For NTNA Challenge 10, sponsored by Wildflowers Nails, contestants were asked to create a mixed-media mural across 10 nail tips, including as much dimension and optical illusion as possible. Here is Ashton Harlan's entry. See all three entries here.
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 Ashton Harlan's entry. See all 10 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 Ashton Harlan's entry. See all 11 entries here.
Long Beach, Calif.-based salon owner Elizabeth Ashton uses ayurvedic wellness techniques from India to provide clients with relaxing services based on age-old tradition.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 5 Challenge #3 sponsored by LeChat asked contestants to create nail art showing two things or people that go together using gel-polish only. Here is Ashton's entry. Click here to see all 10 entries.
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.
This year, the only online nail art competition for professionals celebrates its fifth anniversary. Beginning January 22, these 12 contestants will battle it out with new rules, new challenges, and new glory prizes.