Do you know about the Stars Photo Competition? It’s an opportunity for you to showcase your best nails — on film. Basically you have to create a set of nails using extensions, nail art, colored acrylic or gel to get your desired look. The photo must be of the hands only. And you have to submit three different images of the same set of nails (Two styled shots and one close up so the judges can see the nail details).

You can download the rules and regulations here. Entries are due no later than Friday, January 27 (so you have a little less than two weeks to get your entry done). The winner will receive $500 cash award, a trophy, and international recognition at America’s Beauty Show on March 4 in Chicago. It's only $35 to enter if you're a member of INTA or CC. And it's only $50 for non-members. CND’s Jan Arnold is this year’s celebrity judge.

What are you waiting for? Start creating and be a STAR!

(Photo by 2011 Nail STARS winner Michelle Sproat of Inspirations Salon, Ontario Canada)

— Hannah