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Nailympia London 2022: Winners announced
The 16th Nailympia London competition took place in a hybrid format – with categories available to enter online, as well as in person at the two-day Olympia Beauty exhibition.
Competitors from all over the globe entered across three divisions, and the winners were announced at a ceremony on stage at Olympia Beauty on Monday 3 October.
THE WINNERS 2022
THE 4th GLOBAL CUP
Olena Özman – Germany
THE 1st EUROPEAN CUP
Olena Özman – Germany
OVERALL INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER
Olena Özman – Germany
WINNER OF WINNERS
- Division 1 – Ivaylo Guzgunov – UK
- Division 2 – Annie Pham – UK
- Division 3 – Deborah Cocco – Italy
ART WINNER OF WINNERS
- Division 1 – Ha Le – UK
- Division 2 – Alice Nali – UK
- Division 3 – Kayley Cairns – UK
TOP UK TECH
- Division 1 – Ivaylo Guzgunov
- Division 2 – Annie Pham
- Division 3 – Andreea Simona Ignat
TEAM TROPHY
Division 3 – Team Olena
GEL POLISH MANICURE
Division 1
- 3rd – Huyen Vu – UK
- 2nd – Taulanta Zdrava – UK
- 1st – Adriana Milosheva – Bulgaria
Division 2
- 3rd – Brigitta Fajt – UK
- 2nd – Brenda Diaz – USA
- 1st – Naomi Misu – Japan
Division 3
- 3rd – Evelin Nagy – Hungary
- 2nd – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
- 1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
RUNWAY NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd – Rita Chahine – Canada
- 2nd – Ha Le – UK
- 1st – Nicole Smith – UK
Division 2
- 3rd – Laura Pote – UK
- 2nd – Susan Strijbosch – The Netherlands
- 1st – Anita Chahal – UK
Division 3
- 3rd – Ivonne Voigt – Germany
- 2nd – Rachel Burke – Ireland
- 1st – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
SALON NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd – Mariana Costirco – Romania
- 2nd – Taulanta Zdrava – UK
- 1st – Ivaylo Guzgunov – UK
Division 2
- 3rd – Minna Ukskoski – Finland
- 2nd – Charisse Cassie – UK
- 1st – Annie Pham – UK
Division 3
- 3rd – Daria Proia – Italy
- 2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
- 1st – Olena Özman – Germany
REALITY NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd – Melanie Lueck – Germany
- 2nd – Nicole Smith – UK
- 1st – Dung Fox Nguyen – USA
Division 2
- 3rd – Alice Nali – UK
- 2nd – Anita Chahal – UK
- 1st – Brigitta Fajt – UK
Division 3
- 3rd – Petra Szabo – Hungary
- 2nd – Giulia Candido – Italy
- 1st – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
THE JOY OF NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd – Mariana Costirco – Romania
- 2nd – Ivaylo Guzgunov – UK
- 1st – Ha Le – UK
Division 2
- 3rd – Brenda Diaz – USA
- 2nd – Annie Pham – UK
- 1st – Alice Nali – UK
Division 3
- 3rd – Andreea Simona Ignat – UK
- 2nd – Ivonne Voigt – Germany
- 1st – Lucie Kovarikova – Czech Republic
MIXED MEDIA
Division 1
- 3rd – Vanessa Grossi – Italy
- 2nd – Emma Laverton – UK
- 1st – Dung Fox Nguyen – USA
Division 2
- 3rd – Alice Nali – UK
- 2nd – Rita Bartolomeu – Portugal
- 1st – Emese Balog – Hungary
Division 3
- 3rd – Iwona Freide – Poland
- 2nd – Ivonne Voigt – Germany
- 1st – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
FANTASY COMPLETE LOOK
Division 2
- 2nd – Alice Nali – UK
- 1st – Brenda Diaz – USA
Division 3
- 3rd – Rachel Burke – Ireland
- 2nd – Monika Kupien – UK
- 1st – Kayley Cairns – UK
FLAT ART
Division 1
- 3rd – Nicole Smith – UK
- 2nd – Emma Laverton – UK
- 1st – Giulia Mihalache – Italy
Division 2
- 3rd – Emese Balog – Hungary
