<p>The Empoer Nail Art team showed off the power of nail art at their popular booth.</p>

The Empoer Nail Art team showed off the power of nail art at their popular booth.

<p>Nail competitors Yuuske Terasaki, Mayumi Hase, and Kyoko Amemiya are ready to nail the competition.</p>

Nail competitors Yuuske Terasaki, Mayumi Hase, and Kyoko Amemiya are ready to nail the competition.

<p>The ladies of NSI sure know how to strike a pose.</p>

The ladies of NSI sure know how to strike a pose.

<p>Le Chat's Yvette Pitt and Gina Dominguez are happy to be on the show floor.</p>

Le Chat's Yvette Pitt and Gina Dominguez are happy to be on the show floor.

<p>Breeanne Christiansen of Young Nails gives glitter pedicures that girls went crazy over.</p>

Breeanne Christiansen of Young Nails gives glitter pedicures that girls went crazy over.

<p>Nail Labo&rsquo;s Jimmy Nguyen, Yoko Ohno, and Max Estrada greeted show attendees with style.</p>

Nail Labo’s Jimmy Nguyen, Yoko Ohno, and Max Estrada greeted show attendees with style.

<p>Morgan Haile and Taylor Daniel pose with their eponymous nail polish line.</p>

Morgan Haile and Taylor Daniel pose with their eponymous nail polish line.

<p>Janice Jordan and Dawn Lynch-Goodwin show off their nails as an attendee gets Minxed by Lisa Delegge.</p>

Janice Jordan and Dawn Lynch-Goodwin show off their nails as an attendee gets Minxed by Lisa Delegge.

<p>Light Elegance&rsquo;s Darcy Olin shares laughs and techniques with Phuong Tran and Tommy Kim.</p>

Light Elegance’s Darcy Olin shares laughs and techniques with Phuong Tran and Tommy Kim.

<p>Artist Kelley Ramirez poses against one of her pieces, which took over 300 bottles of nail polish to complete.</p>

Artist Kelley Ramirez poses against one of her pieces, which took over 300 bottles of nail polish to complete.

<p>Jessica Cosmetics&rsquo; Talin Tamamian,&nbsp; Peter Sarkissian, and Anie Mardirosian showed attendees the company&rsquo;s newest products in their stylish booth.</p>

Jessica Cosmetics’ Talin Tamamian,  Peter Sarkissian, and Anie Mardirosian showed attendees the company’s newest products in their stylish booth.

<p>Kaity Harmon, Niki Haken, Scott Haken, and Luke Harmon promoted the Nail Magic nail hardener and conditioner that has been around since 1960.</p>

Kaity Harmon, Niki Haken, Scott Haken, and Luke Harmon promoted the Nail Magic nail hardener and conditioner that has been around since 1960.

<p>Young Nails&rsquo; Greg Salo is always excited to share his nail skills.</p>

Young Nails’ Greg Salo is always excited to share his nail skills.

<p>Alessandro&rsquo;s Christina Rivera demoed products while her husband helped attendees better understand the company&rsquo;s brand, which is new to the U.S. market.</p>

Alessandro’s Christina Rivera demoed products while her husband helped attendees better understand the company’s brand, which is new to the U.S. market.

<p>MaeLing Parrish, Sandy Borges, Danielle Candido, and Jeanine Zagerman set up products on a custom-made table by LaBelle that houses Gelish&rsquo;s 18G LED lamp.</p>

MaeLing Parrish, Sandy Borges, Danielle Candido, and Jeanine Zagerman set up products on a custom-made table by LaBelle that houses Gelish’s 18G LED lamp.

<p>E-file expert Rob Munkel educated nail techs on effective ways to use the tool when giving waterless pedicures and applying acrylics.</p>

E-file expert Rob Munkel educated nail techs on effective ways to use the tool when giving waterless pedicures and applying acrylics.

<p>Dr. Katharin von Gavel shows Footlogix&rsquo;s new holographic packaging at the company&rsquo;s new booth.</p>

Dr. Katharin von Gavel shows Footlogix’s new holographic packaging at the company’s new booth.

<p>The elegant educators at Elegant Glass unveiled a new booth with a new look and style.</p>

The elegant educators at Elegant Glass unveiled a new booth with a new look and style.

<p>VietSALON associate editor Kim Pham (center) is flanked by Kym Jackson (right) and Elham Jazab (left), who demonstrated Gigi Brazilian Body Wax on Pham&rsquo;s eyebrows.</p>

VietSALON associate editor Kim Pham (center) is flanked by Kym Jackson (right) and Elham Jazab (left), who demonstrated Gigi Brazilian Body Wax on Pham’s eyebrows.

