<p><strong>Families at the Show</strong>: Soft Landing&rsquo;s Kathy Weltman and her daughter Becca Weltman promoted their multipurpose quality towels.</p>

Families at the Show: Soft Landing’s Kathy Weltman and her daughter Becca Weltman promoted their multipurpose quality towels.

<p>Christine Tran, president of Today&rsquo;s Products, has recently come out with her own brand of acrylic products, using her patented &ldquo;speed&rdquo; technique, which brings extravagant nails to salon practicality.</p>

Christine Tran, president of Today’s Products, has recently come out with her own brand of acrylic products, using her patented “speed” technique, which brings extravagant nails to salon practicality.

<p>The OPI booth was ever-crowded, showing that the nail industry&rsquo;s biggest polish manufacturer is still a fan favorite.</p>

The OPI booth was ever-crowded, showing that the nail industry’s biggest polish manufacturer is still a fan favorite.

<p>Light Elegance educator Liz Hyerstay of Redmond, Ore., gave nail art demos using the company&rsquo;s Gel Paints.</p>

Light Elegance educator Liz Hyerstay of Redmond, Ore., gave nail art demos using the company’s Gel Paints.

<p>CND education ambassador Julie Goveia manned the Brisa Gel demo table where nail techs could sample the products themselves.</p>

CND education ambassador Julie Goveia manned the Brisa Gel demo table where nail techs could sample the products themselves.

<p>China Glaze booth support was in full force, demoing and selling tons of the popular Island Escape Collection and new Crackle polishes.</p>

China Glaze booth support was in full force, demoing and selling tons of the popular Island Escape Collection and new Crackle polishes.

<p>Bio Sculpture educators Kozue Fukano (left) and Chris Mans were all smiles at the booth.</p>

Bio Sculpture educators Kozue Fukano (left) and Chris Mans were all smiles at the booth.

<p><strong>Families at the Show:</strong> High Road to Education founder Tammy Warner was seen wandering the show floor with her daughter, Sheena, both dressed and ready for Vegas.</p>

Families at the Show: High Road to Education founder Tammy Warner was seen wandering the show floor with her daughter, Sheena, both dressed and ready for Vegas.

<p><strong>Families at the Show:</strong> Sheekee&rsquo;s Nickole Orton snaps a quick photo with her daughter who had on one of Sheekee&rsquo;s many nail wrap designs.</p>

Families at the Show: Sheekee’s Nickole Orton snaps a quick photo with her daughter who had on one of Sheekee’s many nail wrap designs.

<p>Pam Ramnath demonstrated the Eliminer Callus Removal System on attendee Donna Turner, who simultaneously tried out The Nail Superstore&rsquo;s Red Dragon Sauna chair.</p>

Pam Ramnath demonstrated the Eliminer Callus Removal System on attendee Donna Turner, who simultaneously tried out The Nail Superstore’s Red Dragon Sauna chair.

<p>Lona Martinez got to paint owner Noubar Abrahamian&rsquo;s nails with Nubar&rsquo;s Gelicure gel polish while Juli Miller watched the fun.</p>

Lona Martinez got to paint owner Noubar Abrahamian’s nails with Nubar’s Gelicure gel polish while Juli Miller watched the fun.

<p>Our very own Maggie Rants [and Raves] blogger Maggie Franklin and Matt Vreeland stopped by the NAILS booth to say hi.</p>

Our very own Maggie Rants [and Raves] blogger Maggie Franklin and Matt Vreeland stopped by the NAILS booth to say hi.

<p>Pam Ramnath demonstrated the Eliminer Callus Removal System on attendee Donna Turner, who simultaneously tried out The Nail Superstore&rsquo;s Red Dragon Sauna chair.</p>

Pam Ramnath demonstrated the Eliminer Callus Removal System on attendee Donna Turner, who simultaneously tried out The Nail Superstore’s Red Dragon Sauna chair.

<p>Show attendee Shelly Meckler (back right) joined Beauty Millennium&rsquo;s Hau Do (left), Timothy Nguyen, and Lisa Comfort in a photo at their booth.</p>

Show attendee Shelly Meckler (back right) joined Beauty Millennium’s Hau Do (left), Timothy Nguyen, and Lisa Comfort in a photo at their booth.

<p>The Backscratchers team had a great time at the show. From left to right, Diana Snipe, Christine Vargas, owner Michael Megna, and Carol McCoy.</p>

The Backscratchers team had a great time at the show. From left to right, Diana Snipe, Christine Vargas, owner Michael Megna, and Carol McCoy.

<p>Stephanie Herbert (left) from Lake Havasu, Ariz., caught up with her former mentor, Jessica Hoel, and Akz&eacute;ntz educator Nicole Hollenbeck.</p>

Stephanie Herbert (left) from Lake Havasu, Ariz., caught up with her former mentor, Jessica Hoel, and Akzéntz educator Nicole Hollenbeck.

<p>IBD educator Wende Thummel showed attendee Gina Blazaitis how easy an IBD Gelac application can be.</p>

IBD educator Wende Thummel showed attendee Gina Blazaitis how easy an IBD Gelac application can be.

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<p><strong>Families at the Show</strong>: Soft Landing&rsquo;s Kathy Weltman and her daughter Becca Weltman promoted their multipurpose quality towels.</p>
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Families at the Show: Soft Landing’s Kathy Weltman and her daughter Becca Weltman promoted their multipurpose quality towels.

