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Monthly Calendar: Olympia Beauty in London

The city of London is always spectacular to visit, and 2012 has proved an especially event-filled year for this bustling U.K. hub. First the Olympic Games graced the city this summer, then the Paralympics lit up

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Cosmoprof 2012: NAILS Hosts Industry Cocktail Hour

On the evening of Monday, July 23, as the nail manufacturers and exhibitors left the show floor after a full day’s work, they convened in a penthouse suite at the Mandalay to relax and mingle with other nail industry professionals.

Cosmoprof North America 2012 Show Snapshots

Cosmoprof North America’s 10 year anniversary in Las Vegas showed just how resilient the beauty industry can be.

Nails at the Hair Wars

Fantasy nail art found its way onto the catwalk at the Hartland Mansion in Las Vegas. The annual Hair Wars Supreme Salon Tour, produced by Windy City Media, began its cross-country tour in

Premiere Orlando 2012: NailTech Network Orlando Social

On Saturday, June 2 before the Premiere Orlando Beauty Show, 300 nail techs gathered to participate in the NailTech Network Orlando Social, put on by BeautyTech.com and NAILS Magazine.

Premiere Orlando 2012: What's in your shopping bag?

NAILS asked Premiere Orlando 2012 attendees: What's in your shopping bag? Here's what they showed us.

Premiere Orlando 2012 Show Snapshots

More than 50,000 attendees cruised the aisles at this year’s Premiere Orlando. They came to shop, to learn, to compete, to network, and to have some fun!

How to Respond to Negative Social Media Posts

As one of the editors at NAILS Magazine who converses with readers via our burgeoning Facebook page, I always find it useful to hear about how other brands (salons, product manufacturers, other magazines, etc.) handle social

Cosmoprof NA: Body Art Lets Your Salon Sparkle

In this age of nail art, I’m excited to see manufacturers launch products in other categories that also let clients showcase their individually. It’s so great to make a bold (and reassuringly temporary) fashion statement, such

Premiere Orlando Competitions

Wow what a busy show season!! I competed in three competitions in Orlando, the Soak Off Gel Manicure (a timed competition), 3-D Nail Art with “Everything Is Bigger in Texas” theme, and Fantasy Nail Competition with