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The first event held in collaboration between NAILS, Salon Today, and Modern Salon, took place in Los Angeles November 4-6. Salon Digital Summit kicked off with over 300 attendees and major sponsors including OPI and CND. The event consisted of 25 segments meant to help beauty professionals excel in the digital space. Panels consisting of speakers from some of the most digitally savvy brands answered questions and prepared presentations to inspire and engage. Sunday and Monday night ended with industry parties that featured photo opportunities, networking, food, drinks, and other unique experiences.
NAILS Magazine hosted a breakout session on November 5 titled Mastering Social Media in the Nail Market. Speakers included CND brand ambassador Winnie Huang, who discussed how to engage a digital audience; OPI North America education manager Sigourney Nunez, who talked about live streaming; and The Nailscape’s Ashley Gregory, who talked about the power of branding. All three then took questions from the audience as part of a panel moderated by NAILS executive editor Beth Livesay.
See more photos from the event at www.salondigitalsummit.com.
In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International. On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Dubai marks its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together distributors, brands, stylists and salon owners from all over the world.
Entries are now open for the industry's most prestigious creative competition, marking the return of Nail Professional of the Year while celebrating the artistry that defines professional beauty.
MiniLuxe’s Donna Charloff shares the season’s most-requested nail art, the secrets to a polished bare manicure, and her trend predictions for fall.
Known for creating manicures worn by some of Hollywood's biggest stars, Ganzorigt incorporates this strengthening treatment into every service as the final step before clients leave the salon.
Premiere Orlando 2026 welcomed more than 54,500 visits from beauty professionals and students.
The Orlando-based nail technician will use the $5,000 prize from Booksy to upgrade her salon space and elevate the client experience.
Licensed beauty professionals can save on host hotel rates with group promo codes through June 9.
After seasons of barely-there manicures and minimalist nail looks, chrome is officially back in the spotlight.
CND is relaunching its SHELLAC system with a new CND Visible Light Lamp, updated packaging, and an expanded shade offering.
Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional journey.
