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India Holds First Nailathon

In January, nail technicians from all over India showcased their skills at the StyleSpeak Nailathon — India’s first professional nail championship.

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Troubleshooter: Competition Smile Lines

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, nail tech Lorena Marquez shows how to create a competition-style smile line with acrylics.

NW Nail Tech Retreat Rocked

More than 100 nail techs descended on Camp Burton just outside of Seattle to attend the third NW Nail Tech Retreat held October 18-21, 2013.

Announcing the Final Three Next Top Nail Artist Finalists

The first-ever Next Top Nail Artist had some pretty stiff competition. So we decided to bring the final three competitors to Long Beach to challenge them one last time and crown the ultimate winner.

Ryoko Garcia Named NAILS Next Top Nail Artist

In a grueling four-part finale, Ryoko Garcia from Bella Day Spa and Salon in Navarre, Fla., edged out her fellow Top 3 in NAILS Next Top Nail Artist competition sponsored by Gelish.

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist Finalists at ISSE Long Beach

Please join us as we crown this year’s NAILS Next Top Nail Artist sponsored by Gelish at a cocktail reception on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Café Sevilla in Long Beach. Information and a limited number of tickets are available at nailsmag.com/ntnaparty . ISSE Long Beach: http://probeauty.org/isselb NAILS Next Top Nail Artist: http://ntna.nailsmag.com

Cosmetologists Chicago Announces STARS Photo Competition

The STARS and RISING Stars Photo Competition, sponsored by Cosmetologists Chicago since 2000, showcases the creativity, talent, technical expertise, and competitive spirit of those in our industry. Nail techs can compete in the International Nail Technician of the Year category.

U.K. Student Brings Home Gold in WorldSkills International Nail Competition

Stoke on Trent beauty student Andrea Gordon wowed judges with her Alice in Wonderland-inspired fantasy design.

Team Players at Royal Beauty Careers

A new school-wide competition proved a rousing success among students and didn’t cost the school an extra cent to run.

NAILS Next Top Nail Artist: Meet the Contestants

One of these competitors will be NAILS Next Top Nail Artist. Who has what it takes?