The Sisterhood Of The Long Nail Goddesses | HOOKED ON THE LOOK

A SISTERHOOD of women with gigantic, intricately decorated nails - as long as 19 INCHES - call themselves the Long Nail Goddesses. At Maria Ortiz’s nail salon in Newark, New Jersey, the group of women meet regularly to share stories about the pleasures, trials and tribulations of the long nail lifestyle. The group was founded when Maria began specialising as a nail technician for women who preferred to have elaborately designed nine-inch nails, than trim French-manicures. As her client list (and her eight inch nails) grew, so did the Long Nail Goddesses group. Now, the Goddesses meet monthly and Maria charges $100 for a manicure, which can take her up to seven hours to do.Maria, who is a transgender woman, struggled to find her place in the world, but now she has found a sisterhood that truly love and accept her. and, as her client list grew, so did the sisterhood. Maria, who is a transgender woman, struggled to find her place in the world, but now she has found a sisterhood that truly love and accept her.

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Video Credits:
Videographer / director: Ruaridh Connellan
Producer: Hannah Stevens, James Thorne
Editor: Beth Angus

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[emmshopping]

I liked the first thing she said “My nails don’t bother me so why should they bother you”

[kh-xdgx]

Instead of spending money on drugs, she's spending money on taking care of herself, socializing, being healthy. I can totally respect that 6:00

[ladyindaroom]

These women seem so genuine, and are no drama mamas. I feel their positive vibes through the screen.

[iitimaii]

What my dad sees when I barely grow out my nails:

[avevee]

I actually kind of love this community. Everyone can make jokes as much as they want, but this sisterhood is absolutely beautiful and wonderfully supportive and positive.

[TheThyckVixen]

This is lowkey too cute. Their energy is so wholesome.

[Je.je.je.je.]

What I see when my nails grow past my fingertips😂

[madxxx]

Flash back to kindergargden when i put pens on all of my fingers and pretended they were my nails

[nigbyq]

"Nothing can make me talk, I ain't no snitch"

"Oh yea?"

"YEA!"

"Get the nail clippers"

"Huh?!"

[Melisblessed]

My mom tried that. She literally was calling us kids to do everything for her. She couldn’t do much with long nails. Glad that phase didn’t last long.

[maribelroman]

I like these women. Even if I'm not into long nails. I like that they are there for each other. And
They look like they are having fun.

[isltin]

Meanwhile my nails won't grow past my fingertip before breaking.

[blazingmewtwo]

I’ll admit the sound of the nails clicking together is satisfying

[alexandrabozoova]

*Simplynailogical has entered the chat*

[ByHerHand]

When they all start waving and clicking those festy nails around it makes me think of acrylic spiders on their hands.

[maggiemagana]

"I'm fine I didn't break a nail" 😂👍🙏 i love it!

[Monique]

I get food stuck under my nails when they’re short. They probably have a whole buffet under their nails 😂

[Karolina-drdu]

I don't really like their nails, but I love their sisterhood💕

[ray-rayrambles]

Although I personally dislike the look, (I find them unsanitary) I can really appreciate and respect their friendship and dedication. They seem like nice people and the art itself on the nail is quite beautiful .

[celestin]

I like the "clackety clack" sound they make when they touch each other