The text is written by a variety of well-known experts in the nail tech world, each taking responsibility for various chapters that fall under his/her prevue of expertise. Those experts include: Catherine M Frangie: 30 year beauty veteran, salon owner, educator, author, marketing and communications consultant to the professional beauty industry and publishing professional. Jeryl Spear: former salon owner, well-known author and magazine editor. Doug Schoon: highly respected chemist who worked for a top nail manufacturer for over 20 years. Vicki Peters: salon and spa owner and consultant, well-known author, product manufacturer and nail industry educator for more than 30 years. Jim McConnell: chemist and manufacturer who has dedicated the past several years to improving the quality of products and education in UV Gel nail technology. Alisha Rimando Botero: an award-winning nail competition artist, educator, product developer and writer. Jaqueline Oliphant: freelancer specializing in beauty and image consulting, award-winning nail artist, facial specialist, cosmetologist, as well as recently becoming a licensed barber stylist. Janet McCormick: experienced esthetician and manicurist, a sought-after trainer, former spa director, and owned her own successful salons; author and contributor of hundreds of highly respected articles for over 20 years.