tradeshows

Creativity Was on Display at the Nailympics London

London was buzzing in September as the world’s top nail technicians traveled from all over the globe to compete in The Nailympics London, one of the nail industry’s most creative and hotly contested competitions.

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Nail Snapshots from Switzerland

Editor Hannah Lee traveled with nail tech and celebrity manicurist Elsbeth Schuetz to Switzerland where she went to a European trade show and learned the differences and similarities betwen the nail industry in the U.S. and Switzerland.

PBA Launches One-Day Regional Salon Summits

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

Cosmetologists Chicago Announces 2013 STARS Photo Competition

Since 2000, the STARS and RISING Stars Photo Competitions, sponsored by Cosmetologists Chicago, have been enthusiastically embraced by established salon professionals as well as those just entering our exciting industry. For 2013, Cosmetologists Chicago has revamped

The FingerNailFixer in the UK

British beauty blogger Hollie Wakeham interviews FingerNailFixer Holly Schippers at the Olympia Beauty Show.

INTA Brings You CND Art & Style Event

The INTA (International Nail Technicians Association) is hosting a two-day event in Joliet, Ill., on October 14-15 with the CND education team. CND Art & Style will take place at Harrah’s Joliet Casino and Hotel. Sunday’s

Closing Thoughts on a Nail Show

Just wanted to dedicate a quick moment to following up on my trip to the recent nails-only tradeshow in Sacramento. I know I went into it with very low expectations after several years of watching this particular

Nail Show Time

As soon as I can shoo my last client out the door tomorrow, the BF and I will be hitting the road for Sacramento for the nail show this weekend. OK, mostly for the nail show —

Monthly Calendar: ISSE Midwest

Buy your tickets now for the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) Midwest, which will make its fall debut on November 4-5 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.Be prepared for the holiday

Nail Tech Event of the Smokies Continues to Grow

Now in its fifth year, the Nail Tech Event of the Smokies has dropped the word “networking” from its title and turned into a full-fledged tradeshow. Taking place this year at the Gatlinburg Convention Center on Sunday, June 24, the event hosted 27 nail companies, more than 50 educators, several company owners, and 200 nail tech attendees.