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Step inside trade shows, competitions, and launches as Nail News brings the energy and momentum of the global nail industry directly to you.

First Nailympia Puerto Rico 2026 Makes History at The Nails Expo
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The first Nailympia Puerto Rico brought international nail competition to San Juan, celebrating local talent, global artistry, and the 2026 Americas Cup Champion.
Premiere San Antonio 2026 & Nailympia Competition Highlights and Winners
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Premiere San Antonio welcomed nail artists from seven countries for the 4th Nailympia, celebrating technical skill, artistry, competition, and international community.
Chicago’s 2026 Mani Mixer Event: Business Advice, Nail Art and Insights from Top Nail Influencers
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Take an exclusive look behind the scenes at the 2026 Mani Mixer in Chicago as top nail artists, influencers, and industry leaders gather for insightful Q&A panels and networking.
What Is Cosmoprof? Inside Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2026
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Go behind the scenes at Cosmoprof North America to discover how beauty products are developed, manufactured, distributed, and introduced to the global market.
Premiere Orlando 2026 & Nailympia USA Showcase the Future of the Nail Industry
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From packed classrooms to the biggest Nailympia Orlando yet, Premiere Orlando 2026 celebrated global nail artistry, competition, education, and industry community.
Premiere San Antonio 2025 Nailympia Competition Highlights
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GlossaryLive takes you inside Premiere San Antonio 2025 with Nailympia competition highlights, new brands, and the vibrant energy of the nail industry.
Premiere Orlando 2025 Nailympia Competition Highlights
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Go behind the scenes at Premiere Orlando 2025 as Nailympia competitors, educators, and brands bring the nail industry’s biggest weekend to life.
Premiere Anaheim 2025 Nailympia Competition Highlights
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Step inside Premiere Anaheim 2025 and experience the excitement of Nailympia as top nail artists compete for global recognition.
KUPA Konnect Halloween Edition 2024 Global Nail Art Livestream
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Watch the excitement of KUPA Konnect Halloween Edition 2024, an 8.5 hour global livestream featuring spooky nail art, new technology, and multilingual education.
Premiere San Antonio 2024 Nailympia Competition Highlights
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Step inside Premiere San Antonio 2024 as Nailympia competitions return with record growth, showcasing artistry, community, and the future of nail competitions.
Cosmoprof North America 2024 Nail Industry Highlights
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Go inside Cosmoprof North America 2024 as GlossaryLive explores new nail innovations, brand interviews, and industry milestones shaping the future of nails.
Nailympia Mexico 2024 Global Nail Competition Highlights
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Step inside Nailympia Mexico 2024 as competitors from around the world showcase extraordinary nail artistry and compete for top honors.
Premiere Orlando 2024 Nail Industry Event Highlights
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Go inside Premiere Orlando 2024 as GlossaryLive captures the energy of the show floor, industry conversations, and Nailympia competition excitement.
KUPA Konnect 2024 Global Nail Training Livestream
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Step inside KUPA Konnect 2024, an eight hour livestream nail education marathon connecting technicians worldwide through multilingual demonstrations.
Max Estrada on Building Exclusive Nail Couture & Growing a Global Brand
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Max Estrada shares how passion, early exposure, and innovation led to building Exclusive Nail Couture and shaping the future of nail artistry.
Richard Hurter on KUPA Innovation, Leadership & Building a Global Nail Brand
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Richard Hurter shares how KUPA grew from a small operation into a global innovator through passion, engineering, and a commitment to the nail industry.
Lindsey Karnopp on Nail Photography, Lighting & Building a Personal Brand
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Lindsey Karnopp reveals how nail technicians can elevate their brand through photography, lighting, and visual storytelling to stand out in a competitive digital space.
Tony Cuccio on Entrepreneurship, Global Growth & Building a Nail Industry Empire
