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Nailympia China 2026: THE RESULTS

26th May 2026

The second edition of Nailympia China, hosted by Kimi Chang and her team, took place at the Elephoto building in Shanghai: a multi-functional space that housed the competition arena, display area for entries, brand activations and a runway show for nails.

The competition, which ran 20, 21 and 22 May, welcomed 132 nail professionals representing 14 countries across 14 categories: eight arena and six online/turn-in.

Global Nailympia Competitions director, Alex Fox, led proceedings, and head judge for the event was Anneke van de Sar from The Netherlands, with Jacqui O’Sullivan (UK) and Liesbeth Van Langelaan as head floor judges. They were supported by a prestigious global judging panel: Anna Lee (UK/China); Catherine Wong (Singapore); Damon Ho (USA/Vietnam); Elena Maltseva (Tunisia); Elena Popova (Russian Federation); Joanna Bandurska (Poland); Max Braga (Italy); Mino Vo (UK/Vietnam); Oana Flutur (Romania); Sandy Cheung (China); Stephy Pang (Malaysia); Tatiana Litvinov (Romania); Valerie Ducharme (Canada); Zrinka Vuksan Bolancha (Canada/Croatia). Sean O’Sullivan (UK) and Helena Biggs (UK) administered scoring for the event.

THE RESULTS

美甲海报 – MANICURE POSTER

新手组 – Division 1

1^st – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd – 陳玉珠 Gigi / 中國香港 Hongkong, China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – Marina Savelyeva / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – Olena Fedorchenko / 美国 USA
3rd – Diana Manucharian / 美国 USA

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Katerina Drasler / 斯洛文尼亚 SIovenia
2^nd – Zita Shirgazina / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
3rd – Ekaterina Moor / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation

美足海报 – PEDICURE POSTER

新手组 – Division 1

1^st – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd – 陳玉珠 Gigi / 中國香港 Hongkong, China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – Svetana Logunova / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – 柯煒淩 Winnie / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
3rd – Olena Fedorchenko / 美国 USA

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Zita Shirgazina / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
3rd – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China

甲油胶 GEL POLISH MANICURE

新手组 – Division 1

1^st – 郑月兰 Zhen Yuelan / 中国 China
2^nd – 范小莉 Fan Ziaoli / 中国 China
3rd – 胡茜 Hu Qian / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin / 中国 China
2^nd – Svetlana Logunova / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
3rd – 王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
2^nd – Zita Shirgazina / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
3rd – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China

穿戴甲全贴甲片 – 中国风 – FULL COVER CREATIVE

新手组 – Division 1

1^st – 陳玉珠 Gigi / 中國香港 Hongkong,China
2^nd – 苏缘 Su Yuan / 中国 China
3rd – 阚颖 Kan Ying / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – 黃艷芬 Wong Yim Fan / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
2^nd – 柯煒淩 Winnie / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
3rd – Svetlana Logunova / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
2^nd – 唐灵芝 Tang Linzhi / 中国 China
3rd -: Ekaterina Moor / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation

图像灵感美 – REALITY NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

1^st – 黃乙穎 Zoe / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
2^nd – 钱瑞怡 Qian RuiYi / 中国 China第三名
3rd – 欧文 Ou Wen / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – Svetlana Logunova / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2nd – 柯煒淩 Winnie / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
3rd – 陈华银 Chen Huayin / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – 中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji / 中国 China & 日本 Japan
2^nd – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
3rd – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia

平面手绘艺术美甲盒 – 平行宇宙 FLAT ART BOX – Parallel Universe

新手组 – Division 1

1^st – 邸斯 Di Si / 中国 China
2^nd – 黃乙穎 Zoe / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
3rd – 谢可可 Xie Keke / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – Irina Lutkovskaya / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – 刘火星 Liu Huoxing / 中国 China
3rd – 王宇 Wang Yu / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
2^nd – Ainabekova Arailym / 哈萨克斯坦 Kazakhstan
3rd – 中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji / 中国 China & 日本 Japan

