<p>Orly educators Roxy Carrillo (left) and Trina Ngo gave demos on Orly&rsquo;s GelFX color gel-polishes.</p>

Orly educators Roxy Carrillo (left) and Trina Ngo gave demos on Orly’s GelFX color gel-polishes.

<p>NAILS managing editor Sree Roy (center) was thrilled to meet <a href="http://blogs.nailsmag.com/blueprint">Blueprint of a First Year </a>blogger Alica Best in person for the first time, here with new salon employee Chrystal Jackson.</p>

NAILS managing editor Sree Roy (center) was thrilled to meet Blueprint of a First Year blogger Alica Best in person for the first time, here with new salon employee Chrystal Jackson.

<p>Nail Tek&rsquo;s Judith Fairn, celebrity manicurist Pattie Yankee, and &ldquo;The Nail Files&rdquo; star Katie Cazorla pose together as the event winded down.</p>

Nail Tek’s Judith Fairn, celebrity manicurist Pattie Yankee, and “The Nail Files” star Katie Cazorla pose together as the event winded down.

<p>Millie Haynam, Anna Schmidt, Cherie Scarvelis, and Tiffany Cofer had a great time at the event.</p>

Millie Haynam, Anna Schmidt, Cherie Scarvelis, and Tiffany Cofer had a great time at the event.

<p>ENP&rsquo;s Christine Ozeretny (left) looks on as educator Brenda Gates and Simmy Bredall Bell give Gella gel-polish demonstrations.</p>

ENP’s Christine Ozeretny (left) looks on as educator Brenda Gates and Simmy Bredall Bell give Gella gel-polish demonstrations.

<p>Raffle winners Meryl Hayton, Dayna Knight, Erica Tausch, Jill Clark, and Carey Lucchesi, stand with NAILS editor Hannah Lee and their $100 cash prize.</p>

Raffle winners Meryl Hayton, Dayna Knight, Erica Tausch, Jill Clark, and Carey Lucchesi, stand with NAILS editor Hannah Lee and their $100 cash prize.

<p>Ingrid Deckelman of CND (left) educates attendees (from left to right) Helene Pao, Emily Ryan, and Thorunn Fawcette-Taylor on using CND&rsquo;s new Additives with Shellac.</p>

Ingrid Deckelman of CND (left) educates attendees (from left to right) Helene Pao, Emily Ryan, and Thorunn Fawcette-Taylor on using CND’s new Additives with Shellac.

<p>Patrice Parker Miller, Char Miller, Olga Little, and Tiffany Carter were a few of the lucky winners of the night.</p>

Patrice Parker Miller, Char Miller, Olga Little, and Tiffany Carter were a few of the lucky winners of the night.

<p>Diana Bonn and Mindy Borrego at the front desk greeted attendees.</p>

Diana Bonn and Mindy Borrego at the front desk greeted attendees.

<p>Hannah Lee and Jim Nordstrom, CEO of Famous Names with brands Lumos Top &amp; Base Coat and Dadi&rsquo; Oil, were all smiles at the event.</p>

Hannah Lee and Jim Nordstrom, CEO of Famous Names with brands Lumos Top & Base Coat and Dadi’ Oil, were all smiles at the event.

<p>Sandy Combs (left) and Tiffany Silver (right) instructing attendees on how to apply Hand &amp; Nail Harmony&rsquo;s Gelish.</p>

Sandy Combs (left) and Tiffany Silver (right) instructing attendees on how to apply Hand & Nail Harmony’s Gelish.

<p>Dashing Diva&rsquo;s Val Clark (left) and Mary Jo Zwirowski showed off the company&rsquo;s full coverage colored tips and colored French tips.</p>

Dashing Diva’s Val Clark (left) and Mary Jo Zwirowski showed off the company’s full coverage colored tips and colored French tips.

<p>Beautiful Nails by Kupa educators Sindy Mark, Ann Chang, and OPI educator and artist Joseph Pham, pose with VietSALON editor Kim Pham.</p>

Beautiful Nails by Kupa educators Sindy Mark, Ann Chang, and OPI educator and artist Joseph Pham, pose with VietSALON editor Kim Pham.

<p>EZ Flow educators Allison Ross (left) and Linda Reyes performed stiletto demonstrations.</p>

EZ Flow educators Allison Ross (left) and Linda Reyes performed stiletto demonstrations.

<p>Light Elegance educators (from left to right) Josephine &ldquo;Pina&rdquo; More, Darcy Orlin, and Mylyn Hansen showcased Light Elegance Gel Paints and glitters for fun nail art designs at their demo table.</p>

Light Elegance educators (from left to right) Josephine “Pina” More, Darcy Orlin, and Mylyn Hansen showcased Light Elegance Gel Paints and glitters for fun nail art designs at their demo table.

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<p>Orly educators Roxy Carrillo (left) and Trina Ngo gave demos on Orly&rsquo;s GelFX color gel-polishes.</p>
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Orly educators Roxy Carrillo (left) and Trina Ngo gave demos on Orly’s GelFX color gel-polishes.

