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Join the Ring of Hands…let’s get nailing…
Nailympia Online 2nd edition 2021- open now!
Enter the world’s biggest nail competition from the comfort of your salon!
Your favourite nail competition is back with its second edition of Nailympia Online! Register today and you can submit your entries until 01.12.21.
Join The Ring of Hands: Nailympia Online 2nd edition now open for registration for 12 weeks
Following the postponement of the in-person Nailympia London competition due to take place in October 2021, the organiser has moved the international nail competition online for a second edition.
You can enter by clicking here… ENTER
The first edition was a huge success, and gave nailists from all corners of the globe the opportunity to compete across a number of categories – despite the constraints of the pandemic. Nailympia Online affords the opportunity to create nail styles at your salon nail desk, before they are judged virtually by an international panel of acclaimed industry judges.
Registration for Nailympia Online (2nd edition) is now open and will close on 1 December 2021.
The categories, which cross 3 skill divisions, are:
- Poster 1 – Extreme Nails & Face – Theme: Light Warrior
- Poster 2 – Manicure – short nails (natural or French – colour image) – length no more than small free edge over the finger
- Poster 3 – Toe-tally Pedicure – open theme
- Marketing Card – A5 or larger – present 3 images – pedicure, manicure, artificial nails: show design & French.
- Gel Polish – One hand floral design – one hand French (any colour/style French)
- Design nails for an album cover. Theme: Soul Train
- Nightlife – design nails showcasing the theme: Black & Gold : Matte & Gloss
- Flat Art – 10 tips. Theme: Pop Art
- Mixed Media Art – 10 tips. Theme – open
- Art on Nails more than 1 inch. Theme – Futuristic/Sci-Fi
- Art on Nails more than 2 inches. Theme – Geodes
- Invent a Nail Shape – more than two inches – theme – colour palette inspired by the colours of a peacock
- Joy of Nails – Three different nail styles on one hand.
The competition also presents a challenge for Division 4 nail experts:
Judges are looking for the ‘WOW’ factor. The more skills and creativity you show the better. It’s a showcase of skills. No restrictions on size or length. The nails have to present as follows:
1 – Lipstick
2 – Edge
3- Stiletto
4 – Razor Blade
5 – Russian Almond
For more information, visit www.nailympia.com
Nailympia London update & 2021 Nailympia Online news…
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Nailympia Competitions will keep you posted.
On a lighter note…
Meet – Gemma Lambert-Lewis – UK
Get to Know a Nailympia Expert…
NAME: Gemma Lambert-Lewis
Business name: Nail Team Ltd
Location: Doncaster, Tamworth & Preston
Nationality: British
Who Trained You: So many: Antony Buckley, Trang Nguyen, Catharine Wong, Viv Clement-Simmonds, Barbara Ujvari, Kristina Ujavri, Agnes Sebestyen, Krisztina Kalmar, Gabriella Kovacs and more.
Years in Nails: 24 years
Years Judging: 15 years
Nail Brand You Represent/Use: Nail Team, Gems Nail Systems, Perfect Nails.
Role in Industry: Product owner, international educator & judge, product distributer & nail artist
Favourite Trade Exhibition: Olympia Beauty UK
Favourite Nail Tool: Gems airbrush
Favourite Book: Sorry – 50 shades of Grey – lol
Favourite Movie: Pursuit of Happiness
Favourite Food: Salad
Favourite Vacation Destination: Canada
Your Hobbies: I don’t really get time for hobies, so I guess it’s spending time with my family
What Inspires Your Work: Everything from clothes, nature, packaging and fashion
Who You Admire In Industry: Barbara Ujvari and Krisztina Kalmar, as their art is just amazing
Top Technique You’ve Mastered: One stroke nail art
Advice to Competitors: Speak to the judges after the comp, their feedback is priceless
Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Structure is more important than art, so concentrate on getting that perfected, as it gains more points.
What Lockdown Has Taught You: To be ready to change with the times
A Funny Memory From Your Nail Desk: The two that really stick in my mind are, my husband, who worked in the taxi rank behind my shop, walked into a full busy salon and asked me out on a date, bless him. And my son who is now 21, making aeroplanes out of manicure brushes.
An Affirmation You Love: Practice will never make perfect, but it will improve and give you better results. I also love, ‘never try to run before you walk’.
Why Nailympia: It’s the most widely recognised, international competition, with the highest standards of judges and the most organised scoring system. Plus, I love Alex to bits and love working with her.
