<p>Demonstrating the latest in nail technician training techniques, Englishmen Dave Simmons (left) and John Grace, makers of The Nail Trainer, say their version of the practice hand gets nail technicians ready for the salon floor in six weeks.</p>

Demonstrating the latest in nail technician training techniques, Englishmen Dave Simmons (left) and John Grace, makers of The Nail Trainer, say their version of the practice hand gets nail technicians ready for the salon floor in six weeks.

<p>With their products in contention for a spot on <em>Allure&rsquo;s</em> 100 Best list, Poshe&rsquo;s Scott Albers, Sue Irwin, and Dan Beaurline were incognito cool in their &ldquo;Poshades.&rdquo;</p>

With their products in contention for a spot on Allure’s 100 Best list, Poshe’s Scott Albers, Sue Irwin, and Dan Beaurline were incognito cool in their “Poshades.”

<p>Shari Finger (left) of Finger&rsquo;s Nail Studios (here with Dan Pierson of Woodward Labs and nail technician Nilsene Privette) was one of three finalists in NAHA&rsquo;s nail makeover contest. However, victory eluded her fertile first time this year. The award went to Tom Holcomb.</p>

Shari Finger (left) of Finger’s Nail Studios (here with Dan Pierson of Woodward Labs and nail technician Nilsene Privette) was one of three finalists in NAHA’s nail makeover contest. However, victory eluded her fertile first time this year. The award went to Tom Holcomb.

<p>The mother-daughter team of Donna and Anne Lasco provides distributors with everything they need to sell Lasco Diamond Products&rsquo; line of Micro Delux machines and accessories.</p>

The mother-daughter team of Donna and Anne Lasco provides distributors with everything they need to sell Lasco Diamond Products’ line of Micro Delux machines and accessories.

<p>You say implements are no fun? Not so say brothers Ramon (left) and Uwe Eickert of Arius-Eickert, who demonstrated additional uses for toenail clippers.</p>

You say implements are no fun? Not so say brothers Ramon (left) and Uwe Eickert of Arius-Eickert, who demonstrated additional uses for toenail clippers.

<p>Tom Shay and Becky Lynn of Becky Lynn Co. Inc. offered live demonstrations of their products to interested distributors.</p>

Tom Shay and Becky Lynn of Becky Lynn Co. Inc. offered live demonstrations of their products to interested distributors.

<p>Debbie McDonald, Lee Tomlinson, Peggy La France, and Tip Cornell of IBD honored Macon Beauty Supply with the award for Outstanding Achievement for South Eastern Distributor of the Year, which was accepted by buyer Jimmy Hitchcock (second from left).</p>

Debbie McDonald, Lee Tomlinson, Peggy La France, and Tip Cornell of IBD honored Macon Beauty Supply with the award for Outstanding Achievement for South Eastern Distributor of the Year, which was accepted by buyer Jimmy Hitchcock (second from left).

<p>Even on the road, the staff of Rudolph International knows that good grooming is essential, (from left) Chris Cardona, Liz Robbins, Louise Rudolph, and Shelley Taylor-Wilson demonstrate why filing with a &ldquo;Soft Touch&rdquo; is what they do best.</p>

Even on the road, the staff of Rudolph International knows that good grooming is essential, (from left) Chris Cardona, Liz Robbins, Louise Rudolph, and Shelley Taylor-Wilson demonstrate why filing with a “Soft Touch” is what they do best.

<p>In keeping with its global theme, Star Nail Products&rsquo; international team included (from left) Mark Didcock from England, Kim Tanner of Canada, Janice Lonardo of the USA, CEO Tony Cuccio, and Angela Herna who educates in various cities in South America, as well as Christina Jahn and Sandra Siepak from the home office in California.</p>

In keeping with its global theme, Star Nail Products’ international team included (from left) Mark Didcock from England, Kim Tanner of Canada, Janice Lonardo of the USA, CEO Tony Cuccio, and Angela Herna who educates in various cities in South America, as well as Christina Jahn and Sandra Siepak from the home office in California.

<p>With its new booth, Mehaz Worldwide/Spilo International can not only serve its clients better at trade shows, but continue to project its upscale corporate image.</p>

With its new booth, Mehaz Worldwide/Spilo International can not only serve its clients better at trade shows, but continue to project its upscale corporate image.

