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Competitor Spotlight…Francesca Paliotto Wins the 3rd Nailympia European Cup 2024
In 2024, Francesca Paliotto claimed the prestigious title of the 3rd Nailympia European Cup winner, receiving her award on the esteemed Nailympia London stage. This competition, renowned for its rigorous evaluation and judging criteria, determines its European champion based on scores from four key categories: Stiletto, Joy of Nails, Salon Nails and Reality Nails.
The Nailympia European Cup rotates across major beauty industry events, with active locations currently at Nailympia Germany hosted by Beauty Düsseldorf and the UK’s Nailympia London hosted at Pro Beauty Autumn 2025). The cup is presented at the London event, solidifying the competition’s status as a pinnacle of excellence in the nail industry.
Hailing from Ferrara, a city in northern Italy, Francesca’s journey into the world of nails began at just 12 years old, driven by pure passion. Six years ago, she took a significant step by opening her own nail studio, marking the start of her professional career. Her dedication to the craft led her to train with various educators, but she credits her mentor, Italy’s award-winning Deborah Cocco, as a fundamental influence in her journey through nail competitions.
“I love everything about nails, from the simplest salon manicures to the most technical and complex works,” Francesca shares. Her success in competitions is rooted in her relentless training, keen attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement. She believes that every small mistake presents an opportunity to refine her skills further.
Francesca finds immense motivation in competing against the best nail artists worldwide. “Meeting and comparing myself with top competitors is invaluable – you always learn something new,” she says. Her advice to aspiring competitors is clear, “Train hard and always believe in your abilities.”
Winning the Nailympia European Cup is a milestone that Francesca holds dear, as it symbolises the rewards of her hard work and sacrifices. This achievement has significantly contributed to her personal and professional growth, reinforcing her belief in perseverance and dedication.
Francesca has a particular preference for UV hard gel and acrygel systems, as they were the first techniques she mastered and feels most comfortable working with. Looking ahead, she plans to expand her academy’s training courses and participate in more competitions, though she prefers to embrace opportunities as they come rather than plan too rigidly.
Francesca remains optimistic about the future of the nail industry, believing that it will continue to evolve with innovative techniques. One thing is certain – she will keep competing, as the experience not only enhances her skills but also brings an unmatched sense of accomplishment and excitement.
After dedicating the past two years to competitions, Francesca acknowledges the challenges but affirms, “Even though it was hard, I did it.” With her unwavering determination and love for the craft, there is no doubt that she will continue to leave her mark on the global nail competition scene. We look forward to seeing more stunning nail work from Francesca in 2025.
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The Team Behind Nailympia China Opens a New Era in Nail Art Culture in Shanghai
The highly anticipated Nailympia China event is making waves in the global nail industry by not only hosting its first-ever international nail championship for the region and adding a fresh new location to the Nailympia family, but also spearheading the launch of China’s first Nail Art Museum. This initiative, led by the Nailympia China team, is set to revolutionise the landscape of nail artistry by celebrating its heritage, techniques and future innovations. By bringing together world-class nail artists and fostering international collaborations, the team behind Nailympia China is solidifying its position as a leader in nail artistry, awareness and education.
A Cultural Milestone for Nail Art
Kimi Zhang Tao, creator of the NAil Art Museum & host of Nailympia China, owner of Muzer
The Nail Art Museum is the brainchild of Kimi Zhang Tao, a respected leader in the nail industry. With years of expertise and a deep passion for nail artistry, Kimi has played a pivotal role in shaping the museum’s vision. Her goal is to create a space that not only honours the history and evolution of nail art but also fosters a global exchange of creativity and innovation. Through her leadership, the museum has become a hub for education, artistic expression and industry advancement. The Nail Art Museum is more than just an exhibition space – it is a testament to the rich history and ever-evolving techniques of nail artistry. By showcasing the works of world-renowned competition champions, bloggers, designers and artists, the museum provides a platform for creatives from all over the globe to share their artistry and vision.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore nail art’s deep-rooted traditions while witnessing cutting-edge innovations. Exhibits highlight the cultural significance of nail art, transforming it from a personal beauty choice into a collective experience that blends fashion, craftsmanship and wellness.
