Week 5: Decade Decadence

Every decade is stamped with its own unique imprint — the fashions, the colors, the events and cultural vibe. This week’s sponsor Akzéntz pays tribute to the decades’ unforgettable times (in a nod to its own different product lines) with the theme of this week’s challenge.

Competitors were asked to recreate their favorite decade on 10 nail tips, using tips that are individual and graduated in size.

The design was required to incorporate 3-D gel art on at least six nails; no acrylic was allowed. Gel-polish and acrylic paints were allowed, but not lacquer. Embellishments and unconventional items were also acceptable. We asked them to take step-by-step photos and upload them to Nail Art Gallery. We’ve posted all the entries on the Week 5 challenge page.

Our judges, including this week’s guest judge, Yuriko Hoshina of Akzéntz, will be looking over the entries thoroughly. You can help us determine the finalists by voting for your favorite artist.

Voting will be open until Thursday, October 13 at 11 am PST. On Thursday evening we will share the judges’ comments. The challenge’s winner and eliminated contestant will be announced on Friday, October 14, so check back here to get the results.

Don’t let your favorite nail artist go home! Make sure and vote as much as you want and spread the word by sharing your pick on social media using hashtag #NAILSNTNA.