From Alex Fox, Director of Nailympia Competitions

As a proud curator of the nail industry for the past 25 years I’ve been blessed with the best seat in the house to watch it spawn, grow and flourish. In my roles as editor and organiser of Nailympia, I’ve seen first-hand the power of community, working together, education and product innovation. Competition is a powerful tool and this industry has born the fruit of this endeavour most intensely and effectively.

The nail industry is teaming with remarkable people.

From the artisan to the teacher, the inventive to the genius, the passion, drive, expression and vision that I’ve witnessed has always been my driving force. I simply love nail professionals. Nailympia is so much more than an arena. It’s a theatre, a stage, a circus, a retreat, but most of all it’s home.

During its 20 years in the UK, it’s showcased the talents of nail techs all over the world, (UK, Australia, Estonia, USA, Canada, Germany, Vietnam and Mexico), and brought like-minded, artisans together to share, showcase and build on their careers and skills. It’s helped pilot relationships, connections and growth, both personally and professionally.

The nail industry can be a lonely place for many, the competition arena’s ultimate ethos is being together, belonging; it’s about regeneration, it’s content and it’s emotional too. Confidence is built, career trajectories changed, success is realised and wisdom accrued. Most of all, Nailympia is a friendly place. The expert judges work together to support and grow its presence, to bolster and comfort competitors and to bring a huge positive energy cloud over all proceedings.

Don’t deliberate, actuate. There is a Nailympia near you!