The Ten Spot chain has about 20 nail salons (some corporate and some franchised) throughout...

The Ten Spot chain has about 20 nail salons (some corporate and some franchised) throughout Canada including multiple outposts in Toronto.

TAOND student Jaclyn Clara created these short nails.

TAOND student Jaclyn Clara created these short nails.

TAOND student Denise Salvaggio created these pointy nails.

TAOND student Denise Salvaggio created these pointy nails.

CNTC vendors

CNTC vendors

Courtesy of CNTC

Courtesy of CNTC

CNTC attendees gather.

CNTC attendees gather.

TAOND student Chanell Christoffersen created these embellished nails.

TAOND student Chanell Christoffersen created these embellished nails.

TAOND student Brittany Cahill created these monotone textured nails.

TAOND student Brittany Cahill created these monotone textured nails.

TAOND student Brenda Braun-Thumb created these alternative French nails.

TAOND student Brenda Braun-Thumb created these alternative French nails.

A judge scores nail art at the Canada Nail Cup.

A judge scores nail art at the Canada Nail Cup.

The CND 20min Gel Polish Challenge is the most popular competition at the Canada Nail Cup.

The CND 20min Gel Polish Challenge is the most popular competition at the Canada Nail Cup.

Blanche Macdonald Nail Studio graduate Stefania Flex created these abstract nails and Global...

Blanche Macdonald Nail Studio graduate Stefania Flex created these abstract nails and Global Makeup graduate Evelyn Affleck applied the makeup.

Stefania Flex does nails at CurliQue Beauty, which is within Blanche Macdonald’s Atelier Campus...

Stefania Flex does nails at CurliQue Beauty, which is within Blanche Macdonald’s Atelier Campus Downtown Vancouver. 

Blanche Macdonald Global Makeup and Nail Studio graduate Paige Roy created these...

Blanche Macdonald Global Makeup and Nail Studio graduate Paige Roy created these crystal-embellished nails, a look that would appeal to progressive clients in Canada.

Stephanie Urmeneta, a nail artist and technician at Haus of Lacquer, created these marbled and...

Stephanie Urmeneta, a nail artist and technician at Haus of Lacquer, created these marbled and gold-accented nails.

Haus of Lacquer is located in Queens Boutique in Vancouver’s historic Gastown, which is quickly...

Haus of Lacquer is located in Queens Boutique in Vancouver’s historic Gastown, which is quickly becoming one of the main hot spots in the city.

Located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Akzéntz Nails is popular with Canadian nail techs.

Located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Akzéntz Nails is popular with Canadian nail techs.

Robyn Schwartz offers both manicure and pedicure services at her salon in British Columbia.

Robyn Schwartz offers both manicure and pedicure services at her salon in British Columbia.

Akzéntz ACE certified educator Robyn Schwartz created this sparkly nail look.

Akzéntz ACE certified educator Robyn Schwartz created this sparkly nail look.

Akzéntz ACE certified educator Robyn Schwartz created these marbled nails.

Akzéntz ACE certified educator Robyn Schwartz created these marbled nails.

Akzéntz ACE certified educator Robyn Schwartz created these marbled nails.

Akzéntz ACE certified educator Robyn Schwartz created these marbled nails.

Blanche Macdonald Nail Studio graduate Stefania Flex proves that, though conservative looks are...

Blanche Macdonald Nail Studio graduate Stefania Flex proves that, though conservative looks are most common in Canada, Canadian techs can also nail eye-catching 3-D looks.

Blanche Macdonald Global Makeup and Nail Studio graduate Paige Roy created these...

Blanche Macdonald Global Makeup and Nail Studio graduate Paige Roy created these butterfly-inspired nails in a trendy almond shape.

The Akzéntz team works a tradeshow.

The Akzéntz team works a tradeshow.

Haus of Lacquer in Vancouver specializes in nail art.

Haus of Lacquer in Vancouver specializes in nail art.

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The Ten Spot chain has about 20 nail salons (some corporate and some franchised) throughout Canada including multiple outposts in Toronto.

