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 Honey's entry.
Take your clients’ love of embellishment to the next level. The newest trend in nail art is to put a rock on it. These exotic embellishments can make nails look all the more ornate. See how these nail techs rocked this new fad and unearth some inspiration.
For NTNA Challenge 8, sponsored by Kupa, contestants were asked to create a carved triptych (set of three) design on nail tips, placed on an actual hand for the final look. Here is Carly Snyr’s entry. See all five entries here.
For NTNA Challenge 2, sponsored by Mia Secret, contestants created safari-themed nail art using the brand's Pastel Macaroons and Gray Jungle collections. Here is Ashley Hoffman's entry. See all 11 entries here.
Transparent, see-through acrylic is a popular look and Suzie Moskal breaks it down in this detailed tutorial showing how to create 3-D encapsulated acrylic nails.