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

 

A Grand Celebration of Nails at Nailympia Mexico 2024 – The Results

For the fourth Nailympia event of the year, 172 competitors participated in the third Nailympia Mexico hosted by Dafne Fernandez on 6-7 July 2024 in Mexico City.

 Sponsors lined the arena, while spectators amassed to observe the two-day event.

Running nine arena competitions over two days means the contests ran back-to- back with little time in between for those who competed in all the events.

Fourteen countries were represented comprising Italy, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Nepal, Poland, UK, USA, Germany, Hungary, Colombia, Portugal and Mexico.

 

Eight booth judges flew into Mexico City with Alisha Rimando (USA) as acting head judge alongside Vincenzo Russello (Germany), Zrinka Vuksan (Canada/Croatia), Yeo Jung Shim (USA/Korea), Guin Deadman-Littlefield (USA), Fabiola Flores, Hemi Park (USA/Korea), Rocio Del Prado. These eight stayed out of sight and scrutinized nails behind the curtain while 15 floor judges, trained by Dafne, policed the floor.

 

A host of sponsors supported the event with a presence at the event where they showcased their nail products, collet ions and tools, as well as offering prizes to the winners and a special gift for judges too. Sponsors comprised, Stanzy nails & Beauty, Lovely Nails, Covett Nails, Ixzo Nails, Wapizima, Golden Nails, Ä Nails, Roubloff Mexico, Rome*Nails, Glamourosa Nails.

 

“This nail fayre and competition duo was in a league of its own, Dafne and husband, Oscar, presented  a first-class nail experience that filled a large void for nail-focused events in this part of the world,” enthuses global director, Alex Fox. “I flew into the event a day later than expected to find an arena fully decorated and ready to rumble. And rumble it did! Music filled the air, booths were crammed with visitors keen to touch and feel products, while the buzz and thrill of competition that we’ve grown to love and has become somewhat of an addiction for some, radiated through the atmosphere. We were all entrenched in the wonderful motivating energy that Nailympia cultivates.”

Looking forward, there are two Nailympia events left in 2024. Nailympia San Antonio (15-16 September) and Nailympia London – its 20th anniversary event – on 13-14 October at Salon Beauty, Excel, London. Both are open for registration.

 

 

Supreme Grand Champion – Individual Top Scorer

 

Nicolas Paggi – Argentina

 

 

WINNER OF WINNERS

 

Division 1 – Vanessa Michel Calvo – Mexico

 

Division 2 – Paola Betanzos Licea – Mexico

 

Division 3 – Olena Oezman – Germany

 

 

ART WINNERS OF WINNERS

 

Division 1 – Dennys Alejandra Almazán Villanueva – Mexico

 

Division 2 – Zury Cruz – Mexico

 

Division 3 – Ismael Camero Alavez – Mexico

 

 

TOP MEXICAN TECH

 

Division 1 – Vanessa Michel Calvo

 

Division 2 – Paola Betanzos Licea

 

Division 3 – Adriana Ivette Lopez Montes

 

 

THE TEAM TROPHY

 

Division 1 – Bichotas Uñeras 1 – Mexico

 

Division 2 – Bichotas Uñeras 2 – Mexico

 

Division 3 – Team Beauté (Mexico, Italy, Argentina)

 

 

 

GEL POLISH MANICURE

Division 1

1st Reina Xochitl Ascencion Castro – Mexico

2ndChantal Castro Cruz – Mexico

3rdBrenda Guadarrama Díaz – Mexico

Division 2

 1stPerla Rubi Montano Castillo- Mexico

2ndAreli Naharai Carvajal Rios – Mexico

3rdRocío Patricio Rojas – Mexico

Division 3

1stFrancesca Paliotto – Italy

2ndNicolas Paggi – Argentina

3rdMaria Fernanda Avila Ramirez – Mexico

 

UV GEL TIP & OVERLAY

 

