
Nail Design

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.

Ghost Flower Nail Art Tutorial
Lauren Wireman of Wildflowers Nails shows how to create a subtle flower nail art design.

Iridescent Mermaid Nail Art Tutorial
Sarah R shows how to create an iridescent scale design using stamping and nail art tape.

Encapsulated Crushed Opal Nail Art Tutorial
Denise Heavner shows how to encapsulate opal and gold foil in clear gel.

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.

Unique Fundraiser Reaffirms Nail Artists’ Value
Nail tech Amy Masters wanted to prove that the same art techs offer on nails — often for little or no money — could sell for much more if it was reproduced on a larger canvas.

OPI Co-founder Releases a "Colorful" Memoir
In her new memoir, I’m Not Really a Waitress, Suzi Weiss-Fischmann explains how OPI transformed from a small dental supply company into an iconic beauty brand.

Nailympia Adds Canadian Competition
Nailympia Competitions has added a fourth location to its world map — Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Pedilicious Pedi-Flops Featured in the News
Pedilicious CEO Premise Martin was interviewed on NBC about her company.

Literary Nail Art for World Book Day
Celebrate World Book Day with this book nail art!



