Posts Tagged ‘Nailympia London’
Nailympia 2025 locations revealed
The world-renowned Nailympia competition has officially announced its locations for the 2025 season, with the first event set to take place at the Premiere Anaheim trade show in Anaheim, California. Scheduled for February, this marks an exciting start to a year packed with talent, creativity and global participation in nail artistry.
As part of the esteemed Premiere Show Group, Nailympia Anaheim will attract nail technicians, artists and industry professionals from around the globe, offering a platform to showcase unparalleled skill and innovation. Nailympia continues to hold its place as the ultimate competition for nail professionals, celebrated for its non-biased judging system and commitment to fairness.
Nailympia’s Unique Approach to Competition
Nailympia has built its reputation as a competition free from brand influence, ensuring that skill and creativity are at the forefront of its judging criteria. It caters to all skill levels and its evolved judging system remains true to its founding principles:
- Blind Judging: All competitions are judged anonymously. Judges have no knowledge of the competitor whose work they are assessing, ensuring fairness and transparency.
- Unified Divisions: Competitors from all divisions are judged together based on merit, allowing for instances where a Division 1 competitor can outscore higher divisions.
- Skill-Centric: Nailympia evaluates competitors purely on their technical skills and artistic creativity, making it an open playing field for all participants, regardless of the brands or systems they use.
Expanding the 2025 Schedule
While six confirmed locations are already in place, Nailympia is exploring the possibility of adding a second event in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for 2025. This expansion aligns with the competition’s global mission of reaching new markets and providing opportunities for nail artists worldwide.
The Origins of Nailympia
Nailympia’s roots trace back to The Nail Olympics USA, a competition founded in 2001 in Las Vegas. Created by three organisations—IBD (run by Lee Tomlinson), Too Much Fun (Dianne D’Agnolo & James Johnson), and EZ Flow (David Daniel & Danny Haile) – its concept was revolutionary:
- Competitors could use any system or brand.
- Judging would be division-based and anonymous, ensuring fairness.
- Skill levels would determine divisions, with competitors ranked only after judging was complete.
This ethos laid the foundation for Nailympia, which was later introduced to London in 2005, with Alex Fox – then editor-in-chief of Scratch Magazine – serving as the global competition director.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As Nailympia prepares to dazzle audiences once again, it reaffirms its commitment to showcasing exceptional talent, fostering creativity and maintaining a fair and inclusive environment. Whether in Anaheim, Ho Chi Minh City, or its other global stops, Nailympia 2025 promises to be a thrilling year for competitors.
New rules & score sheets can be viewed on this website www.nailympia.de
Nail imagery for 2025 – with thanks to Elena Popova
Nails – Elena Popova @popovaelena_nfp
Photographer – Elena Gelberg @pena_litrova
Make-Up Artist – Varvara Tabutarova @varvara_tabu
Hair Stylist – Ksenia Golubeva @ksenja_golubeva
Model – Alina Philipskaya @alina__0606
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 is omitted into the Nailympia Hall of Fame, after winning the Global Cup for a third time.
Nailympia Competitions is in association with Scratch magazine.
For information about upcoming Nailympia competitions, visit www.nailympia.com
How a husband & wife joined forces to tackle fumes & dust in the nail & beauty industry
For Paola Taylor-Riddick, building her own brand had always been a pipe dream – but little did she know that a trip to a beauty salon would spark the idea for business success.
While getting her nails done at the salon, Paola noticed its lack of ventilation and poor air quality and due to this, left the appointment feeling nauseated and with a runny nose, itchy eyes and headache.
That same day, she spoke to her husband, Paul Riddick, who worked as a fume and dust extraction specialist, travelling the world to ensure products were safety-compliant. The idea for VODEX and its filtration products was born, and Paola began dedicating her time to researching the harmful and life-threatening effects of fume and dust inhalation, speaking with medical experts, nail technicians and salon owners.
