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SEARCHThe 11th annual Nail Tech Event of the Smokies took place at the Gatlinburg, Tenn., Convention Center July 7- 9, with many techs bringing along their families for some vacation fun.
The show floor was bustling.
The show floor was bustling.
The gala venue looked out on Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
The 11th annual Nail Tech Event of the Smokies took place at the Gatlinburg, Tenn., Convention Center July 7- 9, with many techs bringing along their families for some vacation fun. Shopping was a priority for the more than 500 attendees, with many stocking up for an entire year. Education was also in demand — most of the optional Saturday and Monday hands-on workshops were sold out months in advance.
New for 2018, Precision Nails owner Jaime Schrabeck hosted a pre-show dinner gala for 200+ guests at a beautiful venue with soaring views of the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains. The guests enjoyed the camaraderie (and the wine) along with door prizes and swag bags sponsored by Light Elegance, Nail Magic, Designed by Tony Ly, Profiles, Precision Nails, Nail Tech Event of the Smokies, and CND.
AII Beauty/AML Distribution grand-prize winner Sharon Frenz poses with educator Michele Baker.
AII and their local distributor, Yolanda Ramsey of AML Distribution, sponsored the grand prize: $4,000 worth of AII nail products.
Next year’s Nail Tech Event of the Smokies will take place June 29-July 1. For more information, go to www.nailtechevent.com.
Nail tech Tracy Weston broke her 2017 record of eight bags with 11 bags full of purchases.
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Event organizer Jill Wright enjoys the gala.
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