Celebrity manicurists partner with Star Touch Agency to mentor the next generation of nail artists

Celebrity nail stylists, Tom Bachik and Julie Kandalec, have partnered with Christina Aviles Aude, founder of Star Touch Agency, to ‘set a new industry standard for artistry, professionalism and mentoring’.

The agency, which specialises in representing parts models and manicurists, is offering personalised training to its artists courtesy of Tom – an LA-based ‘man-icurist’ whose clients include Jennifer Lopez and Selena Gomez; Julie – a regular at New York Fashion Week who boasts Emily Blunt as a client, and Christina – a manicurist and body parts agent who has worked with global brands including Apple, Coach and Coca-Cola.

The trio has over 80 years’ combined experience across beauty, fashion, film and education, and their mentorship programmes aim to ensure that every Star Touch Agency artist ‘is equipped to deliver exceptional client experiences’. These will combine technical mastery, on-set professionalism and high quality products.

“This partnership is our way of giving back to an industry that has given us so much,” says Aviles Aude. “By uniting our experience and shared vision, we are creating a community where artists can grow fearlessly, refine their craft and achieve lasting success with confidence and integrity.”

Tom Bachik and Julie Kandalec are exclusively represented by Star Touch Agency. Bachik, who tends to celebrity nails for the Oscars, Grammys and MET Gala, comments: “Star Touch is more than just an agency; it is a shared vision. Together, we’re building a platform where artistry meets innovation, empowering creators to turn their passion into a profession and redefine the future of beauty and brand representation.”

With over 25 years’ experience and partnerships with brands including KISS, Gucci, and OPI, Julie Kandalec is focused on mentorship, commenting: “Education has always been the heartbeat of my career, and I’ve spent years teaching, mentoring and helping artists find their voice in this industry. Joining Star Touch Agency as a partner feels like a natural next step. It’s a chance to continue doing what I love with a well-respected team, while helping other artists rise.”

Star Touch Agency represents artists in Los Angeles and New York, with plans to expand to additional markets.

www.startouchagency.com

Featured photos courtesy of Danya Morrison.