NAILS and CND Name Next Top Nail Artist Top 24 Semi-Finalists

 

It was no easy task reviewing applications, nail art photos, and videos from all over the world, but at long last the team at NAILS has named its 24 semi-finalists for season three of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist sponsored by CND.

 

This was the most intense year of first round cuts, as several returning competitors and international nail artists alike threw their hat in the ring. The countries represented this year in our Top 24 include Greece, Australia, Sweden, England, Canada, and Trinidad and Tobago, in addition to The United States.

 

These 24 contestants bring diverse backgrounds, strong artistic abilities, and an intense love for nails to this year’s competition. NAILS and CND would like to congratulate the following nail professionals for making the crucial first cut:

 

1. Alecia Mounixay

 

2. April Ryan

 

3. Amber Dunson

 

4. Cara Gaskins

 

5. Celina Rydén

 

6. Deanna White

 

7. Emily Nash

 

8. Eva Jenkins

 

9. Felicia Cruz

 

10. Halley Fortenberry

 

11. Jessica Warzyniak

 

12. Karalee Chabot

 

13. Kerlisha Munroe

 

14. Lauren Boyd

 

15. Liza Waitzman

 

16. Marianthi Tsitsopoulou

 

17. Sammi Newell

 

18. Sarah Elmaz

 

19. Sherri Traweek

 

20. Szilvia Egerszegi

 

21. Tan Nguyen

 

22. Torie Bastian

 

23. Victoria Zegarelli

 

24. Winnie Huang

 

This is only the beginning for these 24 semi-finalists. In the weeks to come they will face off with two pre-challenges to determine who will make the Top 12 and go on to compete for the ultimate prize of being named NAILS Next Top Nail Artist 2016.

 

In addition to our top sponsor CND, we would like to thank this year’s competition sponsors including Akzentz, Bio Seaweed Gel, China Glaze, Dashing Diva, Entity, EzFlow, Gel II, Gelish, INM, and Orly.

 

We wish our contestants the best of luck!