A big CONGRATS to the five randomly selected winners of the “show your love” opportunity! These five techs will receive a CND Shellac Alluring Trilogy Top Coat set after leaving comments about what they love about being a nail professional.
It was so wonderful to read all the great entries and feel your happiness with the nail profession glowing through your words. If you see your name below, please send an email with your full name and shipping address to Holly@nailsmag.com.
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The winners are:
Kristen Hartley “I love making people feel good about themselves! Being a shoulder to lean on and boosting their self-confidence with a good nail set. Designs are my favorite and make my clients feel special when they get custom designs!”
Louise Junke Parsons “I love being a nail tech, as it releases my artistic side and seeing a beautiful set of finished nails and the happiest smile from my clients makes it all worthwhile.”
Jea Lynn ”When you look good you feel good and helping someone look good makes me feel good. WIN WIN!”
Helena ElegantTouch Jones “I love being a nail tech because it allows me to help others feel beautiful and feel good about themselves. You’re never complete unless nails are done.”
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Tanya Dangl “My clients!!! They are the best bunch of ladies this tech could ever ask for! They are so creative with their nails and designs, and we always have so much fun at every appointment. This is by far the best career in the whole world!”
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