Competition Insider - NAILS Magazine

Get insider information from NAILS Top 25 List number-one competitor Lynn Lammers as she blogs about getting ready for competitions, what's it's like to compete, post show wrap-ups, and tips and tricks along the way.

The Importance Of Practice

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Well this year I was not able to attend as many nail competitions as I would like to have, but that dosen’t mean I stopped practicing.Any top nail competitor will tell you the same. The only

To Russia With Max

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When people think of Russia and the Ukraine, they probably aren’t thinking of nails. But in fact, Russia and Ukraine are two of the only places in the world where the nail industry is at the

Classic Wins 2nd in Fantasy Nail Art!

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To put it simply, it was the best worst and weekend ever. I have never slept so little and eaten so little, but yet I came out on top and wanting more. Last weekend showed me

Meet Max

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Max Estrada is an experienced veteran of the competition circuit. Representing Odyssey Nail Systems and having trained under a nail competition master Trang Nguyen, Max is an established nail artist who has traveled the world educating

Making A List and Checking it Twice…No, Three times

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Orlando is just days away and it is time to get serious about packing. I have a basic list that is good for Salon Success and Sculptured Nail; so that is where I’ll start. Some things

Boats

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Boats. Ask me what is on my mind lately, and I will say, “Boats!” Premiere, Orlando is right around the corner, and I am excited to be competing in my first 3-D Nail Art Competition; the

Meet Tammi

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Hello everyone! Some of fellow competitors may already know me but for those who don’t please let me introduce myself. My name is Tammi Merritt. I am an educator and competition team member for Odyssey Nail

Vegas Baby!

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I have concluded that trying to do every competition location is very difficult your first year out of school. My last month has consisted of finals, the big graduation, state boards, and building my clientele at

Gaining Momentum

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Hey everyone, did you enjoy ISSE Chicago? Isn’t it great to have an exciting show that allows you to get motivated about your work. Well I missed this one but I didn't miss the competition. I

Mail Ins

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So the Chicago show is just around the corner. Who is ready?I was recently chatting with one of my fellow bloggers who wasn't aware that you can send in your art. So let me inform you

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