Now in its 8th season--and soon to launch Season 9--the nail industry's most prestigious competition develops contestants as they go move through the weekly challenges. The winner was announced during CND's NAILATHON broadcast, October 4.
This week of NTNA is the sparkling, oh-so fabulous Chandelier Challenge! Using CND’s PlexiGel the finalists created chandelier-looking nails embellished with crystals, glitter, foil, beads, and jewelry-making materials. Check out these STUNNING nail designs AND vote for your favorite!
The finalists were asked to create nail art on ten tips inspired by the theme, "Nailandia." They took us on a creative trip, from tip to tip. Visit their stunning fantasy lands and vote for your favorite!
The finalists took inspiration from CND hero product, Solar Oil, and created celestial nail designs that are out of this world!
The first challenge in NAILS Next Top Nail Artist is in and these nail murals are moving and meaningful. See the finished results!
CND Co-founder Jan Arnold and her team have planned another epic day to introduce new innovation, nail art inspiration, and to share news about the 2021 NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Challenge.
CND professional nail products and services introduces a new premium nail enhancement solution, CND PLEXIGEL®.
CND will be launching their latest innovation, and providing a full day of education.
This NTNA season was the toughest call of them all. Without the judges ever seeing the contestants or nails in person, judging was based on video submissions, Facebook Lives, written descriptions, and final photos from Top 3 contenders.
World renown trainer Tamilee Webb (of Buns of Steel) has created a workout exclusively for nail professionals. Watch it on IGTV and learn how you can win a virtual subscription.
Join us for the World Nails LIVE event, a collaboration of top nail industry professionals across multiple platforms, April 3-23.
Director of brand content strategy, Beth Livesay, talks with CND co-founder and style director Jan Arnold about CND and BCL's COVID-19 Relief Grants.
Kevin Hughes of Moroccanoil, the CND team and Kabuki for MAC pulled out all the stops for The Blonds, F/W 2020 during NYFW. Here the artists share details for the look, under the theme of "Rococo Angels."
Nails for The Blonds included pearl cream, snakeskin texture, rosary chains, and ethereal art.
NAILS and CND name the Top 12 contestants who will go on to compete in NTNA S. 7, beginning February 2020.
CND capped off its 40th anniversary year with the Tiny Canvas exhibit at the Oceanside Museum of Art last week.
Cosmoprof North America 2019 took place in Las Vegas, July 27-30. NAILS editors previewed new products and met with the biggest names in beauty.