October 1, 2009
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Lynn Lammers is once again NAILS’ top competitor this year. With a whopping 117 points, Lammers has reclaimed her #1 status from last year. Coming in second was Odyssey’s Trang Nguyen, and in third was England’s Kristy Meakin.
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July 1, 2009
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That was about the only thing I knew before heading to the Beauty International Show in Dusseldorf, Germany, this past March. I had never been to Europe before and spoke no German, but I was eager to learn everything I could about the German nail industry. Unearthing stiletto styles, licensing loop-holes, the economic recession and more, the German nail industry proved to be a fascinating player in the worldwide nail market.
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April 1, 2009
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These intricate designs, made from acrylic nail products, were winners of a Design-A-Corset Competition recently held in Australia.
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February 1, 2009
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Are you a road warrior — always jetting off to a tradeshow or workshop somewhere in the world? If so, these great resources, ideas, and travel tips will make your life a little easier.
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January 1, 2009
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This month's editor's note is written by 2008's #1 competitor, Lynn Lammers of Redlands, Calif.
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December 1, 2008
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Congratulations to the winners of the Strut Your Stuff 8 Nail Art & Enhancement competition sponsored by WWWeb Services and BeautyTech.com. This year’s event enjoyed a record number of entries from 15 countries and 23 U.S. states. Highly respected nail professionals as well as past contest winners sat on the judges panel to evaluate the entrants’ masterpieces. Rita Jasinska of Poland took the title of “Best of Stuff,” earning a $200 cash prize from NAILS.
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September 3, 2008
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Competitions took center stage at Premiere Orlando and IBS Las Vegas.
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September 1, 2008
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Competition-level nails take practice, but mastering certain skills will get you in the game.
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August 15, 2008
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Competitors competing in Premiere Orlando's Design Sculptured Nail Veteran Category on June 2, 2008.
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July 1, 2008
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Nail tech Elise Pilkington became the overall UK Champion for 2008.
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July 1, 2008
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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.
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June 1, 2008
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This is a list of all the competitors who have been on NAILS Top 25 Competitors list since we started it in 1993. The years in the parentheses represent the years the competitor ranked in the top 25 spots. To see a year-by-year breakdown of the Top 25 click here.
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June 1, 2008
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Below is a history of the Top 25 Nail Competitors since NAILS has been tracking competitions in 1993. The number to the left of competitor’s name represents rank, then competitor’s name. For a listing of all competitors and the years they’ve won, click here.
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February 1, 2008
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Nail artist Dawn Minton has her works of art showcased in her county's public library.
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