2026 New Zealand Nail Competition
Get Ready to Showcase Your Creativity and Talent! Welcome to the 2026 NZ Nail Competition event page! We are thrilled to invite you to be a part of this exciting opportunity to express your passion for our craft.
Time & Location
Marking of entries will be held on May 2nd
Submitted-art and online event only
About NZ Nail Comps
What to Expect:
Inspiration:
Looking to spark or reignite your passion, then you're at the right place!
Categories:
with 7 categories available for you to showcase your style, you're bound to find your vibe!
Prizes:
E-cert, Medals and some pretty amazing prize packs!
Community:
A vibrant community of nail art enthusiasts who share your love for creativity and self-expression.
How to Participate:
Register:
sign up here to one or to all 7 of our 2026 categories. 3 divisions available, limited spaces per division.
Create:
Read the rules and criteria and then let your imagination run wild as you design nail art masterpieces that reflect you and your style.
Submit:
Post your work of art to be marked by our Judges which will happen on May 2nd.
And if you like, join us at the Nail Central Nail Expo on May 3rd where we will showcase all entries and announce our winners.
We can't wait to see the incredible nail art designs you'll bring to the competition. Let's make this event a celebration of art, creativity, and community!
Schedule
15 hours 50 minutesRegistration Open
Online
23 hours 50 minutesLast day to register
Online
Tickets
All 7 Categories - Novice
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into each Submitted Art Category in Novice: Mystery Nails, Stamping Art, Salon Trend, Mixed Media, Poster - Natural, Poster - Art, Poster Extreme. Bundle price for entering all categories. Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$360.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
All 7 Categories - Open
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into each Submitted Art Category in Open: Mystery Nails, Stamping Art, Salon Trend, Mixed Media, Poster - Natural, Poster - Art, Poster Extreme. Bundle price for entering all categories. Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$360.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
All 7 Categories - Masters
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into each Submitted Art Category in Masters: Mystery Nails, Stamping Art, Salon Trend, Mixed Media, Poster - Natural, Poster - Art, Poster Extreme. Bundle price for entering all categories. Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$360.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Mystery Tips - Novice
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Novice: Mystery Tips. Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Mystery Tips - Open
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Open: Mystery Tips. Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Mystery Tips - Masters
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Masters: Mystery Tips. Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Stamping Art - Novice
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Novice: Stamping Art Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Stamping Art - Open
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Open: Stamping Art Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Stamping Art - Masters
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Masters: Stamping Art Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Salon Trends - Novice
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Novice: Salon Trends Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Salon Trends - Open
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Open: Salon Trends Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Salon Trends - Masters
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Masters: Salon Trends Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Mixed Media - Novice
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Novice: Mixed Media Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Mixed Media - Open
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Open: Mixed Media Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Mixed Media - Masters
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Masters: Mixed Media Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Poster Natural - Novice
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Novice: Poster Natural Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Poster Natural - Open
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Open: Poster Natural Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Poster Natural - Masters
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Masters: Poster Natural Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Poster Art - Novice
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Novice: Poster Art Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Poster Art - Open
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Open: Poster Art Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Poster Art - Masters
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Masters: Poster Art Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Poster Extreme Art - novice
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Novice: Poster Extreme Art Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Poster Extreme Art - Open
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Open: Poster Extreme Art Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM
Poster Extreme Art - Masters
We are thrilled to introduce the 2026 NZ Nail Competition. This allows one entry into Masters: Poster Extreme Art Together we’re building something that values growth just as much as results.
NZ$60.00
Goes on sale
Mar 06, 6:00 PM