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The 4th Annual Nail Nation Nail Tech Battle

Sunday, April 12, 2026

12-5PM

4711 George Washington Hwy. Portsmouth VA 23702

The 4th Annual Nail Nation Nail Tech Battle

Sunday, April 12, 2026

12-5PM

4711 George Washington Hwy. Portsmouth VA 23702

The Nail Nation

Where Creativity Meets 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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Panelist & Judges 4TH ANNUAL NAIL NATION VA NAIL TECH BATTLE

Diamond Frost: Owner of Nails by Dime and Dime Nail Supply

Diamond Frost is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and licensed nail tech instructor. She’s the founder and President of Dime Nail Supply, Virginia's first black owned nail supply store. Her mission is to help entrepreneurs and beauty professionals turn their skills into profitable, sustainable businesses through education, strategy, and community.

Selina Payne-Ferebee: Co-Founder of Nail Excellence Awards

Diamond Frost: Owner of Nails by Dime and Dime Nail Supply

Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Selina Payne-Ferebee brings over two decades of experience and a reputation as a respected authority in the nail industry. Since launching her career in 2002, Selina has owned and operated several successful nail salons, earning recognition both as a creative talent and strategic businesswoman. She is a passionate advocate for continued education, committed to helping nail professionals evolve, grow, and bring greater value to the marketplace. For Selina, nails are more than beauty they are a lifestyle, a culture, and a powerful movement.

William L West: Founder & CEO, ChairWatch

Diamond Frost: Owner of Nails by Dime and Dime Nail Supply

Mysz London: Master Educator and School Owner

William West is the Founder and CEO of ChairWatch, a booking app designed to streamline operations for beauty professionals and salons. He is also a dedicated New York City firefighter (FDNY). He is looking forward to sharing his business insights and helping the community thrive through technology.

Mysz London: Master Educator and School Owner

Mysz London journey in the nail industry began 10 years ago at the table, where she built her skills, clientele and confidence from the ground up. What started as a hustle quickly evolved into a passion and calling. Through discipline, vision, and an unshakable belief in what was possible she rose from nurse to CEO. Ultimately making history by opening the first black owned nail technician school in the DMV Metropolitan area. She didn’t just seek a seat in the industry, she built the table. Today, her work sits at the intersection of beauty, education and legacy, recognized through multiple industry awards in education, leadership, skillset and entrepreneurship strengthened by strategic school partnerships with DYRS, DCPS, PGCPS and WIOA that continue to expand access and elevate standards across the beauty industry.

At the core of her entrepreneurship is her role as a mother to a daughter with special needs. A responsibility that reshaped her purpose and fueled her drive to create a business rooted in flexibility, impact and ownership. She built her school to be more than an institution; it is a blueprint for what’s possible. As a true pioneer and trailblazer in the beauty space, her mission is clear: to educate, empower, and show others that success isn’t just something you chase, it’s something you build and pass on.

Michele Zeigler (Ms. Z): Nail Tech Teacher/ I. C. Norcom High School

“I'm originally from New Jersey. I started my cosmetology career while in high school. I have been in this industry for over 35 years. I started my career out doing nails at first, then moved to hair. I have owned, managed and supervised my salons in my time. I started teaching in 2008, and have been teaching since. I'm currently working for Portsmouth Public Schools. This district was the only district that didn't have a vo tech center for students. So, I was hired to start a nail tech program within the high school. Which is still very successful. After a year or two I also started the cosmetology and master program in the same high school as well. I've taught all three classes until we hired more educators. I truly have a passion for this industry and to be able to teach upcoming superstars in this industry just fills my heart with complete joy!“

Asia Bloodworth (ASIATHABIRD): Nail Artist, Illustrator and Journalist, Host

Asia Bloodworth aka ASIATHABIRD is a Licensed Cosmetologist, Award Winning Nail Artist, Illustrator, and Journalist from Maryland. She is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), earning a BFA in Illustration with a minor in Fibers in 2019. Asia is known for her digital illustrations and colorful, imaginative nail art designs. Her nail art has been featured in the world's industry leading nail publications including NailPro Magazine, Scratch Magazine and Nails Magazine. She is also an award-winning nail competitor, earning 3rd place (Novice, Division 1 Flat Art) at Nailympia Online 2021. She has also competed in the online nail competition hosted by Nails Magazine called Nails Next Top Nail Artist Season 8. in 2023, she was featured as NailPro Magazine's 30 under 30. She is the creator and host of Nails and Beauty Talk with ASIATHABIRD, which consists of 400+ episodes spanning topics such as beauty, art, fashion, NFTs and Web3. Asia has interviewed a wide range of industry leaders and creatives, including award-winning nail artist Sam Biddle, Founder of Tribe Pro Tools Lola Ricketts, Nails Next Top Nail Artist season 2 winner Lavette Cephus, NFT surreal artist Mark Inducil, Sculpture Artist Tina Yu, and founder of Acrylics Worldwide Isis Darks and more.

