Posts Tagged ‘Australia’
Meet – Jai Harvey-Yin – Australia
Get to Know a Nailympia Expert…
NAME: Jai-Harvey-Yin
Business name: Journey to Fabulosity
Location: Melbourne Australia
Nationality: Australian / British
Who Trained You: So many amazing mentors – Phyllis Italiano, Lysa Comfort, Tom Holcomb
Years in Nails: 30 years
Years Judging: 19 years
Nail Brand You Represent/Use: Charisma Nail / Cuccio
Role in Industry: Mentor
Favourite Trade Exhibition: Las Vegas IBS
Favourite Nail Tool: Pedicure Bit for Efile
Favourite Book: Outlander
Favourite Movie: Lady Sings the Blues
Favourite Food: Watermelon (does chocolate count?)
Favourite Vacation Destination: Sabi Sands, South Africa
Your Hobbies: Airbrush Portraiture, audiobooks
What Inspires Your Work: The beauty of the abstract world
Who You Admire In Industry: So, so many; veterans of my era but mostly I love watching the new nail artists evolve grow and come into their own
Top Technique You’ve Mastered: I believe we can always learn and improve – but I love the theory of colour and was always known for my speed techniques for service delivery
Advice to Competitors: Just do it! Challenge yourself and you won’t believe the difference in your work.
Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Manage your time, and remember to take the time to understand what the judges are looking for. Often the underside cleanliness has the same point value as other higher skill techniques – so can be an easy way to gain (or lose) points.
What Lockdown Has Taught You: There are hidden blessings everywhere, even in the state of uncertainty and fear.
A Funny Memory From Your Nail Desk: Actually I was on the comp floor, one of my first, where I accidentally stuck the tip to my finger and thumb when applying to my model! I was stuck to her, literally! And of course, no acetone on the floor – what a panic?! In the end I pulled myself free, laughed about it; but what a stress at the time!
An Affirmation You Love: ‘Calm Blue Ocean’ is my mantra, and ‘it’s all about the love’ are words I live by.
Why Nailympia: As it has a vibe like no other, high calibre in every way whilst maintaining approachability as well. Simply the best.
Any Workshops/Classes you Offer Online: Having moved out of the industry, my passion now is for helping women in their own personal growth and self-belief. I help women over 40 who have lost their mojo or sense of identity, rediscover their passion, sparkle and a deep sense of confidence and well-being; so that their true self can step into a brighter, juicier, happier stage of their lives; their own Fabulosity. I do this through my online membership programme.
Instagram: @jaihy
Facebook: Jai Harvey-Yin
Facebook: journeytofabulosity
Meet – Viv Clements-Simmonds – Australia
Get to Know a Nailympia Expert in 22 Steps…
NAME: Viv Clements (Simmonds)
Business name: VIVid Nails & VIVid Nails Academy
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: Australian
Viv Clements-Simmonds – Australia
Who Trained You: Too many names to list but predominantly; Tom Holcomb, Alisha Rimando, Catherine Wong, Antony Buckley
Years in Nails: Nearly 30 years
Years Judging: 8-10 years
Nail Brand You Represent/Use: Akzentz Professional
Role in Industry: ICE (International Certified Educator) for Akzentz, importer & distributor for Australia & New Zealand
Favourite Trade Exhibition: I used to love Vegas!
Favourite Nail Tool: My Art Liner/Detailer Brush
Favourite Book: The Godfather
Favourite Movie: Tombstone amongst many others
Favourite Food: Italian
Favourite Vacation Destination: Narooma & Lakes Entrance in Australia and Bali for overseas
Your Hobbies: Fishing, reading
What Inspires Your Work: Everything really. We are all surrounded by inspiration everywhere we look.
Who You Admire In Industry: I love Anita Podoba’s work, Olena Ozman, Lilija Michalikova and way too many more to list! We have so many phenomenal artists in our industry!
Top Technique You’ve Mastered: Realistic hand painting with gel
Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Be prepared and organised. Know what is expected, practice, I strongly advise training with an award-winning educator, read then re-read the rules and criteria, check your kit twice to make sure you have everything you need.
What Lockdown Has Taught You: How much I took my life for granted I suppose, not that I didn’t appreciate everyday how lucky I have been to have done the things I have done, but I never imagined in my wildest dreams I would lose my freedom to travel, to hug someone without reservation, to jump in the car to go to the shops etc, even the most simple things as popping over to my brother’s house or a friend’s house that live just five minutes down the road.
Why Nailympia: The organisation of the competition with the judges line up, the professionalism, etiquette and opportunity to learn and grow professionally from a reputable, long-standing and world-renowned competition.
Instagram: vivsimmonds
Twitter: vivsimmonds
Facebook: Viv Simmonds
Serious Sculpting in Sydney…
Darling Harbour, Sydney acted as a stunning backdrop to the fifth Nailympia Australasia, where techs focused, shared & delivered their greatest skills & creativity onto nails… Alex Fox reports in this article originally published in Scratch Magazine.