Nail Labo

What Nail Labo does

Nail Labo, Inc. is a privately held, Japanese-founded nail care products company (founded 1988 by Yumiko Fujinami) that operates in the United States through its Nail Labo USA direct-to-business e-commerce store at naillabostore.com, headquartered in Garden Grove, California. The company develops and imports professional-grade nail systems manufactured in Japan, anchored by three proprietary platforms: Presto (the world's first LED gel system, launched 2009, using 100% UV-free curing with dental-grade materials and LED lights rated for 800+ years of life), Nail de Dance (Japan's #1 selling acrylic system since 1998, used by 85%+ of Japanese nail technicians), and NL-X (the world's first micro-motor electric nail file, originally derived from dental drill manufacturing via the company's partnership with Japanese dental manufacturer Shofu). The portfolio also includes the Aprés Gel-X extension system, Sofgel specialty gels, ageha gel products, Airtex airbrush equipment, and Palette Pour L'art color sets.

Nail Labo's technology foundation rests on materials and mechanical engineering rather than digital IP — dental-grade gel chemistry, LED photopolymerization, and precision micro-motor mechanics — with multiple registered trademarks (Presto, Nail de Dance, NL-X, Gel-X, Nail Labo) protecting the brand franchises. The product catalog spans more than 96 Presto color series shades plus 220+ jar-format color gels, base/top coats, art gels, magnetic-effect polishes, electric file systems, nail extension tips, and airbrush accessories.

The business model is a direct-to-consumer and direct-to-business e-commerce operation. The company generates revenue primarily through one-time unit-priced product sales at everyday low prices enabled by direct import and bulk purchasing from Japanese manufacturers, with free shipping on orders over $99 and volume/wholesale benefits for commercial buyers. Primary customers are professional nail technicians and salons (segmented under professional gel manicures, extensions, acrylic services, and nail art); a secondary segment consists of individual consumers and nail enthusiasts purchasing for at-home use. Distribution is concentrated on a single US e-commerce storefront plus a small Garden Grove storefront/office, with marketing driven through Instagram, YouTube, email newsletters, a rewards program, and celebrity/influencer nail artist partnerships (notably @mihonails with high-profile clients). The company has 1-10 employees, no disclosed funding, and no parent company or institutional investors on record.

Name

Nail Labo

Legal name

Nail Labo, Inc.

Website

https://naillabostore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nail Labo is a Japanese-founded nail care products company operating a direct-to-business e-commerce store in the US, importing and selling professional-grade Presto LED gel systems, Nail de Dance acrylics, NL-X e-files, and Aprés Gel-X extensions to professional nail technicians, salons, and individual nail enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Nail Care Products

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRABALAE

Nail Salon Products (Polish, Gel, Acrylic, Supplies)

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Professional Salon & Spa Products

SECONDARYCRABACAD

Nail Color & Nail Art (Polish, Gel, Dip, Press-ons, Nail Art Color)

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

SECONDARYCRABAKAE

Manicure & Pedicure Tools (Files, Clippers, Cuticle Tools)

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Beauty Tools & Accessories

Keywords

• Professional nail products
• LED gel systems
• Nail extension tips
• Electric nail files
• Acrylic nail systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (E-commerce): Direct-to-business eCommerce sales of nail care products and equipment. Offers everyday low prices through bulk purchasing from manufacturers. Serves both retail consumers and large volume commercial buyers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nail Labo is a Japanese-founded professional nail care manufacturer established in 1988 that designs, produces, and sells branded nail systems (LED gel systems, acrylic systems, pre-shaped gel extension tips, and electric nail file equipment) under brands including Presto, Nail de Dance, NL-X, Aprés, Sofgel, Airtex, ageha, and Tokyo Spice. The company sells through its own e-commerce storefront and wholesale channels to professional salons and individual nail enthusiasts in the U.S. and globally.