Any Workshops/Classes you Offer Online: I offer over 75 courses online at www.thenailteam.com
Instagram: @the.nail.team
Facebook: the nail team
TikTok: the.nail.team
Meet – Kirsty Meakin – UK
Get to know a Nailympia judge…
NAME: Kirsty Meakin
Business name: Kirsty Meakin
Location: Stoke on Trent, UK
Nationality: British
Who Trained You: Youth Training Scheme, Trang Nguyen & I’ve learnt a lot through my own mistakes.
Years in Nails: 20+ years; I’ve stopped counting, as it can make me feel way too old.
Years Judging: 7 years
Nail Brand You Represent/Use: Kirsty Meakin
Role in Industry: Brand owner, YouTuber, nail artist, international educator, nail influencer, international nail competition judge.
Favourite Trade Exhibition: Nailpro Vegas (it’s gone now)
Favourite Nail Tool: My Allycia acrylic brush
Favourite Book: Aint Nobody Got Time For That
Favourite Movie: Terminator & Silence Of The Lambs
Favourite Food: Mac & cheese
Favourite Vacation Destination: Los Angeles, USA
Your Hobbies: Roller blading
What Inspires Your Work: The world, fashion & people
Who You Admire In Industry: David Fowler (educator in Germany, www.signature-nail.de)
Top Technique You’ve Mastered: Realistic gel painting
Advice to Competitors: Read the rules
Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Read the rules – again! Sleep well the night before & get a model with kick-ass nail beds.
What Lockdown Has Taught You: I need to slow down to be a better creative
A Funny Memory From Your Nail Desk: That’s a secret!
Why Nailympia: Because I love it for its international presence & damn – the skill level is off the charts.
“I believe in dressing how you want, not how you think you should! Creative expression feels and looks so damn good!” Kirsty Meakin
Kirsty’s workshops & classes can be found here:https://www.kirstymeakinacademy.com
Kirsty’s KM clothing line launched in 2021 – https://kirstymeakin.bigcartel.com/
Instagram: Kirsty Meakin
Twitter: Kirsty Meakin
Facebook: Kirsty Meakin nail artist
TikTok: Kirsty Meakin
Kirsty Meakin KM clothing line …2021
Meet – Madelene Wolf – Sweden
Get to Know a Nailympia Expert…the FIRST Global Cup Nailympia Champion in 2017
NAME: Madelene Wolf
Business name: Madelene Wolf Naildesign
Location: Sweden
Nationality: Swedish
First Global Cup champion for Nailympia Competitions 2017 – Madelene Wolf with organiser, Alex Fox
Who Trained You: So many… David Fowler & Najet Hamila Strand to name two that I’ve learned the most from.
Years in Nails: 25 years
Years Judging: 3 years
Nail Brand You Represent/Use: Madelene Wolf naildesign
Role in Industry: International educator & judge, salon owner & distributor
Favourite Trade Exhibition: Bologna Cosmoprof
Favourite Nail Tool: My brushes and cuticle scissors
Favourite Book: Lazarus by Lars Kepler
Favourite Movie: Mama Mia
Favourite Food: Tapas & Indian
Favourite Vacation Destination: South Africa & Mauritius
Your Hobbies: Golfing and nails of course!
What Inspires Your Work: Development & innovating
Who You Admire In Industry: I admire people who inspire others
Top Technique You’ve Mastered: Perfect French manicure in UV/LED gel& L&P acrylic
Advice to Competitors: Never give up! Find someone who inspires you and take their classes.
Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Know your system
What Lockdown Has Taught You: We don’t have lockdown in Sweden
A Funny Memory From Your Nail Desk: When I placed my clear gel inside my bra to soften it up before the competition began, and then I couldn’t find it!
Judges backstage at Nailympia London
An Affirmation You Love: Winners never quit; quitters never win.
Why Nailympia: Why not! Biggest professional competition!
Nails by Madelene Wolf
Instagram: madelenewolf_naildesign
Facebook: Madelenewolf_naildesign
Nails by Madelene Wolf – FRENCH
Meet – David Fowler – Germany
Get to Know a Nailympia Expert …
NAME: David Fowler
Business name: Signature Nail International
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Nationality: American
Who Trained You: Stefanie Fowler
Years in Nails: 20 or more, I’ve stopped counting
Years Judging: 15 years
Nail Brand You Represent/Use: I´m independent, so everything
Role in Industry: Company owner, international educator, consultant, international judge
Top Technique You’ve Mastered: Filing technique
L-R – Keri Blair (USA), Elaine Watson (USA), Tom Bachik (USA), Vicki Peters (USA), David Fowler (Germany), Steffi Fowler (Germany) , Marian Newman (UK) – NAILYMPIA LONDON 2014
Favourite Nail Tool: Acrylic Brush
Favourite Book: The Stand
Favourite Movie: American History X
Favourite Food: Mexican
Favourite Vacation Destination: USA – home
Your Hobby: Dogs
What Inspires Your Work: The success of others
Who You Admire In Industry: Colleagues with knowledge working as a nail tech and a nail business owner.