- 2nd – Charisse Cassie – UK
- 1st – Martyna Olubinska – Poland
Division 3
- 3rd – Marlena Krawczykowska – Poland
- 2nd – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
- 1st – Ivonne Voigt – Germany
UV/LED GEL TIP & OVERLAY
Division 1
- 3rd – Ivaylo Guzgunov – UK
- 2nd – Mariana Costirco – Romania
- 1st – Ha Le – UK
Division 2
- 3rd – Alice Nali – UK
- 2nd – Naomi Misu – Japan
- 1st – Annie Pham – UK
Division 3
- 3rd – Daria Proia – Italy
- 2nd – Olena Özman – Germany
- 1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
L&P ACRYLIC SCULPTURE
Division 1
- 3rd – Mariana Costirco – Romania
- 2nd – Ha Le – UK
- 1st – Ivaylo Guzgunov – UK
Division 2
- 3rd – Minna Ukskoski – Finland
- 2nd – Alice Nali – UK
- 1st – Annie Pham – UK
Division 3
- 3rd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
- 2nd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
- 1st – Olena Özman – Germany
PERFECT MATCH
Division 1
- 3rd – Ha Le – UK
- 2nd – Mariana Costirco – Romania
- 1st – Ivaylo Guzgunov – UK
Division 2
- 3rd – Annie Pham – UK
- 2nd – Brenda Diaz – USA
- 1st – Alice Nali – UK
Division 3
- 3rd – Magdalena Mysliwiec – Poland
- 2nd – Olena Özman – Germany
- 1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
INVENT A NAIL SHAPE
Division 1
- 3rd – Mariana Costirco – Romania
- 2nd – Jo Pham – UK
- 1st – Ivaylo Guzgunov – UK
Division 2
- 3rd – Annie Pham – UK
- 2nd – Anita Chahal – UK
- 1st – Charisse Cassie – UK
Division 3
- 3rd – Andreea Simona Ignat – UK
- 2nd – Mino Vo – UK
- 1st – Lucie Kovarikova – Czech Republic
STILETTO NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd – Mariana Costirco – Romania
- 2nd – Ha Le – UK
- 1st – Ivaylo Guzgunov – UK
Division 2
- 3rd – Brigitta Fajt – UK
- 2nd – Charisse Cassie – UK
- 1st – Annie Pham – UK
Division 3
- 3rd – Lucie Kovarikova – Czech Republic
- 2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
- 1st – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
Want to enter Nailympia? Check out upcoming competitions and locations via www.nailympia.com
Invite this Wolf right up to your salon door
The first Nailympia global champion back in 2017, Sweden’s Madelene Wolf, has jumped into the slipstream of her success and launched a new nail system with education, known as Wolf.
“For a long time, I dreamt of having all the best materials gathered in one place instead of having to look for products I like from different suppliers,” reveals Madelene. “I also wanted to help others work with the best products in as simple a way as possible.”
Working alongside chemists since 2019, the Wolf nail system began its development journey with a vision of producing high quality products with fine pigments. Durability on the nail was another important factor for Madelene throughout the manufacturing process. “When I started my brand, it was not only to offer high-quality products that create beautiful and personalised nails, but also to help other nail therapists become the best in the world at their craft,” enthuses Madelene. “This is why I offer professional nail products and diploma courses in nail design at my Wolf Nail Academy, resulting in world class nails. People don’t really buy the products, they buy the purpose of them and the results they get.”
With an already saturated market, Madelene affirms she was guided by needing, “The best products for sale, salons and students. When I couldn’t find the level of quality on the market I required, I decided to produce my own.”
