ep. 83: How to Nail Manicures
From lesbian TikTok to a magical place called Mantrap, getting your nails done means way more than meets the eye. Cristen and Caroline find out why writer Tembe Denton-Hurst feels her realest in fake nails, and documentary filmmaker Adele Free Pham shares the stunning story behind the rise of nail salons.
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