The life of hairdresser Aurora Boreal is marked by many unfortunate episodes. His mother works with illegal gambling and, to escape this fate, he sends female manicurists to important businessmen's houses. These workers, in order to help Aurora, end up doing much more than just their customers' nails.

A vida do cabeleireiro Aurora Boreal é marcada por muita confusão e azar. Para não precisar viver às custas do jogo do bicho, ele passa a mandar à casa de homens manicures que fazem muito mais do que as unhas.