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In October, Tammy Taylor and Tammy Taylor Nails director of education Mary Stokus hosted their annual Nail Squad Recertification Training at the company’s corporate headquarters in Santa Ana, Calif.

Join nail tech Vicki Peters for 10 days of sailing, sun, and education while seeing the Hawaiian Islands up close and personal on the newly renovated RCCL Radiance of the Seas.

Artistic Nail Design recently invited trainees from around the globe to expand their nail horizons with vice president/creative director Alisha Rimando-Botero.

The Boston Area played host to the first of several planned Professional Beauty Association (PBA) Regional Salon Summits in September.

Hand & Nail Harmony recently hosted a worldwide training at its headquarters in Brea, Calif. Trainees from all around the world flew in to participate in the first-ever training at the Brea office.

All too often, cosmetology schools in the U.S. aren’t putting their best foot forward when it comes to educating future nail technicians. For nail schools to get all As when it comes to training students for the real salon world, we need more dedicated nail instructors, increased hours, and a commitment to more than just the state board exam.

In April, Nontoxique and non-profit Spa4ThePink completed the first of many planned manicurist oncology trainings.

Through her Nail University, Shari Finger offers continuing education for nail techs. “Our non-product-specific approach allows the student to receive help with the products she is using every day — or a generic product will be supplied at no extra charge,” she says.

Long-time competitor John Hauk has just announced a new venture — Cruise with the Nail Stars, hosted by John Hauk.

Bellissima International CEO and president Marnie Hadley gives an overall introduction of Bellissima International products. Find out more at bellaformanails.com.

Bellissima International CEO and president Marnie Hadley teaches how to give a client consultation before a Bellissima gel service. Find out more at bellaformanails.com.

NSI has recently revamped its online education with the addition of the Nail Lab on its main website, www.nsinails.com.

“Showing we care about clients’ safety when it comes to nail services enhances trust in us as professionals," says Medical Nail Technician Claudia Cox.
Surprise! It’s often said that school does little to prepare techs for the salon environment. And it’s not only the technical challenges that may come as a surprise to the newly minted nail tech.
What's the appeal of attending tradeshows when the experience can be quite frustrating?

From salon to nail school to high school vocational training, what started out as a slow-growing investment has now boomed into a still-growing “family” of nail techs.