Training in nails back in 1996, this world class nail stylist from Gothenburg, has been working with nails ever since. “After being hired at various salons, I’ve had my own salon and school since 2008,” cites Madelene. “I train future nail therapists at the Madelene Wolf Nail Academy, however, no matter how much I think I know, I will never be fully trained and, as I love learning new techniques and shapes, I also make sure I regularly take courses myself.”
Reflecting on her journey into nails, Madelene fondly recalls, “I’ve been interested in nails since childhood when I would glue pieces of tape together, then cut them out to put on my nails. I then borrowed my mum’s red nail polish and thought the finished product looked great.”
Getting hooked on the idea of nails as a career was born from Madelene’s regular nail appointment leading her into a beginners’ nail course. “I thought nails looked like so much fun, so I went on a course and found it a great way to channel my creativity. I then decided to get further education.”
Climbing to the top of an industry ladder means taking education seriously, and as such, Madelene made it her mission to train with the best. Citing Najet Hamila Strand, Tom Holcomb and David Fowler, among a long list of industry greats, Madelene highlights, “If I have to pinpoint one industry professional I currently admire, it would be Olena Oezman, for her great passion for perfection. I can’t stop looking at her nails! But I also admire those who dare to follow their dreams and never give up, those who enter competitions and continue to take courses to keep improving.”
Proving that competing in nails can have a profound and positive effect on a nail career, Madelene notes her competition career (2001-2017), has afforded industry recognition, world travel, networking and further training and now the advent of her own nail brand.
“My biggest career highlight was when I became Nailympia Winner of Winners (Div 3) in London 2014, and then Nailympia Global Champion 2017. That is hard to forget! My heart was pounding so hard, and for a second I thought I would pass out before the results were announced. Another highlight is all the nail courses I’ve had the opportunity to arrange around the world, and now I’ve finally followed my dream of starting a nail brand.”
Living by the doctrine of never giving up on her dreams and living in a state of self-belief, Madelene’s eye for perfection and precision, alongside her persistence and determination, have led to the birth of an elegant and stylish product line, which delivers, in her own words, “Durability on the nails, ease of use and smooth application, high colour pigmentation, with brushes carefully developed by my colleague, Sandra Bergstrand, who’s been extremely picky regarding their quality throughout the production process.”
The Wolf nail system currently presents UV/LED hard gel, UV/LED gel polish, L&P acrylic, nail art products, brushes and accessories. Team Wolf is now delving deep into the R&D for an acrygel product to join the Wolf nail pack.
“I want to reach the whole world with my products, work with those who are passionate about the same things as me and train even more nail therapists worldwide,” smiles Madelene. And offering her expert advice to aspiring nail professionals, she notes in closing, “You have to believe in yourself and never give up. Follow your dreams and goals!”
The WINNERS Nailympia Online 2nd edition 2022
Watch the awards ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrdselMXrZQ
Nailympia Competitions, in association with Scratch magazine, has announced the winners of the second edition of Nailympia Online.
The international nail competition welcomed 13 categories with three divisions, plus a fourth and unique division for gold medalists and nail champions; Division 4 VIP Nail Challenge.
Competitors were judged by a 42-strong panel and the winners were revealed in a Facebook Live presentation on 21 February 2022 hosted by Nailympia competition director, Alex Fox and Scratch’s managing editor, Helena Biggs.
This second edition attracted 170 individual competitors who afforded a grand sum of 406 entries from 32 countries. Forty-two judges representing 24 countries deliberated over and assessed the nail work during an 8-day span of February.
