Finger Tips -digital nail magazine.

What’s been happening in nails? Turns out… A LOT.

Competitions, expos, education, celebrations, industry conversations, new opportunities!!! there are so many ways to get involved, meet people, learn something and remember why this industry is actually pretty fun to be a member of 💅✨

So sit back, relax! And consider this your little dose of the latest gloss: we’re keeping it local, while looking across the ditch, and adding sprinkle of what’s happening globally too. 🌏

we don’t have to go this industry alone.
We can show up.
Cheer each other on.
Support our suppliers.
Enter the thing.
Attend the event.
Ask the questions.
Meet new nail friends.
And Celebrate all the wins. 🥂

All while we’re having a bloody good time doing it!
I believe we can also build a stronger, more connected community of nail professionals who care about our craft and keep raising the standard of what being a nail professional actually looks like.

And There’s a whole industry out there. So don’t be shy to get amongst it. 💅✨

In only one person so if see something Fingertips should know about? Send it my way. 👀💃✨

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👀✨ From the event that brought us the infamous envelope nail, the NZ Nail Tech Summit has once again got us talking… with its brand-new 6-Week Challenge.

As excitement builds for NZ Nail Summit 2027, this latest initiative shows just how much our industry thrives on Growth and Collaboration.

✨Teams. ✨Daily challenges. ✨Shared points. ✨Weekly prizes. 🎉 The 6 week Challenge has it all!!!

It looks like it’s going to be blast… Seriously, why hasn’t anyone invited me to a team?? 😅😉🥳 At Fingertips, we love seeing things that encourage connection, participation and that support our industry ecosystem… Because to put it bluntly, strong industries aren’t built by individuals alone.

💅 Collaboration over competition.
🤝 Community over isolation.
✨ Growth over gatekeeping.

Be sure to check out the sponsors - They are your biggest cheerleaders! 📣 And give the NZ Nail Summit a follow… I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to watch it all unfold 👀✨🫶🤍

Have you registered a team yet? Who else is excited? 👇

Link in bio 🫶✨💅

Hawke’s Bay, it’s your turn. 🎄💅✨

End-of-year chaos is real, I get it!
but it’s Christmas so let’s take a moment and celebrate together! Plus your voice shapes this industry, and I want to hear it.

I’m hosting a Finger Tips industry nail meet up:
Sat Dec 7 • 4:30pm • St George Restaurant
Havelock North

Think of it as a relaxed end-of-year breather:
good food, good people, and honest conversation about what’s happening in our local nail world.

We’ll dive into:
💅 What’s working (and what’s not) in our region
🎄 What support you want heading into 2026
🏆 Any NZ Nail Competition Qs you’ve been holding
✨ And the ideas you’ve been quietly sitting on

I’ve booked a table and sorted nibbles (beverages can be purchased) so please RSVP to secure your seat.

Come hang out, share your thoughts, bring a little festive energy, and let’s make space for a stronger, more connected nail community.

Event details + RSVP link in bio or comments 💗✨

Manawatu I’m coming for you. 🎄💅✨

I know it’s a wild time of year and everyone’s juggling twelve things at once…
but your voice matters, and I really want to hear from you.

I’m hosting Finger Tips first ever industry meet up:
Thurs Dec 4 • 5–7pm • Speight’s Ale House - Palmerston North

This isn’t a “networking event.”
It’s a chill, human convo about what’s happening in the Manawatū + Horowhenua nail scene. Lets discuss the wins, the wobbles, and what you want more of in 2026.

We’ll chat:
💅 Industry vibes + challenges
🎄 What support you want next year
🏆 Your NZ Nail Competition questions
✨ And anything else you want to put on the table

I’ve booked us a table + sorted nibbles, so please RSVP so I can save you a seat.

Come as you are. Bring your ideas, your Christmas sparkle, and your honest thoughts.
Let’s build this community together, one relaxed meet up at a time.

Event details + RSVP link in bio. 💗✨

-Jerilee Nail Stylist 🫶

💅 The Nail Files are open again!
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It’s not just about Gmail vs. a professional email -it’s about the face you’re showing to the world and how you present your nail biz with confidence, clarity, and class.

⁠Ready to upgrade your digital first impression? The Salon Bestie has you covered… This segment breaks down why your email address matters more than you may think.

Let us know: Are you team branded domain or still riding the Gmail train?

From ancient status symbols to a booming creative industry, the history of nails tells a powerful story of self-expression, identity, and innovation. 💅✨

We weren’t even looking for it but in creating this piece, we uncovered a rich, unexpected timeline that reminded us: nails have always been more than just beauty. They’re status, survival, self-expression… and a symbol of what’s possible.

As we honnor the roots, we also look ahead toward a future where artistry, inclusivity, and community lead the way.

Nails have always said more than we think. So… what story are yours telling?

👇 Drop your thoughts or your favorite era in nail history below!

Happy July 1st!!
Welcome to The monthly Muse!!

The past has made us bold.
Now the future? It’s sparkly and bright.

Next month’s Finger Tips cover theme is Glow Mode ✨ a celebration of glitter, shimmer, chrome, and every radiant way we express ourselves.

It’s not a competition.
It’s a spotlight — a call to action to show up, shine bright, and let your creativity speak.

We’re giving a special shoutout to OMG Beauty Solutions, proud Lecenté glitter stockists and champions of our industry!thank you for keeping the sparkle alive ✨

📸 Want to be our next Cover Muse?
→ Tag
→ Use
→ Show us your glow

Let’s light up this month, together 💅

✨ New on Finger Tips! ✨
We’re proud to introduce The Nail Files.
A fresh segment hosted by diving into the real talk we need in this industry.

Kicking things off: a juicy convo about success -not the version you were sold, but the version that actually fits you.

What does your version of success look like? Let us know in the comments 💅

✨🤩 Introducing people’s choice winner with the most votes by far Samantha won an entry into the which are being held in Brisbane Australia on the 30th of August. Along with a bit of a nail expo! 💅💃

Charlotte, the gorgeous face behind GNDA is hosting a live q&a tomorrow (Sunday)… so, if you have any burning questions or if you’re simply a little curious about what nail competition’s are, I seriously suggest heading over and checking out all GNDA have to offer.
- If you can’t make the live, be sure to pop a question under the q&a announcement post. And watch it in your own time.

I’ve bought my flights! Now I should probably register my entries… 😅😍
Drop a 🫶 in the comments if you’re interested in learning more about nail comps