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It was another competitive year as nail techs the world over applied for a shot at the top title in the industry. The staff at NAILS Magazine had the tough task of choosing 24 global semi-finalists who will go on to compete in the pre-challenge rounds of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season Four. Please join NAILS and top sponsor CND in congratulating these 24 artists:
Amber Dunson
Ashley Thornton
Brandy Sucher
Cate Widemire
Dana Cecil
Deanna White
Jenna Jupin
Jessica Scarff
Jessica Warzyniak
Jonny Diep Pham
Katey Laurenson
Katie Barnes
Kimberly Harr
Konstantina Tsihlas
Liina Leino
Lisa Bennett
Liza Waitzman
Marianthi Tsitsopoulou
Seantrese Eddy
Toody Tolley
Tracey Lee
Tracy Vinson
Trisha Johnson
Valerie Ducharme
Pre-challenge play begins in June and ends with 12 finalists left standing. Those 12 will go on to compete in weekly challenges beginning in the fall, and ending with one contestant who will be crowned NAILS Next Top Nail Artist in March 2017.
NAILS would like to thank this year’s sponsors: Akzentz, American Dawn, Artistic Nail Design, Bio Seaweed Gel, CND, EzFlow, Gel II, Gelish, ibd, INM, Minx, Morgan Taylor, and Orly.
Please join us and our sponsors in wishing these 24 the best of luck!
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Join us in congratulating this year's list of hardworking, game-changing individuals.
