From global beauty campaigns to backstage at New York Fashion Week, Julie Kandalec is the nail artist that A-list celebrities, top beauty editors, and the world's biggest designers trust when every detail matters. She is the nail artist behind some of the most iconic names in the world: Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, Rachel McAdams, and P!nk, to name a few – and for Emily in The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Her work has graced the hands holding SAG Awards, Golden Globes, Emmys, and multiple Oscars. Julie’s clients include Gucci, Lemme, Kiss Nails, Maybelline, and Essie, and her expert commentary appears regularly for Cosmopolitan, Vogue, Allure, PopSugar, Harper’s Bazaar, and The New York Times.
The founder of Nailpreneur®️ and Julie K Nail Academy, paired with co-ownership of Star Touch Agency, she has dedicated herself to giving the next generation of nail artists world-class education, hands-on mentorship, and career opportunities to match.
Beyond the red carpet, she curates beauty retreats for those who live for it – gorgeous spas, wellness rituals, and insider shopping - from rare designer finds to the most coveted nail & beauty products on the planet.