The museum also aims to educate visitors on product ingredients, the science behind hand care and the importance of maintaining healthy nails. This holistic approach fosters a deeper appreciation for the artistry and techniques that have shaped the nail industry.
MUZER: The High-End Brand Leading a New Nail Art Trend
As an extension of the museum’s mission, Muzer a premium professional nail brand – introduces a revolutionary concept known as “Slip-on Nail Art.” This innovative take on press-on nails aligns with MUZER’s mission to ‘co-create a healthy and aesthetic life for all humanity’.
With a focus on health and beauty, Muzer is collaborating with top laboratories to create nail products that are both stylish and safe. From high-quality press-on nails to a range of professional nail tools, Muzer continues to redefine the boundaries of nail fashion and self-care.
A Spectacular Touring Exhibition in Suzhou
To celebrate the launch of the museum, the first touring exhibition will be held at the Suzhou Center, featuring a stunning display of nail artistry from both Chinese and international artists. Visitors will embark on a visual journey that blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary innovations.
Chinese nail artists will showcase designs inspired by iconic cultural artworks, including interpretations of the famous painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival. Meanwhile, international artists like Mino Vo from the UK will present avant-garde creations such as the ‘Twin Headed Dragon’ nail sculpture, alongside Hazel Dixon’s enchanting The Adventure of Alice collection. These exhibits will highlight the fusion of global influences, demonstrating the artistry that transforms nails into miniature canvases of cultural expression.
Shaping the Future of Nail Culture
The establishment of the Nail Art Museum represents a significant milestone in the global beauty industry, blending history, culture and innovation in one groundbreaking institution. As it continues to grow, the museum aims to elevate the recognition of nail art as a legitimate and celebrated art form on the global stage.
Meanwhile, Muzer is set to revolutionise the market with its high-end press-on nail products, encouraging a shift towards health-conscious and stylish nail solutions. Together, the Nail Art Museum and Muzer are championing a new era in nail culture – one that embraces both beauty and wellbeing.
For those eager to witness this artistic revolution firsthand, the museum is located at:
The China Nail Art Museum will be located on 9th Floor, Building 5, Huiwang East Road, Jiading District, Shanghai.
For more information, email: nailmuseum@muzercn.com
Muzer is to host the first Nailympia China competition, 8-10 May 2025 in Shanghai. Click here to learn more.
Nailympia Anaheim – registration is open for the first Nailympia of 2025
Unleash Your Inner Artist: Nailympia Anaheim 2025 Art Themes Announced!
Step into the vibrant world of creativity and innovation at Nailympia Anaheim 2025. This is your chance to push the boundaries of nail artistry and showcase your skills on a global platform. With four thrilling turn-in categories, each designed to ignite your imagination, Nailympia promises to be a celebration of bold ideas, masterful techniques and captivating designs.
Runway Nails
Craft a story that’s as dazzling as the runway itself! Submit three nail tips presented on a moodboard that captures your inspiration journey – exploring ideas, colours, textures and creative evolution. Let your moodboard be your narrative, where each nail tells a chapter of your artistic vision. It’s all about showing the synergy between concept and execution.
Reality Nails
Bring your imagination to life with three nails showcasing the given themes. Adhered to a printed sheet provided by Nailympia, these designs must communicate your interpretation and artistic flair. This category challenges you to make a bold statement within a structured format – think of it as your masterpiece in miniature!
To Stiletto & Beyond – 1 Extreme Nail
Go big or go home. This category is all about one long, extreme nail – an unapologetic showstopper. Whether placed on an artificial nail, a sleek plinth or standing solo, this is your opportunity to create a nail that transcends the ordinary. Push your skills and creativity to the edge – literally!
Flat Art
Celebrate detail and precision with 10 nails arranged with a small gap between each one. Using five different nail sizes, this category challenges you to play with dimensions and design cohesiveness while letting your imagination run wild across the set.
Extreme Nail Styling Poster
Take your artistry beyond nails with this highly visual category. Submit your high-resolution JPEG two weeks before the event to showcase your skills in creating an eye-catching, professional-grade poster. This is your moment to merge nails, photography and graphic design into a true work of art.