Check out the winners below…
Winners Nailympia Online 2nd Edition 2022
OVERALL INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER
Mino Vo – UK – 630 points
Division 4 – 5-SHAPE CHALLENGE CHAMPION
Stiletto (art), razor nail (art) , lipstick (single colour) , Russian almond (French), Edge (art)
Out of 360 points from 10 judges – 28 criteria judged
1st – Genki itou – 289 points – Japan
2nd – Ágnes Mojoros – 270 points – Hungary
3rd – Erika Nortier – 250 points – Italy
ART WINNER of WINNERS
Division 1 – Jacqueline McClement – Canada
ART WINNERS of WINNERS
Division 2 – Paulina Mucha – UK
ART WINNER of WINNERS
Division 3 – Erika Nortier – Italy
WINNER of WINNERS Division 1
Brigitta Fajt – Hungary
WINNER of WINNERS Division 2
Gosha Walczak – UK
WINNER of WINNERS Division 3
Mino Vo – UK
POSTER EXTREME NAILS & FACE: Light warrior
Division 1
1st – Sabina Zsemlyeova – Slovakia
2nd – Irina Smetanova – Russia
3rd – Iana Belugina – Russia
Division 2
1st – Viktória Kiss – Hungary
2nd – Nóra Kovács – Hungary
3rd – Regina Sztancs – Hungary
Division 3
1st – Anna Grishankova – Russia
2nd – Melinda Tamás – Hungary
3rd – Ralitsa Kirilova Geogieva – Bulgaria
POSTER – MANICURE
Division 1
1st – Ivett Varga – Hungary
2nd – Mariya Doronina – Russia
3rd – Janne Vörk – Estonia
Division 2
1st – Victória Kiss – Hungary
2nd – Veronika Golitsyna – Russia
3rd – Sabrina Bouhri – Italy
Division 3
1st – Melinda Tamás – Hungary
2nd – Éva Guczuly – Romania
3rd – Annamaria Wieszt – Germany
POSTER – PEDICURE
Division 1
1st – Mariya Doronina – Russia
2nd – Viktória Motuz – Hungary
3rd – Adrienn Barta – Hungary
Division 2
1st – Danielle Currie – UK
2nd – Jenny Miller – UK
3rd – Aleksandra Drozdz – Ireland
Division 3
1st – Melinda Tamás – Hungary
2nd – Christina Sorsby – UK
3rd – Julia Makarova – Russia
STYLE FOR A5 MARKETING CARD
Division 1
1st – Dániel Rónyai – Hungary
2nd – Mariya Doronina – Russia
3rd – Anzhela Barinova – Russia
Division 2
1st – Paulina Mucha – UK
2nd – Danielle Currie – UK
3rd – Nóra Kovács – Hungary
Division 3
1st – Edina Kósa-Mezei – Hungary
2nd – Katarzyna Warmuz – Poland
3rd – Julia Makarov – Russia
GEL POLISH MANICURE
Division 1
1st – Adrienn Musa-Kiss – Hungary
2nd – Jiak Hing – UK
3rd – Mariya Doronina – Russia
Division 2
1st – Paulina Mucha – UK
2nd – Aleksandra Drozdz – Ireland
3rd – Giusy Napoli – Italy
Division 3
1st – Laura Családi – Hungary
2nd – Izabela Goluńska – Poland
3rd – Katarzyna Warmuz – Poland
DESIGN NAILS FOR AN ALBUM COVER: Soul Train
Division 1
1st – Ildikó Köntös – Hungary
2nd – Petra Szabo – Hungary
3rd – Michelle van Blommestein – Australia
Division 2
1st – Paulina Mucha – UK
2nd – Kotome Jeffries – UK
3rd – Kimberly Reid – UK
Division 3
1st – Erika Nortier – Italy
2nd – Lucie Kovarïkova – Czech Republic
3rd – Laura Családi – Hungary
NIGHTLIFE: Black & Gold with Matte & Gloss
Division 1
1st – Petra Szabo – Hungary
2nd – Mariya Doronina – Russia
3rd – Sabina Zsemlyeova – Slovakia
Division 2
1st – Danielle Currie – UK
2nd – Giusy Napoli – Italy
3rd – Paulina Mucha – UK
Division 3
