NTNA 2017 Winner Announced
Tracey Lee of The Netherlands takes home the nail industry's highest honor as NAILS Next Top Nail Artist.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.4: All Challenges Recap
We're down to our Top 3 contestants! Tune into our Facebook Live stream on Sat., Mar. 25, around 7:30pm Central Time to find out the winner! Our grand finale takes place during America's Beauty Show in Chicago. http://www.facebook.com/nailsmagCast your vote for the last Finale Challenge here:http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2016/challenges/final-challenge-cndSo who do you pick as the winner — Jonny Diep Pham (Australia), Liina Leino (Finland), or Tracey Lee (Netherlands)? Let us know your favorites!
Jonny's Manus x Machina Pleats Re-Do (NTNA CND Challenge, Part 6)
NAILS NTNA S. 4 finalist Jonny Diep Pham shows how he re-did his pleated set of nails for the final challenge sponsored by CND. Click here to see all three entries.
Tracey's Manus x Machina Salvaged Beauty Re-Do (NTNA CND Challenge, Part 6)
NAILS NTNA S. 4 finalist Tracey Lee shows how she re-did her flower nails for the final challenge sponsored by CND. Click here to see all three entries.
Liina's Manus x Machina Pleat Re-Do (NTNA CND Challenge, Part 6)
NAILS NTNA S. 4 finalist Liina Leino shows how she re-did her pleated set of nails for the final challenge sponsored by CND. Click here to see all three entries.
Who Will Be Named NAILS Next Top Nail Artist?
The fourth season of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist once again brings together three international competitors to meet for the first time at America’s Beauty Show in Chicago. All three arrive as finalists, but only one can leave as the Season Four champion.
by Beth Livesay
On My Mind: Milestone Makers
I worry sometimes that the nail community and those outside of it put too much of a premium on the numbers on a profile.
by Beth Livesay
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.3 Finale
Nail artists and NTNA S.3 competitiors Celina Rydén (Sweden), Sarah Elmaz (Australia), and Winnie Huang (Canada) flew to Chicago to show off their skills after 10 weeks of elimination-style nail art competition. See their journey and season 3's Next Top Nail Artist winner, sponsored by CND.This year, our NTNA S. 4 nail artists Liina Leino (Finland), Tracey Lee (Netherlands), and Jonny Phan (Australia), will make their way to Chicago for our Season 4 Grand Finale where one will be named the winner. Follow our competition in it's last leg of the journey: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2016
NTNA CND Challenge, Part 4: Feathers
NTNA Season 4's Tracey Lee shares a video of her creation for Part 4 of the Final Challenge. See all Final Challenge designs from the Top 3 (Tracey Lee, Jonny Pham, and Liina Leino) at http://ntna.nailsmag.com.
Madonna Nails
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Top 9 finalist Trish Johnson created this ‘80s masterpiece for the NTNA Decade Decadence challenge.
One Year Later: NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Top 3 Speak Out
Last year’s Next Top Nail Artist Final Challenge at America’s Beauty Show brought three women together in competition … and ultimately in deep friendship.
by Erika Kotite
We Heart Pinterest: Our Top Valentine Pins Reimagined
We took the ideas behind some of our most popular Valentine’s Day pins and had them recreated to show just how easy it is to give clients Pinterest-worthy nails.
NTNA S.4 Final Challenge: Pleats & Folds (Liina)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 4 final challenge sponsored by CND asked contestants to create a design featuring pleats and folds, inspired by Manus x Machina. Here is Liina Leino's entry. Click here to see all 3 entries.
NTNA S.4 Final Challenge: Pleats & Folds Nail Art (Tracey)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 4 final challenge sponsored by CND asked contestants to create a design featuring pleats and folds, inspired by Manus x Machina. Here is Tracey Lee's entry. Click here to see all 3 entries.
NTNA S.4 Final Challenge: Pleats & Folds Nail Art (Jonny)
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 4 final challenge sponsored by CND asked contestants to create a design featuring pleats and folds, inspired by Manus x Machina. Here is Jonny Pham's entry. Click here to see all 3 entries.
On My Mind: Passionate, Patient, Fun
I welcome the change 2017 brings to NAILS.
by Beth Livesay
On My Mind: Your Vote Counts
Erika Kotite discusses the importance of voting for what you believe in and the power of choice.
by Erika Kotite