Division 1

3rdPatsy Laurel Ramírez – Mexico

Division 2

 1stMa Viridiana Oliva Ramirez

2ndGuadalupe Gonzalez Vazquez

3rdPaola Betanzos Licea

Division 3

1stOlena Oezman – Germany

2ndFrancesca Paliotto – Italy

3rdNatalia Trefon-Ociepka – Poland

L&P ACRYLIC SCULPTURE

 

Division 1

1stVanessa Michel Calvo – Mexico

2ndDennys Alejandra Almazán Villanueva – Mexico

3rdNorma Marín Garduño- Mexico

Division 2

 1stAreli Naharai Carvajal Rios – Mexico

2ndMa Viridiana Oliva Ramirez – Mexico

3rdLizbeth Vera Rodríguez – Mexico

Division 3

1stOlena Oezman – Germany

2ndNatalia Trefon-Ociepka – Poland

3rdNicolas Paggi – Argentina

 

FRENCH TWIST

 

Division 1

1stDennys Alejandra Almazán Villanueva – Mexico

2ndVanessa Michel Calvo – Mexico

3rdFrida Sophia Cuevas Hernandez – Mexico

Division 2

 1stGrisel Aguilar Mena – Mexico

2ndPaola Betanzos Licea – Mexico

3rdLuz Sarahi Tamayo Buendia – Mexico

Division 3

1stOlena Oezman – Germany

2ndNatalia Trefon-Ociepka – Poland

3rdMino Vo – UK

JOY OF NAILS WITH BLING

Division 1

1stMaribel Mireya Vazquez Pérez – Mexico

2ndVanessa Michel Calvo – Mexico

3rdDaniela Quevedo Gonzalez – Mexico

Division 2

 1stAntonio Arredondo – Mexico

2ndMaria Teresa Ruiz Veja – Mexico

3rdAndrea Vega Domínguez – Mexico

Division 3

1stNicolas Paggi – Argentina

2ndMino Vo – UK

3rdFrancesca Paliotto – Italy

 

SALON NAILS

 

Division 1

1stVanessa Michel Calvo – Mexico

2ndFrida Sophia Cuevas Hernandez – Mexico

3rdBrenda Guadarrama Díaz – Mexico

Division 2

 1stAreli Naharai Carvajal Rios – Mexico

2ndPerla Rubi Montano Castillo – Mexico

3rdKlaudia Serratos – Mexico

Division 3

1st – Olena Oezman – Germany

2nd – Marta Deja – Poland

3rdFrancesca Paliotto – Italy

L&P TRADITIONAL SCULPTED FRENCH

Division 1

1stVanessa Michel Calvo – Mexico

2ndDennys Alejandra Almazán Villanueva  – Mexico

3rdFrida Sophia Cuevas Hernandez – Mexico

Division 2

 1stKlaudia Serratos – Mexico

2ndKariadna Alejandra trejo Macias – Mexico

3rdPaola Betanzos Licea – Mexico

Division 3

1stOlena Oezman – Germany

2ndNicolas Paggi – Argentina

3rdAdriana Ivette Lopez montes – Mexico

 

STILETTO NAILS

 

Division 1

1stVanessa Michel Calvo – Mexico

2ndMarisol Antonio Estrada – Mexico

3rdMaribel Mireya Vazquez Pérez – Mexico

Division 2

 1stAntonio Arredondo – Mexico

2ndMaria Teresa Ruiz Veja – Music

3rdPerla Rubi Montano Castillo – Mexico

Division 3

1st – Olena Oezman – Germany

2ndNatalia Trefon-Ociepka – Poland

3rdMino Vo – UK

FANTASY NAILS & COMPLETE LOOK

Division 1

1stNoemi Salinas – Mexico

2ndYahir Alberto Manjarrez Fernández – Mexico

Division 2

 1stRocío Patricio Rojas – Mexico

2ndZury Cruz – Mexico

3rdAlex Castro – Mexico

Division 3

1stIsmael Camero Alavez – Mexico

2ndVanessa Paola Martínez González – Mexico

3rdAdriana Ivette Lopez Montes – Mexico

 

