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APRIL 2017 | NAILS MAGAZINE | 99 >>> THE FUN FINN: LIINA LEINO @kohokukkia NTNA is full of characters, and Finland's first representative in the competition is one of them. Not only did Liina's personality absolutely stand out in every single video she created, but her fresh and clean take on art is unmistakable. This young tech is playful, social savvy, and set the bar high by winning the very first challenge. If ever there was an artist to keep your eye on, it's this Finnish firecracker. How does it feel to make the Top 3? Liina: I still haven't internalized it. My biggest idols in our industry have been in the Top 3. I feel like I have worked so hard for the competition that I have forgotten about my achievement. I am very pleased and honored. What's been your favorite NTNA challenge so far? Liina: My favorite challenge was the Last Chance Design Lab. I love the outcome of the set. I felt like I was creating something special when I was working on it. What do you think is the greatest strength of each of your two final competitors? Liina: Jonny is extremely talented when it comes to 3-D assignments and coloring. Tracey's strength is in the shaping of the nails. They both have their personal style. What has it been like being in the Top 12? Liina: It's been the most stressful time of my life. I have balanced weekly competitions, work, family, friends, and my social media. One moment you are filled with rage and the other moment you cry with joy. I wouldn't change a thing. This competition has taught me more than anything. What has been your best NTNA moment so far? Liina: My friends talking on the phone with me to keep me awake through the night until 4 a.m. I felt loved. Who have been your biggest supporters? Liina: My partner who has been a single parent for our daughter for almost half a year; my friend Henry who has been my shoulder to cry on; my followers, who have sent me so much love that I cannot handle it. What's your advice to future NTNA competitors? Liina: Have no expectations, you really do not know anything about the competition until you participate. Finish this sentence: "If I win NAILS Next Top Nail Artist..." Liina: Nothing will change, I will still be the same old idiotic me. I don't compete to win, I compete to learn.

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