Meet NAILPRO's 2021 Advisory Board

Feb 15th, 2021

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We are excited to unveil our new 2021 Advisory Board. We look forward to collaborating with each and every advisor for a brighter future for NAILPRO and the nail industry.

2021 Advisory Board Members

Erika Allison, owner and certified medical nail technician, NuFeet Medical Pedicures
Jan Arnold, co-founder and style director, CND
Nettie Davis, celebrity nail technician and creator, Pottle
Maisie Dunbar, business consultant, thought leader and owner, Maisie Dunbar Spa & Lounge
Julie Kandalec, celebrity nail artist and found/educator, Masterclass Nail Academy
Amy Ling Lin, owner, sundays salon in NYC
Jim McConnell, chief scientist, McConnell Labs
Janet McCormick, co-founder, Salon Gurus & Nailcare Academy
Vu Nguyen, nail technician and dean of education, Gelish
Vivian Valenty, chemist and manufacturer, Dazzle Dry
Gloria Williams, veteran nail technician and owner/creator, Footnanny products and education
Ami McClure and Traci Dungan, owners, Profiles BackStage

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