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Event Date: Sept 27, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Next Event: Sept 27, 2026
2025 was a sold-out success! We are already working on 2026 for you!
Our Purpose…
Chicago Nail Connect is more than an event—it’s a movement created for nail techs by nail techs. Founded in 2024, it was born from a simple but powerful belief: that nail professionals deserve to be seen, heard, and elevated—especially in the Midwest, where the industry has been overlooked and neglected.
A+ Nail School is not just the host of Chicago Nail Connect—it is the voice driving change. With a commitment to uplifting the nail community, A+ Nail School created this platform to inspire confidence, ignite growth, and bring unity to an industry. This is about more than gathering—it’s about building something bigger than ourselves.
Now entering its third year with 500+ attendees, Chicago Nail Connect has grown into a powerful force, bringing together hundreds of passionate nail technicians, salon owners, celebrities, educators, and creators. Each year, the energy grows stronger, the connections run deeper, and the vision becomes clearer: a united movement!
We are building a community for Nail Techs by Nail Techs!!!
Connect, Create, Inspire!
Bringing together a community of nail artists!
Brand Sponsors
We want to get you connected. We’re collaborating with known brands that are looking to invest into YOU!
Nail Art Contest
We want you to create. Bring forward your creative ideas and show us what you got!
Celebrity Guests
We want you to be inspired. We bring you industry favorites to tell you their story and to answer your questions.
Community
Surround yourself with like-minded individuals. Make new friends, share knowledge, and leave knowing you have a whole community here rooting for you!
Meet the Hosts
At Chicago Nail Connect, we aren’t just nail enthusiasts, we are local industry leaders. We are dedicated to creating an event that caters to all things nails. From featuring some of our favorite products and brands, spot lighting educational demos, to surrounding you in a community of artists such as yourself.
With years of experience and a commitment to the nail industry, we strive to be your number one nail tech event. Let’s become nail besties!
What people are saying
Lisa (@that.nailgirl_)
“CNC was a truly nail tech gathering with phenomenal speakers and even more extraordinary team that put it together! I had a blast with meeting new nail besties from all over. And absolutely blown away by the goodie bags, I can’t wait for what next year has in stored!.”
Lissette (@nails_lissette)
“Having the opportunity to attend Chicago Nail connect was truly inspiring! I got to meet awesome nail techs, listen to influencers, & not to mention great food! Looking forward to Chicago Nail Connect 2025.”
Sandy (@import.boogie)
“I have been to a bunch of nail tech events in Chicago and this was the best one. I am definitely going every year!”
Deangelo A.
“I’m blown away to learn there is so much support for nails in Chicago. We always fall behind hair and its a relief to know there’s such a big community. This event was one of the best times I’ve had.”
Location
Chicago Nail Connect is hosted by A Plus Nail School in Franklin Park, Illinois. It serves as a central location that is conveniently accessible to the Chicagoland area and is minutes from O’Hare International Airport.
