NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: Blue Sky Nail Art (Bojana)

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 Bojana Radojicic's entry.

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: Rainbow Nail Art (Jessica)

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 Jessica's entry.

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: Upcycled Skittles Nail Art (Trina)

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 Trina Wright's entry.

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: Pop Art Nail Art (Ilona)

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 Ilona's entry.

Filling a Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Charm with Gel

Get creative by filling in the negative space of a flower charm with a little white gel. The Nail Superstore has Sakura cherry blossom charms in large and small. Apply pink and purple gel on the base nail. Make C-curves to Sakura charms. Put the curved Sakura charms in their proper places and then add tiny flowers in the space. For the tiny ones, you can use them without curves. Swarovski crystals make the nail gorgeous! Put them on the nail with the stick. Apply the clear gel. Clean off unhardened gel with the cleaner.

Nails for the Artistic Bride

Alisha Rimando Botero shares her advice on creating nails for the non-conformist bride.

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: Bright Graffiti Nail Art (Helen)

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 Helen's entry.

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The Nail Hub Podcast Transcription: Spouting Off

Going ape on social media doesn't exactly look professional and may not get you the results you're looking for. In this episode of The Nail Hub Podcast, Elizabeth Morris discusses how and when you should vent.