team with a jeweler, the Georges founded Nail Fashions selling nail jewelry. The birth of International Nail Manufacturers (INM) in 1987 evolved to meet the growing demands of nail technicians for better quality products, more choices, and reasonable prices.

George passed away August 29, 2011, at the age of 81.