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Premiere Orlando Tops Our List of Favorite Nail Shows

Gathering top names in beauty, Premiere features a solid lineup of networking events, competitions, educational workshops, and more than 500 booths.

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Premiere Orlando 2011: Beauty Tech Networking Event

On Saturday night before the Premiere Orlando beauty show even started, more than 200 nail techs got together to catch up with old friends, meet new friends, and enjoy a night of networking with other like-minded colleagues.

Light Elegance P2 Manicure

Light Elegance’s P2 is the latest formula from the company, which prides itself in its quality of gels and range of colors available.

Great Starter Products for Newbie Nail Techs

As a newbie, you may not be familiar with all the product options available to you. Here we’ve gathered some products that may be useful as you start your career.

Easy Nail Art Tutorials for Newbies

Nail art is a great add-on service that brings in extra income, plus it makes your services more memorable in clients’ minds. You don’t necessarily need natural artistic talent to create eye-catching designs. Here are some easy step-by-steps to get you started.

ISSE 2011: What nails did you wear at the show?

At the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE 2011) in Long Beach, NAILS asked attendees: What nails did you wear at the show? Here's a gallery of their responses.

French Bling with Light Elegance

Light Elegance's Lezlie McConnel shows how to add a little bling to a black French design.

New Product Launches and More at ISSE

In line with 2010’s record attendance, approximately 40,000 beauty professionals descended on ISSE Long Beach’s sold-out show floor from January 29-31, where they were greeted with the latest products and education from some of the world’s leading and up-and-coming beauty companies and professionals.

The Gels of Spring

If you’re itching to ditch this heavy winter, ring in the spring with these fun new color gels from your favorite manufacturers. There’s no time like the present to make nails more pleasant.

The Science of Gels: How Gel Nail Products Work

What’s really going on when your client puts her hand in a UV or LED nail lamp? We explain what gel nail products are made of and why they work so well.