EXTREME NAIL STYLING POSTER

 

Division 1

1stDennys Alejandra Almazán Villanueva – Mexico

2ndMaribel Mireya Vazquez Pérez – Mexico

3rdAlma Delia Pulido Morales – Mexico

Division 2

 1stZury Cruz – Mexico

2ndLizbeth Berenice Mendoza – Mexico

3rdNicté Santillán Maldonado – Mexico

Division 3

1stMelinda Tamás – Hungary

2ndAdriana Ivette Lopez Montes – Mexico

3rdFátima Ramírez Mejía – Mexico

MIXED MEDIA BOXED ART

Division 1

1stEdna Sofía Negrete Lagunas – Mexico

2ndInés Karen García Rosas – Mexico

3rdDalia Rangel Arellanes – Mexico

Division 2

 1stMonica Aguirre Mejia – Mexico

2ndMaria de los Angeles Estrada Jiménez – Mexico

3rdZury Cruz – Mexico

Division 3

1stIsmael Camero Alavez – Mexico

2ndPaulina guadalupe Gutiérrez valdez – Mexico

3rdMiguel Diaz – Mexico

FLAT ART BOXED

 

 

Division 1

1stLeisy Karen Canche Tzec – Mexico

2ndSarahi Santiago Gutierrez 78 – Mexico

3rdDanae Fuentes Hernandez – Mexico

Division 2

 1stXimena Coatzin – Mexico

2ndDulce Ivone Macedo Osorio – Mexico

3rdTeresa Lobato Manzano – Mexico

Division 3

1stIsmael Camero Alavez – Mexico

2ndPaulina Guadalupe Gutiérrez Valdez – Mexico

3rdDulce Pérez Cruz – Mexico

TO STILETTO & BEYOND (was Invent A Nail Shape)

 

Division 1

1stAna Karen Espinoza Mena – Mexico

2ndGriselda Zamora Torres – Mexico

3rdMarylu Cas – Mexico

Division 2

 1stNayelli Buendía Cedillo – Mexico

2ndMaria de los Angeles Estrada Jiménez – Mexico

3rdKlaudia Serratos – Mexico

Division 3

1stMino Vo – UK

2ndMiguel Diaz – Mexico

3rdLaura Ledes – Mexico

 

 

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 1Le Vy – Australia 
  • Division 2Nguyen Julie – Malaysia
  • Division 3Genki Itou – Japan 

INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER

Natalia Trefon – Poland (Div 3)

 

Nailympia Competitions is in association with Scratch magazine.

www.nailympia.asia

Entry is NOW OPEN for Nailympia London 2024!

Join us for the world’s biggest nail competition, celebrating 20 years this year at ExCel London on 13-14 October!

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.

 

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.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT NAILYMPIA MEXICO

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.

 

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 Online presents line-up of 36 judges

Nailympia Online closes for registration on Saturday 27 February and will be open for another 24 hours to take in submissions. It will finally close its portal at midnight on Sunday 28 February.

This is when the 36-strong judging team will be sent links into their judging portals, which have been allocated to them, but not yet revealed.  “It’s getting very exciting as we get closer to the deadline,” enthuses Alex Fox, Nailympia organiser. “We have upgraded the Nailympia website and turned it into a competition portal where competitors from all over the world can register and upload their entries. This in turn, sends the entry to its respective category, where a link will be created and sent out to the judges ( from 1st March), who will then access their criteria, the entries and score straight into the system.”

With more than 30 countries represented and over 170 competitors, this competition is hotting up as it moves through its last week.

A live awards will be held at 7pm GMT Monday 15 March hosted on the official Nailympia Facebook page with Scratch’s Alex Fox and Helena Biggs, managing editor of Scratch magazine.