Intricate floral stiletto nails won the NSI Free-hand Nail Art Competition, an online photo competition that invited nail techs from around the globe to use NSI acrylic or gel to create nail art designs. The entries were judged by Vicki Peters, Denise Wright, and Debbie Doerrlamm, who looked for difficulty of design, use of color, originality, overall enhancement design, and first impression (or the “wow” factor). Each participant was allowed to enter up to five designs. Congratulations to first-place winner Irina Gafvelin of Sweden (who won a $250 Amazon.com gift card) and to the runners-up and honorable mentions.

1st Place: Irina Gafvelin, Sweden

2nd Place: Aleksandra Was, Poland

3rd Place: Jeni Smith, United Kingdom

 

Honorable Mentions

Malgorzata Suitkowsla, Poland

Aleksandra Was, Poland

Jeni Smith, United Kingdom

Malgorzata Suitkowsla, Poland

Jeni Smith, United Kingdom

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