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34 | NAILS MAGAZINE | APRIL 2017 The 2017 International Salon and Spa Expo came to the Long Beach Convention Center January 28-30. Nail classes took place in The Nail Spot, and The Nails Section showcased new products and demos from manufacturers. The 2018 show takes place January 27-29. } { nails file The Professional Beauty Association Kicks Off 2017 With ISSE Lorene Golling shows off her nails created by Sean Phan using the new IBD chrome kit. NAILS' Shannon Rahn visited with Kokoist's Natsuki Kuga and owner Koko Kashiwagi who also celebrated their first show on the West Coast. China Glaze's Karen Vuong, MyDuyen Doan, Mimie Le, Sammi Nguyen, Andy Ho, and Bridgette Jones promoted the company's newest polish shades. Aora Nails' Vannie Luu, Trang Nguyen, Yinnie Ong, Jasmine Quach, Do Nguyen, and Alex Nguyen celebrated the company's first appearance at ISSE with an interstellar booth. Tom La and Jay Nguyen of Lexor promoted the new Prestige pedicure spa chair. Alfalfa Nail Supply's Hien Ton, Katie Nguyen, and Kevin Nguyen promoted the DreaMau nail polish- creating machine that allows techs to mix custom colors and finishes. Akzéntz' Gina Rinaldi-Silvestro, Yuriko Hoshina, Olivia Clements, and Jade Tang blinged out attendees nails with product demos. Color Club's Darlene Sritapan, Cathy Cheong, Olivia Nguyen, Robert Nguyen, Katelyn Armstrong, Antonia Huerta, and Jackie Portillo showed up in full force. Joya Mia's Sindy Mark and Benny Dadon promoted Joya Mia's rechargeable and portable e-file. Famous Names' Lisa Wong, Ken Cooper, Linda Nordstrom, Niki Nordstrom, and Lisa Cooper promoted the company's new Dadi Oil lotion. NAILS Next Top Nail Artist alums Tameka Jackson and Lavette Cephus showed off signature nail art techniques at the Nail Labo booth. Bio Sculpture Gel's Kai Keach, Melanie Visser, Ricky Coppopella, Storm Meredith, Elsie Visser, and Lauren Stanaland talked color-changing, chrome, and "avoided space" nail art. >>> Jessica Cosmetics' Alexander Sarkissian shared the company's passion for natural nails with NAILS assistant editor Katherine Fleming. S H O W coverage ISSE LONG BEACH Bio Seaweed Gel's Kristin Newman, Thao Nguyen, Hellen Luu, and Marisol Alvarado, introduced show goers to BeBio lacquer. Team Orly talked Breathable and how it can help treat nails. Front Row: Sam Biddle and Kena Marcell; Back Row: Natalia Ospina, Kanisha Muslar, Dee Nguyen, Belen Perez, Mariel Pizarro, Lauren Tovar, Elsbeth Schuetz, Cindy Cebulak, and Amy Oung.