✨ Why Enter?
This is your time to shine, connect with like-minded artists, and elevate nail artistry to new heights. Whether you’re competing for the thrill, the accolades or the inspiration, Nailympia Anaheim 2025 offers a stage for you to leave your mark. Don’t just watch the industry evolve and be part of the revolution!
🎨 Ready to take the leap? Secure your spot, unleash your creativity and let your artistry be seen on the world’s most exciting nail stage!
Registrations are open for Anaheim (Feb), Germany (March) & China (May)
Here’s the links…
Nailympia Anaheim – https://www.premiereanaheimshow.com/en/education/competitions.html
Nailympia Germany – https://www.signature-nail.com/en/nailympia-germany-2025/
Nailympia China – https://www.nailympia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NAILYMPIA-CHINA-2025_Registration-form_for-web.pdf
The first competition of 2025: Nailympia Anaheim
Nailympia Anaheim will take place on 23-24 February 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, USA.
The competition will feature the following categories:
- Gel Polish
- Salon Nails
- Stiletto Nails
- UV Gel P&W (Sculpt or Tip/Overlay)
- Acrylic P&W (Sculpt or Tip/Overlay)
- Perfect Match
- Joy of Nails
Additionally, there will be four turn-in categories:
- Flat Art: Theme: Urban Graffiti – Create nail art with a powerful message.
- Runway: Design on 3 nail tips, inspired by the theme AI, with a mood board.
- Reality: Create 3 nail designs based on the themes:
- Famous Pictures of the 12th Century, 16th Century and 20th Century.
- To Stiletto & Beyond: One extreme nail style with the theme Cosmic Butterflies.
Participants can also submit an Extreme Nail Styling Poster as a JPEG via email to the Nailympia team – there is no theme for this poster.
Stay Tuned:
Information and registration for Nailympia Anaheim will open soon. Click here to register your interest and you’ll be the first to hear when registration opens!
NEW Rules & Scoresheets for 2025
The Nailympia team is thrilled to announce new rules and score sheets for 2025!
This comprehensive revamp addresses common competition questions, unifies Nailympia events worldwide and offers clearer guidance for all participants. The rules have been refined and score sheets have been updated to align with these improvements.
All competitors are encouraged to read the updated rules to maximise their scoring potential. Notably, the UV Gel Pink & White and Acrylic Liquid & Powder competitions have been restructured, allowing competitors to select their preferred technique – whether Tip & Overlay or Sculpture. These are now called “UV Gel (or Acrylic) Pink & White Competition Nails.” Additionally, the Salon Nails category no longer requires a feature design on the ring finger.
More judges will now be present in each booth to focus on specific scoring aspects, benefiting both judges and competitors. Time adjustments have been made to some competitions, with certain categories receiving more time and others slightly less.
Be sure to review the updated rules and score sheets at http://www.nailympia.de to stay informed on all changes.
Registration is open for Nailympia Anaheim (February 2025) and Nailympia Germany (March 2025).
Nailympia 2025
Nailympia Premiere Anaheim, CA, USA – 23-24 February
Nailympia Germany, Dusseldorf – 28-29 – 30 March
Nailympia China., Pudong, Shanghai – 8-9-10 May
Nailympia Premiere Orlando, FL, USA – 1-2 June
Nailympia Premiere San Antonio, TX, USA – 28-29 September
Nailympia Vietnam – TBA-
Nailympia London – 12- 13 October – Pro Beauty Autumn
NAILYMPIA LONDON 2024: The results
The 20th iteration of Nailympia London took place at the Salon Beauty expo, 13-14 October 2024, and wrapped up a phenomenal year of competitions for the global nail sector.
Nailympia was hosted in six locations in 2024, with Germany run by Stefanie Lo Re, Mexico by Dafne Fernandez, Vietnam by Damon Ho, and in association with the Premiere Show Group in Orlando and San Antonio. The London contest featured 10 categories that could be entered online, and nine that took place in the Salon Beauty arena. Across these 19 categories, 165 competitors from 32 countries took 544 competition seats.
