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CND Educators, VIP influencers, distributors, and salespeople gathered in Los Angeles for the 2018 CND Summit.
Thank you @cndworld for an amazing summit! #cnd
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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


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

Me with Toni Periatt

Me and "BFF Mel" Melissa Finch

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

Me (center) with Holly Schippers and Tan Nguyen

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

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
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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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Last night's Virtual Happy Hour on Instagram Live with Ashley Gregory, Salon Coach, gave us a ton of information. Here are just five things we learned.

NAILS introduces Virtual Happy Hour each Thursday at 5 pm PST during quarantine.

Amy Masters interviewed Director of Brand Content Strategy, Beth Livesay, on Tech Talk Live.

Director of brand content strategy, Beth Livesay, talks with CND co-founder and style director Jan Arnold about CND and BCL's COVID-19 Relief Grants.

Swarovski's Fall/Winter trends include classic styles, casual looks, natural inspiration, and more.

WeWork has become a popular concept when it comes to doing business. For Pattie Yankee, a salon emergency caused her to secure a space for nail entrepreneurs in need.

Five readers can enter to win ASP's new long wear polish.

OPI invited the NAILS team and other local influencers to toast the launch of OPI Scotland.

CND will offer deals on products and education on nail trends and techniques at Premiere Orlando June 1-3.

Essie is celebrating its third National Nail Polish Day with a sweepstakes!

Premiere Orlando attendees this year have the exciting opportunity to compete in Nailympia, a globally recognized competition brand.

OPI commissioned a mural in the Los Angeles Little Tokyo neighborhood, with colors inspired by the brand's Tokyo collection.

Enter to win PodoSafe Callus Remover, plus a selection of pedicure implements.

Morgan Taylor partnered with Rodarte for a star-studded garden party at the Huntington Library on Tuesday.

Rejuvenate Disinfectant Wipes effectively clean and disinfect nail salon surfaces and foot baths in as little as one minute without the use of harsh chemicals. Comment for a chance to win!