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San Antonio 2026 Categories & Themes

Nail Art Turn In/Email Categories & Themes:

 

Runway Nails - The Golden Spiral

(3 nails to interpret this brief)

The Golden Spiral is nature's signature - a pattern found in seashells, hurricanes, sunflowers & distant galaxies.

Capture its hypnotic rhythm & harmonious proportions to create a design that draws the eye effortlessly from beginning to end.

 

 

Flat Art - Thanksgiving

Whether you choose a traditional harvest scene, an elegant autumn-inspired composition or a contemporary interpretation of thankfulness, let your imagination celebrate the beauty of the season.

Your design should embody warmth, abundance & the spirit of giving thanks.

 

 

Stiletto & Beyond - Time Fracture – In the Spirit of Dalí

 

Draw inspiration from Dalí's surrealist vision to explore the fragility & fluidity of time.

Whether you create fractured timelines, dreamlike landscapes, distorted objects or symbolic clocks, your design should transport the viewer into a world where reality no longer follows the rules.

Reality Nails - 3 nails- 3 themes

1 -Liquid Gold - Celebrate the beauty of flowing molten gold, using luminous metallics, rich textures & fluid movement to create a design that radiates luxury, elegance & opulence.

2 -Shattered & Stained Glass - Showcase the artistry of shattered & stained glass nail techniques, using layered colour, iridescent reflections & translucent effects to create a striking optical illusion.

3 - Cosmic CandyFuse the sweetness of confectionery with the mystery of the universe, creating a vibrant fantasy of sugary colours, celestial elements & playful imagination.

 

Extreme Nail Styling Poster - No theme

Manicure Poster - No theme

Pedicure Poster - No theme

AI Nail Vision Styling Poster - No theme