Advice to Competitors: Work your ass off.
Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Rhythm.
What Lockdown Has Taught You: The appreciation of live comps.
A Funny Day/Memory At The Nail Desk: Doing your nails in Bologna Alex!
An Affirmation You Love: That so many nail techs we have educated are so successful in what they now do.
Why Nailympia: Because of Alex Fox.
Steffi Fowler with husband, David Fowler
Instagram: david.fowler69
Twitter: Signature Nail International
Facebook: David Fowler
Meet – Steffi Fowler – Germany
Get to Know a Nailympia Expert …
NAME: Stefanie Fowler
Business name: Signature Nail International
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Nationality: German
Who Trained You: Competitions & David Fowler
Years in Nails: 25 or more, I’ve stopped counting…
Nail Brand You Represent/Use: I’m independent, so everything
Role in Industry: Company owner, international educator, consultant, international judge
Top Technique You’ve Mastered: Classic and nail bed elongation, sculpting pink & white
Steffi Fowler with husband, David Fowler
Favourite Nail Tool: Acrylic Brush
Favourite Food: Italian
Favourite Vacation Destination: USA
Your Hobby: Dogs
What Inspires Your Work: New goals
Who You Admire In Industry: Colleagues with knowledge working as a nail tech and running a nail business, both aspects.
Judging at Nailympia London 2014
Advice to Competitors: Never give up.
Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Don´t cheat!
What Lockdown Has Taught You: That I miss live competitions
A Funny Day/Memory At The Nail Desk: There are too many 😉
An Affirmation You Love: That so many nail techs we have educated are so successful in what they do.
Why Nailympia: Because of Alex Fox 😉
Instagram: Stefanie.Fowler
Facebook: Stefanie Fowler
https://www.signature-nail.com/de/home/
A special walk down memory lane with a smashing line up of judges
22 nail comps hosted by Nailympia Estonia presenting Live streaming & online – now open for registration…
“The performance of all contestants is recorded at their own workplace, or at a rented site for this, but video and photos of the work performed will be sent through the application recorded in Live mode in one attempt. This technical feature gives the most honest and objective result. The organiser of these competitions strives to make the results of the competition transparent, all participants will receive instant evaluations of their work. By assigning teams and a fixed performance time, judges will see their professionalism and how they were able to cope with emotions during the competition.”
NAILYMPIA LIVE 2021 CRITERIA FOR TROPHIES
Team Trophy
Team Trophy
1st place – gifts from sponsors in the amount of 2000 €
2nd place – gifts from sponsors in the amount of 1000 €
3rd place – gifts from sponsors 500 €Individual Top Scorer
Winner of Winners
ART Winner of Winners
This year Nailympia Estonia offers many different nominations for photography and video competitions.
This will create the most successful portfolio for nail competitors in the future.
SO – Declare yourself to the whole world in these categories…
PHOTO
BOXED
VIDEO
Register here: https://nailympia.eu/
Nail champion & Nailympia Estnia organiser – Viktoria Prihodko
Meet – Rodica Munteanu – Romania
Get to Know a Nailympia Expert…
Name: Rodica Munteanu
Business name: Academy Nail Artist by Rody
Location: Romania
Nationality: Romanian
Years in Nails: 12 years
Years Judging: 3 years
Nail Brand You Represent/Use: Beauty Art – Germany
Role in Industry: Educator, salon owner & ambassador
Top Technique You’ve Mastered: Extreme stiletto
Favourite Book: Body Language
Favourite Movie: 365 Days
Favourite Food: I don’t have one, I like to try something new, everywhere I go.
Favourite Vacation Destination: Australia
Your Hobbies: Travel
What Inspires Your Work: Perfection
Who You Admire In Industry: Elena Shanskaya
Advice to Competitors: Believe in yourself & you will be unstoppable.
Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: You will win if you don’t quit!
What Lockdown Has Taught You: Be nice for no reason.
A Funny Day/Memory At The Nail Desk: Too many!
An Affirmation You Love: Never say never. Miracles happen every day!
Why Nailympia: Always I want to be working at the top.
Instagram: @rodynailartchampion
Facebook: extensiiunghii.romanrody
TikTok: rodicamunteanu29