We don't envy the judges who had to narrow the field but the Top 15 finalists have been selected. These nail artists will continue on and compete to be NAILS Next Top Nail Artist.
This NTNA season was the toughest call of them all. Without the judges ever seeing the contestants or nails in person, judging was based on video submissions, Facebook Lives, written descriptions, and final photos from Top 3 contenders.
For the final NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by CND, contestants were asked to create five sets of press-on nails. This is Stella Sampson's entry. See all three entries here.
For the final NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by CND, contestants were asked to create five sets of press-on nails. This is Allison Goertzen's entry. See all three entries here.
For the 10th NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by Wildflowers, contestants were asked to show a mood or emotion through textured nail art. This is Allison Goertzen's entry. See all three entries here.
For the 10th NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by Wildflowers, contestants were asked to show a mood or emotion through textured nail art. This is Stella Sampson's entry.
For the 10th NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by Wildflowers, contestants were asked to show a mood or emotion through textured nail art. This is Kadee Brown's entry.
For the ninth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by KUPA, contestants were asked to create nail art inspired by one of KUPA's MANIPro Passports. This is Stella Sampson's entry. See all four entries here.
For the ninth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by KUPA, contestants were asked to create nail art inspired by one of KUPA's MANIPro Passports. This is Kadee Brown's entry. See all four entries here.
For the ninth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by KUPA, contestants were asked to create nail art inspired by one of KUPA's MANIPro Passports. This is Kelsey Waldo's entry. See all four entries here.
For the ninth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by KUPA, contestants were asked to create nail art inspired by one of KUPA's MANIPro Passports. This is Allison Goertzen's entry.
For the eighth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create nail art inspired by a Spring/Summer 2021 trend. This is Kadee Brown's entry. See all five entries here.
For the eighth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create nail art inspired by a Spring/Summer 2021 trend. This is Allison Goertzen's entry. See all five entries here.
For the eighth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create nail art inspired by a Spring/Summer 2021 trend. This is Stella Sampson's entry. See all five entries here.
For the seventh NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by Gel II, contestants were asked to create New York City-inspired nail art using 4-D Gel. This is Stella Sampson's entry. See all six entries here.