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People now want natural-looking nails, and pink and white nails look very natural,” says Katrina Rouillard of her favorite technique. “I do sculptured acrylics with forms, again because I think acrylics with forms look more natural than tips. I use plain pink and white powders.”
Competition is rivalry between skilled persons, and the theory that once you have competed and won, you should step down is absurd.
Top nail competitors Connie Ortiz and Anita Lime discuss what they like and don’t like about acrylic and fiberglass system.
Nail shows are a part of our industry that I think the average nail technician overlooks. There is more than just product discounts offered at these shows. The education is invaluable as well as the opportunity to share ideas with other nail technicians.
This self-assertive go-getter is always on the lookout for ways to do her job better, faster, and easier.
Competitors got the chance to compete in a new competition called the Decathlon.
The answer is: consistency, superior workmanship, flawless polish, appropriate length and shape, and a high finish.
Top competitors share the minute-by-minute timetables that make them winners.
NAILS follows a new nail compettior from contest registration to the awards ceremony.
News from NAILS Magazine Tampa Show and Capitol Beauty Trade Show
Vicki Peters receives hundreds of phone calls from nail technicians who have questions about the art of competing. This month Peters answers the most frequently asked questions about competitions.
Known as "the guy who does nails" Tom Holcomb comes back to nail competitions in fighting form.
More than 70,000 salon industry professionals thronged to see the 71st annual International Beauty Show (IBS ’88) held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, March 13-15, 1988.
The show was attended by more than 2,500 nail technicians, students and guests from all over the country. Many technicians came from faraway just to enter the nail competitions.
To create an exciting, sparkling colorfully kaleidoscopic trade show takes the right combination of people, products, activities and incentives. Just such a package is now being finalized for the WINBA Show.
The Nail Trend, with its warm, friendly atmosphere, subdued yet complimentary decor and reputation for quality, consistent work, seems to epitomize what a nail salon should be.