美甲的喜悦 THE JOY OF NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

1^st – 王昱婷 Wang Yuting / 中国 China
2^nd – 陳玉珠 Gigi / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
3rd – 陈玮琪 Chen Weiqi / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – Dariya Yakoviv / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd -王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China
3rd – 黄鑫 Huang Xin / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
2^nd – Ainabekova Arailym / 哈萨克斯坦 Kazakhstan
3rd – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia

3D艺术创作美甲盒 – MIXED MEDIA 3D BOXED ART – Open theme

新手组 – Division 1

1^st -黃乙穎 Zoe / 中國香港 Hongkong,China
2^nd – 黄琼仪 Huang Yiqiong / 中国 China
3rd – Nguyễn Thị Thu Vân / 越南Viet Nam

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – 包桂婷 Bao Guiting / 中国 China
2^nd – 黄思彤 Huang Sitong / 中国 China
3rd – 王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Ekaterina Moor / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – Viktoriia Nikitina / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
3rd – 唐灵芝 Tang Linzhi / 中国 China

花样法式 FRENCH TWIST

新手组 – Division 1

1^st – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
3rd – 张艺 Zhang Yi / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – Razmyslova Yana Eduardovna / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – 王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China
3rd Place: 刘婷 Liu Ting / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
2^nd – Zolotulhina Tatyana / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
3rd – 中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji / 中国 China &日本 Japan

沙龙美甲 – SALON NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

1^st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd -王昱婷 Wang Yuting / 中国 China
3rd – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin / 中国 China
2^nd – Razmyslova Yana Eduardovna / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
3rd – 柯煒淩 Winnie / 中國香港 Hongkong, China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Genki Itou / 日本 Japan
2^nd – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
3rd – Zolotulhina Tatiana / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation

水晶延长 – L&P ACRYLIC COMPETITION NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

1^st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd – 陳玉珠 Gigi / 中國香港 Hongkong,China
3rd – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin / 中国 China
2^nd – 陈华银 Chen Huayin / 中国 China
3rd -王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Genki Itou / 日本Japan
2^nd – 中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji / 中国 China & 日本 Japan
3rd – Ainabekova Arailym / 哈萨克斯坦 Kazakhstan

光疗硬胶延长 – UV GEL COMPETITION NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

1^st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd – 黃乙穎 Zoe / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
3rd – 王昱婷 Wang Yuting / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – 黄鑫 Huang Xin / 中国 China
2^nd – 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin / 中国 China
3rd – 王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
2^nd – Genki Itou / 日本 Japan
3rd – 中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji / 中国 China &日本 Japan

艺术甲–创造一个美甲造型 – 不限主题 TO STILETTO & BEYOND

新手组 – Division 1

1^st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
3rd – Phuong Thao / 越南Viet Nam

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – Irina Lutkovskaya / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – Tatiana Fedorova / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
3rd – Nadezhda Tarasevich / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Shcherbakova Anna Vladimirovna / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – 唐灵芝 Tang Linzhi / 中国 China
3rd – Le Thoang / 越南Viet Nam

尖高跟美甲 – STILETTO NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

1^st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd – 黃乙穎 Zoe / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
3rd – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – Razmyslova Yana Eduardovna / 俄罗斯 Russia
2^nd -王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China
3rd – 柯煒淩 Winnie / 中國香港 Hongkong, China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Genki Itou / 日本 Japan
2^nd – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
3rd – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia

艺术总冠军 ART WINNER OF WINNERS

楊沛麟 Pitt – 中國香港 Hongkong, China

Representing 亚洲巨星光芒联盟 / Asian Superstar Luminous Alliance team

总冠军 WINNER OF WINNERS

新手组 – Division 1

Ann Bui – 澳大利亚 Australia

入门组 – Division 2

杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin – 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

Genki Itou – 日本 Japan

团队总冠军 TEAM TROPHY

亚洲巨星光芒联盟 / Asian Superstar Luminous Alliance

中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji
楊沛麟 Pitt
陳玉珠 Gigi
黃乙穎 Zoe
柯煒淩 Winnie
黄鑫 Huang Xin

INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER

中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji – 中国 China & 日本 Japan

1,079 POINTS

Representing 亚洲巨星光芒联盟 /Asian Superstar Luminous Alliance team

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Nailympia China 2nd Edition Presents Exclusive Competitor Training in Shanghai this March

2nd March 2026

The highly anticipated second edition of Nailympia China will take place on 20–22 May 2026 in Shanghai, bringing together the global nail community for three days of world-class competition, education and inspiration. Following the incredible success of its debut, Nailympia China continues its mission to raise industry standards, support nail professionals and create opportunities for international recognition.

