Meet the Nailympia Hosts

Stefanie LoRe

Nailympia Germany

Nailympia’s concept always served me well back when I was a competitor. After many national championships, I dared to register for London and I’m so pleased I did, nobody can take this experience away from me. Not only did I get to know many new colleagues, but I was able to learn a lot as a nail designer through discussions and observing. The more I participated, the better my performance became. Being judged by so many experts at an international level gave me new motivation to keep training to attain more points next time. Nailympia is one of the most prestigious championships in the world. The work of Alex Fox and its continued expansion, means its reach today is considerable. The different categories and its adaptation to each respective market also make Nailympia unique.

Participants from all over the world are offered offline as well as live championships. Even countries that are not in a good financial position can still participate. There really is something for everyone. When SNI, together with Alex Fox and Messe Düsseldorf, got the chance to bring Nailympia Germany to life, this was a new challenge for me as a former competitor, judge and international trainer. For me personally, it’s always been important to create new opportunities and perspectives for nail designers and to make their dreams come true. Nailympia offers the quickest way to get the best results in every direction as a nail designer. Championships are also excellent training for everyday studio work. As a designer you automatically become faster, more precise and more efficient. You leave your comfort zone and experience things that make you escape from everyday life. Your circle of colleagues also expands; it’s great to have contacts and to exchange ideas instead of walking the path alone.

I was very lucky to get to know and start with colleagues such as Tom Holcomb, David Fowler, Tom Bachik, Karin Ström, Trang Nuygen and many other top-ranking nail designers. Seeing their work and competing alongside them was a great honour and helped me on many levels in the industry. Friendships were developed and ideas exchanged, products were tested during the championships and a lot of fun ensued. At the same time we learned through diligence, much sacrifice, hard work and a lot of discipline to reach our limits and to overcome them to break new ground. Giving up was never an option for any of us, even if you weren’t always the best, you kept going and didn’t stop, because one thing was clear to all of us, you’re always learning, and the experience can’t be taken away from you. The best things were always the score sheets and the subsequent discussions with the judges and other colleagues/participants. The work was broken down and you flew home and continued training. And yes, it can be an addiction. In the studio you train in speed and rhythm, in a championship you train in precision and consistency. You can’t lose, you can only win; I learned that through Nailympia. Every organization is wholeheartedly involved, and you still see a strong bond between many colleagues today. Every profession offers growth, it just depends on what you make of it. Do you stop or do you keep going?

No one should be afraid to compete. Championships are part of it and I’m thankful for Nailympia because there weren’t really many championships at that level back then. But not only then, but of course also today, I’m very happy to be on the other side and to organize Nailympia Germany. This is the only way for new generations to emerge and for the nail industry to grow.

Find me on Instagram: @nailympia.germany & @sni_signtaure-nail-int