<p>NAILS managing editor Sree Roy (center) was thrilled to meet <a href="http://blogs.nailsmag.com/blueprint">Blueprint of a First Year </a>blogger Alica Best in person for the first time, here with new salon employee Chrystal Jackson.</p>
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NAILS managing editor Sree Roy (center) was thrilled to meet Blueprint of a First Year blogger Alica Best in person for the first time, here with new salon employee Chrystal Jackson.

<p>Nail Tek&rsquo;s Judith Fairn, celebrity manicurist Pattie Yankee, and &ldquo;The Nail Files&rdquo; star Katie Cazorla pose together as the event winded down.</p>
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Nail Tek’s Judith Fairn, celebrity manicurist Pattie Yankee, and “The Nail Files” star Katie Cazorla pose together as the event winded down.

<p>Millie Haynam, Anna Schmidt, Cherie Scarvelis, and Tiffany Cofer had a great time at the event.</p>
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Millie Haynam, Anna Schmidt, Cherie Scarvelis, and Tiffany Cofer had a great time at the event.

<p>ENP&rsquo;s Christine Ozeretny (left) looks on as educator Brenda Gates and Simmy Bredall Bell give Gella gel-polish demonstrations.</p>
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ENP’s Christine Ozeretny (left) looks on as educator Brenda Gates and Simmy Bredall Bell give Gella gel-polish demonstrations.

<p>Raffle winners Meryl Hayton, Dayna Knight, Erica Tausch, Jill Clark, and Carey Lucchesi, stand with NAILS editor Hannah Lee and their $100 cash prize.</p>
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Raffle winners Meryl Hayton, Dayna Knight, Erica Tausch, Jill Clark, and Carey Lucchesi, stand with NAILS editor Hannah Lee and their $100 cash prize.

<p>Ingrid Deckelman of CND (left) educates attendees (from left to right) Helene Pao, Emily Ryan, and Thorunn Fawcette-Taylor on using CND&rsquo;s new Additives with Shellac.</p>
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Ingrid Deckelman of CND (left) educates attendees (from left to right) Helene Pao, Emily Ryan, and Thorunn Fawcette-Taylor on using CND’s new Additives with Shellac.

<p>Patrice Parker Miller, Char Miller, Olga Little, and Tiffany Carter were a few of the lucky winners of the night.</p>
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Patrice Parker Miller, Char Miller, Olga Little, and Tiffany Carter were a few of the lucky winners of the night.

<p>Diana Bonn and Mindy Borrego at the front desk greeted attendees.</p>
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Diana Bonn and Mindy Borrego at the front desk greeted attendees.

<p>Hannah Lee and Jim Nordstrom, CEO of Famous Names with brands Lumos Top &amp; Base Coat and Dadi&rsquo; Oil, were all smiles at the event.</p>
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Hannah Lee and Jim Nordstrom, CEO of Famous Names with brands Lumos Top & Base Coat and Dadi’ Oil, were all smiles at the event.

<p>Sandy Combs (left) and Tiffany Silver (right) instructing attendees on how to apply Hand &amp; Nail Harmony&rsquo;s Gelish.</p>
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Sandy Combs (left) and Tiffany Silver (right) instructing attendees on how to apply Hand & Nail Harmony’s Gelish.

<p>Dashing Diva&rsquo;s Val Clark (left) and Mary Jo Zwirowski showed off the company&rsquo;s full coverage colored tips and colored French tips.</p>
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Dashing Diva’s Val Clark (left) and Mary Jo Zwirowski showed off the company’s full coverage colored tips and colored French tips.

<p>Beautiful Nails by Kupa educators Sindy Mark, Ann Chang, and OPI educator and artist Joseph Pham, pose with VietSALON editor Kim Pham.</p>
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Beautiful Nails by Kupa educators Sindy Mark, Ann Chang, and OPI educator and artist Joseph Pham, pose with VietSALON editor Kim Pham.

<p>EZ Flow educators Allison Ross (left) and Linda Reyes performed stiletto demonstrations.</p>
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EZ Flow educators Allison Ross (left) and Linda Reyes performed stiletto demonstrations.

<p>Light Elegance educators (from left to right) Josephine &ldquo;Pina&rdquo; More, Darcy Orlin, and Mylyn Hansen showcased Light Elegance Gel Paints and glitters for fun nail art designs at their demo table.</p>
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Light Elegance educators (from left to right) Josephine “Pina” More, Darcy Orlin, and Mylyn Hansen showcased Light Elegance Gel Paints and glitters for fun nail art designs at their demo table.

On Saturday, June 2 before the Premiere Orlando Beauty Show, 300 nail techs gathered in a ballroom at the Rosen Centre Hotel, adjacent to the convention center, to participate in the NailTech Network Orlando Social, put on by BeautyTech.com and NAILS Magazine. Attendees each received goodie bags of free nail supplies and amazing show specials from sponsors and were treated to live demonstrations at booths hosted by manufacturers CND, Dashing Diva, Hand & Nail Harmony, IBD, EZ Flow, Kupa, Light Elegance, Orly, and ENP.

More than 50 people went home with raffle prizes totaling more than $6,000 from top manufacturers, and NAILS gave out five $100 cash prizes as well.

The response from nail techs about the new location at the Rosen Centre was overwhelmingly positive, with nail techs from across the country mingling and making connections while learning about new products. Be sure to watch for next year’s networking event. Special thanks to Action Bag Co. for sponsoring the goodie bags.

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