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Nailympia Germany 2024: THE RESULTS
The third iteration of Nailympia Germany took place at the Beauty Düsseldorf exhibition, 22-24 March.
The prestigious nail competition is powered by Scratch and the Germany edition is hosted by Stefanie Lo Re of Signature Nail International, supported by Nailympia global director, Alex Fox.
The 2024 contest welcomed 79 competitors from 24 countries, who took 413 competition seats across 19 categories; 11 live and eight online.
THE RESULTS
GEL POLISH MANICURE
Division 1
- 3rd Federica Lucifora – Italy
- 2nd Vanessa Maturo – Italy
- 1st Alina Ivakina – Germany
Division 2
- 3rd Carlotta Silveri – Italy
- 2nd Veronica Luviano – USA
- 1st Katharina Bienemann – Germany
Division 3
- 3rd Aleksanda Dworzynska – Poland
- 2nd Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
- 1st Natalia Gedik – Turkey
RUNWAY NAILS
Division 1
- 1st Thi Ngoc Le – Germany
Division 2
- 2nd Van Hau Doan – Germany
- 1st Susan Strijbosch – The Netherlands
Division 3
- 3rd Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
- 2nd Anita Chahal – UK
- 1st Johanna Stampka – Germany
SALON NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd Vanessa Maturo – Italy
- 2nd Federica Lucifora – Italy
- 1st Clara Zeta Spadaro – Italy
Division 2
- 3rd Katharina Bienemann – Germany
- 2nd Melissa Monaco – Italy
- 1st Sara Di Luzio – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd Francesca Paliotto – Italy
- 2nd Marta Deja – Poland
- 1st Natalia Trefon – Poland
REALITY NAIL ART
Division 1
- 3rd Desire Modica – Italy
- 2nd Evgenia Zarakovskaya – Belarus
- 1st Federica Lucifora – Italy
Division 2
- 3rd Sara Di Luzio – Italy
- 2nd Susan Strijbosch – The Netherlands
- 1st Sara Rossignoli – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd Johanna Stampka – Germany
- 2nd Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
- 1st Francesca Paliotto – Italy
THE JOY OF NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy
- 2nd Vanessa Maturo – Italy
- 1st Desire Modica – Italy
Division 2
- 3rd Mirella Cost – The Netherlands
- 2nd Carlotta Silveri – Italy
- 1st Sara Di Luzio – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
- 2nd Francesca Paliotto – Italy
- 1st Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
MIXED MEDIA BOXED ART
Division 2
- 3rd Timea Anita Kovacs – Romania
- 2nd Van Hau Doan – Germany
- 1st Evelin Nagy – Hungary
Division 3
- 3rd Paulina Guadalupe – Mexico
- 2nd Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
- 1st Giulia Rebellato – Italy
FLAT ART DESIGN BOX
Division 2
- 3rd Sara Rossignoli – Italy
- 2nd Emma Brock – UK
- 1st Evelin Nagy – Hungary
Division 3
- 3rd Olivia Castillo – Philippines
- 2nd Julie Vorobeva – UAE
- 1st Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
INVENT A NAIL SHAPE
Division 2
- 2nd Lyubov Tudakova – Russia
- 1st Annamaria Mudure – Austria
Division 3
- 3rd Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
- 2nd Maria Sinyagina – Russia
- 1st Tatyana Texter – Germany
TO STILETTO & BEYOND
Division 1
- 3rd Thi Ngoc Le – Germany
- 2nd Jacqueline Kilian – Germany
- 1st Renata Nemethne Szabo – Hungary
Division 2
- 3rd Susan Strijbosch – The Netherlands
- 2nd Lyubov Tudakova – Russia
- 1st Annamaria Mudure – Austria
Division 3
- 3rd Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
- 2nd Maria Sinyagina – Russia
- 1st Tatyana Texter – Germany
FRENCH TWIST
Division 1
- 3rd Federica Lucifora – Italy
- 2nd Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy
- 1st Vanessa Maturo – Italy
Division 2
- 3rd Carlotta Silveri – Italy
- 2nd Melissa Monaco – Italy
- 1st Mirella Cost – The Netherlands
Division 3
- 3rd Natalia Trefon – Poland
- 2nd Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
- 1st Francesca Paliotto – Italy
MANICURE POSTER
Division 1
- 3rd Patrik Pataki – Hungary
- 2nd Erika Kornoczi – Austria
- 1st Edina Botos – Hungary
Division 2
- 3rd Eszter Magyar – Hungary
- 2nd Ildiko Jarfas – Hungary