TAOND student Jaclyn Clara created these short nails.
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TAOND student Jaclyn Clara created these short nails.

TAOND student Denise Salvaggio created these pointy nails.
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TAOND student Denise Salvaggio created these pointy nails.

CNTC vendors
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CNTC vendors

Courtesy of CNTC
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Courtesy of CNTC

CNTC attendees gather.
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CNTC attendees gather.

TAOND student Chanell Christoffersen created these embellished nails.
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TAOND student Chanell Christoffersen created these embellished nails.

TAOND student Brittany Cahill created these monotone textured nails.
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TAOND student Brittany Cahill created these monotone textured nails.

TAOND student Brenda Braun-Thumb created these alternative French nails.
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TAOND student Brenda Braun-Thumb created these alternative French nails.

A judge scores nail art at the Canada Nail Cup.
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A judge scores nail art at the Canada Nail Cup.

The CND 20min Gel Polish Challenge is the most popular competition at the Canada Nail Cup.
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The CND 20min Gel Polish Challenge is the most popular competition at the Canada Nail Cup.

Blanche Macdonald Nail Studio graduate Stefania Flex created these abstract nails and Global...
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Blanche Macdonald Nail Studio graduate Stefania Flex created these abstract nails and Global Makeup graduate Evelyn Affleck applied the makeup.

Stefania Flex does nails at CurliQue Beauty, which is within Blanche Macdonald’s Atelier Campus...
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Stefania Flex does nails at CurliQue Beauty, which is within Blanche Macdonald’s Atelier Campus Downtown Vancouver. 

Blanche Macdonald Global Makeup and Nail Studio graduate Paige Roy created these...
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Blanche Macdonald Global Makeup and Nail Studio graduate Paige Roy created these crystal-embellished nails, a look that would appeal to progressive clients in Canada.

Stephanie Urmeneta, a nail artist and technician at Haus of Lacquer, created these marbled and...
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Stephanie Urmeneta, a nail artist and technician at Haus of Lacquer, created these marbled and gold-accented nails.

Haus of Lacquer is located in Queens Boutique in Vancouver’s historic Gastown, which is quickly...
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Haus of Lacquer is located in Queens Boutique in Vancouver’s historic Gastown, which is quickly becoming one of the main hot spots in the city.

Located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Akzéntz Nails is popular with Canadian nail techs.
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Located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Akzéntz Nails is popular with Canadian nail techs.

Robyn Schwartz offers both manicure and pedicure services at her salon in British Columbia.
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Robyn Schwartz offers both manicure and pedicure services at her salon in British Columbia.

Akzéntz ACE certified educator Robyn Schwartz created this sparkly nail look.
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Akzéntz ACE certified educator Robyn Schwartz created this sparkly nail look.

Akzéntz ACE certified educator Robyn Schwartz created these marbled nails.
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Akzéntz ACE certified educator Robyn Schwartz created these marbled nails.

Akzéntz ACE certified educator Robyn Schwartz created these marbled nails.
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Akzéntz ACE certified educator Robyn Schwartz created these marbled nails.

Blanche Macdonald Nail Studio graduate Stefania Flex proves that, though conservative looks are...
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Blanche Macdonald Nail Studio graduate Stefania Flex proves that, though conservative looks are most common in Canada, Canadian techs can also nail eye-catching 3-D looks.

Blanche Macdonald Global Makeup and Nail Studio graduate Paige Roy created these...
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Blanche Macdonald Global Makeup and Nail Studio graduate Paige Roy created these butterfly-inspired nails in a trendy almond shape.

The Akzéntz team works a tradeshow.
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The Akzéntz team works a tradeshow.

Haus of Lacquer in Vancouver specializes in nail art.
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Haus of Lacquer in Vancouver specializes in nail art.

Gain insight into the nail industry in Canada. This slideshow accompanies the seventh story in NAILS’ InternatioNAIL series: Canada: Nails Au Naturale.

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