Judges From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
2 Nailympia Judge
Helena Biggs
United Kingdom
Competition Organiser| Influencer
Area of judging expertise: Scoring & photographic nail art
Years as a judge: 3
Number of Nailympia events judged: 2
Nailympia events judged: London, Online
Are you an educator?: No
Industry accolades: Editorial & partnerships director - Scratch magazine
Author - Nail art: Inspiring Designs by the world's leading nail technicians
Author - Nail style: Amazing designs by the world's leading nail techs
Author - Nail Art Projects
Advisory board member - PHAB Service Stars, representing nails & media.
Advisory board member - The Federation of Nail Professionals.
Competition director - The Scratch Stars Awards
Favourite nail brands: Prefer not to disclose.
Industry figures you admire: Alex Fox, Marian Newman BEM, Hazel Dixon, Doug Schoon, Jan Arnold & Danny Haile.
Career biography: Helena Biggs began her career at Scratch magazine in 2009 & oversees content across print, digital & social platforms, managing the editorial team & building relationships with brands & clients worldwide. She is responsible for developing the Scratch brand & has established the Scratch Stars Awards as the nail industry event of the year, recognising talent & passion in the UK&I nail industry across a variety of categories. Helena has a multi-media background & is often asked to judge nail art & photographic competitions. She has written three books (published by Arcturus Publishing), the first of which reached the top of the best-seller list in beauty on Amazon a week after launch & sold over 100,000 copies in its first six weeks.
Named a finalist twice for Fashion & Beauty Monitor’s B2B Beauty Journalist of the Year, Helena has unwavering enthusiasm for the industry & is on the advisory boards for a number of initiatives.
Personal biography: Helena enjoys walking, reading & designing in her spare time. Her creative mind means she's often the port of call for event planning & decor.
Why you believe in nail competitions?: Nail competitions not only celebrate individual achievements, but foster a spirit of community & collaboration within the industry. They allow visionaries, trendsetters & hardworking professionals to be honoured: recognising those who transform the ordinary into the extraordinary with every stroke of their brush & application of colour. Nail competitions elevate professional standards, serving to refine skill & grow profiles within the industry. They provide opportunities to network & competitors gain gain valuable feedback from distinguished judges, who highlight strengths & areas for improvement: essential for professional development.
Advice to competitors: Seize the opportunity in front of you: it is rewarding, exciting & exhilarating, & essential for development. Once you have committed to enter, start planning. It is never too early to research & practice! Read the rules carefully - every competition is different & may present updates, & ask questions to the organisers if you are unsure.