Nail Nations Championship 2024: A Celebration of Global Nail Artistry

The Nailympia team is pleased to support the inaugural Nail Nations Championship, an international showcase of nail artistry and technique, set to take place at Paris Disneyland on 28-29 September 2024. Organised by Nail Art France Events, this prestigious event, is led by president Cécilia Gimenez and judges president Tatiana Litvinov, international Nailympia judge.

Competitors from around the globe are invited to register for this unique championship, which offers a platform to exhibit exceptional skills and creativity. With participation from every continent, this is a rare opportunity to represent your country and impress a distinguished panel of judges.

 

The arena technical events on offer feature pink & whites, Stiletto and Free Form Style, with 12 seats available per event.

The online nail art contests present diverse themes such as The 5 Elements of Feng Shui and Ancient Egyptian Jewellery with 15 seats available per theme. The online date for submission is 4 November, so there’s plenty of time to get your entry ready.

Inspired by the spirit of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the championship includes:

Saturday 28 September 28: Morning: Pink & White competition with the Stiletto nail art challenge in the afternoon. On Sunday 29 September Free Form Style on one nail will start the day and the afternoon will host the awards ceremony at 2:30pm.

 

A team of international experts, including Nailympia Germany’s  Stefanie Lo Ré, will evaluate each participant. Judging follows Olympic-style scoring with gold, silver and bronze medals. Points from the medals will determine the Nation’s Championship podium, recognising the top countries in nail art and technical skills.

For event rules and registration details, visit the Nail Art France Events link below. Register soon to secure your place on this global celebration of nail artistry. The total points from all the events will also contribute to a special nation ranking.

 

https://nailartfrance-events.fr

 

Meet – Madelene Wolf – Sweden

 Get to Know a Nailympia Expert…the FIRST Global Cup Nailympia Champion in 2017 

 

NAME: Madelene Wolf

Business name: Madelene Wolf Naildesign

Location: Sweden

Nationality: Swedish

First Global Cup champion for Nailympia Competitions 2017 – Madelene Wolf with organiser, Alex Fox

Who Trained You: So many… David Fowler & Najet Hamila Strand to name two that I’ve learned the most from.

Years in Nails: 25 years

Years Judging: 3 years

Nail Brand You Represent/Use: Madelene Wolf naildesign

Role in Industry: International educator & judge, salon owner & distributor

Favourite Trade Exhibition: Bologna Cosmoprof

Favourite Nail Tool: My brushes and cuticle scissors

Favourite Book: Lazarus by Lars Kepler

Favourite Movie: Mama Mia

Favourite Food: Tapas & Indian

Favourite Vacation Destination: South Africa & Mauritius

 

Your Hobbies: Golfing and nails of course!

What Inspires Your Work: Development & innovating

Who You Admire In Industry: I admire people who inspire others

Top Technique You’ve Mastered: Perfect French manicure in UV/LED gel& L&P acrylic

 

 

Advice to Competitors: Never give up! Find someone who inspires you and take their classes.

Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Know your system

What Lockdown Has Taught You: We don’t have lockdown in Sweden

A Funny Memory From Your Nail Desk: When I placed my clear gel inside my bra to soften it up before the competition began, and then I couldn’t find it!

Judges backstage at Nailympia London

An Affirmation You Love: Winners never quit; quitters never win.

Why Nailympia: Why not! Biggest professional competition!

Nails by Madelene Wolf

 

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Nails by Madelene Wolf – FRENCH