Once Paul was officially involved, the pair got to work making their vision of white, clinical-looking units – different to the industrial styles seen in the industry – a reality. These were designed to be mobile and had extending arms to extract dust and fumes at their source, meaning airborne particles were removed before they could be inhaled.
Over time, the brand has improved its products’ filter efficiency and airflow performance to exceed UK COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health) regulations.
“VODEX has positively impacted the nail and beauty industry by providing advanced dust and fume extraction systems,” says a spokesperson for the brand. “These solutions improve salon air quality by removing harmful particles generated during nail treatments, like filing and acrylic application. This not only enhances the health & safety of technicians and clients, but also helps businesses comply with health & safety regulations, promoting a cleaner, more hygienic environment.”
But it’s not just the nail industry that VODEX serves. Products cater to the dental, podiatry, laser hair and tattoo removal industries, as well as the military and aerospace sectors. The brand has even expanded into museum-based artefact restoration!
With VODEX sponsoring prestigious nail competition, Nailympia London 2024, the spokesperson shares why this is important to the brand: “We hope to demonstrate our commitment to helping nail professionals maintain safe, healthy working environments. Our involvement in Nailympia not only highlights the importance of fume and dust extraction, but reinforces our role as a key supporter of the industry’s growth and health & safety standards.
“The people in the nail sector are dedicated to perfecting their craft, making it a vibrant and inspiring community. We are proud to support these talented individuals, ensuring their workspaces are safe, healthy and conducive to their creative expression.”
The story of Glitterbels: the Staffordshire-born nail brand supporting techs worldwide
Professional nail brand, Glitterbels, has made waves in the industry since being founded seven years ago.
The brainchild of Newcastle-under-Lyme nail artist, Annabel Maginnis, and her husband, Elliott, Glitterbels was established with a focus on providing high-quality, trendy acrylic powders to the UK nail sector. Since then, the brand’s offering has quickly expanded to include gel polishes and paints, builder gels, tools, salon essentials, furniture and apparel, and its number of monthly customers reaches over 10,000.
Online and in-person training is also available via the brand, and its education team scooped Nail Team of the Year at the Scratch Stars Awards 2024.
“Our mission is to ensure high-performance products are accessible to all,” says a spokesperson for Glitterbels.
But it’s not just its products that have expanded – the brand boasts a US HQ, as well as its Staffordshire base in the UK, and is stocked in hundreds of beauty supply stores across the globe, from the Netherlands to Australia. With brand ambassadors worldwide, Glitterbels is dedicated to providing guidance to pros internationally. “Nail technicians who shop and follow Glitterbels feel more like a community, rather than a group of customers,” continues its spokesperson.
“With open support groups and a dedicated customer service team, Glitterbels provides ongoing guidance to nail techs. The team shares tutorials, blogs and live videos, with knowledge on how best to use products. The education team can also be found in the comments of social media posts, offering top tips and advice on any problems customers may be facing.”
Fun fact: One of Glitterbels’ most popular products is Brush On Builder Gel in Dolly.
A passion for community is also clear via events, designed to excite pros and immerse them in the signature pink and magical aesthetic of Glitterbels. In June, the DreamFest event in Manchester welcomed around 400 attendees to shop the brand, network, learn and immerse in fun social media activities, including celebrity fans of Glitterbels.
The brand is sponsoring renowned competition, Nailympia London 2024, as it marks its 20th anniversary at the Salon Beauty trade show (13-14 October) – where Glitterbels is exhibiting. Its dedication to encouraging creativity and supporting global talent perfectly aligns with Nailympia’s values, as the spokesperson concludes: “At the heart of Glitterbels is a passion for creativity. This is something we try and showcase within all aspects of our business, so we love seeing the talent involved in the nail industry and take pride in supporting nail technicians during their journeys.”