- 1st Anna Darabos – Hungary
Division 3
- 3rd Johanna Stampka – Germany
- 1st Reka Olah – Hungary
EXTREME NAILS POSTER
Division 1
- 1st Marietta Darok – Hungary
Division 2
- 3rd Eszter Magyar – Hungary
- 2nd Evelin Nagy – Hungary
- 1st Naira Gilardini – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd Angela Wilden – Luxembourg
- 2nd Maria Sinyagina – Russia
- 1st Loi Van Nguyen – UK
UV GEL TIP & OVERLAY
Division 1
- 3rd Clara Zeta Spadaro – Italy
- 2nd Vanessa Maturo – Italy
- 1st Natalya Rusch – Germany
Division 2
- 3rd Sara Rossignoli – Italy
- 2nd Melissa Monaco – Italy
- 1st Sara Di Luzio – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd Natalia Trefon – Poland
- 2nd Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
- 1st Francesca Paliotto – Italy
UV GEL SCULPTURE
Division 1
- 3rd Federica Lucifora – Italy
- 2nd Chiara Panaia – Italy
- 1st Vanessa Maturo – Italy
Division 2
- 3rd Carlotta Silveri – Italy
- 2nd Melissa Monaco – Italy
- 1st Sara Di Luzio – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd Marta Deja – Poland
- 2nd Natalia Trefon – Poland
- 1st Francesca Paliotto – Italy
UV GEL PERFECT MATCH
Division 1
- 3rd Clara Zeta Spadaro – Italy
- 2nd Natalya Rusch – Germany
- 1st Vanessa Maturo – Italy
Division 2
- 3rd Sara Rossignoli – Italy
- 2nd Sara Di Luzio – Italy
- 1st Melissa Monaco – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
- 2nd Marta Deja – Poland
- 1st Francesca Paliotto – Italy
L&P TIP & OVERLAY
Division 1
- 3rd Desire Modica – Italy
- 2nd Clara Zeta Spadaro – Italy
- 1st Vanessa Maturo – Italy
Division 2
- 3rd Carlotta Silveri – Italy
- 2nd Sara Di Luzio – Italy
- 1st Melissa Monaco – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd Natalia Trefon – Poland
- 2nd Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
- 1st Francesca Paliotto – Italy
L&P SCULPTURE
Division 1
- 3rd Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy
- 2nd Vanessa Maturo – Italy
- 1st Federica Lucifora – Italy
Division 2
- 3rd Sara Rossignoli – Italy
- 2nd Melissa Monaco – Italy
- 1st Sara Di Luzio – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd Natalia Trefon – Poland
- 2nd Francesca Paliotto – Italy
- 1st Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
L&P PERFECT MATCH
Division 1
- 3rd Chaira Panaia – Italy
- 2nd Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy
- 1st Vanessa Maturo – Italy
Division 2
- 3rd Sara Rossignoli – Italy
- 2nd Sara Di Luzio – Italy
- 1st Melissa Monaco – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
- Joint 2nd Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark & Francesca Paliotto – Italy
- 1st Marta Deja – Poland
STILETTO NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd Federica Lucifora – Italy
- 2nd Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy
- 1st Vanessa Maturo – Italy
Division 2
- 3rd Sara Rossignoli – Italy
- 2nd Sara Di Luzio – Italy
- 1st Carlotta Silveri – Italy
Division 3
- 3rd Tatyana Texter – Germany
- 2nd Marta Deja – Poland
- 1st Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
ART WINNER OF WINNERS
- Division 1 Desire Modica – Italy
- Division 2 Van Hau Doan – Germany
- Division 3 Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
TOP GERMAN TECH
Division 1
- 2nd Natalya Rusch
- 1st Alina Ivakina
Division 2
- 3rd Claudia Carpine
- 2nd Katharina Bienemann
- 1st Van Hau Doan
Division 3
- 3rd Marta Kalamajka
- 2nd Michaela Saadeh
- 1st Johanna Stampka
TEAM TROPHY
TEAM ITALY – Division 3 – 2,878 points
Nicolas Paggi, Alessandra Pizzari, Francesca Paliotto, Valentina Federici & Monia Martellini
WINNER OF WINNERS
- Division 1 Vanessa Maturo – Italy
- Division 2 Mirella Cost – The Netherlands
- Division 3 Francesca Paliotto – Italy
INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER
Alessandra Pizzari – Italy – 962 points
For more information about Nailympia Competitions, including upcoming dates and locations, visit www.nailympia.com
Nail Art Themes for Nailympia London 2024 released!