1st – Ania Kesiak – UK
2nd – Erika Nortier – Italy
3rd – Jade Barber – UK
FLAT ART: Pop Art
Division 1
1st – Nita Avalos – Finland
2nd – Anna Lorna – USA
3rd – Kirsty Manvell – UK
Division 2
1st – Gemma Dawson – UK
2nd – Viktória Kiss – Hungary
3rd – Charisse Cassie – UK
Division 3
1st – Tan Adams – UK
2nd – Hong Luu – UK
3rd – Yuki Uzelac – Japan
MIXED MEDIA DESIGN: Open
Division 1
1st – Danielle Price – UK & Kim Jones – UK
2nd – Nancy Okon – USA
3rd – Candida de Lange – South Africa
Division 2
1st – Donna Jones – UK
2nd – Paulina Mucha – UK
3rd – Kotome Jeffries – UK
Division 3
1st – Serena Scarano – Italy
2nd – Claire Wheeler – UK
3rd – Monika Grenda – Poland
ART ON NAILS more than 1 inch – Futuristic/Sci-fi
Division 1
1st – Jacqueline McClement – Canada
2nd – Emese Balog – Hungary
3rd – Marika Dimitrovska – UK
Division 2
1st – Gosha Walczak – UK
2nd – Paulina Mucha – UK
Division 3
1st – Mino Vo – UK
2nd – Andrea Lippné Kreisz – Hungary
3rd – Alicia Cespedes – Paraguay
ART ON NAILS more than 2 inches – Geodes
Division 1
1st – Jacqueline McClement – Canada
2nd – Anzhela Barinova – Russia
3rd – Orsolya Sipos – Hungary
Division 2
1st – Mel Sheri – France
2nd – Veronika Golitsyna – Russia
3rd – Gosha Walczak – UK
Division 3
1st – Genki Itou – Japan
2nd – Scarlett Senter – UK
3rd – Katarzyna Warmuz – Poland
INVENT a NAIL SHAPE: In peacock colour palette
Division 1
1st – Giulia Candido – Italy
2nd – Duy Le – Canada
3rd – Thanh Ha – UK
Division 2
1st – Georgina Takacs – UK
2nd – Aurelija Illingworth – UK
3rd – Gosha Walczak – UK
Division 3
1st – Lucie Kovarikova – Cech Republic
2nd – Andrea Lippné Kreisz – Hungary
3rd – Robert Klonowski – Poland
The Joy of Nails with Bling!
Division 1
1st – Giulia Candido – Italy
2nd – Brigitta Fajt – Hungary
3rd – Marika Dimitrovska – UK
Division 2
1st – Giusy Napoli – Italy
2nd – Gosha Walczak – UK
3rd – Agata Galati – Italy
Division 3
1st – Mino Vo – UK
2nd – Kayley Cairns – UK
3rd – Loi Nguyen – UK
The Nailympia 2nd Edition Awards Live Stream date & time
The Nailympia Online 2nd edition will live stream from its official Facebook page
on Monday 21st February at 7pm
click here to join the nail party … https://www.facebook.com/events/2190154094470367?ref=newsfeed
Set your alarm, grab a happy drink & join Alex Fox of Nailympia Competitions & Helena Biggs of Scratch magazine, as they reveal the winners division by division & category by category …see you there !
Introducing Nailympia Germany 2022!
“What a location! It is with much delight and enthusiasm that I welcome Steffi and Ivonne to the Nailympia family. We have nurtured this idea for so long and its coming to fruition now is beyond exciting, both for me and the Nailympia team, as well as for competitors far and wide.
“This event will combine scores held over from Nailympia Canada 2019 and the ones to come from Nailympia London 2022 for the 4th Global Cup, which I cannot wait to pass over to the next global champion. Roll on 2022 – we’re back in the nail game.” Says Alex Fox, Global Director of Nailympia Competitions.
