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Leading beauty manufacturer, American International Industries (A.I.I.), recently hosted A.I.I. Nail Revolution, a nail training seminar held at the A.I.I. campus in Los Angeles from January 24-28, 2016 for its global nail educators. ...

Camille Forget Charland perfects her EzFlow® pink and white technique on Chiara Mango.
Leading beauty manufacturer, American International Industries (A.I.I.), recently hosted A.I.I. Nail Revolution, a nail training seminar held at the A.I.I. campus in Los Angeles from January 24-28, 2016 for its global nail educators. With a focus on the latest products and techniques from its top nail brands, the A.I.I. Nail Revolution was a complete program that also focused on improving nail art and communication skills.
Over 60 domestic and global nail educators attended to learn how to expand creativity, teach effectively and engage with customers and peers at seminars and trade shows around the world. The four day event drew educators from around the world including Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Russia, Serbia, Thailand, Paraguay, Argentina, Spain, Italy, England, Canada and Mexico, as well as California, Oregon, Alabama, New Jersey and more.
The A.I.I. Nail Revolution kicked off with a full day of presentations from A.I.I.’s top nail brands including China Glaze, EverGlaze, Gelaze, ibd, EzFlow, NailTek and Gena. During this time, Brand Managers introduced the educators to new items launching in 2016, as well as engaged them with Q&A segments and interactive experiences utilizing their creativity and presentation skills.
Over the next three days, educators took part in informational sessions, hands-on learning and nail art classes taught by top nail artists including Allie Baker, 2015 NAILPRO Cup Champion, and LuluDesfassiaux, Global EzFlow Educator from Mexico. The A.I.I. Nail Revolution wrapped with a final day of certification testing and a nail art competition.

Students in the Get the Look: Using ibd Traditional Hard Gels class led by Global Educator Brenda Skermont during the A.I.I. Nail Revolution.

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