Nail Expos in the USA
Find all the nail expos in the USA for 2027, with dates, venues, tickets and what is on. Compare the events and plan your visit.
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- 26 Jan Next: Cosmoprof North America - Miami
About Nail Expos in the USA
Nail expos in the USA give nail techs a strong mix of national shows and friendly regional events, where you can try new gels and tools, learn from top educators and compete. Many of the most popular events are run by and for nail professionals, with a real community feel.
The regional nail expos are the heart of the scene. Nail Tech Event of the Smokies brings techs to Gatlinburg in Tennessee each July, Heartland Nail Expo meets in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in August, and Utah Nail Expo runs in Provo each September. For the biggest nail halls, Cosmoprof North America in Miami Beach and Las Vegas, the Premiere shows in Anaheim, Orlando and San Antonio, and Be+Well New York and Las Vegas all have large nail areas. Competitors can enter Nailympia San Antonio at the end of summer, and the Pennsylvania Beauty Pro's Expo at Seven Springs adds nail education and competitions each spring.
Every nail expo in the USA is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can find the shows that suit you and your salon.
Every event, in date order
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7 to 8 February 2027 · Anaheim
Premiere Anaheim 2027 Anaheim
Anaheim Convention Center North Hall.
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7 to 9 March 2027 · New York
Be+Well New York 2027 (formerly IBS)
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
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3 to 5 April 2027 · Chicago
America's Beauty Show 2027 Chicago
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
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25 to 26 April 2027 · Champion
Pennsylvania Beauty Pro's Expo 2027 Champion
Seven Springs Mountain Resort.
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30 April to 3 May 2027
ONE Oregon Nail Expo 2027 Portland
Dates, venue, tickets and who can attend.
There are 18 events on this list. Browse the full calendar to see them all.
Plan your trip
Getting around
The regional nail expos are often in smaller cities, so plan your route. Gatlinburg is in the Great Smoky Mountains and most visitors fly into Knoxville and drive. Broken Arrow is a suburb of Tulsa, and Provo is south of Salt Lake City. The national shows are in the main convention cities, with Orlando, Anaheim, Las Vegas and San Antonio all easy to reach by air.
Where to stay
For Nail Tech Event of the Smokies, Gatlinburg has plenty of hotels and cabins within easy reach of the convention center. In Provo, downtown hotels sit close to the Utah Valley Convention Center. For the big shows, choose a hotel within walking distance of the halls so you can carry your shopping back easily.
Tips for nail expos
- Bring your licence, as many nail expos are trade only.
- Pack a small case or trolley. Show deals on gels, files and lamps add up quickly.
- Book classes in advance, especially at the regional expos where groups are small.
- If you plan to compete, check the model and product rules for each category.
Your questions, answered
What are the main nail expos in the USA?
Popular nail expos include Nail Tech Event of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Heartland Nail Expo in Broken Arrow and Utah Nail Expo in Provo. The big trade shows, such as Cosmoprof North America and the Premiere shows, also have large nail halls.
When is Nail Tech Event of the Smokies 2027?
Nail Tech Event of the Smokies runs from 9 to 12 July 2027 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Tennessee. It is a trade event for nail professionals.
Are nail shows in the USA open to the public?
Many are trade only, but Utah Nail Expo in Provo on 18 September 2027 welcomes the public. The Nail Excellence Awards and the Polish and Beauty Expo, which run each year, are also public friendly.
Is there a nail competition in the USA?
Nailympia San Antonio takes place on 29 and 30 August 2027 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, and Heartland Nail Expo on 7 and 8 August 2027 also includes competitions.
When is Heartland Nail Expo 2027?
Heartland Nail Expo runs on 7 and 8 August 2027 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The venue is still to be announced.
Are there nail expos in Canada?
Yes. Our Nail Expos in Canada page lists events north of the border, and Beauty Events in the USA covers every category of show across the country.
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