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2024 Nailpro Master Challenge
The Nailpro Master Challenge turns the competition experience on its head with a kit of products that they don’t see until start time. Nailpro Show has partnered with brand sponsors to provide identical main category products and a list of basics to bring with—shifting the focus from resources to talent.
New this year—a Virtual Master Challenge competition open to all nail techs in North America!
Competitions
Nailpro will provide each competitor with a kit containing the main creative element(s) of that competition. They will just need to bring their tools and the other support materials listed by Nailpro Show. No competitor will be given a leg up, as all competitors will be surprised to see what is included in their main creative kit. Although you will not know which brands or products are in your kits until the competitions begin, prepare to bring your energy and expertise, and you will dazzle the judges. More information will be available soon!
Live Competitions
Sunday, September 8
Creative Chrome – 12:00 PM
Competitors will have 40 minutes to do a design using chrome on five tips:
Chrome is a popular request in the nail salon, but how often are nail techs challenged with being creative with their chrome? This challenge does just that, inspiring innovative nail techs to use chrome in fun and unique ways. Incorporate it into texture, do a chrome French or a chrome design. Their options are limitless.
Sculpted Shapes – 2:00 PM
Competitors will have 45 minutes to sculpt five nails on a live model with acrylic.
Almond, stiletto, square, squoval–every client has their favorite nail shape. This challenge has nail technicians creating their favorite shape on one hand of a live model while under time pressure constraints. We can’t wait to see their skills take shape!
Monday, September 9
3D Nails – 12:00 PM
Competitors will have 40 minutes to complete a 3D design of their choosing on a set of five tips.
3D nail art has been trending in the nail community for years now, and we are seeing nail technicians come up with new, innovative 3D nail art every day. This challenge plays with texture, color and optics to bring nail designs into the future. Will competitors create seashells, bows, flowers, ripples, candy, sweater art or something else? Only their creativity will limit them!
Black Tie Affair – 2:00PM
Competitors will have 40 minutes to complete a manicure using only black, white and metallics and neutrals on one hand of a live model.
Clients often visit their salons for a nail set for a special occasion. Is it their wedding, are they going to a gala or are they just looking for nails for a night out. The Black Tie Affair challenge brings this category to life using sparkle and neutrals to create sophisticated but dazzling nail art.
NEW FOR 2024: Virtual Competition
Out of This World Nails – Register by August 5, 2024!
To bring this year’s show theme of Next Gen Beauty to life, Nailpro is challenging nail techs to come up with their most creative universe/galaxy-inspired nail set. This is a virtual challenge, so competitors will submit photos and a video of five “out of this world” tips. Competitors must submit 5 photos: a before, three during, and one after of their universe-inspired nail set, as well as a 5 minute video of them creating their nail set.
Entries must be email to nailpromasterchallenge@allured.com by Aug. 16, 2024, and the winners will be announced live at the show.
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2024 Sponsors
