Nail Tech Event of the Smokies

Nail Tech Event of the Smokies

THE ULTIMATE NAIL SHOW IS IN GATLINBURG, TN!

Tired of feeling stuck behind the nail table with no fresh inspo or new skills?


Join us this July 10th - 13th, 2026 in scenic Gatlinburg, TN, for the largest nails-only trade show in the USA—The Nail Tech Event of the Smokies! With 30+ hands-on Workshops for 3 extra days of learning options & exclusive nail shopping at the 1-day NAILS ONLY show, you’ll leave recharged & ready to level up your nail biz.

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For licensed beauty pros & current beauty school students only. No hair companies & no loud music… just pure hand, foot or boutique salon & spa products because this is OUR world, where nail techs are the STARS!

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SUNDAY is the Main Event

57 Nail Booths – Shop top brands & discover new products!

9 Free Nail Classes – Learn from industry experts!

Free Nail Swag – While supplies last during Check-in!

20 Big Door Prizes + $1500 Grand Prize of assorted nail products!

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WANT EVEN MORE NAIL TECH EDUCATION?

Stay the entire 4 day weekend to learn in the optional hands-on or seminar Friday, Saturday or Monday Workshops! 

30+ Paid Workshops – Elevate your skills & grow your business with 1 on 1 help!

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2026 Show weekend schedule:

Fri. July 10th: Extended Workshops
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Sat. July 11th: Workshops & Early Check-in (see FAQ's below for details)
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Sunday, July 12th: the 1 DAY NAIL SHOW
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Mon. July 13th: Workshops
*Workshops cost extra & are not included with show ticket. Please register via the "Nail Classes/Workshops" page & pay directly to those participating companies.
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HOURS OF SHOW:
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VIP Tickets: 9:00am - 5:00pm (EST)
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All other ticket types: 10:00am - 5:00pm

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*SORRY, NO REFUNDS; SEE FAQ'S BELOW FOR TICKET TRANSFERS

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Exhibiting Companies & their Brands

In alphabetical order with booth number & show floor; brands sold at each booth shown beneath with *

Aerovex Systems - booth #33

Agynda scheduling app - booth #6

Atwood Industries - booth #9

Baby Foot - booth #10

Blue Amber Nails - booth #53

Body & Sole Wellness Spa - booth #55 (The Gallery)

Bougie Thang Nails - booth #47

Centre for Beauty Salon Supply - booths #38-40

*sa'SHá

*LCN Urea Foot Care

*BioSURF

*AngelFeet

*Micrylium disinfection

Clear Jelly Stamper - booth #15

Creative Ballance Nail Supply & Education - booths #28-30

*En Vogue Sculptured Nail Systems

*Prevention

Famous Names Products - booths #2-4

*The Dadi’ Line

*IBX

*Famous RELEAF Pedicure

*IMIX

*Aceso

Fresh Steps 4 Nail Techs - booth #7

*PodoExpert

*3D Flex

Gehwol Footcare - booth #1

Glitz Accessories & Such! - booth #51

Johens - booths #48-50

LECHAT - booth #16/17

Light Elegance - booths #18/19/26/27

MediNail Learning Center - booth #8

*Onyfix

*Clean Republic

*Foot Jelly

*SilaSilk

Nail Flight - booths #13/14

*Vision Gel

Nail-Innovations - booths #31/32

*Magic Gel

North American School of Podology (NASP) - booth #20/21

*B/S Brace

*Medilogics

*Busch Bits

*NanoFlex by Fuzion

Pink Pro Beauty Supply - booths #41/42

*CND

*OPI

*Gelish

*Morgan Taylor lacquer

*Glitterbels 

PodoSafe - booth #23

Pottle - booth #54 (The Gallery)

Profiles - booths #34-37

*Akzentz

*Mo You London

*Preciosa Crystals

*Daylight

*Babe

SO Gel Nails - booth #56/57 (The Gallery)

2 Blondes Apparel - booths #52 (The Gallery)

Uniquely Created Bling - booth #22

Visage Prof. Supply - booths #11/12

*footlogix

*LCN gels

*Lucas-cide Disinfectant

WellNail - booth #5

FAQ’s for YOU!

A) YES, but only if you were the ORIGINAL Eventbrite ticket purchaser & you filled out your contact form with your name + info at the time of purchasing your ticket

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Download the Eventbrite app (look for the big, orange "E") & create your account where all future Eventbrite ticket purchases will reside.

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Tickets are non-refundable & can only be transferred to another licensed beauty pro BEFORE ONLINE TICKET SALES END JUNE 30TH. Follow these steps - CLICK HERE 

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If purchasing multiple tickets, each ticket must be registered to a different tech with their own name, contact info, pro beauty license number & state.

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Be certain to list the "ticket buyers name" as the person who is paying for the tickets. List all other names as "attendees", but also list the buyer if he/she is attending, too. *Duplicate names or license numbers may be canceled without notice. 

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Please enter your contact info carefully when making your initial purchase & double-check for errors before completing your order (especially your email address where tickets will be automatically sent). 

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Sorry, but tickets cannot be carried over to a future show & swag bags cannot be shipped, nor picked up by another individual. If you cannot make it, please sell or gift your ticket in advance.

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Name changes due to marriage or divorce will be considered if your photo ID matches your first name & face. Licenses held in escrow are not valid for entry.

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Acceptable proof of licensure: A paper beauty license, a clear photo of your license on your phone or your State Board website showing your valid license on your phone during Check-in at the Registration window.

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See FAQ titled "Can beauty school students attend?" for a list of acceptable school documentation required during the Check-in process.

 
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