March 13, 2013
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“Your Facebook wall is a conversation with your clients and should be engaging,” says Phil Evans of Salon Guru.
Keywords: Facebook marketing networking social media
January 4, 2013
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An event where manufacturers and salon professionals gather to buy and sell products, demonstrate product systems, partake in educational events, and meet and network with other professionals.
Keywords: continuing education IBS ISSE Show networking Premiere Orlando
December 17, 2012
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Wellx is the latest online hub for spa professionals to connect with other wellness experts and their clients.
Keywords: networking
November 20, 2012
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A nail technician who works directly for a product manufacturer, usually as an independent contractor; duties include demonstrating products at shows, conducting classes and educational events, or doing sales programs.
Keywords: continuing education networking schools tradeshows
November 19, 2012
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Continuing education is the practice of pursuing one’s professional education after the required or formal curriculum has been completed; some state boards of cosmetology require nail professionals to take continuing education units (CEUs) in order to renew their licensing, but continuing education can be either formal or informal, required or optional. There are many groups in the professional nail industry that offer continuing education events and classes.
Keywords: CEUs continuing education High Road to Education networking schools
August 22, 2012
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On Saturday, June 2 before the Premiere Orlando Beauty Show, 300 nail techs gathered to participate in the NailTech Network Orlando Social, put on by BeautyTech.com and NAILS Magazine.
Keywords: Action Bag BeautyTech.com CND Dashing Diva ENP Nail Designs
March 5, 2012
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On Sunday November 13, 2011, 70 nail professionals gathered in London, Ontario, Canada, for the third-annual CNTC Networking Event.
Keywords: Canada networking networking event
January 27, 2012
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The 2011 Northwest Networking Retreat was an incredible success with a record 60 nail techs coming together October 14-17 on Vashon Island near Seattle.
Keywords: networking networking event
January 1, 2012
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In a special guest column, salon owner, nail tech, and NAILS blogger Maggie Franklin urges more nail techs to share their knowledge with others.
Keywords: continuing education Maggie Franklin networking On My Mind
September 23, 2011
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Set for October 14-17, 2011, this year’s Nailtechs Networking Retreat is jam-packed with education, seminars, and lots of fun at a beautiful waterfront retreat center outside Seattle.
Keywords: networking
September 23, 2011
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Virtually doubling in size from the previous year, the fourth annual Nail Tech Networking Event of the Smokies, held on June 26-27 at the River Terrace Resort in Gatlinburg, Tenn., saw 150 attendees enjoy the 23 nail booths and 50+ educators who demonstrated cutting edge techniques, with many debuting new nail products.
Keywords: networking
July 1, 2011
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Gathering top names in beauty, Premiere features a solid lineup of networking events, competitions, educational workshops, and more than 500 booths.
Keywords: Atwood Industries Bio Sculpture Gel Cacee Cheeky Monkey China Glaze
June 30, 2011
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On Saturday night before the Premiere Orlando beauty show even started, more than 200 nail techs got together to catch up with old friends, meet new friends, and enjoy a night of networking with other like-minded colleagues.
Keywords: Action Bag BeautyTech.com Dashing Diva Hand & Nail Harmony Katie Cazorla
May 12, 2011
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Social media (or social networking) encompasses all interactive websites, like Facebook, that allow users to virtually connect with each other, maintain relationships, and update with personal items like photos.
Keywords: Facebook marketing marketing/promotions Nail Art Gallery networking social media
April 26, 2011
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After attending a networking event in Michigan in 2009, nail techs Dayna Knight and Annette Sykaluk set out to bring a similar event to Canada. The two discussed “a mountain of ideas” over a glass of wine and the Canadian Nail Tech Connection (CNTC) was born.
Keywords: Canada networking
