NTNA S.5 Ch.1: Artistic Flowering (Sammi Newell)

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 5 Challenge #1 sponsored by CND asked contestants to create a runway-inspired nail look that’s wearable in real-life. Here is Sammi Newell's entry. Click here to see all 12 entries.

NTNA S.5 Ch.4: Attempted Murder (Sammi Newell)

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 5 Challenge #4 sponsored by ibd asked contestants to create a love story gone wrong using 10 nail tips, using only ibd products and China Glaze embellishments. Click here to see all nine entries. Here is Sammi's entry.

NTNA S.5 Ch. 3: His and Hers Nail Art (Sammi)

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 5 Challenge #3 sponsored by LeChat asked contestants to create nail art showing two things or people that go together using gel-polish only. Here is Sammi's entry. Click here to see all 10 entries. 

Bridal Nails Unveiled

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist competitor Sammi Newell of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, won the second challenge of Season 5 with her vintage wedding gown design

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist: Meet the Season Five Contestants

This year, the only online nail art competition for professionals celebrates its fifth anniversary. Beginning January 22, these 12 contestants will battle it out with new rules, new challenges, and new glory prizes.

Behind the Scenes of Nail Files Episode 4

On the latest episode of Nail Files, I decided to throw Walter an extravagant Russian-themed birthday party; and I wanted fancy restaurant Romanov’s as the venue. I really felt like I worked hard the past year

Nails for NTNA S. 5 Pre-Challenge #2: Lace Contrast (Sammi)

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 18 contestant Sammi Newell shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Pre-Challenge #2, New Perspectives, sponsored by Swarovski.

3-D Dragonfly Nails (NTNA S.3 Pre-Challenge #2)

Sparkles. Spirited. Music. Sammi Newell (Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada) created this set of 3-D fantasy nail art using a variety of products (liquid & powder, gel, gel-polish, paints, glitter) to illustrate her personal three-word tagline for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 3, Pre-Challenge #2.

New Hire...Finally

Tickled Pink Salon continues to grow. We have found there is a real need to have techs available for walk-ins at all times. It's so difficult to try and manage all the salon hours in addition