Judges From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
4 Nailympia Judge
Stephy Pang
Malaysia
Academy & Distribution| Competition Organiser| Online training| Product Research & Development| Salon
Area of judging expertise: Nail art, technical & floor
Years as a judge: 11
Number of Nailympia events judged: 4
Nailympia events judged: London, Vietnam, Online
Are you an educator?: Yes
Industry accolades: Stephy, nail artist, has garnered numerous prestigious awards throughout her career, solidifying her reputation as a leading figure in the industry. Her exceptional skills & innovative designs have earned her accolades in various international competitions. Over the years, Stephy's dedication to her craft & her passion for educating others have culminated in her being honoured with the titles Best Educator Malaysia, Best Educator South East Asia & the Best Global Educator across multiple years.
Stephy’s journey is marked by continuous excellence, both in her artistic creations & in her role as an educator, where she has inspired countless aspiring artists.
Favourite nail brands: Nfu.oh , Akzentz , EMI , Indigo & Harmony
Industry figures you admire: Catherine Wong , Gina Silvestro, Alex Fox , Madelene Wolf , Tom Holcomb, Danny Haile , Nfu.Oh , Viv Clements, Aki Laccio, Olena Oezman , Minó Vo, NamKungSoo & KirstyMeakin
Career biography: Stephy Pang launched her career as a nail artist in 2004 & made her way to being a successful make-up & nail college & salons owner, named MOMO. Stephy is also a highly sought-after international educator. Stephy has competed internationally during the past 20 years of her professional career in the nail & beauty industries & has won numerous awards, fast gaining recognition among her peers. She has since advanced to the other side of the competition arena as an honourable judge in many countries.. She’s known for her spontaneous, creative & technical art expertise with a touch of her own uniqueness. This is also the concept she uses for her classes as well as for her clients. She is motivated by creativity & driven by an intense passion in the world of nails. Stephy is driven to inspire her students to become the best nail technicians & masters of their own art. Under her mentorship, she has built a successful Momo competition team producing many grand champions in the nail industry.
Personal biography: Stephy is a passionate nail artist with a deep love for all things in art. Beyond nails, Stephy finds inspiration in the worlds of fashion & interior design, often incorporating elements from renowned designers into her nail art creations. Cooking & baking are also close to her heart, allowing her to blend artistic vision with culinary creativity. Steohy has shared her Totoro & Peter Rabbit cake art on social media & even been featured in the newspaper. Check out phyphybakes to see more of her baking art. Recently, Stephy embraced fitness as a hobby, helping her stay healthy & fit while balancing her artistic pursuits.
Why you believe in nail competitions?: My journey in the nail industry began with nail competitions, where I discovered that this could be more than just a job - it’s my passion. Competing has motivated me to constantly improve & challenge myself in each new competition. It also unlocks my creativity, allowing me to explore new ideas & techniques in my work.
Advice to competitors: Believe in yourself & never give up. Compete to surpass your own limits, improving each time before & after a competition. Plan, practice & complete all preparations a few days in advance. Take time to rest & recharge, so you can deliver your best performance on the competition day!
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