Explore the Glitterbels brand via www.glitterbels.com
Seeking a high-quality, innovative & eco-conscious salon furniture brand? Meet REM UK
For over a century, REM UK has been at the forefront of developing salon furniture and equipment, playing a pivotal role in shaping the salon industry’s products and work environments.
From its humble beginnings in 1918 with the pioneering work of Eugene Suter, REM has continuously evolved and transformed to meet the needs of salons, barbershops, beauty, nail, hair and spa spaces across the world. Today, the company is a globally recognised brand, known for its innovation, quality and commitment to sustainability.
REM UK has been a stalwart supporter of Nailympia London for more than 15 years, donating its nail desks year-on-year to the arena, which presents the smart and professional air to the competition that the industry now expects.
The evolution of REM
REM’s journey began in the early 20th century, originally focused on producing electrical hairdryers. Over the years, the company expanded its product range to create a diverse array of salon furniture and equipment. The brand we recognise today was officially established in 1995, based in the heart of the Pennines and has since flourished, employing a skilled workforce of around 90 people.
A key factor in REM’s success has been its continuous investment in state-of-the-art technology. This commitment to innovation has allowed REM to remain competitive in a global marketplace, providing salons with high-quality, British-manufactured products that stand the test of time.
The importance of buying British
REM stands as a reminder of the value of investing in British-made products. While they may come at a higher price than their foreign counterparts, the quality, craftsmanship and longevity of British-made goods often far outweigh the initial cost.
Supporting British manufacturing is not only a way to ensure you receive a superior product, but also helps sustain local industries and jobs. By choosing British, customers reduce their carbon footprint by cutting out the need for long-distance shipping, whether by land, sea or air. REM champions this philosophy, emphasising the importance of preserving the UK’s industrial heritage and nurturing the unique skills that have been passed down through generations.
Urban Rose Beauty, London
Trend-setting salon styling
“Designing your dream salon involves more than just selecting furniture; it’s about curating an environment that reflects your brand’s personality and enhances the overall client experience,” explains a spokesperson on the design team. “At REM, we understand the importance of combining aesthetics with functionality, which is why we offer an extensive range of customisable salon furniture options.
“Whether you’re drawn to calming earthy tones, sleek neutrals, vibrant hues or charming pinks, REM has everything you need to bring your salon vision to life.
“The team at REM works to provide high-quality products that are as durable as they are beautiful,” the spokesperson continues. “There’s an extensive range of fabrics and laminates, presenting the perfect combination of materials to match any salon’s aesthetic. From styling chairs and wash units to reception desks, nail stations, pedicure thrones and mirrors, each piece of furniture can be tailored to suit any chosen colour palette.
Customisation is key to creating a space that truly reflects a brand’s identity and the REM team will assist in developing a cohesive colour scheme to transform ideas into a functional and visually stunning space.”
The REM UK team
Sustainable initiatives at REM Earth
“The world is realising the need for change in how we think, work and live to reduce carbon footprints and achieve net zero,” reveals Trevor Lingard, commercial director at REM. “While global efforts vary, in the UK, we must lead by example. REM recognises the urgency of adapting to climate challenges and is committed to making a meaningful impact, regardless of others’ actions.
“By partnering with the Green Rose Project, REM is expanding its REM Earth project to develop sustainable, net zero targeted products for salons. This initiative aims to reduce our carbon footprint by 25% over the next two years by optimising processes, cutting energy use and improving fuel efficiency.”
Committed to reducing its environmental impact through innovative practices in furniture packaging and waste management, its specialised protective bags have replaced plastic, bubble wrap and pallets, offering eco-friendly furniture delivery that reduces waste and enhances the customer experience.
“We repurpose surplus pallets for internal use and convert damaged ones into firewood,” continues Trevor Lingard. “Waste wood is also given to employees for home heating, reducing waste. Sawdust from our timber manufacturing is reused by local farmers as animal bedding. Fabric waste is repurposed into soft toys for charity, turning waste into a positive force. We also collaborate with suppliers to reuse cardboard in product deliveries, ensuring a sustainable packaging cycle.”
