Nearly 50 nail techs gathered to showcase their dazzling techniques and artistic abilities at the Alternative Nail Awards, a day-long competition held at the Sheraton Mirage on the Gold Coast of Australia. Hosted by Pacific Nail & Beauty Systems, the exclusive Australian importer of Creative Nail Design products, the annual competition gave nail techs an opportunity to highlight their advanced skill and creative vision. Here are the first-place winners.

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