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18 Nail Designs Inspired by Wanderlust

Swarovski Crystals named Wanderlust as the theme for spring/summer 2019 trend innovations. See how the NAILS NTNA Top 18 interpreted this trend for their second pre-challenge of Season 6.

Nail Design

NTNA S. 6. Pre-Challenge #2: Dangling Jewel Nail Art (Lorna)

by Staff

For NTNA Pre-challenge #2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants created a nail design inspired by the company’s Wanderlust trend. Here is Lorna Andrews's entry.

Nail Design

NTNA Day of the Dead Nail Mural Tutorial

by Staff

NTNA Top 24 contestant Lorna Andrews created this Day of the Dead nail mural for the first pre-challenge, Drop Dead Gorgeous.

Nail Bytes

24 Dazzling Day of the Dead Nail Murals

by Beth Livesay

Swarovski Crystals challenged the NAILS NTNA S. 6 Top 24 to celebrate Day of the Dead with handpainted nail murals.

Technique

Behind the Scenes: Pastel Reverse French Nail Art

by Staff

Hemi Park’s design comes from one of the toughest challenges of NTNA Season 5 — Pastel City — sponsored by Orly. The challenge asked competitors to use pastels only for street art-inspired nail looks. Park drew from her Korean heritage.

Nail Bytes

10 Halloween Nail Art Ideas From Nail Art Gallery

by Beth Livesay

The Nail Art Gallery app is scaring up all the inspiration you need when it comes to Halloween.

Technique

Behind the Scenes: Gothic Gold Acrylic Nails

by Beth Livesay

Inspired by runway looks from CND for Libertine, Halley Fortenberry created this glimmering gold set that calls to mind the intricate shapes and precious metals found in Gothic art and architecture.

Industry News

NAILS Announces Top 24 for Season 6 of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist

by Staff

Join NAILS Magazine and CND in congratulating these 24 contestants who will compete for the biggest title in the nail industry.

Nail Design

Valerie Ducharme Named NAILS Next Top Nail Artist

by Beth Livesay

Valerie Ducharme was crowned the winner of Season 5 in front of 24 fellow techs from Quebec, international beauty press, competition sponsors, and 20 NTNA alums.

Team Kupa: Elaine Watson, Sara Kuzma, and Rachael Wilson.

Business

Cosmoprof North America 2018

by Staff

See photos from Cosmoprof North America, held at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas July 29-31. The show featured a record-breaking 1,415 exhibitors in the categories of cosmetics and personal care; packaging, contract manufacturing, and private label; and professional beauty. 40,000 visitors attended the show.

Nail Design

Detailed Pop Art Nails Tutorial

by Staff

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 5 winner Valerie Ducharme brings artistic creative chaos to these nails with detailed shading and a variety of designs.