Nail’d It London
Uniting for a greener future
JUST ONE Tree is a non-profit organisation focused on restoring entire ecosystems, working in deforested areas such as Kenya, Madagascar, Indonesia and Nepal. By partnering with Eden reforestation projects, the company is helping to restore forests, improve biodiversity and protect the habitats of endangered species. REM’s involvement in this underscores the company’s commitment to not only producing high-quality salon furniture, but also ensuring a healthier planet for future generations.
REM UK’s more than 100-year journey is a testament to the strength of British manufacturing, innovation and craftsmanship. As the company continues to grow and adapt in an increasingly globalised and environmentally-conscious marketplace, it remains committed to producing superior salon furniture that supports local industries and preserves the environment. Through its dedication to sustainability and its focus on quality, REM is ensuring that its legacy will endure for many years to come.
*Lead image shows Nail’d It London
Meet HD Professional Nail Systems: a brand dedicated to raising standards via award-winning education & products
What should pros look for in a nail brand? Products that help to elevate artistry, high-quality education and a passionate team behind-the-scenes are key qualities – and HD Professional Nail Systems ticks every box.
Founder, Hazel Dixon’s career stems 18 years and she has an awe-inspiring collection of over 100 awards to show for it, owing to her passion for nail art, as a way to express creativity and push boundaries, and accessible, continuous learning.
She is in the Scratch Stars Awards Hall of Fame for the competition’s Nail Stylist and Mixed Media Artist categories, due to winning the titles three times, and HD Nail Artist Academy proudly sits alongside as an Ultimate Nail Team. Hazel added the Services to the Nail Industry title to her Scratch Stars portfolio in 2022, and scooped The Nail Business Mentor of the Year Award this year.
Accolades started early in her career, with the nail artist, educator & global competition judge winning her first trophy in 2009. She launched her training academy in 2012, which caters to all skill levels and offers in-depth, online and in-person courses aligned with National Occupational Standards (NOS), focusing on areas such as nail anatomy, chemistry and innovative techniques. Becoming HD Nail Artist Academy Ltd in 2016, educators were introduced across the UK, and Hazel launched nail brand, HD Professional, two years later.
The professional brand was initially known for its acrylic systems and has expanded to offer a range of gel systems and nail art accessories over time. Hazel is also a brand consultant & UK distributor for Akzentz products and via the HD Professional Nail Systems website, the Akzentz Shine-on No Wipe Topcoat is the best-selling product. It’s followed by the HD Pro Shine It! No Wipe Top Coat and Flex It! Clear (Universal Base), then the Akzentz Luxio Base Gel and HD Pro Flex It! Fibre – Cover Cameo.
The brand is sponsoring esteemed industry competition, Nailympia London 2024, recognising the event’s platform for nurturing talent, creativity and professional growth that comes from challenging oneself. The partnership also aligns with HD Professional Nail Systems’ values of promoting artistic and technical excellence, and Hazel’s passion for competing.
Looking to the future, the company is aiming high, with an emphasis on raising industry standards via its ever-evolving products and education. “The long-term vision is to maintain and strengthen our reputation as leaders in the nail industry, both through cutting-edge education and high-quality, professional-grade products,” notes a spokesperson.
Find out more about HD Professional Nail Systems via www.hazeldixonnails.com
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
Nailympia London 2024 Online Categories now open for entry
Get Ready for Nailympia London 2024!
Entries for Nailympia London 2024 is open 
**This Year’s Themes** are here!
Nailympia Vietnam 2024: THE RESULTS
The first iteration of Nailympia Competitions in Vietnam took place 10-11 April 2024, hosted by Damon Ho in Ho Chi Minh City and supported by Nailympia global director, Alex Fox.
