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Nailympics Recap

The Nailmypics that were held this past Oct. 23 and 24 saw competitors from all over the world coming together to compete under top-quality judging and in challenging events. Nail techs from Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia,

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Meet Shannon

Here We Go Again!And just like that, the bug has bitten me again. Aloha, I’m Shannon McCown, Educator for Nubar, and returning to the competition arena after a six-year hiatus. I can’t begin to tell you

Continuing Coverage on The International Beauty Expo

Cácee educator Andrea Green does a demo on Lily Lee using Cacee’s new GP Color Gel Polish.Essie’s Debbye Shelton showcased the new winter collection Cocktail Bling at the booth, along with Essie’s other shades of fan-favorite colors.

More from the International Beauty Expo

Here are a few more finds from the show floor!Alite Nail Systems placed a model at the show floor entrance to show off the company's nail and make-up products.ENP Nail Design's Gella soak-off gel polish comes

Long Beach International Beauty Expo

Reporting from the show floor of the Long Beach International Beauty Expo, the attendance is picking up through the morning, with the Nailympics competition floor active with competitors from around the world.Nail competition veteran Tom Holcomb is

Barristar Beauty School Forum Show Coverage

Aspiring beauty professionals, have I got the show for you. For the first time since I’ve been with NAILS Magazine, I attended the Barristar Beauty School Forum and found that it’s a terrific show to get

Free Ticket Giveaways to ISSE Long Beach

ISSE Long Beach is one of our favorite shows, so we were thrilled to hear from show organizers at the PBA that two people a week will win free show tickets. “One Facebook follower and one

Nailympics in Long Beach on October 23-24, 2011

The Nailympics are back on U.S. soil for the first time in five years. Now, in addition to the popular London Nailympics, you can compete right here in California. The event is being held a little

IBS Las Vegas 2011 Show Coverage

International Beauty Show (IBS) Las Vegas rocked the house June 18-20, with a healthy showing of attendees that kept aisles bustling and cash registers ringing.

Cosmoprof North America 2011: Happy Hour, Happy Manufacturers, Happy NAILS

NAILS hosted a happy hour during Cosmoprof on Monday, August 1, attended by a number of professional nail care manufacturers, educators, and other noted guests in the industry. It was a great time to relax after the show, enjoy some cocktails and snacks, and mingle with others who normally don’t have a chance to get together.