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Tony Cuccio shares how decades of passion, resilience, and vision built one of the most recognized global brands in the nail industry.
Dafne Fernandez on Nailympia Mexico, Leadership & Elevating the Nail Industry
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Dafne Fernandez shares her mission to bring Nailympia to Mexico, creating opportunities and elevating the industry through passion, leadership, and vision.
Kimi Chang on Nail Manufacturing, Innovation & Expanding Globally
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Kimi Chang shares how innovation, quality, and global partnerships are shaping the future of nail manufacturing and international industry growth.
Alex Fox on Nail Media, Industry Leadership & Building a Global Platform
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Alex Fox shares her journey from journalist to global nail industry leader, shaping media, education, and competition across decades of influence.
Eve Tran on Competition Success, Nail Education & Building a Global Career
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Eve Tran shares her journey from beginner to world champion, building a global career through competition, education, and relentless determination.
Hirofumi Matsugi on KUPA in Japan & Expanding a Nail Brand into a Global Market
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Hirofumi Matsugi discusses bringing KUPA into Japan and what it takes to earn trust in one of the world’s most advanced nail markets.
Hazel Dixon on Building a Nail Academy, Brand & Global Education Network
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Hazel Dixon shares how she built a global nail education brand, leading a team of educators while balancing business, teaching, and salon work.
Jacqui & Sean O’Sullivan on Nail Education, Mentorship & Developing Future Talent
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Jacqui and Sean O’Sullivan discuss education, mentorship, and their mission to guide and elevate the next generation of nail professionals.
Alex Fox on Nail Safari, Education Innovation & Building Community in the Nail Industry
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Alex Fox shares the vision behind Nail Safari, a one-of-a-kind education event designed to elevate skills, build confidence, and connect nail professionals globally.
Lauren Wireman on Nail Education, Overcoming Adversity & Building a Global Brand
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Lauren Wireman shares her journey from adversity to global educator, building a successful academy and inspiring others through education, faith, and resilience.
Jenny Bui on Building a Nail Empire and Becoming the Queen of Bling
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Jenny Bui shares her powerful journey from refugee to Harlem salon owner, building a global brand and becoming known worldwide as the Queen of Bling.
Jan Arnold on CND Innovation, Leadership & Building a Global Nail Industry Legacy
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Jan Arnold reveals how bold thinking, innovation, and education built CND into a global leader and shaped the future of the professional nail industry.
Marian Newman & Gigi Rouse on the Evolution of the Nail Industry Over Three Decades
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Marian Newman and Gigi Rouse reflect on three decades of nail industry evolution, sharing insights on education, artistry, and the changing landscape of professional nails.
Morgan Haile & Taylor Daniel on Building Morgan Taylor & Leading a Global Nail Brand Legacy
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Morgan Haile and Taylor Daniel discuss building Morgan Taylor, growing a global brand, and continuing a family legacy rooted in innovation and professional nail excellence.
Life on the Free Edge Naja Rickette
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From chef to couture nail pioneer, Naja Rickette shares how vision, reinvention, and mentorship shaped her beauty empire.
Life on the Free Edge Haz Dean Salon Design
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Interior designer Haz Dean shares how layout, materials, and feng shui principles shape high performing, intentional salon environments.
Giselle Caballero on Winning NTNA, Building Ego Beauty Academy & Growing a Nail Career
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Giselle Caballero shares her journey from passionate nail artist to NTNA winner, educator, and salon owner, building a career rooted in creativity and purpose.
Ryan Lanji on NAILPHILIA, Creative Direction & Building a Cultural Movement in Nail Art
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Ryan Lanji reveals how he turned nail art into a cultural movement, from launching NAILPHILIA to working across fashion, television, and global creative platforms.
About

