JINsoon Promo Code & Deals January 2025

About JINsoon

JINsoon FOUNDER:
JIN SOON CHOI

Jin Soon knows nails. Inspired by her continuing work as a top runway artist and nail spa founder, this line is for discerning clientele who know that nail polish can be both non-toxic and long-lasting. Sixty+ shades to compliment all skin tones and moods. An homage to Jin Soon’s love of abstract expressionism and to all the models and clientele who enjoy her lustrous shades.

1990:
I came to New York City with $400 I borrowed from my sister and immediately started working at Korean-owned nail salons.

1996:
Known as “bicycle Jin,” I rode my bike to clients’ apartments providing in-home mani/pedi with my tools in a backpack.

1997:
One of my clients, a magazine beauty director who loved my work, introduced me to an agency and I began working on editorial and advertising campaigns.

1999:
Opened my first boutique nail spa in the East Village neighborhood of NYC, which is how I met my future husband John, the architect who designed all four of my spas.

1999:
My meticulous work was recognized by people in the beauty industry which expanded my career into advertising work for Revlon, Cover Girl, L'Oreal, Maybelline, Sally Hansen, Mac and Sephora.

2000:
My nail art was featured in a seven-page spread in the New York Times Magazine; the first time they ran such a story, which put me on the map as a nail artist.

2001:
Buoyed by the success of my first salon, I opened a second, this time in the West Village and double the size of the East Village.

2002:
Began working with the legendary fashion photographer Hiro, for Harper’s Bazaar.

2005:
My first time ever working with the legendary fashion photographer Steven Meisel for an Escada campaign, and became a member of his team, which catapulted me from beauty to high fashion. I became recognized by the media and models as the Steven Meisel-approved editorial manicurist.

2005:
Ventured to the Upper East Side to open my third and most dramatic salon so far, which was featured in Interior Design Magazine.

2006:
Started working with the one and only Irving Penn for Vogue Magazine. It was an honor to work with him in my lifetime!

2008:
Met Marc Jacobs on a shoot for a Frances Nars book project, and continue to work with him on Louis Vuitton campaigns and his runway shows to this day. Marc is also a regular at my flagship salon and he loves getting mani/pedis.

2009:
Partnered with MAC Cosmetics to create six exclusive fashion-forward colors for FW2009. This collaboration bolstered my interest in creating nail polish shades.

2012:
Launched my eponymous line of JINsoon Nail Lacquer line shades, which included The Quintessential Collection (6 classic shades of reds and nudes) and the A La Mode Collection (6 trend-based shades named by fashion models).

2013:
I teamed up with Tibi designer Amy Smilovic for my first collaboration with a fashion brand, launching six colors that embodied utilitarian chic: edgy, but still sophisticated.

2016:
Opened the JINsoon flagship salon in Tribeca, my largest salon/event space located in the heart of Tribeca with an art gallery-like feel.

2017:
My ten-year anniversary of working on the covers of Italian Vogue, having done so with Steven Meisel since 2007.

2021:
Participated in Michael Kors 40th Anniversary Collection Runway event which was held in New York City's Theatre District, a location that is near and dear to Michael Kors heart.

CONTACT:
Product Inquiries & Wholesale
Email: info@jinsoon.com
Tel: 212.343.7267
SPA Services: spa@jinsoon.com

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