<p>Continuum&rsquo;s Tony Galati and Dana Carini promoted the Vantage and Vantage Plus spa chairs that can come in custom colors (like the purple chair shown here).</p>

Continuum’s Tony Galati and Dana Carini promoted the Vantage and Vantage Plus spa chairs that can come in custom colors (like the purple chair shown here).

<p>Contego Spa&rsquo;s Paul Bogart, Lindsey Ta, Leena Nhan, Michelle Ta, and Peter Ta promoted their new pedicure spa chair with completely disposable tub liners.</p>

Contego Spa’s Paul Bogart, Lindsey Ta, Leena Nhan, Michelle Ta, and Peter Ta promoted their new pedicure spa chair with completely disposable tub liners.

<p>The CND team meets daily before the show floor opens to get pumped up for the day&rsquo;s worth of education and fun.</p>

The CND team meets daily before the show floor opens to get pumped up for the day’s worth of education and fun.

<p>Clean+easy&rsquo;s Brenda Skermont and Paula Pedrero showed attendees the company&rsquo;s new wax products.</p>

Clean+easy’s Brenda Skermont and Paula Pedrero showed attendees the company’s new wax products.

<p>Christrio educator Lee Thai demonstrates glitter gels on attendees Pauline Ong, Holly Ong, and Mai Thao.</p>

Christrio educator Lee Thai demonstrates glitter gels on attendees Pauline Ong, Holly Ong, and Mai Thao.

<p>Katie Cazorla and Mami Griffin had too much fun at their booth, where they promoted NailGrafx and Color Flash Nails (we see you, Patrick Griffin).</p>

Katie Cazorla and Mami Griffin had too much fun at their booth, where they promoted NailGrafx and Color Flash Nails (we see you, Patrick Griffin).

<p>Bio Sculpture Gel&rsquo;s Tera Anway, Melody Visser, Elsie Visser, and Juton Strickland promoted the company&rsquo;s gel products and new nail art charms.</p>

Bio Sculpture Gel’s Tera Anway, Melody Visser, Elsie Visser, and Juton Strickland promoted the company’s gel products and new nail art charms.

<p>The North American School of Podology&rsquo;s Marg Haden, Deb Bourque, and Vicki Malo promoted the school&rsquo;s Bachelor&rsquo;s of Science in Podology program.</p>

The North American School of Podology’s Marg Haden, Deb Bourque, and Vicki Malo promoted the school’s Bachelor’s of Science in Podology program.

<p>So Gel Nails marketing director CR Thelin and CEO Dave Hall debuted the company&rsquo;s 400 color pigments and clear gel at the show.</p>

So Gel Nails marketing director CR Thelin and CEO Dave Hall debuted the company’s 400 color pigments and clear gel at the show.

<p>Atwood Industries&rsquo; Bruce Atwood and head educator Nicole Knight had a good time showing e-file products at their booth.</p>

Atwood Industries’ Bruce Atwood and head educator Nicole Knight had a good time showing e-file products at their booth.

<p>The team at Amazing Nail Concepts takes time out from demoing products to take a group photo.</p>

The team at Amazing Nail Concepts takes time out from demoing products to take a group photo.

<p>Allison Ross of IBD demonstrated multiple nail art designs using gel-polish.</p>

Allison Ross of IBD demonstrated multiple nail art designs using gel-polish.

<p>Alessandro&rsquo;s LaShaun Brown-Glenn found time to catch up with Seche&rsquo;s Lynn Long on the show floor.</p>

Alessandro’s LaShaun Brown-Glenn found time to catch up with Seche’s Lynn Long on the show floor.

<p>Chicago-based Akz&eacute;ntz educator Lisa Korallus demonstrates all that Akz&eacute;ntz has to offer on Guin Deadman, who often attends IBS Las Vegas.</p>

Chicago-based Akzéntz educator Lisa Korallus demonstrates all that Akzéntz has to offer on Guin Deadman, who often attends IBS Las Vegas.

<p>Shannon Leeher of STX Salon Software gave a presentation on social media basics that can help your business grow.</p>

Shannon Leeher of STX Salon Software gave a presentation on social media basics that can help your business grow.

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The Empoer Nail Art team showed off the power of nail art at their popular booth.