Nailympia London 2024 celebrates our 20th year, and we have both ONLINE categories and LIVE ARENA categories taking place! <
Entry is set to open next month (watch this space) but we like to give you a bit of insight into the art themes for this year.
ONLINE entries are submitted as photographs, video and some with text and they will be open for submission from May 2024.
The submission window for ALL ONLINE categories will close mid-August.
So what are you waiting for – now that you have the themes you can get designing and crafting your competition nails…
We can’t wait to see what you’ve got this year!
THE THEMES FOR ART CATEGORIES AT NAILYMPIA LONDON 2024
To Stiletto & Beyond: Botanical Gardens
Runway Nails: Industrial Revolution
Reality Nails (3 nails – 3 themes): Geometric Chic / Vintage Vibes / Gothic Grandeur
Flat Art Boxed: Sacred Symbols
Design Nails for an Album Cover: Electro Pop
Art On Nails: International Sporting Events
Extreme Nail Styling Poster: Open Theme
Poster Pedicure: Open Theme
Poster Manicure: Open Theme
Mixed Media: Open Theme
The third Nailympia Mexico Event is scheduled for 6-7 July 2024
The Nailympia team is thrilled to announce the upcoming third edition of Nailympia Mexico this July, where the vibrant world of nail art takes centre stage once more.
Hosted by nail expert, Dafne Fernandez, Nailympia Mexico is not just a competition, it’s a celebration of artistry, skill, innovation and passion. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the competition arena, this is your chance to shine and make your mark in the professional nail community.
“I’m really happy to see Mexico back on the Nailympia map for 2024,” enthuses Alex Fox. “The first two editions were vibrant, well attended harnessed a powerful positive buzz and feel that one would expect to experience in Mexico. Dafne is a superb host, whose passion and affection for Nailympia are clear in her unwavering dedication and attention to detail. I can’t wait to get back to this event and meet a whole new generation of nail pros who are bound to captivate and delight with their own flavour of creativity, skill and expression.
Pop the date in your diary and prepare to be inspired as you sit alongside nail artists from across Mexico and beyond to dazzle with your stunning creations. From intricate designs to bold statement pieces, every nail tells a story that’s waiting to be told.
Join us for the excitement and buzz of the arena, the camaraderie, networking and the thrill of competition. Meet fellow artists, learn from industry experts and elevate your skills to new heights.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of something truly special. Stay tuned for updates and registration details, and get ready to paint your world with the colours of your imagination at Nailympia Mexico 2024.
Nailympia to be hosted in Vietnam
Damon Ho, a nail artist & educator from Arizona, USA, is to host the inaugural Nailympia Vietnam competition in April 2024. This news follows his participation as a judge on the Nailympia panel in the USA in 2023, and his close observation of the second Nailympia Mexico. This addition to the Nailympia global family will be hosted at the Grand Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 10-11 April.
Keen to afford industry change and growth, and widen the Nailympia net, Damon cites: “Hosting Nailympia Vietnam is about bringing international standards to Vietnamese nail artistry; creating a bridge between Vietnam and the global beauty industry, while showcasing the immense talent in the region.”
A keen advocate of competitions, Damon believes that the Nailympia experience is transformative, as it fosters an inclusive and diverse culture while showcasing innovation and industry trends. “Nailympia is an exhilarating platform that stands for quality and excellence,” he concedes. “It’s a fair and impartial competition that celebrates creativity and skill in nail artistry.”
Considering a broader perspective, Damon harbours an expansive vision for the future, with Nailympia Vietnam as the fi rst step towards the bigger picture. “My primary goal is to elevate the global perception of Vietnamese nail artistry and create expansive opportunities for professionals in this fi eld,” he reveals. “I’m focused on building a global community in which skills and knowledge are shared, fostering growth and innovation in nail artistry.
“A key part of this vision is to integrate AI technology into the nail industry, enhancing both the artistic process and business side of operations. I’d also like to explore the idea of a TV show focused on the nail business. This show would not just illuminate the artistic side of nail artistry, but delve into effective business strategies for scaling and thriving in the industry. In essence, my aim is to transform the nail sector into a globally recognised and respected field, showcasing the talent and innovation that define Vietnamese nail artistry.”
MEET DAMON HO
Host of Nailympia Vietnam
10-11 April 2024, Ho Chi Minh City
@salon.ceo
When did you train as a manicurist & why?
I moved to the USA over 10 years ago, driven by the prospect of a better life and in pursuit of the American dream for myself and my family. Shortly after my arrival, I trained as a manicurist. Initially, it was a practical decision to earn a living, but I quickly developed a profound passion for the artistry and personal connections the role offers.
