Reporting from the show floor of the Long Beach International Beauty Expo, the attendance is picking up through the morning, with the Nailympics competition floor active with competitors from around the world.

Nail competition veteran Tom Holcomb is competing in the Sculptured Acrylic Category.

Amazing Shine from Sante Fe Springs, Calif., shows its collection of nail products for fun nail art designs. From left to right, Carla Ortega, Tonya Saenz, and Julie Garcia.

Frida Nails educator Bessie Cabrera does a nail art demonstration on Julia Guerrero, a student at Marinello School of Beauty in Paramount, Calif.

IzelNails educator Mireya Cardona demonstrates how to make intricate nail art designs, much like the set she proudly displays on her own nails.

Melina Barz and Mrs. Gastelun, mother of Luna Gastelun who owns Mavira International, in Paramount, Calif., showcase Mavira’s collection of acrylic nail art products and enhancement accessories.

Nubar’s Julie Miller, Aileen Atlas, and Maggie Moreno Sahakyan are working the booth and showing attendees Nubar’s new Gelicure gel polish.

Hand & Nail Harmony is displaying its wide range of Gelish colors.

— Tim