About The Nail Nation

Instructor: Tee-Tee, Owner of Afro Chic Nails Licensed Nail Technician & Instructor

From Army veteran to award-ready nail artist, Tee Tee, has spent over a decade honing her craft, 8 of those years as a professional Nail Technician. As the owner of Afro Chic Nails, she is known for prioritizing nail health while also creating bold, fun, and truly unique nail themes. With a passion for artistry and a competitive spirit, Tee-Tee is bringing her expertise and insider knowledge to help you get competition-ready.  

About the Workshop
Thinking about entering a nail competition? Want to know what it really takes to stand out and win? This workshop is your behind the scenes guide to success. Tee Tee will walk you through the entire process of competition preparation, from pulling inspiration and planning your theme, to packing efficiently, setting up your station under pressure, selecting the perfect model, and adding the final touches that bring the “wow factor”.

What You’ll Learn  
- How to plan, pack, and organize effectively for competitions.  
- Tips on choosing the right model for your vision.  
- Theme development: pulling inspiration and presenting your work with creativity and polish.  
- Strategies for adding that memorable, competition winning detail to your designs.  
- Live demonstrations of workstation setup and an advanced nail art technique.  

Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, attendees will feel more confident and prepared to enter future Nail Nation competitions or any nail competition equipped with a solid action plan and practical techniques to aim for the win.

Format: Interactive Look & Learn

Tee Tee will demonstrate setup, share advanced nail artistry, and encourage open Q&A with the audience.  

Live participation and discussion are welcome throughout the session.  

Supplies

Optional: notepad or phone for taking notes
•Attendees do not need to bring a model, but they are welcome to include their future competition model if they’d like them to hear the preparation insights first hand.  
• Small nail-related giveaways will be provided for engagement and participation.  

Class Details  
Length: Approximately 3 hours (mirroring competition timing)  
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced recommended, but beginners are welcome.  
 

💫Why You’ll Love It  
Competition nerves? Not anymore! This workshop takes the guesswork out of nail competitions and helps you feel prepared, confident, and creative every step of the way. With Tee Tee’s energy, experience, and proven methods, you’ll leave inspired, organized, and ready to compete like a pro.