What is it about nails that interests you?
Nail artistry’s ability to uplift and transform fascinates me. The joy and satisfaction in clients’ eyes after a service are deeply fulfilling, and my love for artistry only grew as I realised the vast potential in nail design.
How did you build your reputation?
Persistence, dedication to quality and innovative techniques were key. Also, uplifting those around me and adhering to the philosophy of doing things right played a significant role in building my reputation.
What do you love about the nail industry?
The industry’s creativity, evolution and impact on both artists and clients. It’s a field that harmoniously blends aesthetics with emotional wellbeing.
What does your role involve?
My days are spent managing salons, hosting training sessions, strategising for growth, exploring new trends and seeking new knowledge.
What are your kitbag essentials?
While I have a variety of tools, my hands, my mind and my experience are the most crucial. I’ve trained myself to adapt to any challenge and use any tool effectively.
Who have you trained with over the years?
I’ve trained with a range of experts, both in the USA and globally, each enriching my skillset and broadening my perspective.
Who do you admire in the nail industry & why?
My admiration extends from successful CEOs to dedicated parents managing home businesses. It’s their innovation, passion and relentless pursuit of excellence that I admire.
What products do you use?
V Beauty Pure products are staple in my kit, but I use a variety of products to ensure the best outcomes. My partnership with V Beauty Pure is also driven by shared visions and goals with its CEO,
David Dilorenzo.
Why did you become a V Beauty Pure educator?
It was a step towards sharing my knowledge and helping others grow. My alignment with David Dilorenzo’s vision played a significant role in this decision.
What excites you about life in general?
Life excites me with its endless opportunities for growth, learning and positive impact on others.
What has been key to your success?
Dedication, continuous learning, adaptability and a drive for excellence have been the cornerstones of my success.
Where do you find inspiration for your nail art designs?
Inspiration is everywhere – in nature, fashion, art and everyday life experiences.
If not nails, what would you be doing?
Apart from the nail industry, I would most likely be involved in other entrepreneurial ventures in beauty and wellness. My tech holding company is nail techs and salon owners in scaling their businesses.
How are you embracing change in the nail industry?
I embrace change by constantly learning, updating my skills and staying ahead of trends and technologies.
What’s your career highlight?
Transforming my business from a single struggling salon into a thriving chain, and becoming a respected educator, stand out as career highlights.
If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?
I would encourage more collaboration and less competition, fostering a community that thrives on shared success. Changing the pricing mindset to refl ect the true value of our artistry and skill is also vital.
What’s your advice for aspiring nail pros?
Never stop learning, be open to new ideas and take pride in your work. Remember, you’re not just a nail technician; you’re a therapist, artist and vital part of your clients’ lives.
Where will your creativity take you?
Art On Nails More Than 2 Inches Long is an online category at Nailympia London this year! It’s easy to enter from anywhere in the world and at just £39 per ONLINE category, it’s a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself & show off your skills!
Art On Nails – More Than 2 Inches Long
For this category you’re tasked with creating 5 long nails on sculpted or long tips using L&P acrylic or UV gel systems. Any shape is welcome but the nail must be more than 2 inches in length from the cuticle. The more complex shaping the more points awarded! Where will the theme of Swan Lake take you?
To enter this category you’ll submit the following:
- 5 photos in total taken from 5 angles – hand from above, left side view, right side view, down barrel, c-curve of nails and underneath
- 1 text document describing the techniques and theme in no more than 50 words (in English)
Register for your place today – we can’t wait to see your creativity & skill shine through!
DON’T FORGET… If you enter a mix of 6 or more arena & online categories you’ll automatically receive 10% off your total entry fee
3 NAILS IN 3 THEMES
Reality Nails is an online category at Nailympia London this year! It’s easy to enter from anywhere in the world and at just £39 per ONLINE category, it’s a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself & show off your skills!
Introducing Reality Nails Online Category For this category you’re tasked with creating 3 nail tips in 3 themes:
- Nail 1 – Theme – Poetry In Motion
- Nail 2 – Theme – House of Cards
- Nail 3 – Theme – Leather & Lace
To enter this category you’ll submit the following:
- 1 photo showing the 3 tips displayed side by side on a sheet of white paper
- 3 separate close up photos of the individual nails
- 1 text document describing the 3 nails in no more than 100 words (in English)
Register for your place today – we can’t wait to see your creativity & skill shine through!
