"As a head floor judge, I get a front-row seat to the incredible focus, passion and skill that fills the arena. Competing at this level isn't just about chasing a trophy, it’s about pushing past your comfort zone, refining your technical boundaries and standing alongside the best talent in our international global industry. Nailympia remains the ultimate arena for this growth and is simply the best at providing a unique world-class platform where nail professionals can truly elevate their craft, gain invaluable international recognition, receive their score sheets with valuable feedback from judges and discover what they are truly capable of achieving. Entering a Nailympia competition can help to improve skills and performance as well as help to truly make your dreams come true."

Jacqueline O'Sullivan, award-winning educator, mentor, verifier, author, UK

"I’m truly honoured and grateful to the organiser and judges for recognising my work. It was a really emotional moment of pure joy. I deeply appreciate the passion and dedication behind creating such an inspiring competition and I’m proud to be part of the Nailympia family."

Zulfiya Muksinova, New York, USA

"I want to sincerely thank you for organising such a wonderful championship and for giving me the opportunity to participate online. It was my first experience competing at this level and I’m genuinely happy that this event helped me discover my potential, believe in myself and take another step forward in my professional growth."

Liudmyla Keremet, Ukraine – Division 1, 2nd Place in Flat Art Boxed

"I invite all nail professionals to participate in the Nailympia championship, as it's proved itself to be a respectable event that attracts the best competitors from around the world. Moreover, Nailympia offers many competition categories, where you can showcase your professional skills and indulge in creative opportunities... please register for Nailympia, and I'll see you there!"

Elena Maltseva, international educator, inventor of many nail design techniques, and international judge - Russia

"Alongside the traditional and loved categories, Nailympia always introduces new and innovative categories. These are designed to keep up with trends in the industry and also to stretch and excite nail artists. Maybe even encourage those who've never competed to give it a go. This year will be no exception! That’s why it’s the best in the world."

Marian Newman, international session stylist, educator & head floor judge for Nailympia - UK 

"Competing in Nailympia has done so much for my career. I wouldn’t be where I am today without stepping onto the competition floor. I'm so grateful for the opportunities it has opened up for me, for the amazing people I've met along the way and the fact that competing has made a huge difference in my technical skills." 

Kathy White, Nailympia Australasia,  Winner of Winners, Division 3, 2017

"Bringing international competitors together, Nailympia is the ultimate competition experience. With a range of categories to cover all areas of the nail industry, it allows techs to be creative and deliver perfection in the craft of nails. Nailympia is like a family, and like any family, it wants you to succeed. I'm very proud to be part of Nailympia." 

Sam Biddle, UK International Educator, Judge &  Competition Mentor/Coach

"Nailympia is the most demanding competition and the most global hosted in the world. As a competitor you get to meet participants from all around the world, which is very exciting. Among the high number of participants we see in London, we get test out our skills and identify the real nail masters. This is the most exciting and gripping championship that I have participated in!"

Lena Kurach-Kozlowska, Poland, Nailympia GlobalChampion 2018

"Mentoring my students through their Nailympia journey over the last six years has helped me to empower them to challenge, motivate and learn about themselves as well as being a positive force within themselves."

Anna Lee, CND EA & competition coach/mentor UK