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SEARCHNAILS has announced the three Next Top Nail Artist finalists who will join them for the contest finale at Premiere Orlando.
The 10 weeks of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 5 have taken nail art to new levels. This year’s challenges have called on contestants to create runway-fashion-inspired designs, take nails to (negative) space, grow avant-garde gardens, build thrilling theme parks on nail tips, and more. Florida’s Halley Fortenberry and Valerie Ducharme of Quebec, Canada, both won multiple challenges and secured their spots in the Top 3.
To decide the last finalist, Ashton Harlan, winner of the first challenge of the season, went up against week 7 winner Hemi Park in CND’s Last Chance Design Lab. Harlan earned her place in the Top 3 when CND co-founder Jan Arnold chose Park as the final Last Chance champion.
All three finalists will appear at NAILS’ NTNA finale party and networking event June 2 at Premiere Orlando, where NAILS Next Top Nail Artist will be crowned.
Join NAILS, CND, and our sponsors Akzentz, Bio Seaweed Gel, EzFlow, Gel II, IBD, Kupa, LeChat, Orly, Swarovski, and Wildflowers, in congratulating these incredible competitors!
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.