DON’T FORGET… If you enter a mix of 6 or more arena & online categories you’ll automatically receive 10% off your total entry fee
DEADLINES:
Register before: 11.59pm Fri 11 Aug 2023
Submit your nail entries before: 11.59pm Fri 18 Aug 2023
An electric 2nd edition of Nailympia Germany in 2023
Nailympia Germany 2023 took place from the 31st of March until the 2nd of April 2023 at Beauty Düsseldorf, hosted in cooperation between Nailympia, SNI and Beauty Düsseldorf. The live event attracted over 83 competitors and the online categories 25 competitors. This totaled 108 competitors worldwide representing 4 continents, 23 countries and 470 entries across 17 categories – 12 live competitions and 5 online. The online version of 5 categories for those who could not attend the live event in Düsseldorf helped create the first hybrid competition for Nailympia Germany, which allowed those that could not travel to also take part.
All winners were announced on Sunday, the 2nd of April 2023 on stage at Beauty Düsseldorf in hall 12 on the Beautyfull stage nail, in association with Nailympia and SNI.
Organizers, Stefanie Lo Re and Ivonne Voigt state, “Hosting the 2nd edition of Nailympia Germany again has been a wonderful experience. The global director Alex Fox hosted Nailympia in Mexico in December 2022 together with Dafne Fernandez and in Orlando, USA, and London by herself. We were happy to have Alex Fox also in Germany present alongside organizers and judges.
The buzz was electric in the arena, the judges arrived a day earlier and were desperate to get onto the floor and feel the vibe, see the competitors, and immerse themselves in nails. This was a very uplifting event, hosted during very challenging times for the global industry and beyond. However, ‘nails’ was on the menu and ‘nails’ did not disappoint. There was superb comradery across the floor and intense, skillful nail work undertaken. It was a blessed experience for all and gave us all the boost we were searching for. Like-minded people, together for three days in the name of ‘nails’ was a truly motivating shared experience.
Alex Fox, global director, Nailympia Competitions
“We could not have imagined in our wildest dreams such a huge amount of competitors for the second Nailympia Germany event. Moving from 48 to over 100 in one year was such a positive response from the global competitor community. We were literally astounded to find 24 countries represented, which filled the team with hope for the future of nail competitions and the industry as a whole. During the three-day event, social media posts, generated by the spectators, competitors, judges and the Nailympia team, were flying around the world, giving it a global audience attracting wide reaching interest. The competitors, as expected, delighted with their imaginative, skillful and original artworks, while keeping the atmosphere composed, yet serious with strong focus alongside some light-hearted interludes. It really was a sensational event to kick off the Nailympia 2023 calendar, leaving the team excited for the year ahead and for the positivity it has garnered across the worldwide nail industry.”
Stefanie Lo Re, organiser Nailympia Germany
“Back in 2022 when we started organising Nailympia Germany 2023 I never imagined that it would reach such success. Every competitor and their models were so lovely and dedicated throughout the three-days.
“My goal for 2023 was that people felt welcomed and treated fairly. I was very happy to see that they also enjoyed making new connections and we all became like a family. It was exciting that the arena attracted the interest of international industry players who were at Beauty Düsseldorf seeking news ways to grow and improve their own respective nail industries.
“The blend of both floor and booth judges was in itself a special recipe for success and many new relationships were forged. I’m so excited for the future of Nailympia Germany and Nailympia Competitions worldwide.”
