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Nailympia Anaheim 2025: THE RESULTS
The second Nailympia Anaheim nail competition took place 23-24 February 2025 at Premiere Anaheim, California, welcoming 40 competitors from eight countries.
Here are the results:
RUNWAY NAILS – VINTAGE VOGUE
Division 1
- 1st – Anastasiia Akzamova – USA
- 2nd – Kim Sizemore – USA
- 3rd – Elena Soldatenkova – USA
Division 2
- 1st – Thomas Pham – USA
- 2nd – Kim Oanh – Vietnam
Division 3
- 1st – Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
- 2nd – Veronica Luviano – USA
- 3rd – Maryna Kozhevnikova – USA
REALITY NAILS – 3 THEMES: STREETWEAR CHRONICLES/ PREPPY REIMAGINED / Y2K GLAM REVIVAL
Division 1
- 1st – Vu Thi Phuong Lien – USA
- 2nd – Kim Sizemore – USA
- 3rd – Elena Soldatenkova – USA
Division 2
- 1st – Thomas Pham – USA
- 2nd – Margarita Yutsaytis – USA
- 3rd – Kim Oanh – Vietnam
Division 3
- 1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
- 2nd – Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
- 3rd – Veronica Luviano – USA
EXTREME NAIL POSTER STYLING
Division 1
- 1st – Anzhelika Safina – Russia
- 2nd – Thoang Le – Vietnam
- 3rd – An na Le – Vietnam
Division 2
- 1st – Margarita Yutsaytis – USA
- 2nd – Daria Orlova – USA
- 3rd – Galina Farmanyan – Russia
Division 3
- 2nd – Shayna Osazuwa – Canada
TO STILETTO & BEYOND – COSMIC BUTTERFLIES
Division 2
- 1st – Margarita Yutsaytis – USA
- 2nd – Thomas Pham – USA
Division 3
- 1st – Mai Thi Dinh – Vietnam
- 2nd – Yuliia Kovalchuk – USA
- 3rd – Thi Huong Nguyen – Vietnam
FLAT ART – 10 NAILS – URBAN GRAFFITI – SPREAD A POWERFUL MESSAGE
Division 1
- 1st – Vu Thi Phuong Lien – USA
Division 2
- 1st – Thomas Pham – USA
Division 3
- 1st – Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
- 2nd – Anastasiia Moskaliuk – USA
- 3rd – Maryna Kozhevnikova – USA
GEL POLISH MANICURE
Division 1
- 1st – Tetiana Dolhosheia – USA
- 2nd – Singhay Nguyen – USA
- 3rd – Elena Soldatenkova – USA
Division 2
- 1st – Nataliia Zapara – USA
- 2nd – Margarita Yutis – USA
Division 3
- 1st – Anastasiia Moskaliuk – USA
- 2nd – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
- 3rd – Carlotta Silveri – Italy
SALON NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd – Elena Soldatenkova – USA
Division 2
- 2nd – Nataliia Zapara – USA
- 3rd – Margarita Yutsaytis – USA
Division 3
- 1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
- 2nd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
- 3rd – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
THE JOY OF NAILS
Division 1
- 1st – Elena Soldatenkova – USA
- 2nd – Alejandra Duenas Lira – USA
- 3rd – Singhay Nguyen – USA
Division 2
- 2nd – Margarita Yutsaytis – USA
Division 3
- 1st – Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
- 2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
- 3rd – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
UV HARD GEL COMPETITION NAILS
Division 3
- 1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
- 2nd – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
- 3rd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
ACRYLIC COMPETITION NAILS
Division 3
- 1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
- 2nd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
- 3rd – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
PERFECT MATCH
Division 3
- 1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
- 2nd – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
- 3rd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
STILETTO NAILS
Division 1
- 3rd – Elena Soldatenkova – USA
Division 2
- 2nd – Nataliia Zapara – USA
Division 3
- 1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
- 2nd – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
- 3rd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
TOP USA TECH
Veronica Luviano – Division 3
ART WINNER OF WINNERS
Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
WINNER OF WINNERS
Division 1 – Elena Soldatenkova – USA
Division 2 – Nataliia Zapara – USA
Division 3 – Deborah Cocco – Italy
OVERALL TOP SCORER
Deborah Cocco – Italy
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Navigating Nail Competitions: Skills, Strategies & Success with Pivot Point /Nailympia webinar
On Wednesday 5 February at 6 PM GMT, Pivot Point will host an exciting webinar led by Buddy Sims, Learning Experience (LX) Specialist, in collaboration with Alex Fox and Vitaly Solomonoff. This online event will dive into the Nailympia competition, its roots, its ethos and its direction for 2025. The host Buddy Sims will also join the esteemed judging panel at Nailympia Anaheim on 23 February at Premiere Anaheim.
Buddy Simms, Pivot Point – Nailympia Anaheim judge
This virtual interview promises to provide an in-depth exploration of Nailympia. Topics will include the history and unique qualities of Nailympia, an overview of the competition categories, and invaluable advice for participants. Additionally, attendees will receive insights into what judges are looking for and get a guided tour of the Nailympia website to locate essential resources.
Joining Buddy Sims are Alex Fox, Nailympia’s organiser, and Vitaly Solomonoff, a nail expert and judge, who will bring their expertise to the room to enrich the discussion. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a first-timer, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge you need to join the circuit.
Vitaly Solomonoff of Cleanestiq. Nailympia international judge
Meet Buddy Sims
Buddy Sims is a seasoned expert with over a decade of experience in the beauty industry. He began his career as a Nails Subject Matter Expert, achieving recognition as both a finalist and judge for Next Top Nail Artist. Over the years, Buddy has worked with distributors, manufacturers and cosmetology boards. He has also owned a salon and holds an educator’s license.
Currently, as the Learning Experience Specialist at Pivot Point International, Buddy channels his vast knowledge to support beauty professionals, educators and students. His passion lies in fostering growth, success and innovation within the industry by combining effective teaching methodologies with cutting-edge technology.
