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.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 5 Challenge #10 sponsored by Wildflowers asked contestants to create a Pointillist nail design. Click here to see all three entries. Here is Hemi's entry.
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 Emily Nash's entry. See all 10 entries here.
This speckle technique was inspired by the splatter murals of Jackson Pollock. Watch as Essie lead manicurist, Rita Remark, demonstrates how to recreate this look. Essie nail polishes used to create this look: blanc, meet me at sunset, mezmerised, and licorice.
NAILS Next Top Nail Artist S. 5 Challenge #10 sponsored by Wildflowers asked contestants to create a Pointillist nail design. Click here to see all three entries. Here is Valerie's entry.