Pink & White Couture: Who Won and Who’s Packing Up Their Paintbrushes

 

Congratulations to April Ryan for winning the third challenge of season three! You pushed your nails to the limit and the judges were in awe.

Entity guest judge Yuliya Normand said, “We absolutely loved the versatile techniques used in the haute couture look to create custom made elements.”

 

CND head judge Jan Arnold said, “Love your vision of couture and how far you pushed it. Bravo for new thinking and making everything by hand!”

 

NAILS editor Erika Kotite commented, “The nail shape and length is remarkable. So are the embellishments. April has created a true nail fantasy.”

 

NAILS senior graphic artist Yuiko Sugino said, “AMAZING sculpting work – the mask, butterfly, and roses are incredibly detailed.”

 

NTNA season 2 winner Lavette Cephus gushed, “I can’t begin to describe the feeling I got when I viewed the step-by-step tutorial for both the pink and white and the couture design. Flawless, jaw-dropping, and a lot of OMGs!”

 

Read more comments about April’s winning look in our Top 3 & Bottom 3 article.

 

April will receive an LED Light and Color Couture Intro Kit ($475 value).

 

The nail tech who is packing up his paintbrushes this week is … Tan Nguyen. Tan, you’re definitely “The Man” when it comes to making beautiful nail art. We adore you for being in the competition and showing off your strong skills. Your positive attitude made this competition all the more pleasant and you will surely be missed.

 

This won’t be the last time you hear from Tan. He will move on to CND’s Last Chance Design Lab, where he’ll have one last chance to stay in the competition. Check back Friday to see who will move on in our Last Chance battle – Szilvia or Tan.

 

Tune in Monday to find out the next challenge and vote for your favorites! Good luck to our remaining 9 competitors!