Nail News takes you out of the salon and into the heart of the industry. From major trade shows and competitions to education events and product launches, this series captures the excitement, innovation, and conversations shaping the professional nail world. Hosted by Alisha Rimando, Nail News offers real-time perspective from inside the booths, on the competition floor, and among the artists driving momentum forward.
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Viewers meet brand founders, see new releases up close, explore emerging tools and systems, and experience the atmosphere that makes industry events powerful. Beyond product reveals, Nail News highlights the people, creativity, and collaboration that define these gatherings. For technicians who cannot attend every event, this series brings the experience to you. It offers insight into what is trending, which technologies are gaining attention, and how the global nail community connects beyond social media.
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Nail News is about visibility and access — being present where ideas launch, standards evolve, and relationships are built. Because the industry does not only live behind the table. It thrives in the room.

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Perfect for Nail Techs Who
  • Want to stay connected to the global nail industry
  • Love seeing trade shows, competitions, and product launches
  • Want insider access to major industry events
  • Enjoy learning what’s shaping the future of nails
What You'll See on Nail News
  • Live coverage from nail trade shows and industry events
  • Highlights from global nail competitions
  • Interviews with educators
  • brands and artists shaping the industry
  • Sneak peeks at new products and innovations
  • Behind-the-scenes moments from the professional nail world
  • The energy and community that define industry gatherings
Why nail techs love this show
  • Brings the excitement of industry events to those who cannot attend
  • Keeps technicians informed about trends and innovations
  • Offers insider access to the people shaping the industry
  • Celebrates the global nail community
  • Shows the bigger picture beyond the salon
  • Helps artists stay connected to the evolving industry

Nail News

First Nailympia Puerto Rico 2026 Makes History at The Nails Expo
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All skill levels
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The first Nailympia Puerto Rico brought international nail competition to San Juan, celebrating local talent, global artistry, and the 2026 Americas Cup Champion.
Premiere San Antonio 2026 & Nailympia Competition Highlights and Winners
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Business Growth
Premiere San Antonio welcomed nail artists from seven countries for the 4th Nailympia, celebrating technical skill, artistry, competition, and international community.
Chicago’s 2026 Mani Mixer Event: Business Advice, Nail Art and Insights from Top Nail Influencers
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Included with your Premium membership
All skill levels
Business Growth
Take an exclusive look behind the scenes at the 2026 Mani Mixer in Chicago as top nail artists, influencers, and industry leaders gather for insightful Q&A panels and networking.
What Is Cosmoprof? Inside Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2026
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Included with your Premium membership
All skill levels
Product Knowledge
Go behind the scenes at Cosmoprof North America to discover how beauty products are developed, manufactured, distributed, and introduced to the global market.
Premiere Orlando 2026 & Nailympia USA Showcase the Future of the Nail Industry
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Included with your Premium membership
All skill levels
Business Growth
From packed classrooms to the biggest Nailympia Orlando yet, Premiere Orlando 2026 celebrated global nail artistry, competition, education, and industry community.
Premiere San Antonio 2025 Nailympia Competition Highlights
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All skill levels
Business Growth
GlossaryLive takes you inside Premiere San Antonio 2025 with Nailympia competition highlights, new brands, and the vibrant energy of the nail industry.
Premiere Orlando 2025 Nailympia Competition Highlights
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Included with your Premium membership
All skill levels
Business Growth
Go behind the scenes at Premiere Orlando 2025 as Nailympia competitors, educators, and brands bring the nail industry’s biggest weekend to life.
Premiere Anaheim 2025 Nailympia Competition Highlights
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Step inside Premiere Anaheim 2025 and experience the excitement of Nailympia as top nail artists compete for global recognition.
KUPA Konnect Halloween Edition 2024 Global Nail Art Livestream
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All skill levels
Business Growth
Watch the excitement of KUPA Konnect Halloween Edition 2024, an 8.5 hour global livestream featuring spooky nail art, new technology, and multilingual education.
Premiere San Antonio 2024 Nailympia Competition Highlights
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All skill levels
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Step inside Premiere San Antonio 2024 as Nailympia competitions return with record growth, showcasing artistry, community, and the future of nail competitions.
Cosmoprof North America 2024 Nail Industry Highlights
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Go inside Cosmoprof North America 2024 as GlossaryLive explores new nail innovations, brand interviews, and industry milestones shaping the future of nails.
Nailympia Mexico 2024 Global Nail Competition Highlights
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Step inside Nailympia Mexico 2024 as competitors from around the world showcase extraordinary nail artistry and compete for top honors.
Premiere Orlando 2024 Nail Industry Event Highlights
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All skill levels
Business Growth
Go inside Premiere Orlando 2024 as GlossaryLive captures the energy of the show floor, industry conversations, and Nailympia competition excitement.
KUPA Konnect 2024 Global Nail Training Livestream
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All skill levels
Business Growth
Step inside KUPA Konnect 2024, an eight hour livestream nail education marathon connecting technicians worldwide through multilingual demonstrations.

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