Awards & Contests
NAILS & CND Announce Top 3 Finalists in Next Top Nail Artist Season 6
The Top 3 competitors in NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 6 will go to Orlando, where the final champion will be chosen.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 10: Frog and Pumpkin Nail Art (Nixxi)
For NTNA Challenge 10, sponsored by Wildflowers Nails, contestants were asked to create a mixed-media mural across 10 nail tips, including as much dimension and optical illusion as possible. Here is Nixxi Rose’s entry. See all three entries here.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 10: Queen Bee Nail Art (Carly)
For NTNA Challenge 10, sponsored by Wildflowers Nails, contestants were asked to create a mixed-media mural across 10 nail tips, including as much dimension and optical illusion as possible. Here is Carly Snyr’s entry. See all three entries here.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 10: Mermaid and Kraken Nail Art (Ashton)
For NTNA Challenge 10, sponsored by Wildflowers Nails, contestants were asked to create a mixed-media mural across 10 nail tips, including as much dimension and optical illusion as possible. Here is Ashton Harlan's entry. See all three entries here.
On My Mind: Competitive Nature
Executive editor Beth Livesay discusses competitiveness between manufacturers in the nail industry.
by Beth Livesay
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 9: Tropical Cocktail Nail Art (Nixxi)
For NTNA Challenge 9, sponsored by Gel II, contestants were asked to create a Hawaii-themed 3-D nail design across 10 nail tips (not shown on actual hands). The design must include a volcano. Here is Nixxi Rose’s entry. See all four entries here.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 9: Volcanic Hotspot Nail Art (Carly)
For NTNA Challenge 9, sponsored by Gel II, contestants were asked to create a Hawaii-themed 3-D nail design across 10 nail tips (not shown on actual hands). The design must include a volcano. Here is Carly Snyr’s entry. See all four entries here.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 9: Hula Island Nail Art (Ashton)
For NTNA Challenge 9, sponsored by Gel II, contestants were asked to create a Hawaii-themed 3-D nail design across 10 nail tips (not shown on actual hands). The design must include a volcano. Here is Ashton Harlan’s entry. See all four entries here.
Premiere Orlando 2019 Features Nail Education and Networking
Held June 1-3, Premiere Orlando will feature even more opportunities for education, networking, and shopping.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 8: Toxic Frog Triptych Nail Art (Nixxi)
For NTNA Challenge 8, sponsored by Kupa, contestants were asked to create a carved triptych (set of three) design on nail tips, placed on an actual hand for the final look. Here is Nixxi Rose’s entry. See all five entries here.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 8: Koopa Troopa Nail Art (Carly)
For NTNA Challenge 8, sponsored by Kupa, contestants were asked to create a carved triptych (set of three) design on nail tips, placed on an actual hand for the final look. Here is Carly Snyr’s entry. See all five entries here.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 8: Peacock and Pagoda Nail Art (Kelsey)
For NTNA Challenge 8, sponsored by Kupa, contestants were asked to create a carved triptych (set of three) design on nail tips, placed on an actual hand for the final look. Here is Kelsey Waldo’s entry. See all five entries here.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 8: Rainbow Mandala Nail Art (Ashley)
For NTNA Challenge 8, sponsored by Kupa, contestants were asked to create a carved triptych (set of three) design on nail tips, placed on an actual hand for the final look. Here is Ashley Hoffman’s entry. See all five entries here.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 8: King Cobra Nail Art (Ashton)
For NTNA Challenge 8, sponsored by Kupa, contestants were asked to create a carved triptych (set of three) design on nail tips, placed on an actual hand for the final look. Here is Ashton Harlan’s entry. See all five entries here.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 7: Androgynous Nail Art (Carly)
For NTNA Challenge 7, sponsored by En Vogue, contestants were asked to create a Modonna-themed design across five nails. Here is Carly Snyr’s entry. See all six entries here.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 7: Iconic Nail Art (Ashley)
For NTNA Challenge 7, sponsored by En Vogue, contestants were asked to create a Modonna-themed design across five nails. Here is Ashley Hoffman’s entry. See all six entries here.
NTNA S. 6 Challenge 7: Lace and Jewels Nail Art (Ashton)
For NTNA Challenge 7, sponsored by En Vogue, contestants were asked to create a Modonna-themed design across five nails. Here is Ashton Harlan’s entry. See all six entries here.