We’re excited to announce the winners of this year’s Nailympia Germany, which are:
INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER
Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
WINNER OF WINNERS
Division 1 – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
Division 2 – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
Division 3 – Deborah Cocco – Italy
ART WINNER OF WINNERS
Division 1 – Valeria Piccione – Italy
Division 2 – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
Division 3 – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
GERMAN CUP WINNER
Division 1
1st – Marta Kalamaijka
2nd – Katharina Bienemann
3rd – Vlada Lysko
Division 2
1st – Michaela Saadeh
Division 3
1st – Olena Özman
2nd – Johanna Stampka
3rd – Tatyana Texter
TEAM TROPHY
Division 3 – Team Italy
GEL POLISH MANICURE
Division 1
1st – Natalia Gedik – Turkey
2nd – Carlotta Silveri – Italy
3rd – Giulia Amato – Italy
Division 2
1st – Giulia Rebellato – Italy
2nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
3rd – Valentina Ruffaldi – Italy
Division 3
1st – Kamila Wojtynka – Poland
2nd – Lena Kurach – Poland
3rd – Olena Özman – Germany
UV/LED GEL TIP & OVERLAY
Division 1
1st – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
2nd – Denise Castelnuovo – Italy
3rd – Veronica Morgera – Italy
Division 2
1st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3rd – Michaela Saadeh – Germany
Division 3
1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
2nd – Lena Kurach – Poland
3rd – Olena Özman – Germany
UV/LED GEL SCULPTURE
Division 1
1st – Sara Ceraglia (Italy)
2nd – Linda Roda (Italy)
3rd – Denise Castelnuovo (Italy)
Division 2
1st – Francesca Paliotto – (Italy)
2nd – Valentina Federici – (Italy)
3rd – Michaela Saadeh – Germany)
Division 3
1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
2nd – Olena Özman – Germany
3rd – Lena Kurach – Poland
PERFECT MATCH UV/LED GEL
Division 1
1st – Denise Castelnouvo – Italy
2nd – Linda Roda – Italy
3rd – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
Division 2
1st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3rd – Michaela Saadeh – Germany
Division 3
1st – Lena Kurach – Poland
2nd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
3rd – Marlene Bech – Denmark
L&P ACRYLIC TIP & OVERLAY
Division 1
1st – Veronica Morgera – Italy
2nd – Linda Roda – Italy
3rd – Sara Ceraglia -Italy
Division 2
1st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3rd – Michaela Saadeh – Germany
Division 3
1st – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
3rd – Olena Özman – Germany
L&P ACRYLIC SCULPTURE
Division 1
1st – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
2nd – Veronica Morgera – Italy
3rd – Linda Roda – Italy
Division 2
1st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3rd – Minna Ukskoski – Finland
Division 3
1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
2nd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
3rd – Johanna Stampka – Germany
PERFECT MATCH L&P ACRYLIC
Division 1
1st – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
2nd – Albana Skabona – Italy
3rd – Linda Roda – Italy
Division 2
1st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3rd – Minna Ukskoski – Finland
Division 3
1st – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
3rd – Päivi Kurman – Finland
SALON NAILS
Division 1
1st – Natalia Gedik – Turkey
2nd – Veronica Morgera – Italy
3rd – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
Division 2
1st – Valentina Federici – Italy
2nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
3rd – Valentina Ruffaldi – Italy
Division 3
1st – Kamila Wojtynka – Poland
2nd – Silvia Barbetti – Italy
3rd – Olena Özman – Italy
REALITY NAILS
Division 1
1st – Valeria Piccione – Italy
2nd – Agnieszka Kasperczak – Germany
3rd – Gita Schröder – Switzerland
Division 2
1st – Giulia Rebellato – Italy
2nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
3rd – Susan Strijbosch – Netherlands
Division 3
1st – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
3rd – Olena Özman – Germany
THE JOY OF NAILS
Division 1
1st – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
2nd – Denise Castelnuovo – Italy
3rd – Carlotta Silveri – Italy
Division 2
1st – Giulia Rebellato – Italy
2nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3rd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
Division 3
1st – Olena Özman – Germany
2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
3rd – Meri-Tuuli Hakamaa – Finland
MIXED MEDIA
Division 1
1st – Valeria Piccione – Italy
2nd – Giulia Amato – Italy
Division 2
1st – Giulia Rebellato – Italy
3rd – Nami Suetake – Japan
Division 3
1st – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
2nd – Jenny Nguyen – Vietnam
3rd – Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
FLAT ART
Division 1
1st – Dorottya Orban – Austria
2nd – Carlotta Silveri – Italy
3rd – Giulia Amato – Italy
Division 2
1st – Giulia Reballato – Italy
3rd – Michaela Saadeh – Germany
Division 3
1st – Isabella Caccamese – Italy
2nd – Jenny Nguyen – Vietnam
3rd – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
INVENT A NAIL SHAPE
Division 1
1st – Lyubov Frolova – Russia
2nd – Dijana Slamkova – Macedonia
3rd – Emma Brock – UK
Division 2
1st – Julia Andreeva – Russia
2nd – Lyubov Tudakova – Russia
3rd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
Division 3
1st – Tatyana Texter – Germany
2nd – Guilia Candido – Italy
3rd – Michaela Malinová – France
EXTREME NAIL POSTER
Division 1
1st – Dorottya Orban – Austria