Teshria Graham(Tee-Tee): Owner of Afro Chic Nails LLC

Master Nail Technician,

Licensed Nail Instructor and 2x Reigning Champion of the Nail Nation VA Nail Tech Battle.

Kiki Taylor: Owner Founder of KreationsbyKiki and Tips and Needles Nail Studio

With over 16 years in the nail industry, Kiki Taylor is an energetic, fun-loving, creative personality that strives for cleanliness, perfection, and uniqueness in her nail sets and her social media presence. With several notable and wonderful affiliations, publications, and collaborations, Kiki Taylor has truly paved her own way to her success while doing it on her own.

Charlie: Owner of Charlie’s Beauty Bar, Nail Technician instructor for Chesapeake Career CENTER

Nail Industry experience since 1991, teaching 10+ years

Nail school owner CNE Institute

Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education

Marsha Lane “Da Nail Lady”: Owner of BLING HOUSE NAIL BAR

Celebrity Nail Tech & Content Creator

Jasmine “Jaz” Cross

Creator/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.

Can You Picture It?

This is an Instagram Nail Art Challenge

Can You Picture It? is an interactive online nail art challenge created to spotlight creativity, skill, and to encourage and reward nail techs within the nail community. Nail techs from anywhere can participate by submitting original nail art that matches a designated theme.

How it works:

1. Each challenge features a specific theme announced through a post on Instagram.

2. Photo submissions will begin once the theme is announced.
3. Nail techs submit a photo of their nail art inspired by the theme by sending it via Instagram Direct Message to @nailnationva by the listed ending date, listed in the caption of the theme announcing post.

4. Submitted designs are posted for public voting.

5. Votes are counted by likes on the photo.

6. At the deadline for the theme, the nail art submission with the most likes is declared the winner.

What’s the prize?

Winners receive exclusive gifts from our valued sponsors, free admission to the 4th Annual and major bragging rights within the Nail Nation Community.

To participate successfully, be sure to follow Nail Nation on Instagram, stay up to date on new themes, submission deadlines, and voting periods.

Let your creativity speak and show us if you can picture it.

The Nail Nation

Where Creativity Meets Community

Panelist & Judges

Panelist & Judges 4TH ANNUAL NAIL NATION VA NAIL TECH BATTLE

Diamond Frost: Owner of Nails by Dime and Dime Nail Supply

Diamond Frost: Owner of Nails by Dime and Dime Nail Supply

Diamond Frost: Owner of Nails by Dime and Dime Nail Supply

Selina Payne-Ferebee: Co-Founder of Nail Excellence Awards

Diamond Frost: Owner of Nails by Dime and Dime Nail Supply

Diamond Frost: Owner of Nails by Dime and Dime Nail Supply

William L West: Founder & CEO, ChairWatch

Diamond Frost: Owner of Nails by Dime and Dime Nail Supply

Mysz London: Master Educator and School Owner

Mysz London: Master Educator and School Owner

Mysz London: Master Educator and School Owner

Michele Zeigler (Ms. Z): Nail Tech Teacher/ I. C. Norcom High School

Asia Bloodworth (ASIATHABIRD): Nail Artist, Illustrator and Journalist, Host

Teshria Graham(Tee-Tee): Owner of Afro Chic Nails LLC

Kiki Taylor: Owner Founder of KreationsbyKiki and Tips and Needles Nail Studio

Charlie: Owner of Charlie’s Beauty Bar, Nail Technician instructor for Chesapeake Career CENTER

Marsha Lane “Da Nail Lady”: Owner of BLING HOUSE NAIL BAR

Marsha Lane “Da Nail Lady”: Owner of BLING HOUSE NAIL BAR

Jasmine “Jaz” Cross

Creator/Producer

Can You Picture It?

This is an Instagram Nail Art Challenge

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