Getting Prepped to Compete in Orlando
Holly is practicing for the gel-polish competition coming up in Orlando on Sunday.
Holly is practicing for the gel-polish competition coming up in Orlando on Sunday.
Nail tech Naja Rickette is the new Guinness World Records title-holder for polishing the highest number of clients in an eight-hour period: 69.

Astonishing Nails is proud to congratulate the winners of its photo competition.
For her first practice round, Holly was just over the 30 minute mark for the French manicure. With practice, she hopes to get the time down pat!
Join Holly as she recaps what it was like finding a hand model and a sponsor for the gel-polish competition at Premiere Orlando 2014.
Holly's finally dipping a toe in the competition water at Premiere Orlando.

The nine-year industry veteran from Florida (by way of Japan) dedicated every free moment to completing each of the weekly challenges. Her artistic skills, attention to detail, and love of her craft helped her win the title of NAILS Next Top Nail Artist.

In January, nail technicians from all over India showcased their skills at the StyleSpeak Nailathon — India’s first professional nail championship.

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, nail tech Lorena Marquez shows how to create a competition-style smile line with acrylics.

More than 100 nail techs descended on Camp Burton just outside of Seattle to attend the third NW Nail Tech Retreat held October 18-21, 2013.

The first-ever Next Top Nail Artist had some pretty stiff competition. So we decided to bring the final three competitors to Long Beach to challenge them one last time and crown the ultimate winner.

In a grueling four-part finale, Ryoko Garcia from Bella Day Spa and Salon in Navarre, Fla., edged out her fellow Top 3 in NAILS Next Top Nail Artist competition sponsored by Gelish.
Please join us as we crown this year’s NAILS Next Top Nail Artist sponsored by Gelish at a cocktail reception on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Café Sevilla in Long Beach. Information and a limited number of tickets are available at nailsmag.com/ntnaparty. ISSE Long Beach: http://probeauty.org/isselbNAILS Next Top Nail Artist: http://ntna.nailsmag.com

The STARS and RISING Stars Photo Competition, sponsored by Cosmetologists Chicago since 2000, showcases the creativity, talent, technical expertise, and competitive spirit of those in our industry. Nail techs can compete in the International Nail Technician of the Year category.

Stoke on Trent beauty student Andrea Gordon wowed judges with her Alice in Wonderland-inspired fantasy design.

A new school-wide competition proved a rousing success among students and didn’t cost the school an extra cent to run.

One of these competitors will be NAILS Next Top Nail Artist. Who has what it takes?