The "Nail Tech Networking Event of the Smokies" is being held on Sunday, June 26th in the resort town of Gatlinburg, TN., which is home to the Great Smoky Mountain National Forest. Being the most visited park in the national park system is no accident because Gatlinburg is within a days drive of over 50% of the USA!
Details and photos for the Event can be found on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nail-Tech-Networking-Event-of-the-Smokies/104319176265824 Private Class details for Monday, June 27th, 2011: These private classes are scheduled for Monday, June 27th, the day AFTER the "Nail Tech Networking Event of the Smokies" & are not incuded in the price of the Event. All classes will be held on the premises of the River Terrace Resort with the exception of the Minx Level 1 class. The details of each class are determined by the individual educator or the nail company they represent. To register & pay for each class, please contact the educator/nail company at the contact info provided below. 1) Young Nails- Teresa Carter: Teresa will teach this crazy, fun class that covers custom color & glitter blending, inlay & engraving designs, wedding nails, stained glass effects, all the latest 3-D applications, proper Power Flower technique (yes, there’s a right way and a wrong way), backfilling designs with reverse application, plus how to use custom art accessories to create a unique, free edge look. We’ll finish the session with a thorough discussion on referral techniques so you can show off your new talents! Lunch will be on site. Cost: $50 Times: 9am-3pm Room: "Riverwalk" Building: River Tower, 1st floor Class size: limited to 75 techs *Requirements: none To register: Contact Ray Bracamontes [email protected] (714) 992-1400 ext. 200 2) Precision Nails- Jaime Schrabeck, Ph.D: 1st Class: "The Business of Nails"- Becoming a successful nail technician requires much more than strong technical skills. Learn proven strategies to: price your services to be competitive & profitable, provide cost-effective services with greater perceived value; build an exclusive & loyal clientele; develop salon policies that eliminate bad behavior; fill your schedule with appointments a year in advance; & promote your services, your salon & yourself. Cost: $50 Times: 9 am-12pm Room: "Douglas" Building: Atrium Tower, 1st floor *Requirements: none 2nd Class: "Waterless Spa Manicures & Pedicures"- What you didn't learn in beauty school can hurt you & your clients. Improve your basic skills & protect your clients by learning the Precision Nails method for performing waterless services. From proper filing & cuticle work to relaxing massage & perfect polish application, these advanced techniques will make your services safer, more efficient & more profitable. Incorporate these techniques to update your existing services, or create new services to attract even more clients! Cost: $50 Times: 1-5 pm Room: "Douglas" Building: Atrium Tower, 1st Floor *Requirements: none *SAVE BY TAKING BOTH CLASSES FOR ONLY $75! To register: Contact Jaime Schrabeck [email protected] 831.917.5769 cell 831.620.0454 salon 3) TuffEnuffNails- Brenda Anderson: TEN is a complete gel system with only ONE gel that cures to a shine with no tacky layer to remove. Colors & glitters can be added to create custom colors. Linkage, which is our "primer", is a non-acid bonder that is quickly proving to be a big time & money saver for nail tecks around the globe. A TEN kit is included, plus electric file techniques will be covered & a certificate will be provided at the completion of the class. Product sales available, too. Cost: $75 Times: 10am - 3pm (snacks provided in place of lunch) Class size: unlimited Room: "Cumberland" Building: Atrium Tower, 1st Floor *Requirements: those with e-files & bits are encouraged to bring them, but some e-files will be provided for practice to those without. To register: contact Brenda Anderson 918-231-3000 www.tuffenuffnails.com 4) Janet McCormick- Medinails: Beyond the "spa pedicure" for treating feet that need improvements in appearance & texture. Learn options to set yourself above your competition. Discover some proven methods to attract new clients, to keep them forever, & to become considered THE nail technician and THE salon or spa to go to for services. This HANDS ON class will cover treatment pedicures (these are not just the old Basic and Spa Pedicures) using a more logical & easier protocol. Best of all, learn how to attract referrals from podiatrists & physicians - they will love you & fill up the spaces in your appointment book! Cost: $59 *Can be applied towards the cost of taking the online Advanced Nail Tech (ANT) program. Times: 9am-1pm Class size: limited to 12 techs Room: "Conference room" Building: Atrium Tower, 3rd floor *Requirements: Bring your stainless steel tools (ask Janet for the list). Pedicure models will be needed (friend, family member, or another tech can be recruited with a sign-up sheet at the Event), so coordinate with Janet on what time the model should be there. Upon completion of this class, a certificate will be provided. To register: Contact Janet McCormick (863) 273-9134 [email protected] 5) Nail Tek - Peggy Bellafiore (Regional Manager) & Mary Jo Zwirowski (Master Tek Coach): Peggy & Mary Jo will share years of successful salon industry experience with you regarding Nail Tek's natural nail products for mani's & pedi's. This class is great for experienced nail technicians looking to reignite their business, for the new or student nail tech looking to fine tune their skills, plus the salon managers looking for new