competitions

A Message From a Well-Traveled Nail Competitor

Nail shows are a part of our industry that I think the average nail technician overlooks. There is more than just product discounts offered at these shows. The education is invaluable as well as the opportunity to share ideas with other nail technicians.

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Behind the Scenes: Vicki Peters

This self-assertive go-getter is always on the lookout for ways to do her job better, faster, and easier.

Nails Magazine Show Introduces The Decathlon

Competitors got the chance to compete in a new competition called the Decathlon.

What Do Competition Judges Want?

The answer is: consistency, superior workmanship, flawless polish, appropriate length and shape, and a high finish.

There's a Science to Creating Nails that Win

Top competitors share the minute-by-minute timetables that make them winners.

A Day in the Life of a Nail Competitor

NAILS follows a new nail compettior from contest registration to the awards ceremony.

California and Florida Were “Hot Spots” for Winter Shows.

News from NAILS Magazine Tampa Show and Capitol Beauty Trade Show

Ask Vicki: Vicki Peters Answers Your Technical Questions

Vicki Peters receives hundreds of phone calls from nail technicians who have questions about the art of competing. This month Peters answers the most frequently asked questions about competitions.

At the Top of the Heap: Tom Holcomb Makes a Competition Comeback

Known as "the guy who does nails" Tom Holcomb comes back to nail competitions in fighting form.

International Beauty Show NY

More than 70,000 salon industry professionals thronged to see the 71st annual International Beauty Show (IBS ’88) held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, March 13-15, 1988.