Showstopping Wintry Nails from the MODERN SALON 100 2025

Check out these beautiful holiday and winter nails, created by the talented nail artists of our MODERN SALON 100 of 2025. Top-tier inspiration!

NTNA S. 6 Challenge 7: Edgy Fashion Nail Art (Kelsey)

For NTNA Challenge 7, sponsored by En Vogue, contestants were asked to create a Modonna-themed design across five nails. Here is Kelsey Waldo’s entry. See all six entries here.

Eiffel Tower Nails (NTNA S.3 Pre-Challenge #2)

Elegant. Artisan. Nails. Szilvia Egerszegi (London) created this set of 3-D fantasy nail art using a variety of products (liquid & powder, gel, gel-polish, paints, glitter) to illustrate her personal three-word tagline for NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Season 3, Pre-Challenge #2.  

NAILS NTNA Takes on the Don't Rush Challenge

The viral Don't Rush Challenge has spawned many nail spin-offs. NAILS NTNA alum took on the challenge for the ultimate social media post.

Product News: Dr. AntiFungus Press on Nails

These anti-fungal press-on nails are designed by a husband-and-wife team of podiatric surgeons who’ve seen it all in their decades of practice

Nails for NTNA S. 3 Challenge #9 The Grinch Who Stole the INM Winter Collection (Celina)

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 4 contestant Celina Ryden shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #9, Animated Short, sponsored by INM. Click here to see all four entries

Emily Nash Wins NAILS Next Top Nail Artist: Applause for These Winning Claws

Now in its 8th season--and soon to launch Season 9--the nail industry's most prestigious competition develops contestants as they go move through the weekly challenges. The winner was announced during CND's NAILATHON broadcast, October 4.

NTNA S.5 Ch.4: Attempted Murder (Sammi Newell)

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 5 Challenge #4 sponsored by ibd asked contestants to create a love story gone wrong using 10 nail tips, using only ibd products and China Glaze embellishments. Click here to see all nine entries. Here is Sammi's entry.

Nails for NTNA S. 3 Challenge #9 Kimmy the Swan (Sarah)

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 4 contestant Sarah Elmaz shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #9, Animated Short, sponsored by INM. Click here to see all four entries