Judges From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
1 Nailympia Judge
Vincenzo Russello
Germany
Academy & Distribution| Consultant| Product Research & Development| Salon| Session Stylist
Area of judging expertise: Structure & shape construction
Years as a judge: 10
Number of Nailympia events judged: 1
Nailympia events judged: Mexico
Are you an educator?: Yes
Industry accolades: 2006 - Beginning of independence. 2008 - first participation in a championship. A lot of practice, a lot of experience.
2011 Nail Nobles 2nd place, 2012 1st place at Nail Nobles, 3rd place National Championship. 2013 1st place Nailympia London Pink&White, 2nd place Nailympia tip & overlay & Winner of Winner 2013 Nailympia. 2014 1st place Nail Open Rome, 1st place Tom's Cup & 1st place Italy National Pink&White, 1st place International Championship Düsseldorf 2014
Favourite nail brands: Of course my own :-) Vincenzo Russello NC Nails Company
Industry figures you admire: Tom Holcomb. Steffi Lo Re, Elena Lakutina, Tom Bachik
Career biography: ### Vincenzo Russello: A Journey of Passion and Excellence in Nail Design
Vincenzo Russello discovered his passion for nail design early on & has since gained extensive experience as an international trainer & judge. His expertise has led numerous companies to success, collaborating on innovative new products that were successfully launched to market. His impressive clientele in the beauty industry includes renowned brands like L'Oréal, Maybelline, Schwarzkopf & Essie.
Photo shoots & nail tutorials are a regular part of his professional life. Since beginning his career as a nail artist in 2006, Vincenzo has eagerly embraced new tasks & challenges. His most notable achievements include winning numerous championships. However, his greatest joy comes from seeing the students he has trained achieve top placements at competitions, earning prizes & recognition. This success fills Vincenzo with immense pride & satisfaction.
Personal biography: I love dancing. Before I worked as a nail artist, I also earned my money through dancing. I really enjoy going to the gym to balance myself out & to gather energy for myself & my wonderful family.
Why you believe in nail competitions?: Nail design competitions are so much more than just beautifying fingernails. For me, a nails competition is the place to develop & find out about the latest trends & possibilities. I think competitions are where we find the best energy in our industry as nail artists.
Advice to competitors: If you want to develop further as a nail artist & further develop your knowledge & love for your work, entering a competition is one of the first ways you should go to improve your studio work.