Cinderella-inspired Nail Art Tutorial

Celina Ryden demonstrates a Cinderella-inspired gel nail design with Swarovski crystals.

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: Gyroscope Nail Art (Stella)

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create wearable nail art inspired by Swarovski’s Nail Art Report. The report identified three nail art wearing personas including The Crystal Lover, The Color Freak, and The Style Setter. Swarovski chose at random which competitor would be inspired by which persona for the challenge. This is Stella Sampson's entry.

Behind the Scenes: Pleated Acrylic Stilettos

Learn how cover artist Jonny Pham created these avant-garde and innovative Art Deco nails. 

NAILS Magazine - July 2018

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: Classic Flower Nail Art (Allison)

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create wearable nail art inspired by Swarovski’s Nail Art Report. The report identified three nail art wearing personas including The Crystal Lover, The Color Freak, and The Style Setter. Swarovski chose at random which competitor would be inspired by which persona for the challenge. This is Alison's entry.

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: Butterfly Nail Art (Honey)

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create wearable nail art inspired by Swarovski’s Nail Art Report. The report identified three nail art wearing personas including The Crystal Lover, The Color Freak, and The Style Setter. Swarovski chose at random which competitor would be inspired by which persona for the challenge. This is Honey's entry.

Melisa Salazar Named First OPI NTNA All Star Winner

Beginning in January 2020, 10 former NTNA competitors were invited back to participate in OPI’s All Star contest. The first ever winner of this contest takes home $5,000, a Swarovski trophy, a trip back to L.A. as BEA mentor, and a trip to Spain!

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: 3-D French Nail Art (Christy)

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create wearable nail art inspired by Swarovski’s Nail Art Report. The report identified three nail art wearing personas including The Crystal Lover, The Color Freak, and The Style Setter. Swarovski chose at random which competitor would be inspired by which persona for the challenge. This is Christy Homolya's entry.

NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2: Harajuku Nail Art (Kelsey)

For NTNA S. 7 Pre-Challenge 2, sponsored by Swarovski, contestants were asked to create wearable nail art inspired by Swarovski’s Nail Art Report. The report identified three nail art wearing personas including The Crystal Lover, The Color Freak, and The Style Setter. Swarovski chose at random which competitor would be inspired by which persona for the challenge. This is Kelsey's entry.