Cast your votes here for Round 1 of American Salon's nail art competition: MISSUS CLAWS 2025: Nailing the Holidays.
Twenty super talented, creative nail artists are competing in four themed categories below: Holiday, Winter, Festive, and Characters. Tap on the artist's Instagram handle to see their original post!
Votes are live for Round 1 through noon ET on Dec. 16. Votes can be cast once per day, per device. *Attempts to artificially inflate voting numbers are detectable and will disqualify the contestant.
The four winning looks from each category will move on to the Championship Round on Dec. 17 to determine the grand prize winner.
Prizes and contest rules are below. Shout out to Global Talent Beauty Cup and Le Chat Nails for their sponsorship!
HOLIDAY
Designs that reference a December holiday: Christmas, Hanukkah, etc.
@marixacrylics
"Bougie Christmas"
@naileditbyvic_
"Christmas Couture"
@thee_morgg
"North Pole Express"
@nails.by.darci
"Gucci Santa"
@nailsandhairby.jaelyn
"Vintage Christmas Vibes"
FESTIVE
Seasonal colors, designs, and inspo.
@alyssanailtech
"Girly Holiday"
@nailswithnance
"Snatched for the Season"
@colorwithg_
"Holiday Drip"
@thenailmom_
"Gift Wrapped"
@aleahxbeauty
"Naughty & Nice"
WINTER
All things related to ice, cold, and snow.
@nailsbydupree
"Winter Slay"
@barebeautyct
"Icy Fresh"
@khlomova.nails
"Snow Queen"
@hails.nails._
"Fabulous Freeze"
@yes_icanails
"Gingerbread Glam"
CHARACTERS
Favorite faces & personalities of the holidays.
@dream.nailz
"Merry Catmas"
@beautyhustlellc
"Lisa Frank Holiday Fever Dream"
"Grinch in 3D"
Thanks for voting! Category winners will be announced Dec 17 on AmericanSalon.com and on Instagram when the Championship round goes live!
The Prizes
Finalists (4)
- Le Chat Nails 6-Pc. Cuticle Oil Set
- Le Chat Nails Winter Diamond Perfect Match Pro Duo
- Le Chat Nails Winter Diamond Perfect Match 3-in-1 Pro Powder
Grand Prize (1)
- An American Salon feature article & social post
- 2 tickets to the Be+Well Beauty and Wellness Show 2026 in NYC, Las Vegas, or Florida
- An automatic slot in the Global Talent Beauty Cup live nail art contest at Be+Well New York
- Le Chat Nails Gel Polish Shimmering Shades Kit
- Le Chat Nails Logo Apron, Scarf, & Brush Holder
Contest Rules
- Must be a licensed professional nail artist, 18+.
- Entries must be original nail art created by the contestant.
- Round 1 of voting will take place Dec 10-16; Championship Round will take place Dec. 17-22, 2025. Winner will be announced Dec. 23, 2025.
- Votes can be cast once per day, per device. Any attempt to artificially inflate voting numbers will result in immediate disqualification.
- Questions? Email eloh@questex.com.