Tracy Vinson's nail artwork

Tracy Vinson's nail artwork

Tracy Vinson sported candyball nails!

Tracy Vinson sported candyball nails!

Tracy Vinson (left) taught art classes and demoed nail art on behalf of Orly

Tracy Vinson (left) taught art classes and demoed nail art on behalf of Orly

The Orly booth brought together the NAILS, Modern Salon, and Prevana teams.

The Orly booth brought together the NAILS, Modern Salon, and Prevana teams.

@laboonedoesnails

@laboonedoesnails

Gel Two demoed Volcano Spa

Gel Two demoed Volcano Spa

@nailsbyem

@nailsbyem

NAILS publisher Michelle Mullen and Gelish's Danny Haile

NAILS publisher Michelle Mullen and Gelish's Danny Haile

Cassandra Butler (left) excitedly took a photo with Youtube star and Light Elegance...

Cassandra Butler (left) excitedly took a photo with Youtube star and Light Elegance international educator Celina Rydén.

Rosy Ocampo shows off California Mango’s new packaging.

Rosy Ocampo shows off California Mango’s new packaging.

Indiana techs @foxicure and @nailsbyem showed up to show off their handpainted nail art.

Indiana techs @foxicure and @nailsbyem showed up to show off their handpainted nail art.

The Gelish team, including Maeling Parrish (left) and Sheila Haile (right), tempted techs with...

The Gelish team, including Maeling Parrish (left) and Sheila Haile (right), tempted techs with the Royal Temptations collection from both Gelish and Morgan Taylor.

NAILS editor Beth Livesay and CND Mentor Torie Bastian (left) at the Beauty Changes Lives...

NAILS editor Beth Livesay and CND Mentor Torie Bastian (left) at the Beauty Changes Lives Experience, held at the Art Institute of Chicago.

NAILS blogger Holly Schippers (@fingernailfixer) with NAILS' Beth Livesay.

NAILS blogger Holly Schippers (@fingernailfixer) with NAILS' Beth Livesay. 

Alfalfa’s Caroline Vy Tran demoed the brand’s dip system.

Alfalfa’s Caroline Vy Tran demoed the brand’s dip system.

Salon Centric’s colorful welcome to the show floor promoted their hashtag #ittakesapro.

Salon Centric’s colorful welcome to the show floor promoted their hashtag #ittakesapro.

NAILS publisher Michelle Mullen scoped out Entity’s new Runway Couture collection, worn on...

NAILS publisher Michelle Mullen scoped out Entity’s new Runway Couture collection, worn on educator Tracey Sturdivant’s nails.

Artistic Nail Design demoed dip systems and Putty on the show floor.

Artistic Nail Design demoed dip systems and Putty on the show floor.

Cuccio introduced their newest educator, Ashley Thornton, at the show. Here she is (left) with...

Cuccio introduced their newest educator, Ashley Thornton, at the show. Here she is (left) with Marilyn Garcia.  

Beauty Changes Lives nails by John Nguyen

Beauty Changes Lives nails by John Nguyen

NAILS Beth Livesay (left) and Modern Salon associate editor Mary Kaleta (right).

NAILS Beth Livesay (left) and Modern Salon associate editor Mary Kaleta (right). 

Nails by @aplucinski

Nails by @aplucinski

Modern Salon associate editor Mary Kaleta stopped by the Orly booth to get a glitter gradient...

Modern Salon associate editor Mary Kaleta stopped by the Orly booth to get a glitter gradient from Tracy Vinson.

Max Estrada of Exclusive Nail Couture talked Facebook Live success with NAILS’ Beth Livesay.

Max Estrada of Exclusive Nail Couture talked Facebook Live success with NAILS’ Beth Livesay.

The Beauty Changes Lives event brought together the NAILS and Modern Salon team.

The Beauty Changes Lives event brought together the NAILS and Modern Salon team.

Jasmine Quach (left) demoed crystal application over cat eye nails on Heather Mitilicen at the...

Jasmine Quach (left) demoed crystal application over cat eye nails on Heather Mitilicen at the NuRevolution booth.

Team Polaris took a break from showing off the brand’s color blocking dip powders to take a...

Team Polaris took a break from showing off the brand’s color blocking dip powders to take a group photo.

Nails for editor Beth by @_ladylegs

Nails for editor Beth by @_ladylegs

Krista Kenney (left) and Amy Dion of Revel Nail hinted at the brand’s future dip collections.

Krista Kenney (left) and Amy Dion of Revel Nail hinted at the brand’s future dip collections.

North American School of Podology’s Vicki Malo, Footlogix’ Katherine Von Gavel, and Brenda...

North American School of Podology’s Vicki Malo, Footlogix’ Katherine Von Gavel, and Brenda Ribble discussed NAILS upcoming Foot Forward Summit.

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Tracy Vinson sported candyball nails!
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Tracy Vinson sported candyball nails!