In a special initiative to empower competitors and elevate performance standards, Nailympia China will host an intensive training programme ahead of the competition. This exclusive training is designed to support all registered competitors by providing direct mentorship from some of the most respected global experts in the nail industry.

Training Schedule

Date: 20–22 March 2026
Location:

Global Nail Art Museum

9F, Building 5, Lane 599 Huiwang East Road,
Jiading District, Shanghai

Fee Details:
Registered Nailympia China competitors can attend this training free of charge, with no additional training fees. Competitors are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation expenses during the training period.

Luxury Global Mentor Team

The programme will be led by an exceptional panel of international mentors, offering competitors invaluable insight, advanced techniques and competition-winning strategies:

Deborah Cocco – Nailympia Global Champion Mentor
Sandy Cheung – Nailympia International Judge
Nakayama Ryuji – Nailympia International Champion

Over the course of three days, participants will receive hands-on guidance, learn about judging criteria, improve their technical skills and gain confidence in preparation for the main competition in May.

This initiative reflects Nailympia’s commitment to nurturing talent, building global connections and creating a supportive and educational competition environment. By offering access to world-class mentorship, Nailympia China aims to help every competitor perform at their highest level and experience true professional growth.

Email: muzer@nailympia.cn

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Sculptor of Nail Style with Soul – meet Genki Itou – Winner of Winners Division 3 – Nailympia China 2025

3rd September 2025

Genki Itou- Tokyo, Japan – the Sculptor of Nail Style with Soul

For over two decades, Japan’s Genki Itou has quietly, yet confidently crafted his name into the fabric of the global nail industry. With 21 years in nails, Genki is not only a celebrated international competitor, but also a revered educator, product developer and the founder of Nail Atelier GENKI.

“I started learning nails at 15,” Genki recalls. “I used to travel about two and a half hours from my hometown to Tokyo to attend classes.” That early dedication laid the foundation for a lifetime of artistry. Though he originally dreamed of becoming a figure prototype sculptor or working in special effects make-up, one segment on Japanese TV showcasing nail art shifted everything. “After watching that programme, I just knew – this was my path and so I decided then and there to pursue a career in nails.”

Today, Genki’s primary focus is education through his academy in Japan, while also delivering seminars and competing across Asia and in the UK. Genki’s creative philosophy remains grounded in authenticity. “I don’t like copying others,” he shares. “I draw inspiration from outside the nail world from movies, music, textures, even conversations can spark and fuel something in me for design. I like to stay in touch with all my senses – sight, sound and touch, when I’m inside the creative process.”

Despite a trophy cabinet filled with accolades, including four Nailympia Winner of Winners titles and over 30 medals across nine Nailympias (all in division 3 masters), Genki remains humbly driven. “Honestly, I don’t feel like I’ve achieved anything yet. I’m always aiming to do better than my last creation. If I ever feel satisfied, I think I’ll stop growing.”

Competition, for Genki, is more than a quest for titles; it’s a tool for growth. “My first competition in 2006 was just for fun. But once I started teaching, I realised I needed to keep my knowledge sharp for my students. Competing helps me check if my teaching is still relevant.” He adds with a smile, “It’s not about winning. It’s about the journey of preparation.”

That philosophy was tested in May 2025 at Nailympia China. “I was honoured to receive the Winner of Winners title, but even so, I saw many areas for improvement. I’ll continue training to create work I’m truly satisfied with.”

Genki’s winning nails for the Online Nailympia Division 4

Beyond the arena, Genki’s influence is quietly revolutionary. His thoughtful approach has inspired students in China, Korea, Malaysia and Thailand. “The people in this industry are so detail-focused. It’s a passionate world,” he says. “Being part of it feeds my soul.”

