
In The Know

NAHA 2019 Opens for Entries June 6
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced the opening of the 31st annual North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA).

Myriam Clifford Named LeChat COO
Myriam Clifford has been appointed as the first Chief Operating Officer for LeChat.

NAILS & CND Announce Top 3 Finalists in Next Top Nail Artist Season 6
The Top 3 competitors in NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 6 will go to Orlando, where the final champion will be chosen.

Call for Entries: NAILS Mini Masterpiece Contest
NAILS’ Mini Masterpiece Contest allows you to express your creativity and show off your skills while paying homage to art’s greatest masters.

Free Online Workshop: How to Grow Your Nail Salon Clientele on Facebook
If you’ve been struggling to turn “likes and comments” on your Facebook page into actual appointments and revenue, you will want to catch this free workshop from Sunnystorm Marketing.

Premiere Orlando 2019 Features Nail Education and Networking
Held June 1-3, Premiere Orlando will feature even more opportunities for education, networking, and shopping.

Nailympia Adds Canadian Competition
Nailympia Competitions has added a fourth location to its world map — Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Sarah Nguyen Named 2019 NAHA Nail Professional of the Year
For the second year in a row, nail tech Sarah Nguyen of New York’s Ammon Carver Studio took the title of NAHA Nail Professional of the Year.

LeChat Appoints New Director of Education and Global Sales Director
LeChat has expanded its team for 2019 with two newly appointed roles: global sales director and director of education.

New California Laws Tackle Salon Product Ingredients and Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
A first-of-its-kind law in California requires all ingredients to be disclosed on the labels of professional beauty products. Lawmakers also toughen cruelty-free cosmetics regulations.

Jonathan Ozeretny Joins Kupa as Chief Operations Officer
Jonathan Ozeretny has joined Kupa in the role of chief operations officer.

American International Industries Acquires Satin Smooth
American International Industries (A.I.I.) has announced it will be selling and distributing the hair removal and skincare brand Satin Smooth.

Bundle Monster Is Now Maniology
Nail art company Bundle Monster has rebranded and is now called Maniology.

Beauty Pros Explore Social Media at Salon Digital Summit
Salon Digital Summit kicked off with over 300 attendees and major sponsors including OPI and CND.

Entity Welcomes Robert Nguyen
Nail tech Robert Nguyen has signed on with Entity as creative director, where he joins his brother Vu Nguyen, who is dean of education for Gelish.

PBA Announces 2019 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) Finalists
The Professional Beauty Association has announced the 2019 NAHA competition finalists in 16 categories, including Nail Professional of the Year.

Announcing the Top 12 For Season 6 of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist
Join NAILS, CND, and our sponsors in congratulating the 12 finalists for Season 6!



