NAILS

EXPERIENCE

This was Nails Experience 2026

Our first edition: 2 days of training for professional nail technicians.

Talks, live demonstrations and hands-on practice to refine techniques, build confidence and learn alongside industry experts. Thank you to everyone who made it possible.

The 2026 edition has ended. We are already preparing the 2027 edition.

12–13 OCTOBER · 2026 · HOTEL EXE REY DON JAIME ****

- THE 2026 EDITION

THIS IS HOW WE LEARNED IN 2026.

We observed, understood and practised

Knowledge · Demonstration · Practice

Each session was designed to go beyond observation. The speakers demonstrated their techniques step by step, explained the reasoning behind each decision and shared their experience. Attendees practised alongside them, turning every demonstration into active learning.

2

IMMERSIVE DAYS

4

INDUSTRY EXPERTS LIVE

≈1h

EXPLANATION 

≈2h

DEMO AND PRACTICE
THE 2026 EXPERIENCE

2 days of observing, understanding and applying every technique.

01 / we observed

WE OBSERVED THE PROCESS

We discovered how each speaker worked and understood their technical choices, preparation, execution and the details of each technique.

02 / we understood

WE DEVELOPED PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENT

We understood the reasoning behind each technique, when to use it and how to make decisions with greater confidence and professional judgement.

03 / we practised

WE PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

We followed each step as the speaker demonstrated it, putting the technique into practice from the very beginning.

04 / we grew

LEARNING FOR EVERYDAY WORK

We took away practical tools to improve the quality of our services and the way we work.

- SPEAKERS AT THE 2026 EDITION

WE LEARNED FROM
INDUSTRY EXPERTS

We put it into practice.

We learned alongside industry experts, understood the reasoning behind each decision and applied our knowledge during the demonstrations. This was the essence of Nails Experience in 2026.

We observed the result and understood how it was created.

 

DENISA POP

NAILS EXPERIENCE ORGANISER

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR

ALINA IOVAN

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATOR 

FOUNDER OF L’ARTIST

JOSÉ ALCAIDE

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATOR 

FOUNDER OF HYSTERIA

MARI IRIMIA

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATOR

COSMETIC CHEMIST

REAL CONNECTIONS

A space where we connected, shared and grew

We connected with professionals, shared experiences and built new relationships. We also had the opportunity to chat informally with the speakers, ask questions and discover what was not always visible in a demonstration.

- THE 2026 PROGRAMME

FROM KNOWLEDGE

To practical application

This is how the 4 training sessions of our first edition unfolded.

DAY 1

MONDAY · 12 OCTOBER
09:00 – 09:30

Welcome and registration

Attendee welcome and registration
09:30 – 10:00
 

Official opening of Nails Experience

• Welcome
• Programme introduction
• Official event opening
10:00 – 11:00
 

French Glass · Principles and technical judgement

DENISA POP
11:00 – 11:30

Pauză de cafea

A break to connect with fellow attendees.
11:30 – 13:30

French Glass · Live technical demonstration and hands-on practice

DENISA POP
13:30 –  14:30

Prânz

14:30 – 15:00

Session opening

ALINA IOVAN
15:00 – 16:00

Corrective infill with a 3-colour gradient · Principles and technical judgement

ALINA IOVAN
16:00 – 16:30

Break and visit to the exhibition area

16:30 – 18:30

Corrective infill with a 3-colour gradient · Live technical demonstration and hands-on practice

ALINA IOVAN
18:30 – 19:00

End of day 1

DAY 2

TUESDAY · 13 OCTOBER
09:00 – 09:30

Opening of day 2

• Welcome
• Day 1 recap
• Session opening · José Alcaide
09:30 – 10:30
 

Sculpting with forms and a no-file gel gradient technique · Principles and technical judgement

JOSÉ ALCAIDE
10:30 – 11:00

Pauză de cafea

Break and visit to the exhibition area.
11:00 – 13:00

Sculpting with forms and a no-file gel gradient technique · Live technical demonstration and hands-on practice

JOSÉ ALCAIDE
13:00 – 14:00

Prânz

Lunch break.
14:00 – 14:30

Session opening · Mari Irimia

14:30 – 15:30

Dual Sandwich technique with salon nail art · Principles and technical judgement

MARI IRIMIA
15:30 – 16:00

Break and visit to the exhibition area

Final break to visit brands, network and prepare for the last practical session.
16:00 – 18:00

Dual Sandwich technique with salon nail art · Live technical demonstration and hands-on practice

MARI IRIMIA
18:00 – 18:30

Event closing

Closing the experience.
21:00 – 21:30

GALA DINNER

Guest welcome and photo opportunity.
21:30

Start of the Gala Dinner

An evening to celebrate and connect in a different setting.
(Acceso con entrada adicional · 95 € por persona)

- PARTNER BRANDS

BRANDS WERE ALSO
PART OF

the experience.

Our partner brands joined the 2026 edition, sharing their latest products and tools with attendees.

A space to discover, explore and make informed choices.

These were the brands that joined Nails Experience 2026.

01

WE DISCOVERED

We explored products, tools and new developments for our services.

02

WE ASKED

We had our questions answered directly by brands and professionals.

03

WE EXPLORED

We explored products, tools and innovations with the brands themselves.

04

WE MADE INFORMED CHOICES

We tried and discovered new ideas for the way we work.

- THE HOTEL FOR THE 2026 EDITION

VALENCIA WAS OUR MEETING POINT

Here we learned, shared and enjoyed the experience.

HOTEL EXE REY DON JAIME

Hotel Exe Rey Don Jaime hosted our first edition: a comfortable, bright and well-connected venue where we learned, practised and connected over 2 days.

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