Genki is also deeply aware of the confidence challenges many new competitors face. His advice? “Start small. Pick one category that excites you and compete with a model you trust. Don’t overwhelm yourself. And if you’re ever competing where I am, then come and say ‘Hi’. I don’t speak much English, but I’ll help calm your nerves. Sharing the experience and having fun together is what makes competition so rewarding.”

At his core, Genki Itou is a sculptor of nails, ideas and human connection. With his sights set on exploring new global scenes and continuously refining his teaching methods, he remains, above all, an artist in constant evolution.

Genki Itou at Nailympia Vietnam in 2024

@genki_ito

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Nailympia News – meet Nakayama Ryuji – Individual Top Scorer Nailympia China 2025

3rd September 2025

Introducing…competitor: Nakayama Ryuji

Nail artist, educator and brand developer who is mixed race Chinese/Japanese and lives in Shanghai, China. Nakayama won the Individual Top Scorer trophy at Nailympia China 2025.

Nakayama has been a dedicated nail artist for over 14 years. Although nail art wasn’t his initial career choice, it eventually became the perfect outlet for his creativity and passion for design. Originally aspiring to become a haute couture designer, Nakayama studied skincare, make-up, and aromatherapy in order to deepen his understanding of aesthetics and fashion. It was during this journey that he rediscovered nail art, which he found to be an easily accessible and expressive form of art.

Nakayama’s passion for nails began early. While still in middle school, his curiosity about fashion led to an introduction through his English teacher to May, a local nail salon owner – who would later become his mentor and now business partner. Intrigued, Ryuji began learning manicure techniques during summer breaks at May’s salon. May immediately recognised his unique perspective and enthusiasm, sharing her knowledge generously and encouraging him to attend popular Japanese nail seminars. These formative experiences laid the foundation for his future in the nail industry.

While attending university, Nakayama came to the realisation that pursuing a career in fashion design would be financially challenging. While in contrast, nail art offered an artistic platform that was not only fulfilling but also more attainable.

In 2019, Nakayama launched his own nail product brand, Ryuji&May. Alongside product development, he also teaches professional nail training courses and serves as a translator for renowned Japanese nail educators, helping bring advanced techniques to Chinese-speaking students. However, Nakayama’s creative pursuits don’t stop at nails, he is also a jewellery designer.

When seeking creative inspiration, Nakayama browses Instagram for fresh ideas, although the world of fashion and performance art are extremely powerful sources for him. He is especially drawn to bold visuals from runway shows and music concerts, analysing costumes and stage design before translating into intricate nail art designs.

Things got exciting for Nakayama when Nailympia announced its debut in China. He seized the opportunity, not to win, but to learn. At Nailympia China 2025, Nakayama competed in Division 3 and achieved extraordinary results: a gold medal in Salon Nails, silver in Joy of Nails, bronze in Full Cover Creative and won one of the top accolades, the Individual Top Scorer trophy having attained with 1088 points

This was his first major international competition, having only participated in a flat art contest in Taiwan beforehand. The experience proved transformative. Nakayama formed friendships with other passionate nail artists and strengthened his belief in the power of competition as a learning tool. Nakayama emphasises, “Competition mirrors high-level salon work. While some view it as impractical, I see it as a training ground to sharpen technical skill, precision and professionalism. I encourage everyone to embrace the challenge. Competing doesn’t diminish credibility, it enhances it. Even failure can generate meaningful content and career growth when shared authentically.

“Internet traffic may come and go,” he continues, “but professionalism and skill build a lasting legacy. Competitions are a platform to elevate the industry and demonstrate that nail artistry is a career deserving of deep respect and global recognition.”

During Nailympia, Nakayama met industry icon Jan Arnold, co-founder of CND. This personal meeting left a lasting impression since Jan shared words of encouragement, praising his efforts to promote professionalism and literacy within the Chinese nail industry, and offered this advice, ‘Stay true, stay professional, stay scientific,’ which has become his guiding mantra.

Looking ahead, Nakayama’s mission is clear: to elevate the literacy and credibility of the Chinese nail industry. With the market rapidly expanding, he’s determined to uphold professionalism and fight against misinformation and unverified product endorsements promoted by unqualified influencers. He believes the future of the industry depends on transparency, education and ethical practice.

