As a NAILS editor it is my job to learn the ins and outs of the nail industry.
Some nail techs are reluctant, apparently, to compete at all because they feel they have no chance if the top competitors are participating.
Today’s batch competition products offer great results in the nail area - as well as in the salon. We talked to top competitors to find out what it takes for a product to be deemed a winner.
“What works for me is doing the polished hand first,” veteran competitor John Hauk says.
The pool of available competitions shrunk, making it more difficult for both veteran and novice competitors to exercise their skills and earn points. Yet while the opportunities to participate may have diminished, determined techs kept the competitive spirit alive.
Jennifer Moon-Hillman of Methods Salon in Chatham, Ontario, took the top prize in the annual Contessa Awards' Nail Enhancement category.
The second annual nail competition proves that competing really is a global event.
In a year marked by fewer competitions than in past years, veteran and novice competitors had to make their participation in every event count.
Top competitors and educators share their tips and techniques for shaving time from the acrylic maintenance service.
These judging criteria may help you figure out why your nails don’t look exactly like the ones winning trophies.