THE RESULTS
GEL POLISH MANICURE
Division 1
- 3rd Mai Ngọc – Vietnam
- 2nd Lý Bích Châu – Vietnam
- 1st Lê Khánh – Vietnam
Division 2
- 3rd Le Anh – Vietnam
- 2nd Nguyen Ngoc Phuong – Vietnam
- 1st Nguyễn Hồng Ngọc – Vietnam
Division 3
- 3rd Yuki Ide – Japan
- 2nd Genki Itou – Japan
- 1st Natalia Trefon – Poland
FANTASY COMPLETE LOOK
Division 3
- 3rd Nguyễn Thị Hồng Mai – Vietnam
- 2nd Nguyen Thi Quynh – Vietnam
- 1st Nhu Tay – Vietnam
SALON NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd Nguyễn Thị Thanh Tâm – Australia
- 2nd Trần Lê Trúc Giang – Vietnam
- 1st Le Vy – Australia
Division 2
- 3rd Nguyen Julie – Malaysia
- 2nd Pham Thi Nhan – Vietnam
- 1st Kawase Yumi – Japan
Division 3
- 3rd Genki Itou – Japan
- 2nd DOÃN VĂN HẬU – Australia
- 1st Natalia Trefon – Poland
THE JOY OF NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd Trần Lê Trúc Giang – Vietnam
- 2nd Mai Ngọc – Vietnam
- 1st Lê Bích Ngọc – Vietnam
Division 2
- 3rd Hoàng Thị Mai – Vietnam
- 2nd Đỗ Thị Bình Nhi – Vietnam
- 1st Le Thi thuy Tien – Vietnam
Division 3
- 3rd Genki Itou – Japan
- 2nd Yen Ryall – Australia
- 1st Yuki Ide – Japan
MIXED MEDIA BOXED ART
Division 1
- 2nd Nguyen ( Tracy Vanilla ) Trang – Vietnam
- 1st TRƯƠNG THỊ KIM NHUNG – Vietnam
Division 3
- 3rd Yuki Ide – Japan
- 2nd Yamamichi Kanade – Japan
- 1st Lê Thị Lan – Vietnam
FLAT ART DESIGN BOX
Division 1
- 3rd Phạm Thị Hồng Nhiên – Vietnam
- 2nd Tô Thị Thuỳ Trang – Vietnam
- 1st Nguyễn Thị Kim Tuyến – Vietnam
Division 2
- 3rd Nguyễn Lệ Mỹ Tiên – Vietnam
- 2nd Lại Quốc Tuấn – Vietnam
- 1st Cúc Nguyễn – Vietnam
Division 3
- 3rd Nguyen Amy – Malaysia
- 2nd Nguyễn Ngọc Nữ – Vietnam
- 1st Lê Đại Phát – Vietnam
TO STILETTO & BEYOND
Division 1
- 1st Mendez Ianni Daniela – Colombia
Division 2
- 3rd Pham Thi Thanh Huong – Vietnam
- 2nd Do Thi Binh Nhi – Vietnam
- 1st Nguyen Julie – Malaysia
Division 3
- 3rd Genki Itou – Japan
- 2nd Yuki Ide – Japan
- 1st Võ Quốc Vẹn – Vietnam
- EXTREME NAILS POSTER
Division 1
- 1st Katterine Anaya Arias – Vietnam
Division 2
- 1st Nguyễn Thị Hải – Vietnam
Division 3
- 3rd Nguyen Thi Quyynh – Vietnam
- 2nd Abbie Nguyen – Vietnam
- 1st Ryall Yen – Australia
DESIGN AN ALBUM COVER
Division 1
- 3rd Thi Ngoc Le – Vietnam
- 2nd Tô Thị Thuỳ Trang – Vietnam
- 1st Trần Huỳnh Hồng – Vietnam
Division 2
- 2nd Nguyễn Hải Uyên – Vietnam
- 1st Trang Sala – Vietnam
Division 3
- 3rd Dinh Thi Mai – Vietnam
- 2nd Yamamichi Kanade – Japan
- 1st Võ Quốc Vẹn – Vietnam
FRENCH TIP & OVERLAY
Division 1
- 3rd Trần Lê Trúc Giang – Vietnam
- 2nd Le Vy – Australia
- 1st Nguyễn Thị Thanh Tâm – Australia
Division 2
- 3rd Nguyen Julie – Malaysia
