Beth hands over $100 to a winner of the social media challenge
Attendees
Jerod Meyer and Brooks Mahan came all the way from Texas
Kupa's Elaine Watson and Mie Kitabayashie
Attendees
Holly Schippers
Jan Arnold and Tracey Lee playfully greet eachother on stage
Associate Editor Katherine Fleming and Kupa's Ann Chang
The party was a thumbs up
The final three stand on stage minutes before Valerie Ducharme was announced as the winner
Winnie Huang, Ashely Gregory, and Jamie Schrabeck
Halley Fotenberry and Maisie Dunbar
Daylight's Kristie Golla, Lori Anastros, and Dina
Nellie Neal
Daylight's Kristie Golla, Lori Anastros, and Dina
The NTNA competitos all pose for a photo
An attendee and Tracey Lee post for a photo
NAILS editor Katherine Fleming with Kupa's Ann Chang.
Victoria Zegarelli and Ryoko Garcia
Nails by former NTNA top 12 contestant Victoria Zegarelli
Nails by NTNA season 1 winner Ryoko Garcia
Cuccio's education team
Nails by Mimi Rodriguez, Becky Mendoza, and Faysuri Restrepo
Five seasons of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist contestants
Five seasons of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist contestants
Saturday, June 2, marked the official merging of two great events at Premiere Orlando. NAILS combined its NAILS Next Top Nail Artist finale with its popular Nailtech Networking Event. The combined event kicked off Premiere Orlando 2018 held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The reformatted party boasted the best of both events, opening the evening with networking games, photo ops, and drinks.
Valerie Ducharme was named the NTNA Season 5 winner, followed by raffle winner announcements, more photo opportunities, and massive celebrations. Attendees received a swag bag and coupon book (valued at over $600).
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