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
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Young Nails VLog #17: SlickPour and Caption Conversion with Greg
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Young Nails VLog #14: Greg's Acrylic Ombre Nails
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Photographer Publishes Paint & Polish
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by Beth Livesay
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Gel II Unicorn Nail Art
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Henna-Inspired Nail Art
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by Tracy Rubert
Hop to It: Nail Art for Easter
Somebunny loves these designs.