<p>OPI teamed up with the ABL as a marketing partner and official care  provider. The two organizations also created the OPI-ABL All Star Nail  Care Team, which made its first appearance at OPI's Annual BBSI  Breakfast.</p>

OPI teamed up with the ABL as a marketing partner and official care provider. The two organizations also created the OPI-ABL All Star Nail Care Team, which made its first appearance at OPI's Annual BBSI Breakfast.

<p>Move over, Chicago Bulls, there's a new team in town. Photographers  clamor to get a shot of the OPI All-Star Team -- the nine Million-Dollar  Distributors, who increased their sales 30% in 1997.</p>

Move over, Chicago Bulls, there's a new team in town. Photographers clamor to get a shot of the OPI All-Star Team -- the nine Million-Dollar Distributors, who increased their sales 30% in 1997.

<p>Lisa Crum (middle) of J&amp;J Beauty Supplies in St. Charles, MO.,  and a guest will head for a 7-day trip to Puerto Vallarta, compliments  of IBD (company president Lee Tomlinson is on left).</p>

Lisa Crum (middle) of J&J Beauty Supplies in St. Charles, MO., and a guest will head for a 7-day trip to Puerto Vallarta, compliments of IBD (company president Lee Tomlinson is on left).

<p>Carolina's Kristel Dean presents Nailco's present Larry Gaynor with the 1997-98 DIstributor of the Year Award.</p>

Carolina's Kristel Dean presents Nailco's present Larry Gaynor with the 1997-98 DIstributor of the Year Award.

<p>Carolina Beauty Products presents the $220 check to Janine McDonough, manager of the City of Hope Positive Image Center.</p>

Carolina Beauty Products presents the $220 check to Janine McDonough, manager of the City of Hope Positive Image Center.

<p>Revlon model Daisy Fuentes, Dr. Charles Balch of the City of Hope,  Jan Arnold, and Jim Nordstrom of Creative Nail Design, give a check for  $575,170 to the charity.</p>

Revlon model Daisy Fuentes, Dr. Charles Balch of the City of Hope, Jan Arnold, and Jim Nordstrom of Creative Nail Design, give a check for $575,170 to the charity.

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<p>Demonstrating the latest in nail technician training techniques, Englishmen Dave Simmons (left) and John Grace, makers of The Nail Trainer, say their version of the practice hand gets nail technicians ready for the salon floor in six weeks.</p>
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Demonstrating the latest in nail technician training techniques, Englishmen Dave Simmons (left) and John Grace, makers of The Nail Trainer, say their version of the practice hand gets nail technicians ready for the salon floor in six weeks.

<p>With their products in contention for a spot on <em>Allure&rsquo;s</em> 100 Best list, Poshe&rsquo;s Scott Albers, Sue Irwin, and Dan Beaurline were incognito cool in their &ldquo;Poshades.&rdquo;</p>
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With their products in contention for a spot on Allure’s 100 Best list, Poshe’s Scott Albers, Sue Irwin, and Dan Beaurline were incognito cool in their “Poshades.”

<p>Shari Finger (left) of Finger&rsquo;s Nail Studios (here with Dan Pierson of Woodward Labs and nail technician Nilsene Privette) was one of three finalists in NAHA&rsquo;s nail makeover contest. However, victory eluded her fertile first time this year. The award went to Tom Holcomb.</p>
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Shari Finger (left) of Finger’s Nail Studios (here with Dan Pierson of Woodward Labs and nail technician Nilsene Privette) was one of three finalists in NAHA’s nail makeover contest. However, victory eluded her fertile first time this year. The award went to Tom Holcomb.

<p>The mother-daughter team of Donna and Anne Lasco provides distributors with everything they need to sell Lasco Diamond Products&rsquo; line of Micro Delux machines and accessories.</p>
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The mother-daughter team of Donna and Anne Lasco provides distributors with everything they need to sell Lasco Diamond Products’ line of Micro Delux machines and accessories.

<p>You say implements are no fun? Not so say brothers Ramon (left) and Uwe Eickert of Arius-Eickert, who demonstrated additional uses for toenail clippers.</p>
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You say implements are no fun? Not so say brothers Ramon (left) and Uwe Eickert of Arius-Eickert, who demonstrated additional uses for toenail clippers.

<p>Tom Shay and Becky Lynn of Becky Lynn Co. Inc. offered live demonstrations of their products to interested distributors.</p>
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Tom Shay and Becky Lynn of Becky Lynn Co. Inc. offered live demonstrations of their products to interested distributors.

