Applications came in from around the globe as the only online nail art competition for professionals asked to see the best that the industry had to offer. Many answered the call, but only 24 semi-finalists could be chosen.
Congratulations to this year’s Mini Masterpiece winner Stella Sampson, who skillfully captured the fine details and striking colors of “Audubon” by Marjorie Sarnat, a painting sure to win over any cat lover (and the judges). This year’s contest received dozens of amazing nail art entries featuring art from Dali to Banksy.
Congratulations to nail tech Rochelle Dingman, who was named Nail Professional of the Year at the 2017 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA).
I was honored to be asked to judge the nail entries in PBA’s NAHA competition this year.
Tracey Lee is not new to the nail industry. She has done everything from teaching to judging to vlogging, but now she can say she has truly done it all. The Eindhoven, Netherlands-based tech flew to Chicago in March where she was crowned the champion of Season 4.
This new global competition, organized and cofounded by Sammi “Sparkles” Newell, was created so competitors could have a place to grow and expand their boundaries.
Los Angeles’ Champagne Nail Lounge landed in the third runner-up position in Salon Today's 2017 Salon of the Year competition and claimed the designation Nail Salon of the Year.
Cuccio Educator Anubhooti Khanna was the winner of the Best Traditional Dress category of Mrs. India Queen of Substance for her peacock nail design.
While hair may reign supreme at the North American Hairstyling Awards, every glam goddess knows that nails need a spotlight too! Check out the five 2017 finalists who are competing to be named NAHA's 2017 Nail Professional of the Year.
See the beautiful entries from Nail Professional finalists at the North American Hairstyling awards.