Categories were judged by a team of global experts, who each boast exceptional prowess in the nail sector, and Nailympia is administered under Alex Fox, who celebrates 20 years as global director of Nailympia this autumn.
Here are the results…
EXTREME NAIL STYLING POSTER
Division 1
- 3rd – Alina Novikova – Italy
- 2nd – Elisa Tonetti – Italy
- 1st – Paula Emilia Socaci – Italy
Division 2
- 2nd – Renata Deak – Hungary
- 1st – Andrea Lorincz – Hungary
Division 3
- 3rd – Anita Chahal – United Kingdom
- 2nd – Evelin Nagy – Hungary
- 1st – Eva Pasztorne Balog – Hungary
ART ON NAILS: INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS
Division 1
- 3rd – Ewa Speyer – United Kingdom
- 2nd – Széll Anikó Henriett – Hungary
Division 2
- 2nd – Elizaveta Bekker – United Kingdom
Division 3
- 3rd – Selcan Ercan – The Netherlands
- 2nd – Mino Vo – United Kingdom
- 1st – Loi Van Nguyen – United Kingdom
RUNWAY NAILS: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Division 1
- 3rd – Alice Stefani – Italy
- 2nd – Miu Tran – United Kingdom
- 1st – Rose Ann Pagliawan – Philippines
Division 2
- 3rd – Anya Nguyen – United Kingdom
- 2nd – Delia Caruso – United States
- 1st – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd – Kelsey McQuay – United States
- 2nd – Selcan Ercan – The Netherlands
- 1st – Magdalena Dabrowska – Poland
REALITY NAILS: GEOMETRIC CHIC / VINTAGE VIBES / GOTHIC GRANDEUR
Division 1
- 3rd – Daniela Blahova – Slovakia
- 2nd – Fran Humphrey – United Kingdom
- 1st – Rose Anna Pagliawan – Philippines
Division 2
- 3rd – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
- 2nd – Kim Poels – The Netherlands
- 1st – Anuja S. Mathur – India
Division 3
- 3rd – Dung (Fox) Nguyen – United States
- 2nd – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
- 1st – Mino Vo – United Kingdom
FLAT ART BOXED: SACRED SYMBOLS
Division 1
- 3rd – Kimberley Moseley-Woodhouse – United Kingdom
- 2nd – Gemma Riley – United Kingdom
- 1st – Adél Horváth – Hungary
Division 2
- 3rd – Emma Brock – United Kingdom
- 2nd – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
- 1st – Khyati Patel – India
Division 3
- 3rd – Paola Marrone – Italy
- 2nd – Diana Vig – United Kingdom
- 1st – Tatiana Bianchi – Italy
DESIGN NAILS FOR AN ALBUM COVER: ELECTRO POP
Division 1
- 3rd – Daniela Blahova – Slovakia
- 2nd – Miu Tran – United Kingdom
- 1st – Adél Horváth – Hungary
Division 2
- 3rd – Anuja S. Mathur – India
- 2nd – Monika Sliwinska – Poland
- 1st – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd – Diana Vig – United Kingdom
- 2nd – Vanessa Grossi – Aland Islands
- 1st – Silvia Gago – Spain
POSTER PEDICURE
Division 1
- 1st – Sarah Akhtyrska – United States
Division 2
- 3rd – Stacy Forsyth – Canada
- 2nd – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
- 1st – Laura Pote – United Kingdom
Division 3
- 3rd – Veronika Pogány-Gócza – Hungary
- 2nd – Iuliia Prokopchuk – Canada
- 1st – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
POSTER MANICURE
Division 1
- 3rd – Sofia Capretti – Italy
- 2nd – Adél Horváth – Hungary
- 1st – Livia Major – Hungary
Division 2
- 3rd – Laura Pote – United Kingdom
- 2nd – Anita Cyruk – United Kingdom
- 1st – Zsofia Nagy – Hungary
Division 3
- 3rd – Marta Kolodziejczyk – Poland
- 2nd – Renata Jurinovits – Hungary
- 1st – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
MIXED MEDIA BOXED ART (Open theme)
Division 1
- 3rd – Chun Ling Kwok – Hong Kong
- 2nd – Adél Horváth – Hungary
- 1st – Daniela Blahova – Slovakia
Division 2
- 3rd – Renáta Deák – Hungary
- 2nd – Anya Nguyen – United Kingdom
- 1st – Thao Nguyen – United States
Division 3
- 3rd – Alice Nali – United Kingdom
- 2nd – Melinda Tamas – Hungary
- 1st – Silvia Gago – Spain
TO STILETTO & BEYOND: BOTANICAL GARDENS
Division 1
- 3rd – Mariia Riakhovskaia – United States
- 2nd – Alena Muraveva – United States
- 1st – Tuong Minh – Vietnam
Division 2
- 3rd – Emma Brock – United Kingdom
- 2nd – Dorte Steenhold – Denmark
- 1st – Yuliia Kovalchuk – United States
Division 3