<p>Debbie McDonald, Lee Tomlinson, Peggy La France, and Tip Cornell of IBD honored Macon Beauty Supply with the award for Outstanding Achievement for South Eastern Distributor of the Year, which was accepted by buyer Jimmy Hitchcock (second from left).</p>
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Debbie McDonald, Lee Tomlinson, Peggy La France, and Tip Cornell of IBD honored Macon Beauty Supply with the award for Outstanding Achievement for South Eastern Distributor of the Year, which was accepted by buyer Jimmy Hitchcock (second from left).

<p>Even on the road, the staff of Rudolph International knows that good grooming is essential, (from left) Chris Cardona, Liz Robbins, Louise Rudolph, and Shelley Taylor-Wilson demonstrate why filing with a &ldquo;Soft Touch&rdquo; is what they do best.</p>
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Even on the road, the staff of Rudolph International knows that good grooming is essential, (from left) Chris Cardona, Liz Robbins, Louise Rudolph, and Shelley Taylor-Wilson demonstrate why filing with a “Soft Touch” is what they do best.

<p>In keeping with its global theme, Star Nail Products&rsquo; international team included (from left) Mark Didcock from England, Kim Tanner of Canada, Janice Lonardo of the USA, CEO Tony Cuccio, and Angela Herna who educates in various cities in South America, as well as Christina Jahn and Sandra Siepak from the home office in California.</p>
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In keeping with its global theme, Star Nail Products’ international team included (from left) Mark Didcock from England, Kim Tanner of Canada, Janice Lonardo of the USA, CEO Tony Cuccio, and Angela Herna who educates in various cities in South America, as well as Christina Jahn and Sandra Siepak from the home office in California.

<p>With its new booth, Mehaz Worldwide/Spilo International can not only serve its clients better at trade shows, but continue to project its upscale corporate image.</p>
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With its new booth, Mehaz Worldwide/Spilo International can not only serve its clients better at trade shows, but continue to project its upscale corporate image.

<p>OPI teamed up with the ABL as a marketing partner and official care  provider. The two organizations also created the OPI-ABL All Star Nail  Care Team, which made its first appearance at OPI's Annual BBSI  Breakfast.</p>
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OPI teamed up with the ABL as a marketing partner and official care provider. The two organizations also created the OPI-ABL All Star Nail Care Team, which made its first appearance at OPI's Annual BBSI Breakfast.

<p>Move over, Chicago Bulls, there's a new team in town. Photographers  clamor to get a shot of the OPI All-Star Team -- the nine Million-Dollar  Distributors, who increased their sales 30% in 1997.</p>
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Move over, Chicago Bulls, there's a new team in town. Photographers clamor to get a shot of the OPI All-Star Team -- the nine Million-Dollar Distributors, who increased their sales 30% in 1997.

<p>Lisa Crum (middle) of J&amp;J Beauty Supplies in St. Charles, MO.,  and a guest will head for a 7-day trip to Puerto Vallarta, compliments  of IBD (company president Lee Tomlinson is on left).</p>
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Lisa Crum (middle) of J&J Beauty Supplies in St. Charles, MO., and a guest will head for a 7-day trip to Puerto Vallarta, compliments of IBD (company president Lee Tomlinson is on left).

<p>Carolina's Kristel Dean presents Nailco's present Larry Gaynor with the 1997-98 DIstributor of the Year Award.</p>
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Carolina's Kristel Dean presents Nailco's present Larry Gaynor with the 1997-98 DIstributor of the Year Award.

<p>Carolina Beauty Products presents the $220 check to Janine McDonough, manager of the City of Hope Positive Image Center.</p>
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Carolina Beauty Products presents the $220 check to Janine McDonough, manager of the City of Hope Positive Image Center.

<p>Revlon model Daisy Fuentes, Dr. Charles Balch of the City of Hope,  Jan Arnold, and Jim Nordstrom of Creative Nail Design, give a check for  $575,170 to the charity.</p>
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Revlon model Daisy Fuentes, Dr. Charles Balch of the City of Hope, Jan Arnold, and Jim Nordstrom of Creative Nail Design, give a check for $575,170 to the charity.

At the 1998 BBSI Conference in Las Vegas, Kay Schoeneman, VP of sales for Schoeneman Corp., became the first woman president of BBSI. OPI kicked of its sponsorship of the American Basketball League, and Jan and Jim Nordstrom hosted the City of Hope Ball as the Spirit of Life Award Recipients.

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