Topic : competing

A Relative Newcomer Takes The Top Spot

September 1, 2008  | Article

Ever since she first started competing three years ago, Lynn Lammers has wanted to be number one — and this year she made it. The competition was tough for Lammers. She had to beat out competition superstars like former three-time champ Trang Nguyen (2nd place) and six-time top-five competitor John Hauk (3rd place). International competitor Catherine Wong Li Mei took fourth place, and 2006’s third place winner, Michelle Sproat, placed fifth.

Competitor Lorena Marquez Returns

August 15, 2008  | Video

Entity's Lorena Marquez comments on her return to competition after a three-year break.

Nail Art Pentathlon Winners Reach the Finish Line

July 1, 2008  | Article

Contest entrants were required to submit a set of nails using five mediums. The theme of this year’s competition was flowers, which you can see in glorious abundance on all the winning nails.

Oops, He Did It Again!

September 1, 2007  | Article

Veteran competitor Trang Nguyen finishes first for the second year in a row on the NAILS Top 25 list. John Hauk, another former number-one finisher, comes in second. And relative newcomer Rachel Mouritsen makes a big jump from her 2006 23rd place finish to round out the top three. Just who are these top competitors?

10 Things You Will Learn By Competing

May 1, 2007  | Article

It’s competition season with the Las Vegas Hair & Nail Conference and Premiere Beauty Shows coming up. Both offer quality competitions. So if you are contemplating testing the waters to see what you’ve got, these are both good choices.

How to Ace a Nail Competition

October 1, 2006  | Article

Ahh … the joys of victory and the agony of defeat. In the nail competition arena, bringing home the trophy takes much more than skill — it starts with proper preparation, practice, a positive attitude, and a passion for competing.

Remember: It's Just Paint

June 1, 2005  | Article

Award-winning nail tech Kathleen M. M. Ringwood-Wood of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. shares her tips on creating noteworthy nail art.

Kudos for Online Competitors

January 1, 2004  | Article

Best of Stuff winner Janet Martin of South Charleston, W.V. earns a NAILS cover shoot along with her share of more than $8,000 in prizes.

2002 Top 25 Nail Competitors

February 1, 2003  | Article

As in past years, veteran competitors John Hauk, Salina Rush, and Lorena Marquez, all familiar with the winner’s circle, set the pace for the competition.

The Diary of a First-Time Competitor

March 1, 2001  | Article

Have you ever been curious about competitions or wondered what it would be like to compete? Have you ever wondered why some nail technicians like to compete so much? Well, I was curious. Here's the story of my first competition experience. I hope that it will encourage you.

A Sisterly Success Story

April 1, 1999  | Article

Just My Opinion: Be a Good Loser

June 1, 1998  | Article

Losing is one of the few places in life where things are black and white. The difference, however lies in how each person chooses to deal with the experience.

Behind the Scenes with Brenda Bollard

June 1, 1998  | Article

Brenda Bollard has what it takes to be a cover technician — superior technical skills — so this year her dream came true.

Ladies, Start Your Engines: Consider Competing

December 1, 1995  | Article

Besides developing a greater understanding of what goes on behind the judges’ curtain, as a judge myself, I discovered a greater empathy for the competitors for putting themselves through a competition, and for judges, who have to quickly evaluate and score so many sets of seemingly perfect nails.

Cover Tech: Tom Bachik Is a Man on a Mission

September 1, 1995  | Article

“Competition is in my blood,” says the husband, father, and former high school athlete.