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Nailympia China 2025: THE RESULTS

10th May 2025

The first Nailympia China competition was hosted in Shanghai 8-9 May, and welcomed 115 competitors across 15 categories.

Hosted by nail brand, Muzer, the arena was a stunning setting for nail styling, with 27 judges lending their expertise to score on technical and artistic areas. Pros from from 15 countries entered, and the two-day competition culminated in an awards ceremony attended by sponsors, competitors and teams from across the globe.

THE RESULTS

美甲海报 – MANICURE POSTER

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 秦美兰 Qin Meilan / 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 农梦思 Nong Simeng / 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 李承凤 Li Chengfeng / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: 黎淑明 / Lai Shuk Ming / 中國香港 Hong Kong, China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 林佳佳 Lin Jia Jia / 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Anita Chahal / 英国 UK
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Maksymilian Borowy 爱尔兰 Ireland
第一名 – 1^st Place: 楊沛麟 Yeung Pui Lun / 中國香港 Hong Kong, China

美足海报 – PEDICURE POSTER

入门组 – Division 2

第一名 – 1^st Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

第一名 – 1^st Place: Maksymilian Borowy 爱尔兰 Ireland

甲油胶 GEL POLISH MANICURE

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 毛倩 Mao Qian / 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 王婷 Wang Ting / 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 吴名月 Wu Mingyue / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: 姜思梦 Jiang Simeng / 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 黎淑明 Lai Shuk Ming / 中國香港 Hong Kong, China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 林佳佳/ Lin Jia Jia / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh / 越南 Vietnam
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Maksymilian Borowy 爱尔兰 Ireland
第一名 – 1^st Place: 楊沛麟 Yeung Pui Lun / 中國香港 Hong Kong, China

穿戴甲全贴甲片 – 中国风 – FULL COVER CREATIVE

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 段慧 Duan Hui / 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Cloie Lim Ke Yi – 马来西亚 Malaysia
第一名 – 1^st Place: 徐婷婷 Xu Tingting – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第二名 – 2^nd Place: 黎淑明 Lai Shuk Ming / 中國香港 Hong Kong, China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 林佳佳/ Lin Jia Jia / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: 中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji – 中国 China / 日本 Japan
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 赵昕 Zhao Xin – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 楊沛麟 Yeung Pui Lun / 中國香港 Hong Kong, China

图像灵感美 – REALITY NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 朱月娥 Zhu Yue’e – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 周灵 Zhou Ling – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 曹威丽 Cao Weili – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第二名 – 2^nd Place: 林佳佳/ Lin Jia Jia / 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 程梦冉 Cheng Mengran – 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: 楊沛麟 Yeung Pui Lun / 中國香港 Hong Kong,China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 吕雨 Lv Yu – 中国 China

平面手绘艺术美甲盒 – 展示你的国家文化 – FLAT ART BOX – EXPRESS YOUR CULTURE

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen / 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Alena Muraveva – USA
第一名 – 1^st Place: Amigo Tay Ley Koon 马来西亚 Malaysia

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Grace Li – 澳大利亚 Australia
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Ainabekova Arailym – 哈萨克斯坦 Kazakhstan
第一名 – 1^st Place: 吕雨 Lv Yu – 中国 China

美甲的喜悦 – 上海印象 THE JOY OF NAILS – Shanghai Impression

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 黃艷芬 Wong Yim Fan – 中國香港 Hong Kong, China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 袁碧珊 Yuen Pik Shan – 中國香港 Hong Kong, China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 路丽展 Lu Lizhan – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第一名 – 1^st Place: 林佳佳/ Lin Jia Jia / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

第二名 – 2^nd Place: 赵昕 Zhao Xin – 中国 China

Alex Fox, global competition director of Nailympia Competitions

美甲的喜悦 – 中国龙 THE JOY OF NAILS – Chinese Dragon

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 朱月娥 Zhu Yue’e / 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 蒋慧茹 Jiang Huiru – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 黄鑫 Huang Xin – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第二名 – 2^nd Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: Amigo Tay Ley Koon – 马来西亚 Malaysia

