Educators for Mexican Riviera Cruise – October 2023

Passionate about nails, the industry and education, Jess stays busy in many areas of the nail industry.   Since 2002, Jess has spent her days in the salon doing gels on her clients.  Awarded Educator of the Year from Akzentz for both 2018 and 2019, Jessica has traveled the country providing classes for over 15 years.  She shares live videos of salon appointments on RealWorldNails.com to help nail techs who can’t attend classes understand the products they use and troubleshoot their customer’s nails.   And finally, she distributes at her store LuvNailz working to provide a place for nail techs to get top quality products. 

Jess has recently gotten into the fun and intense world of Nail Competitions, 2016 & 2017 Nailpro Top 10 Competitor and became the Nailympia Div 2 Champion in 2017.   Her passion for gels has helped her create techniques that are easy for beginners and produce nails that are long lasting and keep clients loyal.  Signature services like her “30 day manicure,” Rock Star toes and Glitter fade techniques excite nail techs passionate about making clients happy without taking hours during their appointments. 

Since helping create the NW Nail Retreat in 2010 and organizing schedules, educators, and event logistics, it is a work of passion.  Desiring to take the Retreat to more techs, Jess began taking Nail Camp to new locations in 2018, starting with the Nail Camp Cruise.   In May of 2019, Jess took Nail Camp near Atlanta, Georgia and Boise, Idaho.    

For over twenty years Allie Baker, global educator and
winner of the 2015 and 2017 NAILPRO Cup Championships, has been a constant
in the competitive nail industry. In addition to being a dedicated mother,
salon owner and cover artist, she’s a nail industry veteran, and highly
respected mentor and educator.

Baker hails from Medford, Oregon and has traveled to over 25 countries
educating and mentoring others for the past 18 years.
Some of Baker’s proudest accomplishments are winning the Nailpro Cup in both
2015 and 2017 and being a part of the winning team for three consecutive
years as well as having her designs grace the covers of both NAILS and
NAILPRO magazines.  She doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon and
continues to support and educate the industry.  She feels education is
incredibly important in this ever-changing industry and loves to learn as
much as she loves to teach.

Position: The Foot Care Esthetician,

International Foot Care Educator,

Footlogix Brand Ambassador,

Retired RN,

Owner of Best Foot Forward Distribution,LLC,

Reiki Master, LNT, CMP, C (Pod), BSc Pod, Full Specialist

NanoFlex Lead Educator USA

“ Foot Focused” are the two words I professionally use to describe myself.

As a former Interventional Vascular/Cardiac Nurse, I place a heavy emphasis on wellness-inspired foot care choices, seeking education, products and skills that will change how the pedicure services are delivered and the industry is viewed.

With epidemic rates of diabetics, vascular compromised, cancer survivors, and other foot challenged clients attempting to find appropriate services/products to alleviate non-medical issues, pedicure/skin care services are no longer one-size fits-all!

As an International Foot Care Educator, I strive to help beauty professionals take The Next Step in meeting their ever changing clients’ foot care needs with education, products and support.

Paula Davies comes with a wealth of information about the nail industry. Having been a professional nail tech and salon owner for 32 years she has seen trends and techniques come and go and is ready to help you learn and grow. Author of All that Glitters series covering basics of building a business to a complete guide to all things nail art.  Her ability to share her knowledge of nail art, business, and so much more while keeping you laughing makes her a true gift to the nail industry.

Francesca Ciaponi is an Italian nail artist and nail educator since 2014.

Owner of the Effe Nails brand, she works daily in her nail center together with her team, teaches her students to become professional nail technicians, and also participates in nail competitions in different countries every year. Multi-award winner, in 2022 she was named Nail Professional of the Year.

Darcy is a seasoned nail professional with over 23 years of experience. Her passion for creativity shines through in every detail of her work.

With a dedication to mentorship, Darcy brings over 15 years of leadership and educational experience to the table. She has led global teams, crafted marketing content, and developed educational materials for a prominent nail product manufacturer.

As the proud owner of Nail Innovations, Darcy serves as the exclusive US Distributor for Magic Gel System, a professional-only product line formulated under EU regulations and manufactured in Canada.

Darcy’s unwavering dedication to the nail industry, commitment to education and focus on empowering others, have solidified her as a respected figure in the field.

Lisa joins Nail Camp to teach SO Gel!  She has been in the nail industry for 8 years, becoming an educator for SO Gel Nail Supply about 2 years ago.  She is honored and proud to represent such an incredible company and wonderful product.   She feels that learning opportunities should be available to everyone, no matter their location.  Lisa was an early childhood educator for many years, changing careers in her 40s to become a nail tech and she feels she has never made a better decision!

Lisa’s love of travel, learning and all things nails allows her to live her dream of sharing knowledge with nail techs everywhere!

Lisa and her husband love to travel all over the world, experiencing new things and different cultures.   Back home they have 9 children and 8 grandchildren.