<p>Nail competitors Yuuske Terasaki, Mayumi Hase, and Kyoko Amemiya are ready to nail the competition.</p>
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Nail competitors Yuuske Terasaki, Mayumi Hase, and Kyoko Amemiya are ready to nail the competition.

<p>The ladies of NSI sure know how to strike a pose.</p>
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The ladies of NSI sure know how to strike a pose.

<p>Le Chat's Yvette Pitt and Gina Dominguez are happy to be on the show floor.</p>
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Le Chat's Yvette Pitt and Gina Dominguez are happy to be on the show floor.

<p>Breeanne Christiansen of Young Nails gives glitter pedicures that girls went crazy over.</p>
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Breeanne Christiansen of Young Nails gives glitter pedicures that girls went crazy over.

<p>Nail Labo&rsquo;s Jimmy Nguyen, Yoko Ohno, and Max Estrada greeted show attendees with style.</p>
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Nail Labo’s Jimmy Nguyen, Yoko Ohno, and Max Estrada greeted show attendees with style.

<p>Morgan Haile and Taylor Daniel pose with their eponymous nail polish line.</p>
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Morgan Haile and Taylor Daniel pose with their eponymous nail polish line.

<p>Janice Jordan and Dawn Lynch-Goodwin show off their nails as an attendee gets Minxed by Lisa Delegge.</p>
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Janice Jordan and Dawn Lynch-Goodwin show off their nails as an attendee gets Minxed by Lisa Delegge.

<p>Light Elegance&rsquo;s Darcy Olin shares laughs and techniques with Phuong Tran and Tommy Kim.</p>
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Light Elegance’s Darcy Olin shares laughs and techniques with Phuong Tran and Tommy Kim.

<p>Artist Kelley Ramirez poses against one of her pieces, which took over 300 bottles of nail polish to complete.</p>
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Artist Kelley Ramirez poses against one of her pieces, which took over 300 bottles of nail polish to complete.

<p>Jessica Cosmetics&rsquo; Talin Tamamian,&nbsp; Peter Sarkissian, and Anie Mardirosian showed attendees the company&rsquo;s newest products in their stylish booth.</p>
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Jessica Cosmetics’ Talin Tamamian,  Peter Sarkissian, and Anie Mardirosian showed attendees the company’s newest products in their stylish booth.

<p>Kaity Harmon, Niki Haken, Scott Haken, and Luke Harmon promoted the Nail Magic nail hardener and conditioner that has been around since 1960.</p>
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Kaity Harmon, Niki Haken, Scott Haken, and Luke Harmon promoted the Nail Magic nail hardener and conditioner that has been around since 1960.

<p>Young Nails&rsquo; Greg Salo is always excited to share his nail skills.</p>
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Young Nails’ Greg Salo is always excited to share his nail skills.

<p>Alessandro&rsquo;s Christina Rivera demoed products while her husband helped attendees better understand the company&rsquo;s brand, which is new to the U.S. market.</p>
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Alessandro’s Christina Rivera demoed products while her husband helped attendees better understand the company’s brand, which is new to the U.S. market.

<p>MaeLing Parrish, Sandy Borges, Danielle Candido, and Jeanine Zagerman set up products on a custom-made table by LaBelle that houses Gelish&rsquo;s 18G LED lamp.</p>
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MaeLing Parrish, Sandy Borges, Danielle Candido, and Jeanine Zagerman set up products on a custom-made table by LaBelle that houses Gelish’s 18G LED lamp.

<p>E-file expert Rob Munkel educated nail techs on effective ways to use the tool when giving waterless pedicures and applying acrylics.</p>
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E-file expert Rob Munkel educated nail techs on effective ways to use the tool when giving waterless pedicures and applying acrylics.

<p>Dr. Katharin von Gavel shows Footlogix&rsquo;s new holographic packaging at the company&rsquo;s new booth.</p>
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Dr. Katharin von Gavel shows Footlogix’s new holographic packaging at the company’s new booth.

<p>The elegant educators at Elegant Glass unveiled a new booth with a new look and style.</p>
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The elegant educators at Elegant Glass unveiled a new booth with a new look and style.

<p>VietSALON associate editor Kim Pham (center) is flanked by Kym Jackson (right) and Elham Jazab (left), who demonstrated Gigi Brazilian Body Wax on Pham&rsquo;s eyebrows.</p>
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VietSALON associate editor Kim Pham (center) is flanked by Kym Jackson (right) and Elham Jazab (left), who demonstrated Gigi Brazilian Body Wax on Pham’s eyebrows.

