Posts Tagged ‘Canada’
Nailympia Online sponsor Mirage Spa Education offers established online nail & beauty courses
Cheryl Thibault was ahead of the curve when it came to online learning. While many nail and beauty education organisations have only recently launched online learning platforms, Cheryl set up Mirage Spa Online Education in 2005 after recognising that many individuals who dreamed of becoming beauty professionals, found it impossible to attend a regular full-time, or even part-time programme due to various circumstances.
Mirage Spa Education Inc. offers seven diploma courses and boasts continuous enrolment, self-paced full or part-time study and global acceptance (subject to local regulations).
The company has successfully graduated thousands of students in Esthetics, Nail Technology and Spa Therapy who were looking to enter into a career, change direction to pursue a life passion or look for an alternative path in a very uncertain time.
Cheryl and her team pride themselves on comprehensive curriculums, one-on-one mentorship, a user-friendly and accessible platform for self-study and official certification in the form of a diploma and official transcripts.
Mirage Spa Education Inc. is a designated learning institution with the Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Education. CLICK HERE to see what renowned chemist/scientist Doug Schoon has to say about Mirage Spa Education Inc.
For more information, visit website and follow Mirage Spa Education Inc. on Facebook and Instagram
Mirage Spa Education Inc. is a proud sponsor of Nailympia Online – 2nd edition.
Meet – Valerie Ducharme – Canada
Get to Know a Nailympia Expert in 25 Steps…
Valerie winning Nails Next Top Nail Artist (NTNA) – Season 5 – 2018
NAME: Valerie Ducharme
Business name: Academy & Distribution Valerie Ducharme
Location: Province Québec, Canada
Nationality: Canadien
Who Trained You: France Lecuyer Academy
Years in Nails: 17 years
Years Judging: 4 years
Nail Brand You Use: VD product, CND, En Vogue, Polygel Gelish
Role in Industry: Educator, ambassador & distributor
Favourite Trade Exhibition: Premiere Orlando Show
Favourite Nail Tool: Extension form
Favourite Book: Miracle Morning
Favourite Movie: Pride and Prejudice
Favourite Food: A lot of starters: French fries; Ceasar salad; onion soup; cheese & bread
Favourite Vacation Destination: Iceland
Your Hobbies: I love to read cards such as the Tarot
What Inspires Your Work: The Fashion Week designer collections
Who You Admire In Industry: Jan Arnold for her creativity
Top Technique You’ve Mastered: Mix mania innovation of creation
Advice to Competitors: Create something with a theme you’ve never seen before. Be innovative
Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Ask yourself : How did she do that? Take your ideas from that point…
What Lockdown Has Taught You: I’ve become a better teacher, with new teaching tricks I’ve learned from my online training.
A Funny Day/Memory At The Nail Desk: When I was a floor judge and discreetly slipped my hand under the curtain pretending to be the last contestant. I heard the judges questioning what to do as my nails did not represent or fit the category at all. It was a funny moment.
An Affirmation You Love: Develop success, attitudes & skills by practice and action
Why Nailympia: It’s a pure selfishness. I learn so much alongside the best judges and top competitors around the world. Together we form a whole for the prosperity of the industry. The most beautiful community of passionate nail techs.
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Nailympia Canada – a new location for 2019
Nailympia Competitions is delighted to add a fourth location to its world map – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. This new event will be hosted by two fierce Canadian competitors Aigul Fritzke & Karen Dunn.
“It’s extremely exciting to add Canada to the Nailympia world tour. This location adds its own special flavour to the competition circuit and will appeal to those looking for a trusted competition further north. I’m pleased to be working with Aigul and Karen, as their love and hunger for competition is a perfect match for the global Nailympia team. It’s an exciting year as Nailympia branches into Orlando and Saskatoon.” Alex Fox , global director Nailympia.
The event will be held 9-11 November 2019 and will be the first location that can gain points for the 2020 Nailympia Global Cup.
The 2019 Global Cup will accrue points from 3 locations, Tallinn – Estonia, Orlando – USA & London – UK.
Registration for Nailympia Canada will open soon. Please watch Nailympia social media posts & visit the official website – www.nailympia.com
Meet The hosts…
Karen Dunn
Karen, born and raised in Saskatchewan, Canada, is a certified nail professional who also works as a high school maths teacher. For Karen, grooming nails satisfies a creative need in her life as well as a deep rooted need to keep furthering her education and learning, which has led to her offering classes across Canada and the USA. The opportunity to travel has led her to meet and work with many mentors in the nail industry, each time, gaining more insight and invaluable knowledge of the nail industry. More recently, Karen caught the competition bug, which quickly became a passion. She’s competed in various categories at numerous competitions and harnessed a special affection for 3D fantasy art.
Karen continues to compete as often as possible while also now bringing a prestigious competition brand to Canada. Karen is passionate about all things nails and is ready and willing to discuss nails over a good cup of coffee with all that are likeminded!
Aigul Fritzke
Master nail artist Aigul Fritzke was born and raised in Kazakhstan and moved to Saskatchewan in 1997. Aigul hones a natural talent for creativity and launched her dream career in aesthetics and art by combining her eye for beauty with an exceptional gift of artistry.
Aigul is a trained make-up artist from the Academy of Ottawa and has done glamour and special effects make-up for theatre, television, fashion, bridal and photo events.
In 2006 she became a certified nail technician and became an educator and distributor for Masterworks by Amy Becker. Aigul is passionate about teaching and is fascinated by the creative options of nail art as a medium for self-expression. She says, “Our hands convey a powerful first impression of ourselves as we use them to express as we speak, meet and greet others”.
Aigul also enjoys the thrill and stress of competition and is an international award-winning competitor in nails and make-up. She’s been featured twice in Nail Pro Magazine and her work can be seen across social media and YouTube tutorials. You can follow Aigul on Facebook/Instagram at aigulfritzkeartistry.