- 3rd – Loi Van Nguyen – United Kingdom
- 2nd – Abbie Nguyen – United States
- 1st – Tatyana Texter – Germany
GEL POLISH MANICURE
Division 1
- 3rd – Sandra Marciniak – Poland
- 2nd – Zsofia Szeker – Hungary
- 1st – Paulina Baltyka – Poland
Division 2
- 3rd – Areli Naharai Carvajal Rios – Mexico
- 2nd – Marie Juranova – United Kingdom
- 1st – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd – Magdalena Dabrowska – Poland
- 2nd – Natalia Trefon-Ociepka – Poland
- 1st – Aleksandra Dworzynska – Poland
THE JOY OF NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland
- 2nd – Miu Tran – United Kingdom
- 1st – Anita Pazmandi – Hungary
Division 2
- 3rd – Dorte Steenhold – Denmark
- 2nd – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd – Natalia Trefon-Ociepka – Poland
- 2nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
- 1st – Mino Vo – United Kingdom
FANTASY COMPLETE LOOK
Division 3
- 3rd – Alice Nali – United Kingdom
- 2nd – Justyna Maris – Poland
- 1st – Melinda Tamás – Hungary
FRENCH TWIST
Division 1
- 3rd – Zsofia Szeker – Hungary
- 2nd – Sandra Marciniak – Poland
- 1st – Anita Pazmandi – Hungary
Division 2
- 3rd – Dorte Steenhold – Denmark
- 1st – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
- 2nd – Marta Deja – Poland
- 1st – Natalia Trefon-Ociepka – Poland
SALON NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd – Zsofia Szeker – Hungary
- 2nd – Anita Pazmandi – Hungary
- 1st – Paulina Baltyka – Poland
Division 2
- 3rd – Areli Naharai Carvajal Rios – Mexico
- 2nd – Katalin Dobo – United Kingdom
Division 3
- 3rd – Olena Oezman – Germany
- 2nd – Agnes Szonyi-Majoros – Hungary
- 1st – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
UV GEL TIP & OVERLAY
Division 1
- 3rd – Sandra Marcinak – Poland
- 2nd – Paulina Baltyka – Poland
- 1st – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland
Division 2
- 3rd – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
- 2nd – Justyna Rozdoba – United Kingdom
- 1st – Tuyet Luong – United Kingdom
Division 3
- 3rd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
- 2nd – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
- 1st – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
L&P SCULPTURE
Division 1
- 3rd – Miu Tran – United Kingdom
- 2nd – Paulina Baltyka – Poland
- 1st – Anita Pazmandi – Hungary
Division 2
- 3rd – Marie Juranova – United Kingdom
- 2nd – Minna Ukskoski – Finland
- 1st – Areli Naharai Carvajal Rios – Mexico
Division 3
- 3rd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
- 2nd – Natalia Trefon-Ociepka – Poland
- 1st – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
PERFECT MATCH
Division 1
- 2nd – Paulina Baltyka – Poland
- 1st – Miu Tran – United Kingdom
Division 2
- 2nd – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
- 2nd – Natalia Trefon-Ociepka – Poland
- 1st – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
STILETTO NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland
- 2nd – Sandra Marciniak – Poland
- 1st – Anita Pazmandi – Hungary
Division 2
- 3rd – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
- 2nd – Minna Ukskoski – Finland
- 1st – Katalin Dobo – United Kingdom
Division 3
- 3rd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
- 2nd – Olena Oezman – Germany
- 1st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
TOP UK TECH
Division 1 – Miu Tran
Division 2 – Katalin Dobo
Division 3 – Mino Vo
ART WINNER OF WINNERS
Division 1 – Miu Tran – United Kingdom
Division 2 – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
Division 3 –Melinda Tamás – Hungary
WINNER OF WINNERS
Division 1 – Anita Pazmandi – Hungary
Division 2 – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
Division 3 – Mino Vo – United Kingdom
INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER
Alessandra Pizzari – 974 points
TEAM TROPHY
Team Indigo
EUROPEAN CUP
Francesca Paliotto – Italy
GLOBAL CUP
Olena Oezman – Germany
Olena enters into the Nailympia Hall of Fame, after winning the Global Cup for a third time.