<p>Christine Tran, president of Today&rsquo;s Products, has recently come out with her own brand of acrylic products, using her patented &ldquo;speed&rdquo; technique, which brings extravagant nails to salon practicality.</p>
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Christine Tran, president of Today’s Products, has recently come out with her own brand of acrylic products, using her patented “speed” technique, which brings extravagant nails to salon practicality.

<p>The OPI booth was ever-crowded, showing that the nail industry&rsquo;s biggest polish manufacturer is still a fan favorite.</p>
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The OPI booth was ever-crowded, showing that the nail industry’s biggest polish manufacturer is still a fan favorite.

<p>Light Elegance educator Liz Hyerstay of Redmond, Ore., gave nail art demos using the company&rsquo;s Gel Paints.</p>
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Light Elegance educator Liz Hyerstay of Redmond, Ore., gave nail art demos using the company’s Gel Paints.

<p>CND education ambassador Julie Goveia manned the Brisa Gel demo table where nail techs could sample the products themselves.</p>
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CND education ambassador Julie Goveia manned the Brisa Gel demo table where nail techs could sample the products themselves.

<p>China Glaze booth support was in full force, demoing and selling tons of the popular Island Escape Collection and new Crackle polishes.</p>
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China Glaze booth support was in full force, demoing and selling tons of the popular Island Escape Collection and new Crackle polishes.

<p>Bio Sculpture educators Kozue Fukano (left) and Chris Mans were all smiles at the booth.</p>
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Bio Sculpture educators Kozue Fukano (left) and Chris Mans were all smiles at the booth.

<p><strong>Families at the Show:</strong> High Road to Education founder Tammy Warner was seen wandering the show floor with her daughter, Sheena, both dressed and ready for Vegas.</p>
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Families at the Show: High Road to Education founder Tammy Warner was seen wandering the show floor with her daughter, Sheena, both dressed and ready for Vegas.

<p><strong>Families at the Show:</strong> Sheekee&rsquo;s Nickole Orton snaps a quick photo with her daughter who had on one of Sheekee&rsquo;s many nail wrap designs.</p>
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Families at the Show: Sheekee’s Nickole Orton snaps a quick photo with her daughter who had on one of Sheekee’s many nail wrap designs.

<p>Pam Ramnath demonstrated the Eliminer Callus Removal System on attendee Donna Turner, who simultaneously tried out The Nail Superstore&rsquo;s Red Dragon Sauna chair.</p>
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Pam Ramnath demonstrated the Eliminer Callus Removal System on attendee Donna Turner, who simultaneously tried out The Nail Superstore’s Red Dragon Sauna chair.

<p>Lona Martinez got to paint owner Noubar Abrahamian&rsquo;s nails with Nubar&rsquo;s Gelicure gel polish while Juli Miller watched the fun.</p>
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Lona Martinez got to paint owner Noubar Abrahamian’s nails with Nubar’s Gelicure gel polish while Juli Miller watched the fun.

<p>Our very own Maggie Rants [and Raves] blogger Maggie Franklin and Matt Vreeland stopped by the NAILS booth to say hi.</p>
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Our very own Maggie Rants [and Raves] blogger Maggie Franklin and Matt Vreeland stopped by the NAILS booth to say hi.

<p>Pam Ramnath demonstrated the Eliminer Callus Removal System on attendee Donna Turner, who simultaneously tried out The Nail Superstore&rsquo;s Red Dragon Sauna chair.</p>
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Pam Ramnath demonstrated the Eliminer Callus Removal System on attendee Donna Turner, who simultaneously tried out The Nail Superstore’s Red Dragon Sauna chair.

<p>Show attendee Shelly Meckler (back right) joined Beauty Millennium&rsquo;s Hau Do (left), Timothy Nguyen, and Lisa Comfort in a photo at their booth.</p>
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Show attendee Shelly Meckler (back right) joined Beauty Millennium’s Hau Do (left), Timothy Nguyen, and Lisa Comfort in a photo at their booth.

<p>The Backscratchers team had a great time at the show. From left to right, Diana Snipe, Christine Vargas, owner Michael Megna, and Carol McCoy.</p>
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The Backscratchers team had a great time at the show. From left to right, Diana Snipe, Christine Vargas, owner Michael Megna, and Carol McCoy.

<p>Stephanie Herbert (left) from Lake Havasu, Ariz., caught up with her former mentor, Jessica Hoel, and Akz&eacute;ntz educator Nicole Hollenbeck.</p>
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Stephanie Herbert (left) from Lake Havasu, Ariz., caught up with her former mentor, Jessica Hoel, and Akzéntz educator Nicole Hollenbeck.

<p>IBD educator Wende Thummel showed attendee Gina Blazaitis how easy an IBD Gelac application can be.</p>
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IBD educator Wende Thummel showed attendee Gina Blazaitis how easy an IBD Gelac application can be.

The floor had over 350 exhibitors, a great turnout for nail competitions, and lots of new and eager educators ready to show off the industry’s latest and greatest products. There were excellent educational classes as well ranging from business-minded matters to the gritty details of e-filing, and everything else a tech could want. Be sure to save the date for next year, June 9-11, 2012.

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