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 Stella Sampson's entry.
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 Becca Compton's entry.
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.
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.
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 Adrianna Mondelli's entry.
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 Lechele Barnett's entry.
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.
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.
TLC's new reality show Unpolished is all about nail artist and former NTNA competitor Lexi Martone, the salon she co-owns with her sister, and her loud, loving Italian family. NAILS talked to her about what to expect from the show.
Emily Boris, The Nail Studio, Coconut Creek, Fla. @beautified_by_emmyb
Hayley McBride, Nailz By Hailz, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. @nailzbyhailz
Josi Baptista, Nails by Josi, Twin Falls, Idaho. @nailsbyjosi
Emily Boris, The Nail Studio, Coconut Creek, Fla. @beautified_by_emmyb
Brandy Sucher, Altered Ego Salon and Spa, Tempe, Ariz. @alteredegonails
Hayley McBride, Nailz By Hailz, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. @nailzbyhailz
Morgan Galaider, The Nail Studio, Coconut Creek, Fla. @morganashley.beauty
CND's exhibition at the Oceanside Museum of Art showcases nail art, displaying over 10,000 nail tips from Fashion Week as well as other iconic nail imagery.