2nd – Judit Gulyás-Bartus – Hungary
3rd – Gyöngyike Paksi – Slovakia
Division 2
1st – Tien Ahn Lam – UK
2nd – Barbara Csicsayova – Slovakia
3rd – Renata Keresztúry – Hungary
Division 3
1st – Angela Wilden – Luxembourg
2nd – Dóra Báder – Hungary
3rd – Kamila Wojtynka – Poland
RUNWAY NAILS
Division 1
1st – Denise Castelnouvo – Italy
2nd – Valeria Piccione – Italy
3rd – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
Division 2
1st – Guilia Rebellato – Italy
2nd – Susan Strijbosch – The Netherlands
3rd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
Division 3
1st – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
2nd – Anita Chahal – UK
3rd – Amber Mooney – Ireland
FRENCH TWIST 5 Shape Challenge
Division 1
1st – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
2nd – Linda Roda – Italy
3rd – Denise Castelnuovo – Italy
Division 2
1st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3rd – Valentina Ruffaldi – Italy
Division 3
1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
2nd – Magdalena Mysliwiec – Poland
3rd – Olena Özman – Germany
STILETTO NAILS
Division 1
1st – Linda Roda – Italy
2nd – Denise Castelnuovo – Italy
3rd – Carlotta Silveri – Italy
Division 2
1st – Valentina Federici – Italy
2nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
3rd – Valentina Ruffaldi – Italy
Division 3
1st – Daria Proia – Italy
2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
3rd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
We would like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful judges who are all industry experts and educators, most with over 10 years’ experience. The full judging line-up for 2023 included:
Anneke van der Sar – Netherlands
Zrinka Vuksan – Croatia/Canada
Tamara Bhagoe – Netherlands
Frederic Edange – France
Madelene Wolf – Sweden
Tatiana Litvinov – Romania
Linn Himberg Larsen – Norway
Joanna Bandurska – Poland
Without the Floor judge Team, we couldn´t have done it, thank you for your hard work:
Liesbeth van Langelaan – Netherlands
Emma Harris – Ireland
Natalie Hofmann – Switzerland
Angela Jansen – Germany
Katja Piontek – Germany
Jessica Djohar – Germany
Melanie Lück – Germany
The most important part belongs to Darren Vick our scoring manager, you did an incredible job, thank you so much.
Nailympia Germany is a partnership between Nailympia, SNI and the Messe Düsseldorf, if it takes place in 2024 and returns for the 3rd edition.
The competition this year was in association with Scratch magazine, Nailympia, Beauty Düsseldorf, SNI and sponsored by Astonishing, Diana Hattwig Collection, DNA, For your inspiration by Ström, George Natural Nail Academy and Nail Knowledge, Nail Selection, SNI, Society Beauty & Nails, Muzar/Chiyan and VETO.
During all three days we also had a fantastic line up for the Beautyfull stage adjacent to Nailympia Germany. International experts gave presentations throughout each day on new techniques, products, ideas and shared their knowledge. For the first time the presentations were held in English and German.
Visit the gallery for pictures of all of the winning nails!
Nailympia & Premiere strengthen partnership for 2023 with 4 USA locations
Nailympia Competitions, the globally renowned competition organisation for nail professionals, is expanding into three further locations for 2023, owing to a strengthened partnership with Informa Markets.
The success of the Nailympia Orlando 2019 and 2022 editions will see Nailympia Competitions at beauty exhibitions in the following locations, in line with the Premiere group’s growth across the USA:
Nailympia Anaheim 2-3 April
Nailympia Orlando 4-5 June
Nailympia San Antonio 1-2 October
Nailympia Columbus 8-9 October
This expansion comes at an exciting time, since Informa Markets announced earlier this year that it has partnered with the BolognaFiere Group and the Professional Beauty Association to deliver a landmark joint venture, promising an impressive series of beauty events in the US beauty market.
Nailympia Competitions will be hosted in seven locations for 2023; London, UK; Mexico City, Mexico; Düsseldorf, Germany, and Anaheim CA, Orlando FL, San Antonio TX and Columbus OH in the USA, in partnership with the world’s leading nail magazine, Scratch.
Each competition location will offer six live competitions on the show floor:
UV/LED Gel Tip & Overlay, L&P Acrylic Sculpture (with Perfect Match), The Joy of Nails, Stiletto Nails, Salon Nails & Reality Nails.
There will be four turn-in categories, comprising Flat Art, Runway Nails, Invent A Nail Shape and Extreme Nails Styling poster. All turn-in categories will have a theme that will be announced before each event and Reality Nails will be themed on the floor during the competition brief.
Click here for rules, regulations, address for postal entries, email for sending in jpeg for Extreme Poster Styling, deadlines & themes for Nailympia Anaheim. https://www.nailympia.com/anaheim/rules-regs/
Hola Nailympia Mexico 2022 the results as published in Scratch magazine
Nailympia Mexico was sponsored by Covett Nails, Stanzy Nails & Beauty, Lovely Nails, Nail Krush, Glossarylive.com
The second edition of Nailympia Mexico was as spicy & flavourful as the country itself. Mexico City welcomed nail competitors to showcase their skills in 14 competitions across two days
Fourteen competitions over two days with 114 nail artists taking 355 seats is no mean feat, but it was the reality that dominated the Reforma district of Mexico City on 3-4 December 2022.
