Nail technology is an exciting and rewarding profession. Each year professional nail technicians perform more than $6 billion worth of manicuring, pedicuring, and artificial nail services for millions of fashion-conscious clients. The business of nails has grown enormously over the past five years and will continue to grow. Thus, the need for educated and competent nail technicians is expanding in the same way. Milady's Standard: Nail Technology is the complete guide to basic nail technology that every professional nail technician needs. - Preface.