Known in New York for its SoHo instant-nail shop, READY READY is a design-focused brand built around a slower, hands-on approach to beauty. Its trained makers finish each gel press-on by hand, creating reusable manicures for people who want a salon look without setting aside hours for an appointment.
Dashing DivaDashing Diva makes at-home manicures and pedicures, turning salon-style color and shine into quick gel strips, press-on nails, and one-step polish. Its lineup ranges from no-cure Gloss strips to LED-cured Glaze designs and instant Magic Press nails, giving customers several ways to get a finished look without a salon appointment.PORT WASHINGTON, NY
BessieBessie was created from a college student’s frustration with press-ons that left natural nails dry and damaged. Working with nail techs, chemists, and dermatologists, the brand developed reusable press-on nails for people who want expressive nail art without the salon price or harm to their natural nails. A portion of every sale supports sustainable causes through 1% for the Planet.
Teka Fine Line Brushes, IncMore than 50 years in the making, Teka Fine Line Brushes is a Brooklyn manufacturer known for making its own professional beauty brushes and supporting custom private-label programs. Its work serves salons and spas that need branded tools made to their specifications, from handle details to packaging.BROOKLYN, NY
KISSFounded by John Chang in 1989 in a small Flushing, Queens studio, KISS makes at-home beauty products centered on salon-style press-on nails. Its products reached drugstores nationwide by 1992 and are now sold in more than 100 countries, with the brand also offering self-adhesive false lashes and hair products. KISS is best known for bringing quick, accessible manicures to consumers through its “Bring the Salon Home” mission.PORT WASHINGTON, NY