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

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.

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 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 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.

“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 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.

Master Nail Technician,

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

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.

Nail Industry experience since 1991, teaching 10+ years

Nail school owner CNE Institute

Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education 

Celebrity Nail Tech & Content Creator