A model shows off her nails on the runway at a fashion show at Professional Beauty Mumbai.
A model walks the runway at a fashion show at Professional Beauty Mumbai.
This fantasy nail art design was created at Professional Beauty Mumbai.
Nail Premier League debuted at Professional Beauty Mumbai.
A student practices gel nails at Nail Lounge Academy.
These feathered nails are by Kavita Kopar Manik, a graduate of Nail Lounge Academy.
Kavita Kader teaches a nail art seminar to Nail Lounge Academy students.
These black-and-white nails are by Hiral Zaveri, a graduate of Nail Lounge Academy.
Nail techs work on clients at Nails By Gunjan. Facing a shortage of qualified techs, the owner has started a training academy to help fill the void.
Reena Batra is CEO of nails-only salon chain Claw.
This nail art design is by Claw.
Red is making a comeback as a popular nail color in India, such as the deep color in these nails by Claw.
Claw designed these nails for Amazon India Fashion Week 2017.
Claw has been so successful as a nails-only salon that it currently has four different locations.
A model adorned in white walks the runway at an AIHBA event.
The peacock is a popular motif in Indian culture, as evidenced by this nail model at an AIHBA
The audience snaps photos of a fantasy nail art design at an AIHBA event.
A model shows off a floral fantasy nail design at an AIHBA event.
Attendees await an event hosted by All India Hair & Beauty Association.
A model shows off her nails on the runway at a fashion show at Professional Beauty Mumbai.
A model walks the runway at a fashion show at Professional Beauty Mumbai.
This fantasy nail art design was created at Professional Beauty Mumbai.
Nail Premier League debuted at Professional Beauty Mumbai.
A student practices gel nails at Nail Lounge Academy.
These feathered nails are by Kavita Kopar Manik, a graduate of Nail Lounge Academy.
Kavita Kader teaches a nail art seminar to Nail Lounge Academy students.
These black-and-white nails are by Hiral Zaveri, a graduate of Nail Lounge Academy.
Nail techs work on clients at Nails By Gunjan. Facing a shortage of qualified techs, the owner has started a training academy to help fill the void.
Reena Batra is CEO of nails-only salon chain Claw.
This nail art design is by Claw.
Red is making a comeback as a popular nail color in India, such as the deep color in these nails by Claw.
Claw designed these nails for Amazon India Fashion Week 2017.
Claw has been so successful as a nails-only salon that it currently has four different locations.
A model adorned in white walks the runway at an AIHBA event.
The peacock is a popular motif in Indian culture, as evidenced by this nail model at an AIHBA
The audience snaps photos of a fantasy nail art design at an AIHBA event.
A model shows off a floral fantasy nail design at an AIHBA event.
Attendees await an event hosted by All India Hair & Beauty Association.
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