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Tucked into the corners of dark ballrooms at nail shows, some of the best nail technicians in the world compete against one another, sculpting dazzling nail art designs and perfectly precise C-curves. But what is it like to be a competitor? NAILS takes a quick look at the competition schedule of one veteran and one novice competitor at ISSE Long Beach this past January.
Networking is always helpful in our industry, so it's no surprise that networking in Gatlinburg, Tenn. at the Nail Tech Event brought to light that Swarovski Elements has chosen an amazing nail professional as an ambassador
Owner Gina Marsilii has turned her business from a simple nail salon into an inviting day spa with a warm and friendly atmosphere, offering clients a wide range of stress-relieving treatments like massage, tanning, and facials.
Gina Elliott, Urban Angel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I just came back from the IBS show in Las Vegas. The show was a little smaller this year but there was still a good turnout with lots of manufacturers showcasing their latest wares. Here are
After being a competition model and watching her sister work, Kim Christopherson decided to become a nail tech.
Akzentz educator Gina Silvestro (@gelessentialz) shows a simple floral nail art design using Gel Play, a line created specifically for nail art, and Glittler Shifters translucent glitter gels.
I bumped into veteran nail art competitor Catherine Wong and her good friend Gina Silvestro in the middle of the show floor. Gina was Catherine's hand model for the Fantasy Nail Art competition and, with my
Akzentz' Gina Silvestro discusses how to adhere crystals to nails.
Akzéntz educator Gina Silvestro demonstrates the application of the Swarovski Crystal Nail Design Kits using soak-off gel cured in an LED lamp for 30 seconds. Alternatively, you can cure most soak-off gel in a UV lamp for two minutes.