- 2nd Nguyễn Hồng Ngọc – Vietnam
- 1st Phạm Thị Nhẫn – Vietnam
Division 3
- 3rd Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Vietnam
- 2nd Genki Itou – Japan
- 1st Natalia Trefon – Poland
FRENCH SCULPTURE
Division 1
- 3rd Tran Thanh Thuy – Vietnam
- 2nd Le Vy – Australia
- 1st Nguyễn Thị Thanh Tâm – Australia
Division 2
- 3rd Nguyễn Hồng Ngọc – Vietnam
- 2nd Đỗ Thị Bình Nhi – Vietnam
- 1st Phạm Thị Nhẫn – Vietnam
Division 3
- 3rd Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Vietnam
- 2nd Natalia Trefon – Poland
- 1st Genki Itou – Japan
PERFECT MATCH
Division 1
- 2nd Le Vy – Australia
- 1st Nguyễn Thị Thanh Tâm – Australia
Division 2
- 3rd Nguyen Julie – Malaysia
- 2nd Nguyễn Hồng Ngọc – Vietnam
- 1st Phạm Thị Nhẫn – Vietnam
Division 3
- 3rd Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Vietnam
- 2nd Lê Thái Sơn – Vietnam
- 1st Genki Itou – Japan
STILETTO NAILS
Division 1
- 1st Mendez Ianni Daniella – Colombia
Division 2
- 3rd Nguyen Julie – Malaysia
- 2nd Đỗ Thị Bình Nhi – Vietnam
- 1st Le Thi Thuy Tien – Vietnam
Division 3
- 3rd Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Vietnam
- 2nd Natalia Trefon – Poland
- 1st Genki Itou – Japan
ART WINNER OF WINNERS
Division 1 Mendez Ianni Daniella – Colombia
Division 2 Đỗ Thị Bình Nhi – Vietnam
Division 3 Yuki Ide – Japan
TOP VIETNAM TECH
Division 1
- 3rd Lê Bích Ngọc
- 2nd Nguyen ( Tracy Vanilla ) Trang
- 1st Trần Lê Trúc Giang
Division 2
- 3rd Đỗ Thị Bình Nhi
- 2nd Nguyễn Hồng Ngọc
- 1st Phạm Thị Nhẫn
Division 3
- 3rd Đinh Thị Mai
- 2nd Lê Thái Sơn
- 1st Nguyễn Tuấn Anh
TEAM TROPHY
Team Yinnie: Nguyen Julie, Ting Cherish, Nguyen Amy, Chang Andy, Lee Celine, JING WEI JOWIE LOI
WINNER OF WINNERS
- Division 1 – Le Vy – Australia
- Division 2 – Nguyen Julie – Malaysia
- Division 3 – Genki Itou – Japan
INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER
Natalia Trefon – Poland (Div 3)
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This competition blends a mix of online and arena categories, making it available to EVERYONE!
We have 19 fantastic categories (9 arena and 10 online) and 3 divisions – click here to enter today!
ARENA
Gel Polish
LED Hard Gel Tip & Overlay (traditional French)
L&P Acrylic Sculpture (traditional French)
Perfect Match
Joy of Nails
French Twist 3-Shape Challenge
Salon Nails
Stiletto Nails
Fantasy Complete Look
ONLINE
To Stiletto & Beyond
Extreme Nail Styling Poster
Mixed Media Boxed Art
Flat Art Boxed Art
Art on Nails
Design Nails for Album Cover
Poster Manicure
Poster Pedicure
Reality Nails
Runway Nails
You can see the themes for this years categories here.