
NTNA S. 7 Challenge 6: RBG Nail Art (Becca)
For the sixth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by ORLY, contestants were asked to create French-inspired design for an icon of today. This is Becca Compton's entry.

For the sixth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by ORLY, contestants were asked to create French-inspired design for an icon of today. This is Becca Compton's entry.

For the sixth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by ORLY, contestants were asked to create French-inspired design for an icon of today. This is Kadee Brown's entry.

For the sixth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by ORLY, contestants were asked to create French-inspired design for an icon of today. This is Helen Christopoulos's entry.

With a colorful tie-dye design and unique photography, nail tech RussAnna Dudley won the top spot this year. Eileen Fox’s on-trend milk bath design took the first runner-up spot, while Sarah Petersen’s geometric design took the second runner-up spot, and Scarlett Senter’s dramatic floral French was the third runner-up. Congratulations to all our finalists and thank you to everyone who entered this year’s competition.

Morgan Galaider, Coconut Creek, Fla.

For Alicia Keys’ appearance at the 2019 Latin Grammy Awards, celebrity nail artist Dawn Sterling created an on-trend pink and green neon French manicure using OPI GelColor.

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create wearable nail art inspired by Swarovski’s Nail Art Report. The report identified three nail art wearing personas including The Crystal Lover, The Color Freak, and The Style Setter. Swarovski chose at random which competitor would be inspired by which persona for the challenge. This is Christy Homolya's entry.

Hayley McBride, Nailz By Hailz, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. @nailzbyhailz

Mentor, Ohio-based nail tech Gina Burich combines her love for nails with her love for the French language by working as a high school French teacher.

The thin liquid gel last three times longer than a regular french manicure.

Watch as nail tech Tiffany Nguyen uses the Xtens Nail System to apply pre-made French/pink-and-white and French ombre gel nail tips to create quick and easy sculpted-style gel nails. Plus, nail artist Hong Nhung shows a marbleized nail design using gel-polish.

Aly Barbosa, Aly's Nails, Arlington, N.J.

Learn how to get this cute French nail design from OPI.

Hayley McBride, Nailz By Hailz, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. @nailzbyhailz

Kiara Sky shares a quick tip for how to create perfect French smile lines.

Hayley McBride, Nailz By Hailz, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. @nailzbyhailz

Learn how to create French nails using Entity's Studio One gel-acrylic hybrid.