“The idea of the French manicure look came to me while I was starting ORLY back in 1975. Movie and television directors wanted a versatile nail style to compliment a Hollywood star’s entire onset wardrobe. They were looking for a singular look that would coordinate with the numerous wardrobe changes actresses had to make in one day. Once I started having the movie star stylists paint the nails with a white tip and a sheer, the celebrities loved it! I realized the most elegant, universal nail look is a natural nail look”.

—Jeff Pink
    ORLY Founder, CEO, President

Jeff took his look, at the time dubbed the “The Natural Nail Look”, to the runways of Paris where the models and designers loved this sophisticated nail design. On the plane ride home to the US, Jeff decided to rename his creation The French Manicure, in honor of his new friends in Paris. And the rest, as you say, is history.

The Original French Manicure® has prevailed as the ultimate in nail chic. From day job to dance floor, first date to wedding day, hip to haute couture— French is the ultimate accessory.

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