Tracy Vinson (left) taught art classes and demoed nail art on behalf of Orly
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Tracy Vinson (left) taught art classes and demoed nail art on behalf of Orly

The Orly booth brought together the NAILS, Modern Salon, and Prevana teams.
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The Orly booth brought together the NAILS, Modern Salon, and Prevana teams.

@laboonedoesnails
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@laboonedoesnails

Gel Two demoed Volcano Spa
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Gel Two demoed Volcano Spa

@nailsbyem
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@nailsbyem

NAILS publisher Michelle Mullen and Gelish's Danny Haile
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NAILS publisher Michelle Mullen and Gelish's Danny Haile

Cassandra Butler (left) excitedly took a photo with Youtube star and Light Elegance...
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Cassandra Butler (left) excitedly took a photo with Youtube star and Light Elegance international educator Celina Rydén.

Rosy Ocampo shows off California Mango’s new packaging.
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Rosy Ocampo shows off California Mango’s new packaging.

Indiana techs @foxicure and @nailsbyem showed up to show off their handpainted nail art.
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Indiana techs @foxicure and @nailsbyem showed up to show off their handpainted nail art.

The Gelish team, including Maeling Parrish (left) and Sheila Haile (right), tempted techs with...
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The Gelish team, including Maeling Parrish (left) and Sheila Haile (right), tempted techs with the Royal Temptations collection from both Gelish and Morgan Taylor.

NAILS editor Beth Livesay and CND Mentor Torie Bastian (left) at the Beauty Changes Lives...
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NAILS editor Beth Livesay and CND Mentor Torie Bastian (left) at the Beauty Changes Lives Experience, held at the Art Institute of Chicago.

NAILS blogger Holly Schippers (@fingernailfixer) with NAILS' Beth Livesay.
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NAILS blogger Holly Schippers (@fingernailfixer) with NAILS' Beth Livesay. 

Alfalfa’s Caroline Vy Tran demoed the brand’s dip system.
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Alfalfa’s Caroline Vy Tran demoed the brand’s dip system.

Salon Centric’s colorful welcome to the show floor promoted their hashtag #ittakesapro.
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Salon Centric’s colorful welcome to the show floor promoted their hashtag #ittakesapro.

NAILS publisher Michelle Mullen scoped out Entity’s new Runway Couture collection, worn on...
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NAILS publisher Michelle Mullen scoped out Entity’s new Runway Couture collection, worn on educator Tracey Sturdivant’s nails.

Artistic Nail Design demoed dip systems and Putty on the show floor.
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Artistic Nail Design demoed dip systems and Putty on the show floor.

Cuccio introduced their newest educator, Ashley Thornton, at the show. Here she is (left) with...
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Cuccio introduced their newest educator, Ashley Thornton, at the show. Here she is (left) with Marilyn Garcia.  

Beauty Changes Lives nails by John Nguyen
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Beauty Changes Lives nails by John Nguyen

NAILS Beth Livesay (left) and Modern Salon associate editor Mary Kaleta (right).
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NAILS Beth Livesay (left) and Modern Salon associate editor Mary Kaleta (right). 

Nails by @aplucinski
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Nails by @aplucinski

Modern Salon associate editor Mary Kaleta stopped by the Orly booth to get a glitter gradient...
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Modern Salon associate editor Mary Kaleta stopped by the Orly booth to get a glitter gradient from Tracy Vinson.

Max Estrada of Exclusive Nail Couture talked Facebook Live success with NAILS’ Beth Livesay.
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Max Estrada of Exclusive Nail Couture talked Facebook Live success with NAILS’ Beth Livesay.

The Beauty Changes Lives event brought together the NAILS and Modern Salon team.
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The Beauty Changes Lives event brought together the NAILS and Modern Salon team.

Jasmine Quach (left) demoed crystal application over cat eye nails on Heather Mitilicen at the...
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Jasmine Quach (left) demoed crystal application over cat eye nails on Heather Mitilicen at the NuRevolution booth.

Team Polaris took a break from showing off the brand’s color blocking dip powders to take a...
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Team Polaris took a break from showing off the brand’s color blocking dip powders to take a group photo.

Nails for editor Beth by @_ladylegs
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Nails for editor Beth by @_ladylegs

Krista Kenney (left) and Amy Dion of Revel Nail hinted at the brand’s future dip collections.
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Krista Kenney (left) and Amy Dion of Revel Nail hinted at the brand’s future dip collections.

North American School of Podology’s Vicki Malo, Footlogix’ Katherine Von Gavel, and Brenda...
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North American School of Podology’s Vicki Malo, Footlogix’ Katherine Von Gavel, and Brenda Ribble discussed NAILS upcoming Foot Forward Summit.

Held a month later than previous years, showgoers gathered in McCormick Place North (new location) for America's Beauty Show in Chicago, April 28-30. 

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