For the most part, this show was pretty good. There are only a few things that made me want to go postal and I will share them with you.
SUITCASES. Really. Why do you need to bring a freaking suitcase with you and fill it up. First off, it says in the brochure that they are prohibited, yet they still allow people to bring them in. Now I totally understand if you are a nail or hair competitor, you need to have a case to bring your supplies with you. I am talking about these women that haul around up to three suitcases filled with shampoo, conditioner, etc. Don’t you realize that most of these companies will ship these items to you for FREE?
It’s quite funny, actually, to sit there and watch people, who aren’t paying attention, in awe of the show, wait for someone to pass, only to trip over the giant suitcase that they are trailing behind them. Or how about the ignorant ones with those suitcases, who prop them all up against prime counter space to make their next purchase. Five other people are now not able to get waited on because you and your mountain of luggage are taking up the space of 10 people.
Next, we have the loud, blaring music and the people with microphones. I think everyone is trying to out yell the next person. There’s nothing worse, than trying to visit a booth and you can’t because the neighboring booth has people crowded all in the walkway and you can’t walk through, let alone visit the booth. You also can’t hear the demo because the booth next door has their platform artist screaming into a head mic. My ears have been raped for the year.
How about the people, who can’t respect your personal space? You are intently watching a demo, only to have someone, stick their head, directly in your view. Ummmmm, hello! I can’t see through you! Wait your turn, like I did, to be able to be up front to see.
This last one is just a little pet peeve of mine. Why do women teeter around the show in those stiletto heels? You can tell they are hard to walk in on that show floor carpeting. Walking miles each day on the showroom floor is probably growing the most wonderful bunions on their feet. I am all for looking cute, but you can look cute in practical shoes too. You don’t have to look like a hooker ever day.
Some of these stylists seem to try to one up each other in the shock value of their clothing. I mean, I saw a grown man that looked like a human Dalmatian. His hair was shaved and dyed platinum with black spots and then he had on an awful, matching spotted suit.
Gelish has to be commended for keeping on the cusp of everything that’s new. Last year, they gave us the Rio collection of neon soak off gel colors, last fall it was the Auroras
I checked out the Nailpro Competition area. I was very pleased to see that they finally added some interesting competitions to the schedule for this year. Competitions that represent what most of us are doing in the salon daily. They had a Soak Off Gel art competion. I loved this one!!! They also had a stiletto competition that required a minimum of two inches in length.
My only complaint is, unless you were there and in the right spot at the right moment, you don’t get to see these beautiful creations. Nailpro, you are a magazine for goodness sakes. Why can’t you take a photo of each and every entry and upload it to your Facebook page for everyone to enjoy. It costs you NOTHING but the few minutes it would take to snap the photos and upload them.
Think of all the technicians who would love to see these nails. Think of the thrill a competitor would have, seeing their creation on your page!
Oh and another thing, I think you need to finally put Salon Success to rest. Let’s face it. These nails do NOT represent the nails that we do in the salon, day in and day out. These are not the nails that bring us the money. Times have changed and so should this competition.
All in all, it’s been many years since I’ve attended this show and I am glad I was able to take some time and attend this year. Now, I have to decide if Orlando
--Nancy
--Nancy
2 comments:
You gotta be kidding, right? Have you ever sat through the nailpro awards cermonies? They're painful and embarassing-- like watching a play put on entirely by 8 year olds. Half the time, they can't even manage to get a photo of the winner up on the screen, and when they do, it's obvious no one knows how to use the macro settings on the camera-- let alone getting decent lighting.
I will be attending the Orlando 2012 Premeire show....I would love to meet you...love your sense of humor and the way you tell it like it is...Have a Nailtastic Day!
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