Judges From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
4 Nailympia Judge
Damon Ho
United States
Academy & Distribution| Competition Organiser| Influencer| Salon
Area of judging expertise: Structure/ Art
Years as a judge: 6
Number of Nailympia events judged: 4
Nailympia events judged: Orlando, Mexico, Vietnam
Are you an educator?: Yes
Industry accolades: Top 100 Typical Entrepreneur, Enterprise in Intercontinental Awards 2022, Multi-awards winners, Top 3 best Salon in Phoenix , V Beauty Pure Educator/ Distributor
Favourite nail brands: V Beauty Pure
Industry figures you admire: Alisha Rimando & David Dilorenzo
Career biography: Damon Ho, a renowned international nail educator, global nail judge & successful entrepreneur. Driven by determination & desire to be successful in the nail industry.
Personal biography: My journey from Vietnam to U.S. in 2012 is one of resilience & determination. In 2015 I became a licensed technician. By 2017 I managed & acquired my first salon in Phoenix. Today I enjoy helping new nail techs thrive & reach their full potential.
Why you believe in nail competitions?: I believe in the power of nail competitions as they teach valuable skills through real-world experience, help you deal with pressure, focus & bring out your best.
Advice to competitors: • Focus on improvement. Think that the competition is the chance for you to have feedback from industry experts, observe other competitors & always seek to improve your skills. • Believe in yourself. Trust in your skills, believe in your creativity & let your passion for nails shine. • Enjoy the experience, the process & use it as a stepping stone towards your goal.
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