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 – Kirsty Meakin – UK
Get to know a Nailympia judge…
NAME: Kirsty Meakin
Business name: Kirsty Meakin
Location: Stoke on Trent, UK
Nationality: British
Who Trained You: Youth Training Scheme, Trang Nguyen & I’ve learnt a lot through my own mistakes.
Years in Nails: 20+ years; I’ve stopped counting, as it can make me feel way too old.
Years Judging: 7 years
Nail Brand You Represent/Use: Kirsty Meakin
Role in Industry: Brand owner, YouTuber, nail artist, international educator, nail influencer, international nail competition judge.
Favourite Trade Exhibition: Nailpro Vegas (it’s gone now)
Favourite Nail Tool: My Allycia acrylic brush
Favourite Book: Aint Nobody Got Time For That
Favourite Movie: Terminator & Silence Of The Lambs
Favourite Food: Mac & cheese
Favourite Vacation Destination: Los Angeles, USA
Your Hobbies: Roller blading
What Inspires Your Work: The world, fashion & people
Who You Admire In Industry: David Fowler (educator in Germany, www.signature-nail.de)
Top Technique You’ve Mastered: Realistic gel painting
Advice to Competitors: Read the rules
Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Read the rules – again! Sleep well the night before & get a model with kick-ass nail beds.
What Lockdown Has Taught You: I need to slow down to be a better creative
A Funny Memory From Your Nail Desk: That’s a secret!
Why Nailympia: Because I love it for its international presence & damn – the skill level is off the charts.
“I believe in dressing how you want, not how you think you should! Creative expression feels and looks so damn good!” Kirsty Meakin
Kirsty’s workshops & classes can be found here:https://www.kirstymeakinacademy.com
Kirsty’s KM clothing line launched in 2021 – https://kirstymeakin.bigcartel.com/
Instagram: Kirsty Meakin
Twitter: Kirsty Meakin
Facebook: Kirsty Meakin nail artist
TikTok: Kirsty Meakin
Meet – Marian Newman – UK
Get to Know a Nailympia Expert…
NAME: Marian Newman
Business name: Marian Newman Nails
Location: London
Nationality: British
Who Trained You: Too many to list from 1987
Years in Nails: 30+ years
Years Judging: All of the Nailympia seasons. Plus Pro Beauty in the ’90’s
Nail Brand You Represent/Use: Brand Ambassador (global) CND
Role in Industry: Expert, author, ex-salon owner, teacher, sessions tech.
Favourite Trade Exhibition: Olympia Beauty
Favourite Nail Tool: Any double-ended with a curette
Favourite Book: Nailed It
Favourite Movie: Ghost
Favourite Food: Italian
Favourite Vacation Destination: England or Australia/NZ
What Inspires Your Work: People
Who You Admire In Industry: Everyone who is talented.
Top Technique You’ve Mastered: Sessions & fashion shows.
Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Practice
What Lockdown Has Taught You: The world has changed.
A Funny Memory From Your Nail Desk: My salon business partner sticking her fingers to her tongue.
Why Nailympia: Nailympia is the most challenging and honest comp ever! New categories keep it fresh, great judging organisation and provides ‘a level playing field’.
Any Workshops/Classes you Offer Online: Nail Knowledge on www.nailknowledge.org
Instagram: MarianNewman
Twitter: MarianNewman
Facebook: MarianNewman.9
Facebook: The chair of the Federation of Nail Professionals: TheFNPUK
Meet – Jacqueline O’Sullivan – UK
Get to Know a Nailympia Expert in 23 Steps…
NAME: Jacqueline O’Sullivan
Location: Manchester
Nationality: British
Who Trained You: I’ve trained with many amazing people during my time in the nail industry. And I’m still learning now.
Years in Nails: 26 years.
Years Judging: 16 years.
Nail Brand You Represent/Use: Artistic, Rock Hard, Footlogix & Famous Names.
