The Top 18 for NAILS Next Top Artist Sponsored by CND Announced
We started off with 24 semifinalists, but have already narrowed it down to 18 after a preliminary challenge.
by Beth Livesay
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We started off with 24 semifinalists, but have already narrowed it down to 18 after a preliminary challenge.
NAILS NTNA Challenge #5 is sponsored by Bio Seaweed Gel. Bio Seaweed Gel asked each competitor to create a 3-D sculpted interpretation of what "unity" means to them. They could use gel-polish, polish, and paint to complete their looks. Visit this link to vote for your favorite set of nails by Thursday, Oct. 1st at 12 PM, PST: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/challenges/week-5-bio-seaweed-gelThe votes will be combined with our judges scores, the winner will receive the entire Bio Seaweed Gel Collection ($400 value), and one artist will be eliminated.You can also play along to win prizes at home using the hashtag #GelishPlayAtHome on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Details here: http://www.nailsmag.com/nexttopnailartist/2015/play-home
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