tradeshows

On My Mind: What's the Appeal?

What's the appeal of attending tradeshows when the experience can be quite frustrating?

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America’s Beauty Show Saves 400 Trees

While there were more than 70,000 attendees at the America’s Beauty Show in Chicago March 28-30, the event was still able to make a positive environmental impact.

They Wear Gels in Germany, Don’t They?

That was about the only thing I knew before heading to the Beauty International Show in Dusseldorf, Germany, this past March. I had never been to Europe before and spoke no German, but I was eager to learn everything I could about the German nail industry. Unearthing stiletto styles, licensing loop-holes, the economic recession and more, the German nail industry proved to be a fascinating player in the worldwide nail market.

Premiere Orlando 2009

Earlier this month, I went to the Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event; this is the first time I’ve attended this show, and I felt an energy and excitement there that I haven’t felt at any of the other beauty shows I’ve been to. I’m sharing some of my pictures here.

IBS Las Vegas 2009

I just came back from the IBS show in Las Vegas. The show was a little smaller this year but there was still a good turnout with lots of manufacturers showcasing their latest wares. Here are

I'll Scratch Yours If You'll Scratch Mine (and Yes, They Were There!)

Somehow I managed to come home with a sore throat and a stuffed up nose. I'm blaming allergies, since I refuse to believe it's possible to get a cold in the middle of June — unless

Migi Nail Art Pens: French manicure, daisies, ladybug, and watermelon

Watch a tradeshow demo of Migi Nail Art's nail art pens. It's easy nail art in less than five minutes.

How to Keep Acrylic Liquid from Spilling

Amanda Dodge, of Nail Me in Spanish Fork, Utah, demonstrates a handy tip for how to keep your acrylic liquid from spilling.

Nails in Germany

I wanted to share a little sneak peak about my trip this past March to the Beauty International Show in Dusseldorf, Germany. The full story will come out in our July issue, but here are some

Hanging in There

Here’s a photo of my most recent practice set. Here are nails by top international competitor Lynn Lammers. So, I'll be headed to the IBS Las Vegas show in just a few weeks. I'm excited because I haven't