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The Nail Nation Community

2025 Nail Tech Battle

Judges & Panelist (L/R)

Mrs. Tee, Dime, Ki Ki, Ms. Charlie, Riss, Tee Tee, Mysz London

The Nail Nation Community

2025 Nail Tech Battle

Judges & Panelist (L/R)

Mrs. Tee, Dime, Ki Ki, Ms. Charlie, Riss, Tee Tee, Mysz London

The Nail Nation

Welcome to The Nail Nation Community

Welcome to The Nail Nation, a vibrant community of nail technicians united by a passion for nail art! Our annual Nail Nation Nail Tech Battle is a highlight event, bringing together artists to showcase their creativity and compete in a celebration of skill. We are committed to inspiring, uplifting, and supporting one another, while fostering growth and development within the nail tech industry. Our platform is designed for networking, knowledge sharing, and skill showcasing, making it a valuable resource whether you're a beginner looking to hone your craft or an experienced technician aiming to scale your business. Stay tuned for more details about our upcoming nail tech activities, right here in Virginia!

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The Nail Nation Halloween Nail Expo Weekend

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Join us for an inspiring day dedicated to nail technicians who are ready to grow in their careers, enhance their artistry, and care for themselves along the way. This event features hands-on sessions led by experts in nail, health, artistry, competition preparation, and business branding. Come ready to learn, network, and elevate your professional journey.

Workshop Schedule

8:00 AM Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM Healthy Nail Techs Start your day with a session focused on mental and physical well-being, led by licensed therapists and wellness professionals. Learn strategies for managing stress, improving fitness, and discovering products that support both your body and mind.

10:30 AM (Choose One Session)

2A:Nail Art Techniques Take your artistry to the next level with detailed instruction in line work, encapsulation, and stone placement. This session focuses on precision, creativity, and developing your personal style.
2B: Competition Preparation Thinking about entering nail competitions? Learn how to select the right theme, collaborate on creative nail art, and bring stories or performances to life through your designs.

2:00 PM Business Branding for Nail TechsDiscover how to build a strong, recognizable brand. From finding your signature style to managing your professional reputation, this workshop is designed to help you stand out and define your business voice in the nail industry.

Why Attend?

✔ Hands-on training in artistry & business skills

✔ Expert-led wellness guidance for techs

✔ Opportunities to connect & network with fellow nail professionals

✔️ A day designed to uplift and inspire

Sign-Up Here!

Day Party: Halloween Nail+Costume Contest

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Halloween Nail + Costume Contest Day Party💅🎃

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: 4217 Indian River Rd, Chesapeake VA

Join us for the final day of the Halloween Nail Expo Weekend with a spooktacular celebration just for our nail community! This event is all about fun, networking, and showcasing your artistry—through nails with complimenting costumes.

👻✨What to Expect:

- Live music & dancing

- Shopping with vendors

- Live demos from featured nail artists

- Models showing off Halloween-inspired creations

- The ultimate Nail + Costume Contest 4:00PM

This party is all about giving nail techs the chance to mingle, network, and show off their skills in a festive way. Whether you’re stepping out as your own model or dressing up a model, this is your chance to wow the judges. Judges will be roaming throughout the event—so be ready to shine!

🎭 Contest Details:

- Prizes:

🏆 1st Place: $500 grand prize

🥈 2nd + 🥉 3rd Place awards

- Rules:

- Theme: To Be Announced Soon!

- Nail techs may present themselves or a model.

- Costumes should compliment the nail art set.

- Nails can be any shape, any length, using any product.

- The goal: To be the most impressive to the judges with your full Halloween nail + costume look!

💀🕸 Come dressed, come ready, and come dazzling—the competition will be fierce and the vibes will be unforgettable!

Enter as a contestant here

Vendor Opportunities

Join Us as a Vendor!

We are excited to invite vendors to come out and join our upcoming nail tech Halloween Nail Expo Weekend, providing a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase your products and services to nail techs and a diverse and engaged audience.

Why Participate?

- Reach New Customers:Connect with attendees who are eager to discover new products and services.

- Increase Brand Visibility:Gain exposure and enhance your brand’s presence in the community.

- Network with Other Vendors: Build relationships with fellow vendors and explore potential collaborations. Sell your products

VENDORS REGISTRATION HERE

Featured Nail Artist

Vendor Opportunities

Calling All Creative Nail Artist!

This Nail Nation Event, we’re opening the doors to an unforgettable celebration of artistry, imagination, and style! We are inviting special nail technicians to showcase their talent at our Halloween Day Party, where costumes and nail art collide for the ultimate, jaw-dropping display.

As a featured Nail Tech, you’ll have the chance to present either yourself or a model dressed in a phenomenal costume that is perfectly matched with your visionary, well-executed nail art designs. The focus of this event is all about impact—nail art and costuming that impresses everyone who sees it. Models will be on display throughout the party as a main attraction, highlighting your creativity to both our live audience and virtual viewers.

✨How to Apply:

To be considered as a featured Nail Tech, please submit the following information to thenailnationva@gmail.com. The title and description of your concept idea. You may include a sketch if you like, must include 2 photos of your best nail art. Nail Tech collaboration is welcome. Deadline to enter will be September 11. nail tech selections will be made and nail tech will be notified by September 14. space is limited, so don’t wait to share your vision!

📸 Be prepared: professional photos will be taken, and you’ll also participate in a **live Nail Tech interview** streamed for our virtual audience. This is your opportunity to shine, inspire, and leave a lasting impression with your designs.

Jasmine “Jaz” Cross

CEO/Producer

As the visionary behind the Nail Nation community, my mission is to unite nail technicians to inspire, educate, and empower them to elevate their businesses. With a deep-rooted passion for nail art and the nail industry, I have dedicated myself to creating spaces where artists can connect, share their expertise, and grow together. I am also the producer of the Nail Nation VA Nail Tech Battle, an annual competition that has showcased remarkable talent for three consecutive years, where artists compete for a chance to win $1,000. In addition, we organize Nail Tech socials and gatherings that foster a collaborative spirit among our members.

Our mission is to cultivate a thriving community that promotes creativity and professional advancement in nail artistry. I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported this vision over the years. Your belief in our mission and your contributions have been invaluable in bringing this dream to life, and for that, I am truly grateful.

The Nail Nation Community

The Nail Nation Community