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My story

From Argentina
to the world

I started from scratch in Argentina. I opened 15 franchises, trained more than 10,000 students, published two books, and I serve the most recognized figures in Latin American entertainment—from Miami.

Cecilia Alvarez

20+

Years in the industry

15+

Open franchises

2

Published books

#1

Nail brand in Argentina

Path

A career built
step by step

2003

The beginnings in Buenos Aires

Cecilia opened her first nail art salon in Buenos Aires with no initial investment capital. What began as a hobby became her vocation.

2018

Paloma Nails Boutique is born

Founding of Paloma Nails Boutique and Paloma Nails School — the brand's first professional nail art school. The business model is designed to scale from day one.

2020

Expansion into franchises

Paloma Nails begins its franchise expansion in the best neighborhoods of Buenos Aires: Palermo, Belgrano, and Recoleta. Each location represents a standard of excellence.

2022

Nail artist to the stars

Tini Stoessel, Stefi Roitman, Young Miko, Camila Galante, Sofi Calzetti. Cecilia consolidates her position as the leading nail artist in the Latin American entertainment world.

2023

Miami: The USA Expansion

Cecilia moves to Miami and launches her luxury nail art service, offering services entirely at home. She appears on Telemundo and in major Spanish-language media outlets across the USA.

2024

Author, educator, and consultant

She published two books—"Living from Beauty" and "What Nobody Tells You About Franchises." She launched Paloma TV on YouTube. She gave masterclasses in Argentina, the USA, and Central America.

2025

Miami — Private art delivered to your home

Cecilia caters to Miami's most discerning clients with her private in-home service. Masterclass for Miss Nicaragua candidates. O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Talent granted by the U.S. government.

What they say about her

In the mouth of
the media

Cecilia's Blog

From Miami to Thailand: My nail art for a queen — Miss Nicaragua candidates

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Four Media

From Florencio Varela to the world: Cecilia Álvarez dreamed big and is chosen by celebrities

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Southern Radar

Cecilia Álvarez, the 'Nail Artist' chosen by celebrities, from Varela to the world

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Mendoza Online

From Florencio Varela to Miami: Who is the young woman who fills the nails of celebrities with art?

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Noti-America

Cecilia Alvarez: From Nail Artist in Argentina to inspiring businesswoman in Miami

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All News (TN)

She dropped out of university for a hobby and is now the manicurist to the stars: the story of Cecilia Alvarez

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All News (TN)

She started with a shop in Varela with her baby in her arms, built a nail empire, and dreams of one day doing Messi's nails.

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Daily Las Américas

Cecilia Alvarez: The Argentinian who came to conquer Miami... Nail by nail!

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Somos La Revista · Telemundo

Argentine nail art left everything to follow her inner voice, and now the whole world listens to her.

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What they say about her

Knowledge
shared

Cover: What nobody tells you about franchises

What nobody tells you about Franchises

This isn't a technical manual. It's Cecilia's true story—unfiltered—about what it means to franchise a brand, lose control of what you've built, and start all over again from scratch.

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Living from Beauty

An honest, practical and inspiring guide for all women who dream of starting a business in the beauty industry and building their own business from scratch.

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Book · Business Nonfiction

True stories.
Beauty with a purpose

Paloma TV is Cecilia's YouTube channel. It features interviews, masterclasses, behind-the-scenes footage, and everything that happens when beauty becomes a business.

VIEW CHANNEL ON YOUTUBE

Ready for your
private experience ?

Send your request by email and Cecilia will respond within 24–48 hours.

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