EDUCATION AND EVENTS
Education That
Inspires Growth.
Education has always been at the heart of what I do in the professional nail industry.
Whether I’m teaching a hands-on class, working with students, training a team, or sharing ideas at a trade show or event, I love helping nail professionals learn, grow, and feel more confident behind the desk. For me, education should be practical, approachable, and something you can actually put to work.
Tradeshow
JULY 9-11, 2027
Nail Tech Event of the Smokies
Gatlinburg, TN
Tradeshow
JUNE 6-7, 2027
Premiere Orlando
TBD
Tradeshow
APRIL 25-26, 2027
Pennsylvania Beauty Pro’s Expo 2027
Champion, PA
Tradeshow
SEPTEMBER 24-27, 2027
Nail Camp 2027
Cedar Lake Ministries, Indiana
Mary Ellon Ballance
EDUCATOR & FOUNDER
HER APPROACH
Learning. Growing. Connecting.
Education has always been at the heart of what I do in the professional nail industry. From teaching hands-on classes and working directly with students to educating at trade shows with en Vogue Nails and Profiles Backstage, I love creating opportunities for nail professionals to learn, grow, and connect.
My work also includes distributor and sales team training, product knowledge education, educator development, and helping professionals better understand the products and systems they use behind the desk.
Beyond brand education, I create and host my own industry events, including Nailcation and the Nail Tech Christmas Party, bringing nail professionals together for education, networking, creativity, and community.
Whether I’m working with one student, a classroom, a distributor, or an entire event, my goal is the same: to make education practical, approachable, and valuable in the real world.
EDUCATION WITH BRANDS
Trusted Behind the Brands
FROM PAST EVENTS
A Glimpse Inside the Room.
Creative Ballance has always been about bringing people together. Through education, events, and shared experiences, we've built a community that supports, encourages, and celebrates one another.
