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The Nail Nation Community

2025 Nail Tech Battle

Judges & Panelist (L/R)

Mrs. Tee, Dime, Ki Ki, Ms. Charlie, Riss, Tee Tee, Mysz London

The Nail Nation Community

2025 Nail Tech Battle

Judges & Panelist (L/R)

Mrs. Tee, Dime, Ki Ki, Ms. Charlie, Riss, Tee Tee, Mysz London

The Nail Nation

Welcome to The Nail Nation 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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The Nail Nation Halloween Nail Expo Weekend

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Join us for a 2-day workshop event dedicated to nail technicians who are ready to grow in their careers, enhance their artistry, and care for themselves along the way. This event features look and learn and hands-on sessions led by experts in nail and health industry, As well as an amazing Day Party with networking, nail contest and more. Sign-up, come out, network, and elevate your professional journey.

Day 1 (8:30am - 5:00pm)

Workshop Schedule

Networking Breakfast

Healthy Nail Techs

Dr. Rhanada Vasquez & Jessica McClary

Start your day with a session focused on mental and physical well-being, led by licensed therapists and wellness professionals. Learn strategies for self-care, managing stress, improving fitness, and discovering products that support both your body and mind.

Competition Preparation

Instructor: Tee Tee @afrochic

Thinking about entering nail competitions? Come Watch Tee Tee, and learn how to select the right theme, collaborate on creative nail art, and bring stories or performances to life through your design.

Nail Art Hacks & Trends

Instructor: KiKi @Kreationsbykiki

Get ready to level up your nail game with must know nail art hacks. Watch and work along with KiKi as she teach some of today’s highly requested and trending nail art designs, including chrome, pigments, cat eye effects, and more.

Day 2 (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Nail Art Lines & Encapsulated Art

Instructor: Jaz @Nailzbyjaz

Learn from Jaz on how to master clean line nail art techniques, which brushes to use for specific art, designs, and encapsulating nail art designs.

Business Branding for Nail Techs

Business Consultant: Kela Belfield

Discover how to build a strong, recognizable brand. From finding your signature style to managing your professional reputation, this workshop is designed to help you stand out and define your business voice in the nail industry.

Day Party & Nail Contest

Why Attend?

✔ Hands-on training in artistry & business skills

✔ Expert-led wellness guidance for techs

✔ Opportunities to connect & network with fellow nail professionals

✔️ A day designed to uplift and inspire

✔️To celebrate the nail industry and have fun

Sign-Up Here!

Day Party: Halloween Nail+Costume Contest

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Halloween Nail + Costume Contest Day Party💅🎃

Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: 4217 Indian River Rd, Chesapeake VA

Join us for the final day of the Halloween Nail Expo Weekend with a spooktacular celebration just for our nail community! This event is all about fun, networking, and showcasing your artistry—through nails with complimenting costumes.

👻✨What to Expect:

- Live music & dancing

- Shopping with vendors

- Live demos from featured nail artists

- Models showing off Halloween-inspired creations

- The ultimate Nail + Costume Contest 4:00PM

This party is all about giving nail techs the chance to mingle, network, and show off their skills in a festive way. Whether you’re stepping out as your own model or dressing up a model, this is your chance to wow the judges. Judges will be roaming throughout the event—so be ready to shine!

🎭 Contest Details:

- Prizes:

🏆 1st Place: $500 grand prize

🥈 2nd + 🥉 3rd Place awards

- Rules:

- Theme: To Be Announced Soon!

- Nail techs may present themselves or a model.

- Costumes should compliment the nail art set.

- Nails can be any shape, any length, using any product.

- The goal: To be the most impressive to the judges with your full Halloween nail + costume look!

💀🕸 Come dressed, come ready, and come dazzling—the competition will be fierce and the vibes will be unforgettable!

Enter as a contestant here

Vendor Opportunities

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Vendor Opportunities

Join Us as a Vendor!

We are excited to invite vendors to come out and join our upcoming nail tech Halloween Nail Expo Weekend, providing a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase your products and services to the attendees of the event and its in a prime location, with shopping open to the public!

Why Participate?

- Reach New Customers:Connect with attendees who are eager to discover new products and services.

- Increase Brand Visibility:Gain exposure and enhance your brand’s presence in the community.

- Network with Other Vendors: Build relationships with fellow vendors and explore potential collaborations. Sell your products

VENDORS REGISTRATION HERE

Jasmine “Jaz” Cross

CEO/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.

The Nail Nation Community

The Nail Nation Community

The Nail Nation

Welcome to The Nail Nation Community

Nails+Costume Contest

Nail Nation Halloween Nail Expo

The Nail Nation Halloween Nail Expo Weekend

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Day Party: Halloween Nail+Costume Contest

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Vendor Opportunities

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Vendor Opportunities

Check out our selected Featured Nail Artist for the Halloween Expo

Moments at the NNVA 3rd Annual Nail Tech Battle "2025"

Moments at The NNVA 2nd Annual Nail Tech Battle “2024”

Moments at The Nail Nation 1st Nail Tech Battle “2023”

Nail tech Social Events

Vendor Opportunities

Become a sponsor of The Nail Nation

Jasmine “Jaz” Cross

CEO/Producer

Support The Nail Nation

Support The Nail Nation

Follow @nailnationva on IG

Contact Us

Drop us a line!

Better yet, see us in person!

The Nail Nation

The Nail Nation Community

The Nail Nation Community

The Nail Nation

Welcome to The Nail Nation Community

Nails+Costume Contest

Nail Nation Halloween Nail Expo

The Nail Nation Halloween Nail Expo Weekend

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Day Party: Halloween Nail+Costume Contest

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Vendor Opportunities

Workshops: Elevate Your Skills with a Full Day of Nail Tech learning

Vendor Opportunities

Check out our selected Featured Nail Artist for the Halloween Expo

Moments at the NNVA 3rd Annual Nail Tech Battle "2025"

Moments at The NNVA 2nd Annual Nail Tech Battle “2024”

Moments at The Nail Nation 1st Nail Tech Battle “2023”

Nail tech Social Events

Vendor Opportunities

Become a sponsor of The Nail Nation

Jasmine “Jaz” Cross

CEO/Producer

Support The Nail Nation

Support The Nail Nation

Follow @nailnationva on IG

Contact Us

Drop us a line!

Better yet, see us in person!

The Nail Nation

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