
In The Know

Nail Harmony UK hosts the Gelish Gala 2018
To close out their International Educator Training Week, Nail Harmony UK hosts the exciting Gelish Gala, complete with speakers, entertainment, and exciting industry announcements.

Get Nailed Bar Opens in Miami
South Beach DJ Michelle Pooch opens Get Nailed Bar Miami, a nail salon that combines a love for nails, art, and music.

Classes For The Foot Forward Summit Are Live!
Check out the amazing classes lined up for the summit! Register by July 12th to save $100 on your ticket.

Dime Nails Opens in Los Angeles
Dime Nails LA is a new, unique salon that seeks to cater to all demographics and provide clients with a unique cultural and artistic experience.

CND Announces Winnie Huang as Newest Brand Ambassador
CND announces their newest brand ambassador: Winnie Huang, Season 3 winner of NTNA.

Sola Salon Studios Brings their Sola Sessions Event to Chicago this September
Tickets are now on sale for the biggest Sola Sessions event ever, which will be held on September 24th, 2018, in downtown Chicago.

NSI Brings Nail Education to Aruba
NSI traveled to Aruba for a three-day intense NSI University training for experienced nail technicians.
Calif. Supreme Court Decision May Affect Booth Rental Salons
A new California Supreme Court decision has strengthened the distinctions between independent contractor and employee, meaning the vast majority of salons will no longer be able to claim independent contractor status for their workers.

Stylie One App Offers IBS Las Vegas Attendees Free Subscription
Beauty professionals attending IBS Las Vegas June 23-25 will have the opportunity to receive a free lifetime subscription to Stylie One, a business productivity and management app

Vermont Reduces Nail Tech Instruction Hours
Effective January 1, 2019, Vermont H 684 reduces the hours of instruction required for nail technicians from 400 to 200 hours.

Valerie Ducharme Wins Season 5 of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist
After completing a multi-part final challenge online, the popular vote was tallied along with the head judges’ scores, declaring Canada’s Valerie Ducharme the winner of NTNA Season 5.

New Business Conference Supports Solo Salon Owners
Presented by independent educators Tina Alberino, Jaime Schrabeck, and Ashley Gregory, the first Solo Owner Conference takes place August 19-20 in Salt Lake City.

Take the Celebrity Face Off Challenge
Enter NAILS’ fifth annual Celebrity Face Off Nail Art Contest and test your skill at portraiture while paying tribute to your favorite famous faces.

Beauty Changes Lives Announces CND Master Nail Scholarship Winners
The winners of the spring 2018 Beauty Changes Lives CND Master Nail Scholarship have been announced.

Vietnamese-American Nail Industry Documentary Premieres at Asian Film Festival
The documentary exploring the origin of the thriving Vietnamese-American nail industry is devuting at the CAAMFest, the nation’s largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian film.

Dazzle Dry Partners With WeForest Project in India
VB Cosmetics’ Dazzle Dry is partnering with global non-profit WeForest to help regenerate forests in the Khasi Hills of India.

NAHA Names 2018 Nail Professional of the Year Finalists
A huge congrats to the five finalists in NAHA's Nail Professional of the Year category!



