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SEARCHNAILS and CND name the Top 12 contestants who will go on to compete in NTNA S. 7, beginning February 2020.
After two dazzling pre-challenge rounds sponsored by Swarovski, 12 of the Top 24 were left standing. Judges for the pre-challenge rounds included NAILS staff, CND's Jan Arnold, Swarovski's Gina Silvestro, and Season 6 champion Ashton Harlan.
These 12 talented artists will go on to compete in NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 7, the ultimate digital compettion within the nail industry. Only three will score a trip to Premiere Orlando in May of 2020 and only ONE will take home the title and a trophy from Swarovski.
This year's Top 12 come from Australia, Canada, Greece, Serbia, UK, Lithuania, and the U.S. Three of the Top 12 are returning competitors from Season 6, including Fan Favorite winner Kelsey Waldo. Follow along as the games begin on February 10, 2020.
Season 7 sponsors include: CND, En Vogue, Gel II, Glitz, KUPA, LeChat, Orly, Swarovski, Ugly Duckling, and Wildflowers.
Join NAILS, CND, and all of our sponsors in congratulating the Season 7 Top 12!!!!!
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