For NTNA Challenge 9, sponsored by Gel II, contestants were asked to create a Hawaii-themed 3-D nail design across 10 nail tips (not shown on actual hands). The design must include a volcano. Here is Nixxi Rose’s entry. See all four entries here.
We have streamlined and simplified this challenge and changed things up a bit to mark 10 YEARS of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist! If you are thinking about applying but haven't, yet, here are 9 compelling reasons to just GO FOR IT!
For the second NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by En Vogue, contestants were asked to create compatible nail art featuring zodiac signs. This is Ilona Vasiliauskiene's entry. See all 11 entries here.
For NTNA Challenge 4, sponsored by Tammy Taylor nails, contestants were asked to illustrate their favorite love story across 10 nail tips. Here is Kelsey Waldo's entry. See all nine entries here.
For NTNA Challenge 6, sponsored by NSI, contestants were asked to create a 3-D carnival across 10 nails. Here is Ashton Harlan’s entry. See all seven entries here.
Things are still a bit tricky in the salon, to say the least. I’ve heard before that a human being is an adapting machine, so ADAPT is what I'll do for this current situation. I'll adapt
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 Stella Sampson's entry. See all 10 entries here.
Back in October, NAILS announced the first official NTNA spin-off, sponsored by OPI. The all-star NTNA competition will bring back 10 previous contestants from the past six seasons to go head-to-head in the ultimate nail art rematch.
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 Ashton Harlan’s entry. See all five entries here.