Judges From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
1 Nailympia Judge
Hirsch Hunty
United States
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Area of judging expertise: Nail Art
Years as a judge: 1
Number of Nailympia events judged: 1
Nailympia events judged: San Antonio
Are you an educator?: Yes
Industry accolades: Hirsch has established a remarkable presence in the nail industry, garnering significant recognition for their exceptional talent & contributions. Featured in Allure Magazine, Hirsch's innovative techniques & artistic flair have captured the attention of beauty enthusiasts & industry insiders alike. In 2024, Hirsch was celebrated as one of NailPro Magazine’s '30 Under 30', highlighting his influence & promise in the nail industry. His prominence was further recognised with a prestigious cover feature in the May/June 2024 edition of NailPro Magazine. Beyond these accolades, Hirsch continues to excel as a nail educator, imparting his expertise & inspiring the upcoming generation of nail artists.
Favourite nail brands: Akzentz, Après, CND & Kokoist.
Industry figures you admire: Hirsch admires a select group of exceptional nail artists, including Kirsty Meakin, Tino Vo & Michelle Soto.
Career biography: Hirsch Hunty, also known as 'Nails by Hirsch' started his career as a nail artist in 2017 in North Carolina, where he sought out his creative potential in the beauty industry. Within seven years in the nail industry, Hirsch has become a highly-skilled nail artist, specialising in luxury nail enhancements & trend-setting nail art. With a passion fuelled by innovation & uniqueness, Hirsch went on to become a global sensation, sought out by many. His work has been featured in NailPro Magazine & Allure Magazine. Beyond these accolades, Hirsch is dedicated to shaping the future of the nail industry by focusing on educating & mentoring emerging talent through hands-on workshops, masterclasses & personalised guidance. Hirsch continues to inspire & elevate the next generation of nail artists, ensuring the ongoing innovation & growth of the nail industry.
Personal biography: Hirsch has a vibrant array of personal interests, which includes shopping, exploring new culinary experiences, as Hirsch loves trying diverse & exotic foods, enjoying live music & travelling, which allows him to discover new cultures & experiences.
Why you believe in nail competitions?: Competition fuels our industry & the hunger in each individual to thrive to be the best of the best at their craft. I believe in the value of nail competitions as they ignite a powerful drive for success & provide a platform to showcase our finest work as nail artists. Each competition pushes us to elevate our skills, highlighting our strengths & allowing us to present our best work. Nail competitions also highlight the details & flaws competitors may still need to perfect, but the effect of showcasing our best work, while also reflecting on our needs for improvement, makes nail competitions an incredibly valuable part of our growth as nail artists.
Advice to competitors: There is so much advice I would give, but the most important one…put your ALL into every competition & leave it all on the competition floor. Leave no room for regret & look back at your performance during your competition with the satisfaction that you tried your best & gave it your all.
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