Nail technicians will submit photos showcasing nail art inspired by the designated themes. The entry receiving the most votes will win sponsor gifts, one complimentary admission (for the nail tech) to the 2026 Nail Tech Battle and social media recognition. The photo with the highest number of votes on Instagram will be declared the winner.
Follow us on Instagram @NailNationVa to stay updated on upcoming themes, winners, and prizes.
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.

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