From the Editors

CND Summit 2018: Lean Into the Future

by Beth Livesay | April 19, 2018 | Bookmark +

Thank you @cndworld for an amazing summit! #cnd

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CND Color Ambassador Winnie Huang

CND Color Ambassador Winnie Huang

CND's 2018 Summit was all about the future. The brand looked ahead to talk new innovation, trends, and inspire team members.

Lauren Wireman of Wildflowers Nails, Sarah Waite of Chalkbaord Nails, and NAILS executive editor Beth Livesay

Lauren Wireman of Wildflowers Nails, Sarah Waite of Chalkbaord Nails, and NAILS executive editor Beth Livesay

Two bloggers meet for the first time! Fingernail Fixer (left) meets Chalkboard Nails

Two bloggers meet for the first time! Fingernail Fixer (left) meets Chalkboard Nails

Me with Toni Periatt

Me with Toni Periatt

Me and "BFF Mel" Melissa Finch

Me and "BFF Mel" Melissa Finch

With Diane Diaz

With Diane Diaz

The event began with a welcome cocktail reception Tuesday night in Downtown Los Angeles. Photo opportunities abounded with giant hashtags, photo booths, and props. Educators, salespeople, and distributors flew into Los Angeles from all over North America. CND Brand Ambassadors including Winnie Huang, Lauren Wireman, Torie Bastian, Marian Newman, and Sarah Waite were flown in as well to celebrate.

Many photo opportunities were present for attendees

Many photo opportunities were present for attendees

Me (center) with Holly Schippers and Tan Nguyen

Me (center) with Holly Schippers and Tan Nguyen

So many selfies! Heather Davis of CND shows how it's done

So many selfies! Heather Davis of CND shows how it's done

Me and Torie Bastian (left)

Me and Torie Bastian (left)

On Wednesday, the Summit kicked off with a welcome message from co-founder and style director Jan Arnold. The keynote speaker, Andrea Bell of WGSN, touched on future trends for beauty professionals.

Jan's nails for the event, done by Lauren Wireman

Jan's nails for the event, done by Lauren Wireman

How much fun is the @cndworld summit? See our stories to get an idea 💡 #cnd #nailsmagazine

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The main event was news of a new launch from CND, to be released at Premiere Orlando on June 3rd. Stay tuned as NAILS releases more about this exciting innovation from CND!

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