Product overview

Nail Labo is a Japanese manufacturer of professional nail care products operating through its US e-commerce store. The product portfolio centers on three core systems: the Presto LED gel system (world's first, launched 2009), the Nail de Dance acrylic system (Japan's #1 selling since 1998), and the NL-X electric nail file system. These are complemented by the Aprés Gel-X extension system, Sofgel specialty gels, Airtex airbrush equipment, ageha gel products, and Palette Pour L'art color palettes. Presto products span the Color Series (96-color bottle collection), Color Gels in jars (200+ colors), Art Gels for nail art, Gel Magnétique magnetic polishes, and Base/Top coats. The Aprés line includes Gel-X tips, refills, Extend Gel, and X-Lite products. The company also distributes Nail de Dance acrylic products and related accessories. Products are distributed under various sub-brands organized by product type and function, with new collections like the Presto Color Series regularly introduced.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Presto: World's first LED gel system, featuring soak-off gel products for nail care including color gels, base coats, top coats, and art gels. Products manufactured in Japan.
• Nail de Dance
• NL-X
• SOFGEL
• Aprés
• Airtex
• ageha
• Tokyo Spice

Products and services

• Presto LED Gel System

Quantifiable outcome

• LED curing time reduced to 20 seconds vs 2 minutes with UV light
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ShofucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1988Japanese dental company that Nail Labo works closely with to develop exceptionally safe, innovative, and high-quality products. Shofu is the company that manufactures drill handpieces for dentists; founder Yumiko Fujinami borrowed technology from this dental manufacturing to create the world's first micro-motor handpiece for nails.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• OPI: OPI is one of the largest professional nail polish and gel brands globally, selling gels, lacquers, treatments, and extensions to salons and consumers. Directly comparable to Nail Labo as a multi-line professional nail brand with broad US distribution.
• CND (Creative Nail Design): CND pioneered Shellac gel polish and offers professional nail products (gels, acrylics, e-files) sold through salons. Comparable to Nail Labo as a leading pro nail brand with established US distribution and a comparable gel-system flagship product.
• Bio Sculpture: Bio Sculpture offers a professional gel nail system with training, retail, and salon distribution worldwide. Comparable to Nail Labo as a long-established gel-system brand targeting professional technicians.
• Entity Beauty: Entity Beauty produces professional nail products including gels, acrylics, and tools for nail technicians. Comparable to Nail Labo as a multi-category professional nail brand selling through pro channels.
• Young Nails: Young Nails manufactures professional acrylic systems, gels, and nail art products for salons and technicians. Comparable to Nail Labo as a professional-focused nail brand with proprietary acrylic systems (vs Nail Labo's Nail de Dance).
• Aprés Nail: Aprés is the originator of the Gel-X soft gel extension system and sells nail tips, extend gels, and accessories through pro channels. Directly comparable to Nail Labo as a brand featured in Nail Labo's store and operating in the same nail extension category.
• Light Elegance: Light Elegance manufactures professional gel polish, hard gels, and nail products sold through certified salons. Comparable to Nail Labo as a pro-grade gel brand with strong salon-channel focus and proprietary product lines.
• ibd (International Beauty Design): ibd manufactures professional gel polish, acrylics, and nail tools widely used in salons. Comparable to Nail Labo as a professional nail brand with gel and acrylic product lines.
• Kiara Sky: Kiara Sky produces professional gel polish, dipping powders, and nail art supplies sold direct and through distributors. Comparable to Nail Labo as a pro-focused brand spanning multiple nail product categories with strong DTC presence.
• Gelish: Gelish is a major professional gel polish brand (part of Hand & Nail Harmony) with extensive color ranges and salon-channel distribution. Directly comparable to Nail Labo's Presto LED gel line in product category and pro-customer focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3vyZk-a8oot7HiiPa-qUdQ
• Instagraminstagram.com/naillabousa/?hl=en
• Xx.com/naillabous
• Facebookfacebook.com/naillabousa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nail-labo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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