Olena is officially the only 3 x Global Cup Champion of Nailympia Competitions.
Nailympia Competitions is in association with Scratch magazine.
For information about upcoming Nailympia competitions, visit www.nailympia.com
This brand uses AI to apply techs’ designs to nails & pays them for their art
Would you like to reap financial rewards from your nail concepts, and perform and showcase nail artistry at speed?
Meet Umia: the Canadian creator of a fully automated artificial intelligence (AI) manicure studio, which has gained global recognition since its soft launch two months ago and allows intricate patterns to be directly applied to nails.
The company founders, TX Qui and Modi Lui, came across a DIY nail stamp printer in 2018, sparking the idea to build on this product by addressing its limitations, from manual, complicated operations to poor image quality. “We looked into the nailcare industry and stumbled into a vibrant and dynamic world,” they say. “We conducted surveys on 980 individuals and uncovered three barriers that prevent people from fully embracing nail services: time constraints, high costs and potential damage to nails.”
Determined to break down these barriers, Umia embarked on a six-year development journey, creating eleven prototype machines and conducting more than 3,000 manicure tests. “We collected as much real-life data as possible: on nail shapes, curvature, texture and skin tone, and used this to train our precision algorithm,” share TX Qui and Modi Lui.
While addressing barriers to nail treatments experienced by consumers, the Umia team noticed challenges faced by nail techs. “Nail professionals often work long hours creating intricate designs, but without proper ergonomics, this hard work can lead to physical strain. Adding more clients per nail artist is not feasible when trying to grow a business, therefore solutions that can aid growth and profit are welcome,” notes TX Qui. “Our technology is designed to automate repetitive tasks, allowing technicians to focus on creativity and building client relationships, while reducing the risk of injury and burnout.
“Umia also provides a platform that allows nail artists to be compensated fairly for their creativity.”
Every time a client selects a nail art design via Umia’s system, the artist behind that design receives payment – similarly to how a musician or photographer earns royalties for their work. “Umia empowers artists to thrive in their craft, gain global visibility and create a deeper impact with their unique work,” comment TX Qui and Modi Lui.
With Umia automating time-consuming tasks involved in intricate nail art, professionals can serve more clients in a day, which helps to reduce customer waiting times, while increasing efficiency and boosting revenue and client happiness. Clients can browse a wide selection of nail art options, which have been designed by nail professionals, via the Umia app. Once they have chosen their preferred style, they can book a nearby automated studio.
“At Umia, we see technology as a tool to uplift people – not replace them,” reveal its founders.
“Our goal is to integrate technology into the broader beauty industry, making meaningful improvements and benefitting people worldwide.” The brand is proud to be sponsoring the Nailympia London 2024 competition and is exhibiting at Salon Beauty, 13-14 October, ExCeL London, eager to hear from the industry about how technology can improve their wellbeing.
www.umia.beauty
Keen to compete at Nailympia London? Global director, Alex Fox answers your questions
Scratch’s Helena Biggs chats to Alex Fox, global director of Nailympia Competitions, about the 2024 London event – which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
She answers questions about the online & arena categories & serves up encouraging words for pros ?
Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3WmTdBRY7E
DON’T FORGET:
9 August: Online categories deadline
27 September: Arena categories deadline
? @salonbeauty.uk – London
?️ 13-14 October
ENTRY OPEN for North America’s Star Nail Artist contest: Season 1
Entry has opened for North America’s Star Nail Artist: a new online contest for nail professionals.
Created by the team behind nail industry resource, Scratch magazine, and international nail competition organisation, Nailympia, this exciting 11-month adventure seeks to unite the North American nail sector: elevating the creativity and imagination of nail pros while celebrating talent and innovation.
It is supported by is prominent industry brands: CND™ (founding sponsor), Light Elegance, Gelish, LeChat and Glitterbels, who will each play a huge role in setting monthly challenges for 50 shortlisted creatives.
The competition invites nail professionals from the USA, Canada, Mexico and Greenland, regardless of their industry experience, to showcase their creativity and flair. Whether contestants specialize in intricate hand-painted designs, avant-garde sculptures or dazzling embellishments, North America’s Star Nail Artist – Season 1 promises to offer a platform for talents to shine.
Timeline of events:
- July 1 – August 31: Nail artists enter the contest by clicking here.
- September 27: A shortlist of 50 creatives is announced.
- October 1 – April 31: Monthly nail art challenges commence (7 total), with eliminations after each challenge.
- May 1: The top 3 nail artists are announced.
- June 1: The winner is announced at The Scratch Social networking event, Orlando, FL.
The competition consists of seven monthly challenges, each designed to challenge participants and push the boundaries of nail artistry. A panel of esteemed judges, comprised of industry experts, sponsors and luminaries, will evaluate entries based on criteria such as originality, technical skill and overall impact.
The top three nail artists at the end of the seven challenges will be flown to Orlando, FL, for the finale, where they’ll each receive a cash prize, products and press coverage. The winner of North America’s Star Nail Artist will not only receive recognition as a leader in the field, but opportunities throughout their reigning year and a stunning trophy to showcase their success.
Set to captivate nail enthusiasts and professionals alike, this event promises to showcase the diverse talents and techniques that make North America a hub of nail art excellence.
“We are incredibly excited to introduce this contest to the vibrant North American nail community,” says Helena Biggs, editorial & partnerships director at Scratch magazine. “This competition represents an opportunity to celebrate the incredible talent and creativity that define our industry. We can’t wait to see the innovative designs and techniques that participants will bring at each challenge stage.”
Entry for North America’s Star Nail Artist – Season 1 closes August 31, with the first round of the competition scheduled to begin on October 1.
Nail Nations Championship 2024: A Celebration of Global Nail Artistry
The Nailympia team is pleased to support the inaugural Nail Nations Championship, an international showcase of nail artistry and technique, set to take place at Paris Disneyland on 28-29 September 2024. Organised by Nail Art France Events, this prestigious event, is led by president Cécilia Gimenez and judges president Tatiana Litvinov, international Nailympia judge.
Competitors from around the globe are invited to register for this unique championship, which offers a platform to exhibit exceptional skills and creativity. With participation from every continent, this is a rare opportunity to represent your country and impress a distinguished panel of judges.
The arena technical events on offer feature pink & whites, Stiletto and Free Form Style, with 12 seats available per event.
The online nail art contests present diverse themes such as The 5 Elements of Feng Shui and Ancient Egyptian Jewellery with 15 seats available per theme. The online date for submission is 4 November, so there’s plenty of time to get your entry ready.
Inspired by the spirit of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the championship includes:
Saturday 28 September 28: Morning: Pink & White competition with the Stiletto nail art challenge in the afternoon. On Sunday 29 September Free Form Style on one nail will start the day and the afternoon will host the awards ceremony at 2:30pm.
A team of international experts, including Nailympia Germany’s Stefanie Lo Ré, will evaluate each participant. Judging follows Olympic-style scoring with gold, silver and bronze medals. Points from the medals will determine the Nation’s Championship podium, recognising the top countries in nail art and technical skills.
For event rules and registration details, visit the Nail Art France Events link below. Register soon to secure your place on this global celebration of nail artistry. The total points from all the events will also contribute to a special nation ranking.
https://nailartfrance-events.fr
