Follow Friday: Ryoko Garcia

Since being crowned champion of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 1 competition, Ryoko Garcia has been busy creating nail looks for Gelish, Kiss Products, and entertaining her newfound fans on Instagram (@nailsbyryoko). If you aren’t following her yet, you should and here’s why.

1. She’s a world traveler. From LA to Tokyo, Orlando and back, Garcia’s career takes her places.

I ❤️ my city 🗼🗾 #Tokyo #TokyoSkyTree #shinjuku #citylife #vacay

A photo posted by Ryoko Garcia (@nailsbyryoko) on Feb 4, 2015 at 8:05am PST

2. She’s knowledgeable about the newest products and shows you how to use them. Most recently, Garcia teamed up with Gelish to create a Cinderella-inspired look for its latest collection.

The Cinderella nail art I did for @gelish_official 👑💎 using gelish #Cinderellacollection "Live like there's no midnight", "Party at the Palace" and "Arctic white" #Cinderella #gelish

A photo posted by Ryoko Garcia (@nailsbyryoko) on Feb 24, 2015 at 4:56pm PST

3. Her sculpting skills and fine line execution will make any mani maven weak in the knees.

3D Sugar skull step by step 💀 #nails #nailart #nailedit #nailgasm #nicenails #nailartist #naildesign #naildesigns #art #notd #nailsmagazine #nexttopnailartist #artist #3dnails #fantasynailart #handpainted #handpaintednailart #sculptured

A photo posted by Ryoko Garcia (@nailsbyryoko) on Sep 24, 2014 at 3:35pm PDT

Make sure you keep up with Garcia on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Nail Art Gallery,and YouTube. 

Do you think you have what it takes to be NAILS Next Top Nail Artist? Now’s your chance to test your skills. Apply for a spot in the season 3 competition here.