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SEARCHCombining the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist season 5 finale with the long-running NailTech Networking Event created by Debbie Doerlamm during Premiere Orlando, we celebrate this year's Next Top Nail Artist, the Top 3 finalists, and the nail industry as a whole.
Saturday, June 2, marked the official merging of two great events at Premiere Orlando. NAILS combined its NAILS Next Top Nail Artist finale with its popular Nailtech Networking Event. The combined event kicked off Premiere Orlando 2018 held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The reformatted party boasted the best of both events, opening the evening with networking games, photo ops, and drinks.
Valerie Ducharme was named the NTNA Season 5 winner, followed by raffle winner announcements, more photo opportunities, and massive celebrations. Attendees received a swag bag and coupon book (valued at over $600).
After seasons of barely-there manicures and minimalist nail looks, chrome is officially back in the spotlight.
For years, press-on nails have been treated as the alternative to professional services. But the category has evolved and so has the client.
Junk nails continue to steal the spotlight within the professional beauty industry.
The lucky cat in this design signifies fortune and abundance--yes, please!
“You can’t go wrong with a classic French elevated with a high-shine, chrome finish that’s continuing to trend. The stiletto shape of the nails echoes the precision and structure seen throughout the collection.”
Romantic goth hairstyles are trending for 2026, and these Sebastian Professional artists have long anticipated the look.
Check out what beautiful looks these celebrity nail artists cooked up for famous attendees and nominees of the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Check out these beautiful holiday and winter nails, created by the talented nail artists of our MODERN SALON 100 of 2025. Top-tier inspiration!
In anticipation of Wicked: For Good, here are some stunning pink and green polishes from clean nail brand Dazzle Dry.
The return of the deep French is a trend with staying power.
OPI Global Ambassador and celebrity manicurist Zola Ganzorigt just merged two of summer’s most buzzy trends – butter yellow and polka dot nails -- to create this adorably sunny trend on Hailey Bieber.
Our favorite part of any award show or celebrity event is seeing what those celebrities are wearing on their fingertips! These celebrity manicurists shared how to recreate some of our favorites.
The stars at the 2025 Oscars and their talented manicurists did not disappoint, and we've chosen a few of our favorite nail looks to share with you.
See some of the most decorated fingertips at the Grammys, created with Aprés Nail.
Looking for some new stuff to get excited over during this post-holiday quiet period? We've got just the selection for you, including new polish formulas, colors, and even botanical skincare.
Which of our 2024 nailsmag.com articles did you find most intriguing last year? The results are in!
See how these celebrity manicurists used Aprés Nail to create some of the Golden Globes' most stunning nail looks.
