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A nail salon isn’t just any setting for TNT’s new dramedy "Claws." The darkly humorous crime drama features professional nail designs that reflect events in the show and even play into the plot. Nail techs play an important part behind the scenes as well as onscreen.
Canadians are just as passionate about the nail industry as their American neighbors, and with the recent rise of nails-only salons and nail services up north, the time is right for the installation of associations, expansion of education, and – most importantly – the certification or licensure of nail technicians.
For NTNA pre-challenge #2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants created a nail design inspired by the company’s Wanderlust trend. Here is Jerilee Fair's entry.
For NTNA Challenge 3, sponsored by LeChat, contestants were asked to create a double nail design, with one design on the underside of the nail and a transparent design layered on top. Here is Bojana Radojicic's entry. See all 10 entries here.
UK Nail Artist Nicola Sawyer (@nailcouturelincoln) took home top honors from the awards ceremony on Sunday, June 5, in Orlando, FL.
For NTNA Challenge 1, sponsored by Orly, contestants created nails using the company’s Builder in a Bottle, based on the theme “Seeing Clearly.” Here is Lorna Andrews’s entry.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 12 contestant Torie Bastian shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #1, Pure Diva, sponsored by Dashing Diva. Click here to see all 12 entries.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) Top 9 contestant Lauren Boyd shows her inspiration and nail tutorial for NTNA Challenge #4, L.A. Landmark, sponsored by Orly. Click here to see all 9 entries.
For NTNA pre-challenge #2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants created a nail design inspired by the company’s Wanderlust trend. Here is Sarah Abbott's entry.
Tips for making a successful video for your first NAILS NTNA challenge.