ideas to build salon business. You can expect to: * Learn effective ways of building YOUR PERSONAL BRAND in the market. * Learn new ways of engaging AND sustaining clients. * Learn strategies that you can implement immediately to increase your income TOMORROW! * Learn simple ways of bundling products & services to increase your income. * Learn hands on technical skills to improve your natural nail services. Cost: Early Bird special $65.00 includes product kit with a salon value over $75.00 & lunch. Times: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Class size: Must pre-register due to limited seating. Room: "Elkmont" Building: Atrium Tower, 1st floor *Requirements: Must have one hand free of all nail products for hands on portion of class. To register: [email protected] 630-761-3135 6) Masterworks Innovations- Amy Becker: As a top award winning gel competitor & "Nail Tech of the Year 2003-2004", Amy has developed her own gel company & she'll be with us again to share her original gel techniques to help you save time. Let Amy teach you "the ease of gels" so you can create exquisite gel nails using the Masterworks system! The class will include: 1) pink & white sculptured nails 2) proper arch placement 3) filing techniques 4) forming with gels 5) gel art 6) gel encasements 7) colored gels & colored gel fills 8) gel backfills and most importantly.....TIME REDUCTION!!! Cost: $60 Times: 8am - 5pm Class size: unlimited Room: "Greenbriar" Building: Atrium Tower, 1st Floor *Requirements: techs should bring all products including light & UV lamp. Certificates & sample products are included with the class. Products will be available for purchase at the training. Models are not necessary unless techs prefer to use one. To register: Contact: Amy Becker 888-350-4435 [email protected] www.masterworksinnovations.com 7) HRTE/ Akzentz- Tammy Warner: (2 Classes) Tammy will teach you how to create designer gel nails using a wide variety of mixed media - everything from a simple glitter fade to marbling, plus the latest shape trends in the industry. The clarity of gel is amazing; clients will love the lightweight feel & unbelievable shine. Increase your profits while giving your clients options that “pop”. This class will cover: · Color gel marbling, glitters, dried flowers, mylar, bullions, clay canes & more · Techniques for mixing & blending gel w/glitter & colored gel · Designing with depth, layering & mixed media · New designer shapes · How to plan a design . Pink & White options · Nail structure & proper use of forms · Product knowledge · Proper maintenance procedure Cost: $50 per class Times: First Class- 9am-noon Second Class- 1-4pm Class size: unlimited Room: "Blue Ridge" Building: Atrium Tower, 1st Floor *Requirements: bring your gel of choice for hands on practice To register: Contact Tammy Warner www.theHRTE.com 716-909-2982 8) Competition judge & educator- Carla Collier: 1st Class: Pink & White Basics- Carla will share her proven salon methods in this workshop designed for the nail tech who wants to learn how to sculpt pink & white French nails. Beginning with proper form technique, to creating the perfect smile line, to a filing system that guarantees consistent nails every time, no more "pile & file". Learn techniques you can take home & use immediately in the salon, because French nails never go out of style. Bling is fun, but Pink & Whites are your bread & butter; it’s what our clients actually wear! Distinguish yourself from the discount salon by learning to create good structure, perform backfills with confidence, how to schedule, price yourself & polish like a pro. There will be time for troubleshooting & Q & A’s. Cost: $45 Times: 9 am – 12 noon Class size: unlimited Room: "Foothills" Building: Atrium Tower, 1st Floor *Requirements: none Class #2: Doable Salon Designs- Carla plans to bring you various salon practical designs in both acrylic & gel while demonstrating techniques to incorporate both. Plenty of bling, quick 3D designs, advanced 3D, plus pink & white techniques are in the line up. Carla is a very well rounded nail professional. If it’s happened to you, it’s happened to her. Bring your questions! Cost: $45 Times: 1 pm – 5 pm Class size: unlimited Room: "Foothills" Building: Atrium Tower, 1st Floor *Requirements: none SAVE BY TAKING BOTH CLASSES FOR ONLY $80! To register: [email protected] 661-203-0143 9) Light Elegance- Jayne Berger: Class #1: “Bling Toes, Rock Star Toes, Glitter Toes” - Call them what you want, but you want to create toes that glitter & sparkle without the mess! I'll show you how with gel color & glitter. Color combinations are unlimited. If your clients forget their sandals, no problem. They are instantly dry, won't chip or peel, and have a beautiful high gloss shine. Its fast, simple and FUN to do! Your client’s will love their toes and you! Cost: $40 Times: 9am-noon Class size: 20 Room: "Executive Office" Building: Atrium Tower, 3rd Floor *Requirements: none Class #2: “Permanent Polish, the second generation of Gel Polish, Light Elegance P2!”