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Maksymilian Borowy – 爱尔兰 Ireland
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 中山竜司 NAKAYAMA RYUJI – 中国 China / 日本 Japan
第一名 – 1^st Place: 吕雨 Lv Yu – 中国 China

3D艺术创作美甲盒 – 不限主题 – MIXED MEDIA 3D BOXED ART – Open theme

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 黄诗雅 Huang Shiya – 马来西亚 Malaysia
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 周灵 Zhou Ling – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 李麗盈 Li Liying中国澳门 Macao, China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Mariia Riahovskaia – 美国 USA
第一名 – 1^st Place: Amigo Tay Ley Koon – 马来西亚 Malaysia

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: 赵昕 Zhao Xin – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 楊沛麟 Yeung Pui Lun / 中國香港 Hong Kong,China
第一名 – 1^st Place: Ainabekova Arailym – 哈萨克斯坦 Kazakhstan

Kimi Chang, director of Muzer

沙龙美甲 – SALON NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 朱晶 Zhu Jing – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 黄鑫 Huang Xin – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 李苗洁 Li Miaojie – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: Tran Thi Quynh Mai – 越南 Vietnam
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Mateja Petkov – 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
第一名 – 1^st Place: Nguyen Hong Ngoc – 越南 Vietnam

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh – 越南 Vietnam
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Maksymilian Borowy – 爱尔兰 Ireland
第一名 – 1^st Place: 中山竜司 NAKAYAMA RYUJI – 中国 China / 日本 Japan

水晶延长 – L&P ACRYLIC COMPETITION NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 侯梦冉 Hou Mengran – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 姚海洋 Yao Haiyang – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: Tran Thi Quynh Mai – 越南 Vietnam
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Nguyen Hong Ngoc – 越南 Vietnam
第一名 – 1^st Place: Pham Thi Nhan – 越南 Vietnam

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Yumi Kojima – 日本 Japan
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh – 越南 Vietnam
第一名 – 1^st Place: Genki ltou – 日本 Japan

光疗硬胶延长 – UV GEL COMPETITION NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 姚海洋 Yao Haiyang – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 黄鑫 Huang Xin – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: 林佳佳 Lin Jia Jia – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: Mateja Petkov – 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Maksymilian Borowy – 爱尔兰 Ireland
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh – 越南 Vietnam
第一名 – 1^st Place: Genki ltou – 日本 Japan

PERFECT MATCH

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 李若溪 Li Ruoxi – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 姚海洋 Yao Haiyang – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: 吕娜 Lv Na – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Amigo Tay Ley Koon – 马来西亚 Malaysia
第一名 – 1^st Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen – 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: 吕雨 Lv Yu – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh – 越南 Vietnam
第一名 – 1^st Place: Genki ltou – 日本 Japan

艺术甲–创造一个美甲造型 – 不限主题 – TO STILETTO & BEYOND

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 侯梦冉 Hou Mengran – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 龙新宇 Long Xinyu- 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第一名 – 1^st Place: Amigo Tay Ley Koon – 马来西亚 Malaysia

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Ainabekova Arailym – 哈萨克斯坦 Kazakhstan
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Nguyen Thi Quynh – 越南 Vietnam
第一名 – 1^st Place: Dinh Thi Mai 越南 Vietnam

尖高跟美甲 – STILETTO NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 黄鑫 Huang Xin- 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 林慧琼 Lin Huiqiong – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: Nguyen Hong Ngoc – 越南 Vietnam
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Yukari Utsuki – 日本 Japan
第一名 – 1^st Place: Pham Thi Nhan – 越南 Vietnam

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Maksymilian Borowy – 爱尔兰 Ireland
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh – 越南 Vietnam
第一名 – 1^st Place: Genki ltou – 日本 Japan

ART WINNER OF WINNERS

楊沛麟 YEUNG PUI LUN – 中國香港 Hong Kong, China

WINNER OF WINNERS

新手组 – Division 1 黄鑫 Huang Xin – 中国 China
入门组 – Division 2 Nguyen Hong Ngoc – 越南 Vietnam
大师组 – Division 3 Genki ltou – 日本 Japan