Role in Industry: Educator & ambassador
Favourite Trade Exhibition: Olympia Beauty UK
Favourite Nail Tool: My L&P Brush
Favourite Book: The Positive Habit by Fiona Brennan
Favourite Movie: Sliding Doors
Favourite Food: Seafood Paella
Favourite Vacation Destination: New Orleans
Your Hobbies: Nails, Nails, Nails!!!
What Inspires Your Work: My students and all the amazing people that compete at Nailympia
Who You Admire In Industry: I admire so many amazing people in our industry, the list is endless.
Top Technique You’ve Mastered: Reverse Application
Advice to Competitors: It’s vital that you arrive at the competition arena fully prepared and in good time for the briefing that’s delivered by the head floor judge prior to the start of each contest. Ensure you listen and understand the information given to you and if unsure of any points, ask questions. Points will never be deducted for asking questions.
- Prior preparation prevents poor performance … practice, practice, practice
- Ensure you read all the rules carefully prior to the competition; if unsure call the organiser to clarify.
- Be organised; make sure you have extra products in your kit in case anything breaks or becomes damaged in transit.
- Make lists as you go along, so you don’t forget anything.
- Try to stay calm; things that go wrong on the day may be beyond your control. Panicking will never solve any issues. Staying calm will help you work through and become a better competitor or winner.
- Look at past winner’s work and learn from them.
- Your model is an integral part of the competition, so make sure they understand what is expected of them. Your model’s hands and nails are important, remember they are the canvas that showcases your work.
Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Study the work of past competition winners.
What Lockdown Has Taught You: Patience, positivity & Microsoft Teams.
An Affirmation You Love: The capacity to learn is a gift, the ability to learn is a skill and the willingness to learn is a choice.
Why Nailympia: This competition gives nail artists from around the world, including the UK, the chance to showcase their outstanding talent and creativity. Competitors are able to learn and create nails alongside other world class talent. I believe Nailympia has become the international industry standard, putting art, technical ability and creativity at the heart of our industry. Every year I’m astounded by the level of skill shown by competitors and humbled to be part of a superb team of world-class judges. Anyone who is anyone, from the pinnacle of the world of nails takes part and we all work together without any egos or bias to judge fairly and ensure the integrity of the Nailympia international competition model.
Facebook: Jacqueline O’Sullivan
Meet – Milena Mingozzi – Italy
Get to Know a Nailympia Expert in 23 Steps…
NAME: Milena Mingozzi
Business name: I’m ROXY
Location: Italy
Nationality: Italian
Who Trained You: I attended my basic preparation and nail art courses with the greatest nail artists in the world: Malsaeva, Shanskaya, Sacripante, Bonvicini, Trang Nguyen, Khabelkaeva … and many others.
Years in Nails: 31 years
Years Judging: 5 years
Nail Brand You Represent/Use: I’m Roxy
Role in Industry: Master nail art educator, competition coach & mentor
Favourite Trade Exhibition: Cosmoprof Bologna
Favourite Nail Tool: Sculpting brush and my L&P acrylic powder system
Favourite Book: Divine Comedy
Favourite Movie: Pride & Prejudice
Favourite Food: Fish & chips
Favourite Vacation Destination: When with family – everywhere
Your Hobbies: Model making, doing puzzles, embroidery & gardening
What Inspires Your Work: The world around me, nature, colours & the wind.
Who You Admire In Industry: Alex Fox, Malsaeva, Khabelkaeva, Bonvicini.
Top Technique You’ve Mastered: Nail & 3D sculpture
Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Always believe in it and never give up. Participate in competitions, always observe other’s at work, because with your eyes you can steal the secrets of the trade.
A memory from the nail desk: A client, a long time ago, asked if she could move the nail extensions back and forth every day!
An Affirmation You Love: Always love never hate.
Why Nailympia: It has always been the most important nail competition circuit in Europe. It’s the one which the whole nail world watches, and which many have used as an example and benchmark when organising their own national events.
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