- P2 is the best Gel Polish for natural nail manicures! It cures thicker and stronger than our competitors’ products & is more durable! Learn how you can make your natural nail client’s fingernails sexier & more beautiful than ever before (for less money!). Faster & easier with fewer problems than Shellac & Gelish! Learn how you can P2. Cost: $40 Times: 1pm - 4pm Class size: 20 Room: "Executive Office" Building: Atrium Tower, 3rd Floor *Requirements: none 20% discount on product sales at the classes & if you take BOTH classes, plus $40 can be used towards the purchase of any Light Elegance materials. Certificates of Completion will be given at each class. To register: contact Jim McConnell (800) 275-5596 (541) 285-1283 cell [email protected] www.lightelegance.com 10) Atwood Industries- Laura Campos: During this electric file class, both beginners & advanced techs will learn how to save their most important tools....their hands! Why risk injury by hand filing everything? Learn how to use the electric file safely, which bits are used for what task, different bit finishes & shapes, sanitation procedures, plus how to care for your equipment. You'll also learn how to use bits at the correct angle, hand balancing, plus shortening length, shaping the nail, cuticle work & backfilling. A hands-on workshop & assessment will follow after the lunch (not provided) & there'll be time for Q&A, too! Cost: $75 Times: 9am - 3pm Hospitality Room- TBA Building- Mountain View (next to the Atrium Tower) Class size- limited to 10 techs *Requirements- techs will need to bring their electric files, bits, extension cord/power strip, as well as dowels with tips & acrylic or gel overlay to practice with. To register: contact Laura Campos [email protected] 11) Minx nails- Athena Elliott: Minx® is the original, premium professional product for elite nail technicians & salons! Minx is the nail fashion worn by top celebrities including Beyonce, Rihanna, Katy Perry & Lady Gaga. Minx is pleased to hold this Certified Advanced Level I training, which will include in-depth demonstrations & hands-on training to help educate techs on overcoming application challenges on difficult nails. This class also gives attendees the opportunity to ask questions, network, & discuss business strategies. By the end of the 3 hour hands- on training session, everyone will receive an official certificate & walk away feeling confident in their Minx skills! *Requirements: If a nail tech attends training with NO prior experience, they are unable to get the most out of the training. To assure everyone in the room has a foundation, it is a requirement that they have done 5-10 sets. When a new Minxer pre-registers, they'll receive a kit, giving them ample time to do their practice sets before attending the training. This is why we have a cutoff date for registration. Cost: $75 for experienced Minx techs (no kit) & $325 for new Minx techs (kit incuded). Times: 1st Class= 9am - noon 2nd Class= 1pm - 4pm Class size: Limited seating. Techs must pre-register by June 9th, 2011. ***Due to the extreme demand & expected class size, this Minx training will be held off-site. Please note the MVLR condo address below. This building is located 3 blocks from the downtown Parkway in Gatlinburg & is a short walk from the host hotel (River Terrace Resort on River Rd.) where the "Event" is being held. Directions & condo rental info are on Facebook under "Nail Tech Networking Event of the Smokies". Building: Mountain Vista Luxury Rentals, 215 Woliss Lane, Gatlinburg, TN. 37738 MVLR phone number- (866) 430-7550 Room: Conference Room on 2nd floor To Register: [email protected] www.MinxNails.com / (866) 757-6469 12) Backscratcher- Leaha Franks: Class #1: Glass Glaze – Fiberglass & Silk Wrap System- Wrap systems revolutionized the beauty industry over 20 years ago & these nail systems offer your clients natural looking nails without offensive odors, harsh primers & monomers – with no damage to the natural nail. . The true original, Glass Glaze was created in 1984 and is still the #1 fiberglass wrap system. This nail system is stronger & more flexible than traditional liquid & powder – yet is thinner & looks very natural. Learn the step-by-step process used to apply the best fiberglass/silk wrap system available. Cost: Free Class with purchase of Glass Glaze Complete Starter Kit (20% off) = $46.00 Times: 8:00am – 12:00 Hospitality Room- TBA Building- Mountain View (next to the Atrium Tower) Class size- limited to 10 techs *Requirements: none Class #2: Extreme Powder Glaze Acrylic Dip System- Extreme Powder Glaze System combines the best of resin technology with the best of acrylic. This system is a healthier alternative to traditional acrylic systems because Extreme does not require primers or monomers. Also due to the effortless application, there is very little filing & full-sets can be achieved in 30 minutes! Join us to create beautiful and healthy nail enhancements, which are less damaging without compromising strength and durability. Cost: Free Class with purchase of the Extreme Powder Glaze Deluxe Kit (20% off) = $58.00 Times: 1:00pm – 5:00pm Hospitality Room- TBA Building- Mountain View (next to the Atrium Tower) Class size- limited to 10 techs *Requirements: none To register: contact Roe Van Epps [email protected] 800-503-0633 We hope that each and every nail tech will find this educational opportunity worthy of their time and money. Remember that these educators are traveling a great distance, too, plus they're giving up time spent with their families to help techs earn more money by furthering their careers, so they deserve our support. For exact driving distances between major cities and Gatlinburg, TN. please visit our Facebook page (link below). Sincerely, Jill Wright Jill's- A Place for Nails c/o Jill Wright 720 Chestnut St. Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 799-3637 www.jillsnails.com [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/jillwrightntnesmokymtns http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nail-Tech-Networking-Event-of-the-Smokies/104319176265824 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en.