Five competitions were handed in for judging on the first morning, the rest were live on the competition arena, which meant it was a tough schedule. Touch indeed, yet competitors stepped up the plate with just 15-minute restroom breaks between competitions.
Eight countries were represented at the event, with entries from Chile, Argentina, Ireland, Poland, USA, Serbia, Mexico and Brazil.
Organiser, Dafne Fernandez, who’s love of nails and competition is apparent to all, took the Nailympia concept and set it alight for two days. The atmosphere was electric and, as if time stood still, everyone was living their nail dream in unison. It was true community working it’s magic and the idea of an international nail family was very real.
“Thank you Dafne and thank you Mexico!” enthuses global director, Alex Fox. “If ever I observed an industry shift, it was during Nailympia Mexico. There is a change in the air in that part of the world and it is being pioneered by Dafne Fernandez, her vision and her team. I watched the region’s thirst for nail unity, for competition, for innovation and education blossom and pollinate as we all immersed ourselves in nails. I cannot wait to experience this in 2023 and to feel that energy once more. It has made me so excited for the first two Nailympia competitions for 2023 in Düsselfdorf Germany and Premiere Anaheim, USA. Together, in its respecteive locations Naillympia is making a change; its driving up skills, confidence and unity!”
Dafne concludes, “Nailympia Mexico has changed the life of so many people, including me. As the host, I believe in challenges, effort, hard work and exceeding expectations, which Nailympia brings and more to everyone involved. During the two-day event emotions were running high, with passion and perseverance that you could feel in the air as you went onto the arena. It’s amazing and funny to think that people believe doing nails is easy until they see what is produced on the competition floor. It’s impressive to showcase how perfect and beautiful nails can be when crafted by the competitors. I hear so many people celebrating the fact that their nail tech is competing in the Olympics! And yes, Nailympia is the Olympics of nails! To see techs travelling around the world to participate is proof of the commitment not only to themselves, but to their students, their business, brand, clients and their skills. Putting their heart and soul into competing is inspirational to observe and one of the things I love the most about this competition. Nailympia creates a platform that affords an unrivalled experience. It’s powerful to be making a change, a difference in the nail market, and with Nailympia, that is my objective. Thanks goes out to sponsors, the judges and my team behind the scenes who all worked hard to build this second event. Thank you also to Alex Fox for this opportunity and to my family too.
“It was two days of emotion, high energy, passion and perseverance and I’m very, very happy to have the honour to host this nail brand.”
Thank you to the Booth Judges
Head judge, Alisha Rimando (USA), Lulu Desfassiaux (Mexico), Zrinka Vuksan (Croatia/Canada), Giselle Caballero (Mexico/Canada), Damon Ho (USA), Emese Koppanyi (Hungary/USA), Fabiola Flores (Mexico), Gleidys Carpio (Colombia), Lisa Boone (USA)
Thank you to the floor judges
Gloria Méndez (Hildago), Atzimaba Padilla (Toluca), Dulcesita Olivera (Guanajuto), Any Ortiz (Veracruz), Momo Rodríguez (Sinaloa), Paola Betanzos (Coacalco), Nery Sanchez (Edo.Mex), Nancy Pereyra (San Luis), Adriana Gómez (Mex City) and to the assistants too, Lucy Urban (Mex City), Lizeth Sanchez (Mex City)
Zrinka Vuksan – Croatia/Canada
“Being part of Nailympia Mexico for the first time is an experience I will remember dearly forever. Not only did I meet with people and colleagues I respect in this industry, but I had the pleasure once again of being a technical judge for this competition, which I admire and respect.
“Alex Fox and Dafne Fernandez united the entire nail industry globally and allowed us to work side by side together and experience what Latin America has to offer. Respect, first and foremost; secondly, amazing talent, laughter, happy tears and the opportunity for many to be recognised, Alex Fox and Dafne Fernandez, thank you both for Nailympia Mexico 2022.”
Damon Ho, USA
“It was absolutely brilliant to see everyone’s passion and the love for nail art. To me, nail design is art and the nail nail artist, is an artist. It is also a gateway to success if you do it with all your heart. Nailympia is definitely the best nail competition to show your talent to the world.”
Nailympia London themes for its online competitions
