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Olympic Feats.(Nail Olympics in Japan)(Brief article)
Byline: KATE SULLIVAN
The Beijing Olympics may be over, but the competition for nail technicians is still under way, with the Nail Olympics in Japan this fall and the Nailympics next May in England. Events test basic skills such as acrylic-tip and overlay application, in which participants have two and a half hours to craft the perfect set of fake nails. In the fantasy competitions, nails are bedecked with elaborate flowers, pumpkin ...
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