The deadline to enter NTNA S.5 is Aug. 1, 2017. NAILS Magazine contributing editor and NTNA Season 3 winner Winnie Huang offers a few tips on making better nail art tutorials. These tips will come in handy for entering this year's NAILS Next Top Nail Artist NTNA competition! Do you have what it takes?We’re looking for the next set of competitors for NTNA Season 5, professional nail techs who are inspired, creative, reliable, and up for a challenge. In addition to being artistically inclined, you also must be able to take high-res digital photos and short videos. Since we’re looking for the NEXT top nail artist, you can’t currently be affiliated with a professional nail manufacturer. Visit http://www.nailsmag.com/ntnas5application for instructions on how to apply.NTNA Frequently asked questions:http://www.nailsmag.com/blogpost/118155/nails-next-top-nail-artist-frequently-asked-questions
Liina Leino shows how her entry in the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Week 9 challenge moves. Challenge #9, sponsored by Bio Seaweed Gel, asked competitors to create their favorite neighborhood using 10 nail tips. See all of the Top 4 entries: NTNA S.4 Challenge #9: Paint the Town
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 Ashton Harlan’s entry. See all four entries here.
If you've watched Sex and the City or the Sopranos, you know Maria Salandra's work. Her client list includes Kelly Ripa, Rachel McAdams, Julia Roberts, Julianne Moore, Christina Aguilera, and Jennifer Garner. Senior editor Beth Livesay caught up with Salandra during a phone interview to find out what nail trends are hot with Hollywood stars and how to get celebrity-style nails at home. Salandra also gave us the scoop on Nutra Nail Gel.