<p>Continuum&rsquo;s Tony Galati and Dana Carini promoted the Vantage and Vantage Plus spa chairs that can come in custom colors (like the purple chair shown here).</p>
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Continuum’s Tony Galati and Dana Carini promoted the Vantage and Vantage Plus spa chairs that can come in custom colors (like the purple chair shown here).

<p>Contego Spa&rsquo;s Paul Bogart, Lindsey Ta, Leena Nhan, Michelle Ta, and Peter Ta promoted their new pedicure spa chair with completely disposable tub liners.</p>
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Contego Spa’s Paul Bogart, Lindsey Ta, Leena Nhan, Michelle Ta, and Peter Ta promoted their new pedicure spa chair with completely disposable tub liners.

<p>The CND team meets daily before the show floor opens to get pumped up for the day&rsquo;s worth of education and fun.</p>
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The CND team meets daily before the show floor opens to get pumped up for the day’s worth of education and fun.

<p>Clean+easy&rsquo;s Brenda Skermont and Paula Pedrero showed attendees the company&rsquo;s new wax products.</p>
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Clean+easy’s Brenda Skermont and Paula Pedrero showed attendees the company’s new wax products.

<p>Christrio educator Lee Thai demonstrates glitter gels on attendees Pauline Ong, Holly Ong, and Mai Thao.</p>
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Christrio educator Lee Thai demonstrates glitter gels on attendees Pauline Ong, Holly Ong, and Mai Thao.

<p>Katie Cazorla and Mami Griffin had too much fun at their booth, where they promoted NailGrafx and Color Flash Nails (we see you, Patrick Griffin).</p>
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Katie Cazorla and Mami Griffin had too much fun at their booth, where they promoted NailGrafx and Color Flash Nails (we see you, Patrick Griffin).

<p>Bio Sculpture Gel&rsquo;s Tera Anway, Melody Visser, Elsie Visser, and Juton Strickland promoted the company&rsquo;s gel products and new nail art charms.</p>
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Bio Sculpture Gel’s Tera Anway, Melody Visser, Elsie Visser, and Juton Strickland promoted the company’s gel products and new nail art charms.

<p>The North American School of Podology&rsquo;s Marg Haden, Deb Bourque, and Vicki Malo promoted the school&rsquo;s Bachelor&rsquo;s of Science in Podology program.</p>
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The North American School of Podology’s Marg Haden, Deb Bourque, and Vicki Malo promoted the school’s Bachelor’s of Science in Podology program.

<p>So Gel Nails marketing director CR Thelin and CEO Dave Hall debuted the company&rsquo;s 400 color pigments and clear gel at the show.</p>
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So Gel Nails marketing director CR Thelin and CEO Dave Hall debuted the company’s 400 color pigments and clear gel at the show.

<p>Atwood Industries&rsquo; Bruce Atwood and head educator Nicole Knight had a good time showing e-file products at their booth.</p>
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Atwood Industries’ Bruce Atwood and head educator Nicole Knight had a good time showing e-file products at their booth.

<p>The team at Amazing Nail Concepts takes time out from demoing products to take a group photo.</p>
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The team at Amazing Nail Concepts takes time out from demoing products to take a group photo.

<p>Allison Ross of IBD demonstrated multiple nail art designs using gel-polish.</p>
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Allison Ross of IBD demonstrated multiple nail art designs using gel-polish.

<p>Alessandro&rsquo;s LaShaun Brown-Glenn found time to catch up with Seche&rsquo;s Lynn Long on the show floor.</p>
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Alessandro’s LaShaun Brown-Glenn found time to catch up with Seche’s Lynn Long on the show floor.

<p>Chicago-based Akz&eacute;ntz educator Lisa Korallus demonstrates all that Akz&eacute;ntz has to offer on Guin Deadman, who often attends IBS Las Vegas.</p>
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Chicago-based Akzéntz educator Lisa Korallus demonstrates all that Akzéntz has to offer on Guin Deadman, who often attends IBS Las Vegas.

<p>Shannon Leeher of STX Salon Software gave a presentation on social media basics that can help your business grow.</p>
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Shannon Leeher of STX Salon Software gave a presentation on social media basics that can help your business grow.

More than 19,000 salon owners and beauty professionals made their way to the Las Vegas Convention Center June 21-24 for the International Beauty Show. Over 160 classes, conferences, and workshops were conducted at the event by leading industry professionals. Don’t miss next year’s show, June 14-16, 2014.

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