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The only professional online nail art competition turns five this year. To celebrate, NAILS and its sponsors are teaming up for the most rewarding season yet. An Applications Committee was assembled to review essays, videos, artwork, and social media links. The result is an international who’s who of the best up-and-coming stars in the industry.
This season, contestants will be competing with products from the sponsors. Pre-challenge play will begin October 30, sponsored by Swarovski crystals®. Season 5 will conclude at Premiere Orlando in June. Three of the 24 artists below will be flown to the show for the finale, but only ONE will be named NAILS Next Top Nail Artist.
NAILS & CND would like to congratulate:
Please join NAILS, CND, Akzentz, American Dawn, Bio Seaweed Gel, EzFlow, Gel II, IBD, KUPA, LeChat, Orly, and Wildflowers in congratulating our Top 24!
In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International. On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Dubai marks its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together distributors, brands, stylists and salon owners from all over the world.
Entries are now open for the industry's most prestigious creative competition, marking the return of Nail Professional of the Year while celebrating the artistry that defines professional beauty.
MiniLuxe’s Donna Charloff shares the season’s most-requested nail art, the secrets to a polished bare manicure, and her trend predictions for fall.
Known for creating manicures worn by some of Hollywood's biggest stars, Ganzorigt incorporates this strengthening treatment into every service as the final step before clients leave the salon.
Premiere Orlando 2026 welcomed more than 54,500 visits from beauty professionals and students.
The Orlando-based nail technician will use the $5,000 prize from Booksy to upgrade her salon space and elevate the client experience.
Licensed beauty professionals can save on host hotel rates with group promo codes through June 9.
After seasons of barely-there manicures and minimalist nail looks, chrome is officially back in the spotlight.
CND is relaunching its SHELLAC system with a new CND Visible Light Lamp, updated packaging, and an expanded shade offering.
Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional journey.
