A look around the arena at Nailympia London 2022

Head both Judge – Anneke van de Sar – The Netherlands

“So happy to be back again on the floor and in the booth, nothing ‘beats’ live competitions!”

Andreea Simona Ignat – Div 3 – UK Top Tech

“I’ve been competing at Nailympia since 2014. I’ve taken a long break from competing, so when I found out that after the long lockdown we were able to go back on the floor, I was so excited to feel that adrenaline one more time.

“Nailympia is a competition that I not only go to compete with other amazing nail techs from across the world, but I’m competing with myself too. Nailympia makes me trust myself more and it pushes me to give out my best.”

Alice Nali – Div 2-  Art Winner of Winners

“I didn’t expect to win, because for me it was a dream to be there alongside such amazing and super skilled colleagues. I couldn’t believe it when I heard my name on the stage. I can’t express the emotion I experienced.

“Nail art has always been essential to me, so I’m so happy to be the Division 2 Art Winner of Winners. The competition experience was amazing, as was all the preparation I did before I arrived. My nail skills have grown in a short space of time! I noticed a lot of differences and improvements in my nails. I’m not perfect, but I’m going to continue to improve and get as close as possible, and I can’t wait to compete again.”

Nailympia London photos by @candyapplegrove