Reality TV Show About Nail Art 2014

Winner: Ashley Craig

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Ashley had a leg up on this nail competition because she has a degree in visual art, which means she is comfortable with any medium from tattoos to murals and manicures.

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Ashley's Finale Design (Ep. 110)

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Ashley's Finale Design (Ep. 110)

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Ashley's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 109)

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Ashley's Elimination Design (Ep. 109)

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Ashley's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 103)

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Ashley's Elimination Design (Ep. 103)

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Kandi Banks

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With celebrity clients like Nicki Minaj and Demi Lovato, Kandi has already established herself in the nail business. Her colorful designs are in close competition with her bright rainbow hair color.

Instagram: @kandiyamz

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Kandi's Finale Design (Ep. 110)

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Kandi's Finale Design (Ep. 110)

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Kandi's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 109)

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Kandi's Elimination Design (Ep. 109)

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Kandi's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 107)

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Kandi's Elimination Design (Ep. 107)

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Kandi's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 103)

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Kandi's Elimination Design (Ep. 103)

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Lauren Wireman

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A Florida native, Lauren serves as a pastor and nail art aficionado to her husband's church congregation. She's a pro at intricate designs and wearable nail looks.

Instagram: @wildflowersnails

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Lauren's Finale Design (Ep. 110)

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Lauren's Finale Design (Ep. 110)

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Lauren's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 109)

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Lauren's Elimination Design (Ep. 109)

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Lauren's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 104)

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Lauren's Elimination Design (Ep. 104)

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Classic Mully

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Classic has already won over 30 nail art trophies and planned to complete her nail art education in Japan with the Nail'd It prize money. She's a pro at acrylic and 3D nail art with a special passion for sharp stiletto nails.

Instagram: @ClassicMully

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Classic's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 109)

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Classic's Elimination Design (Ep. 109)

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Classic's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 101)

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Classic's Elimination Design (Ep.101)

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Robert Nguyen

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Robert has won trophies for his 3D nail creations and often works with international brand OPI. Soon he'll open his own Beverly Hills nail salon called House of Polish.

Instagram: @nailguytv

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Robert's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 108)

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Robert's Elimination Design (Ep. 108)

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Robert's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 104)

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Robert's Elimination Design (Ep. 104)

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Angela Beer

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Already a Canadian nail art champion, Angela is a master at customized designs, which gave her a step up in the competition.

Instagram: @Angela_Beer

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Angela's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 108)

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Angela's Elimination Design (Ep. 108)

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Angela's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 105)

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Angela's Elimination Design (Ep. 105)

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Denise "China" Washington

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China prefers to be called the "Bling Queen" in a nod to her extremely embellished design aesthetic. This nail pro never met a diamond she didn't like!

Instagram: chinanails

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China's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 108)

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China's Elimination Design (Ep. 108)

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China's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 102)

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China's Elimination Design (Ep. 102)

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Celeste Hampton

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Celeste loves glitz, glam, and glitter! You can always expect a touch of bling in her manicures, whether it's 3D studs or powdered particles.

Instagram: @celestialnails

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Celeste's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 107)

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Celeste's Elimination Design (Ep. 107)

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Celeste's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 104)

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Celeste's Elimination Design (Ep. 104)

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Celeste's Elimination Design (Ep. 104)

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Jamie Melchor

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Jamie already owns her own nail salon in Fresno, CA, but she's looking to rise up the ranks of internationally known nail artists. She is most well known for her mastery of the duck feet design, where the tips of nails are wider than the cuticles.

Instagram: @nailsbyjme

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Jamie's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 107)

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Jamie's Elimination Design (Ep. 107)

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Jamie's Quick-Dry Design (Ep. 101)

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Jamie's Elimination Design (Ep. 101)

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Winner: Amber Trawick

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Amber's innovative spirit caused her to start a successful nail business out of her own home. She practices all her self-taught skills on her 7-year-old daughter.

Instagram: @preciousnails220

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Amber's Quick-Dry Design

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Amber's Elimination Design

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Jami Procopio

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Jami pulls her design inspiration from the street art and graffiti, making her manicures modern and edgy. Even though she's relatively new to the nail scene, Jami already owns her own salon in Syracuse, NY.

Instagram: @nailbang

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Jami's Quick-Dry Design

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Jami's Elimination Design

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Julie Ventura

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Already Julie is a YouTube manicure sensation with over 40,000 subscribers. She's also considered one of the top young manicurists to watch. You can find her working in the Paintbox studio in NYC.

Instagram: @juliev37

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Julie's Quick-Dry Design

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Julie's Elimination Design

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Winner: Chris Mans

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Chris brings his South African culture to his nail work with elements of Japanese, African, and European design. Even though he's working as a manicurist now, Chris has also got talent as a graphic designer.

Instagram: @JeweledNails

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Chris's Quick-Dry Design

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Chris's Elimination Design

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Lakia Lewis

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Lakia, aka Miss International, has a knack for creating over-the-top 3D elements. One day she hopes to create her own brand, Miss International Cosmetics.

Instagram: @Exclusive_nailsbykia

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Lakia's Quick-Dry Design

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Lakia's Elimination Design

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Lakia's Elimination Design

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Winnie Huang

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Winnie may be a newbie to the nail industry, but you can already see her work in fashion catalogs. The big editorial magazines are sure to be her next frontier.

Instagram: @WinnieIsAwesome

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Winnie's Quick-Dry Design

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Winnie's Elimination Design

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Winner: Thao Dang

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Thao's nail style is eye-catching, to say the least. Her pop art designs typically feature her signature eyeball design complete with 3D lashes.

Instagram: _lovepeacenails

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Thao's Quick-Dry Design

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Thao's Elimination Design

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Temeka Jackson

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Temeka's manicures are White House-approved. She once created an Obama design starring the entire first family (that's skill).

Instagram: Customtnails1

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Temeka's Quick-Dry Design

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Temeka's Elimination Design

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LaToya Parker

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Florida native LaToya may be in her first nail art fight, but she's bringing her original style to the ring. From graphic colors to leopard print, you can expect her designs to have that Miami flair.

Instagram: @nailartaddict305

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