Awards & Contests
What You Need to Know Before Competing in a Nail Contest
Competing is one of the best ways to hone your craft and get noticed. In the world of nails, there are many opportunities to showcase your talents and grow as a result. We talked to some regulars on the competition circuit to find out what you’ll need to know if you want to compete — and possibly win big.
by Beth Livesay
5 Tips for Making a Better Nail Video + Apply for NTNA S.5!
The deadline to enter NTNA S.5 is Aug. 1, 2017. NAILS Magazine contributing editor and NTNA Season 3 winner Winnie Huang offers a few tips on making better nail art tutorials. These tips will come in handy for entering this year's NAILS Next Top Nail Artist NTNA competition! Do you have what it takes?We’re looking for the next set of competitors for NTNA Season 5, professional nail techs who are inspired, creative, reliable, and up for a challenge. In addition to being artistically inclined, you also must be able to take high-res digital photos and short videos. Since we’re looking for the NEXT top nail artist, you can’t currently be affiliated with a professional nail manufacturer. Visit http://www.nailsmag.com/ntnas5application for instructions on how to apply.NTNA Frequently asked questions:http://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/118155/nails-next-top-nail-artist-frequently-asked-questions
Could One of Your Recent Grads Be NAILS’ Next Top Nail Artist?
NAILS’ Next Top Nail Artist is searching for licensed nail techs of all experience levels who have that “it” factor. Does one of your recent nail program graduates fit the bill?
by Tracy Rubert
NTNA Top 3 Liina Leino's America's Beauty Show Travel Log
Liina Leino from Helsinko, Finland, takes viewers on a personal journey with her through Chicago during her whirlwind adventure as a Top 3 contestant during NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 4.
Nail Art at the Beauty Changes Lives Experience 2017
Beauty Changes Lives held its fifth annual event, this year at the Art Institute of Chicago.
America's Beauty Show 2017
America's Beauty Show was held March 25-27 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Attendees included NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Top 3 finalists who flew in from Australia, Finland, and Netherlands.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S.4 Finale Party
Another season of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist wrapped up at Roof on theWit in Chicago on Saturday, March 25. Tracey Lee took home the Season 4 title, Jonny Pham was named first runner-up and Liina Leino was named second runner-up.
Nail Art from ABS Chicago 2017
Nail techs brought on the bling at America's Beauty Show 2017
by Beth Livesay
Tracey Lee Wins Season 4 of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist
In its fourth nail-biting season, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist set out to find the next best tech in the nail world. The results came in live from the show floor at America’s Beauty Show in Chicago.
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