TEAM TROPHY

Asian Superstar Alliance 亚洲国际巨星联盟

Amigo Tay Ley Koon
吕雨 Lv Yu
中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji
王婷 Wang Ting
黄鑫 Huang Xin
赵昕 Zhao Xin

INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER

中山竜司 NAKAYAMA RYUJI – 中国 China / 日本 Japan – 1088 points

For more information about Nailympia Competitions, visit www.nailympia.com

Posted in China, News and tagged nail competition, nail design, Nail Tech, Nailympia, nailympia china

The Team Behind Nailympia China Opens a New Era in Nail Art Culture in Shanghai

29th January 2025

The highly anticipated Nailympia China event is making waves in the global nail industry by not only hosting its first-ever international nail championship for the region and adding a fresh new location to the Nailympia family, but also spearheading the launch of China’s first Nail Art Museum. This initiative, led by the Nailympia China team, is set to revolutionise the landscape of nail artistry by celebrating its heritage, techniques and future innovations. By bringing together world-class nail artists and fostering international collaborations, the team behind Nailympia China is solidifying its position as a leader in nail artistry, awareness and education.

A Cultural Milestone for Nail Art

Kimi Zhang Tao, creator of the NAil Art Museum & host of Nailympia China, owner of Muzer

The Nail Art Museum is the brainchild of Kimi Zhang Tao, a respected leader in the nail industry. With years of expertise and a deep passion for nail artistry, Kimi has played a pivotal role in shaping the museum’s vision. Her goal is to create a space that not only honours the history and evolution of nail art but also fosters a global exchange of creativity and innovation. Through her leadership, the museum has become a hub for education, artistic expression and industry advancement. The Nail Art Museum is more than just an exhibition space – it is a testament to the rich history and ever-evolving techniques of nail artistry. By showcasing the works of world-renowned competition champions, bloggers, designers and artists, the museum provides a platform for creatives from all over the globe to share their artistry and vision.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore nail art’s deep-rooted traditions while witnessing cutting-edge innovations. Exhibits highlight the cultural significance of nail art, transforming it from a personal beauty choice into a collective experience that blends fashion, craftsmanship and wellness.

The museum also aims to educate visitors on product ingredients, the science behind hand care and the importance of maintaining healthy nails. This holistic approach fosters a deeper appreciation for the artistry and techniques that have shaped the nail industry.

MUZER: The High-End Brand Leading a New Nail Art Trend

As an extension of the museum’s mission, Muzer a premium professional nail brand – introduces a revolutionary concept known as “Slip-on Nail Art.” This innovative take on press-on nails aligns with MUZER’s mission to ‘co-create a healthy and aesthetic life for all humanity’.

With a focus on health and beauty, Muzer is collaborating with top laboratories to create nail products that are both stylish and safe. From high-quality press-on nails to a range of professional nail tools, Muzer continues to redefine the boundaries of nail fashion and self-care.

A Spectacular Touring Exhibition in Suzhou

To celebrate the launch of the museum, the first touring exhibition will be held at the Suzhou Center, featuring a stunning display of nail artistry from both Chinese and international artists. Visitors will embark on a visual journey that blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary innovations.

Chinese nail artists will showcase designs inspired by iconic cultural artworks, including interpretations of the famous painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival. Meanwhile, international artists like Mino Vo from the UK will present avant-garde creations such as the ‘Twin Headed Dragon’ nail sculpture, alongside Hazel Dixon’s enchanting The Adventure of Alice collection. These exhibits will highlight the fusion of global influences, demonstrating the artistry that transforms nails into miniature canvases of cultural expression.

Shaping the Future of Nail Culture

The establishment of the Nail Art Museum represents a significant milestone in the global beauty industry, blending history, culture and innovation in one groundbreaking institution. As it continues to grow, the museum aims to elevate the recognition of nail art as a legitimate and celebrated art form on the global stage.

Meanwhile, Muzer is set to revolutionise the market with its high-end press-on nail products, encouraging a shift towards health-conscious and stylish nail solutions. Together, the Nail Art Museum and Muzer are championing a new era in nail culture – one that embraces both beauty and wellbeing.

