Nail Expos in France

Nail professionals in France will find their events within the country's major hair and beauty shows, where nails sit alongside skin, make up and hair, with Paris and Lyon the two key cities.

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is the heart of the nail calendar. The Congrès International Esthétique and Spa each February brings nails onto a trade floor shared with skincare, spa and make up, with a conference programme for professionals. In the autumn, MCB by Beauté Sélection returns to Porte de Versailles with nails, hair and beauty, plus competitions and business events, and the OMC HairWorld World Cup runs alongside it with nail categories among the international competitions. Each November, Beauté Sélection in Lyon offers free trade entry and a relaxed place for nail technicians in the south and east of France to restock, see new collections and learn from demonstrations.

Every nail event in France is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can plan your visits.

Getting there

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles has its own stop on Metro Line 12, and trams T2 and T3a stop outside, so it is easy to reach from anywhere in Paris. From Charles de Gaulle Airport, take the RER B into the city and change to the metro. Eurexpo Lyon in Chassieu is served by tram T5, with Lyon Part Dieu station and Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport close by.

Where to stay

Hotels in the 15th arrondissement are a short walk or tram ride from Porte de Versailles. In Lyon, the area around Part Dieu has good transport links to Eurexpo.

Tips for nail technicians

• Plan your shopping list before you go, from gels and builders to tools and files.
• Watch the competitions at the OMC HairWorld World Cup for inspiration on technique and design.
• The Paris shows are trade only, so carry proof of your profession.
• Register early for Beauté Sélection Lyon to secure free trade entry.