For those eager to witness this artistic revolution firsthand, the museum is located at:

The China Nail Art Museum will be located on 9^th Floor, Building 5, Huiwang East Road, Jiading District, Shanghai.

For more information, email: nailmuseum@muzercn.com

Muzer is to host the first Nailympia China competition, 8-10 May 2025 in Shanghai. Click here to learn more.

Posted in China, News and tagged China, Chiyan, Extreme Nail Art, fantasy nails, glod nails, Hazel Dixon, mino vo, Muzer, nail art, nail art museum, Nails, Nailympia chain, porcelain anils, press-on nails, tools

Unleash your inner artist!

10th January 2025

Nailympia Anaheim, Germany & China are NOW OPEN for registration

Dive into the dazzling world of creativity and innovation at Nailympia Anaheim 2025! This is your ultimate opportunity to break boundaries, showcase your artistry and shine on a global stage. With five electrifying turn-in categories, each crafted to spark your imagination, Nailympia promises a spectacular celebration of bold ideas, expert techniques and jaw-dropping designs.

Whether you’re in it for the thrill, the recognition or the inspiration, this is your moment to connect with fellow visionaries, push your skills to new heights and leave an unforgettable mark on nail artistry.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Registration is now open for:
✨ Nailympia Anaheim – 23 – 24 February at Premiere Anaheim CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
✨ Nailympia Germany – 28 – 30 March at Beauty Düsseldorf (deadline for Online categories is 31 January) CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
✨ Nailympia China – 8 – 10 May in Shanghai CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

Don’t just witness the industry evolve – lead the revolution!
Secure your spot today, unleash your creativity and let your talent shine on the world’s most exhilarating nail stage.
The countdown to greatness begins now – are you ready to take the leap?

Posted in Anaheim, China, Germany, News and tagged anaheim, China, Compete, Competition, germany, Nails, Open, Register

Nailympia 2025 locations revealed

23rd November 2024

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

Posted in Anaheim, China, Germany, London, News, Orlando, Vietnam and tagged arena nail competition, nail art competition, nail championship, nail competition, nailympia 2025, nailympia anaheim, nailympia china, Nailympia Germany, Nailympia London, nailympia mexico, Nailympia Orlando, Nailympia San Antonio, Nailympia Vietnam, online nail competition

Nailympia China – now postponed until May 2025

22nd May 2024

The first Nailympia China nail competition is now set to take place 8-9-10 May 2025, hosted in Pudong, Shanghai, China.

It presents 14 categories across three divisions, with cash prizes for the Winner Of Winners in Division 1, 2 and 3, and for the Individual Top Scorer.

Arena competitions:

Gel Polish Manicure
Salon Nails
UV Hard Gel Tip & Overlay
L&P Acrylic Sculpture
Perfect Match
The Joy Of Nails
Stiletto Nails
Reality Nails

Hand-in competitions:

Full Cover Creative *NEW Nailympia category
Mixed Media Boxed 3D ARt
Flat Art Boxed
To Stiletto & Beyond

Email poster competitions:

Manicure Poster
Pedicure Poster

26 judges from all over the world will be lending their expertise to the competition, including Elaine Watson (USA), Dafne Fernandez (Mexico), Eve Tran (Germany/Vietnam), Kirsty Meakin (UK), Stephy Pang (Malaysia) and Viv Clements-Simmonds (Australia).

The competition, in association with Scratch magazine, is directed by Alex Fox, who comments: “Nailympia continues to inspire, unite and elevate the global nail art community with each location adding its unique flair and perspective. From Sydney to Saskatoon and beyond, Nailympia leaves an indelible mark on the world of nail artistry.

“As we embark on this exciting new chapter in China, the community eagerly anticipates showcasing their skills and forging new connections. With Damon Ho (Nailympia Vietnam) and Kimi Chang (Nailympia China) at the helm of the Asia competitions, the future of nail artistry and the cross-fertilisation of ideas across East and West has never looked brighter.”

For more information and to register, click here.

Posted in China, News and tagged China, Competition, Nailympia, News