Competitors From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
2 Nailympia Competitor
Anastasiia Huzhevnikova
United States
Salon
Area of competition expertise: Floor and on-line
Years competiting: 1
Number of Nailympia events competed at: 2
Nailympia events competed at: San Antonio
Divisions awarded medals in: Division 3
Are you an educator?: No
Have you been a judge?: Yes
Why did you choose to join the Nailympia circuit?: I was my first floor competition in my life. I chose the Nailympia competition because it is important for me to take part in championships with an international status & a transparent judging system. The level of preparation of the participants & the panel of judges set a very high standard & this is exactly what motivates me to grow, improve my technique, and prove my professionalism. Taking part in Nailympia is an important step in building my career & strengthening my reputation in the nail industry.
What has winning at Nailympia done for your career & confidence?: Winning the gel polish competition became an important turning point for me.
First of all, it gave me confidence in myself as a nail artist: I realised that I can meet championship-level standards & compete with strong participants.
Secondly, it is proof of my professionalism - my technique, precision & ability to work under strict time limits. Clients started to trust my recommendations more & for new clients my title has become a kind of quality mark.
Most importantly, this victory gave me powerful motivation to keep growing, set new goals & move toward the next milestones in the nail industry.
Industry accolades: Floor Nailympia San Antonio 2025:
3rd division, Gel polish 2nd place
On-line Global Talent Beauty Chicago 2025:
1st division, Natural elegance in French 3rd place
2nd division, Natural Insta poster 2nd place
On-line 11 International Championship DIAMOND NAILS 2025:
1st division, Manicure with a bright coating on natural nails, 1st place
1st division, Manicure with French coating, 2nd place
On-line Brilliant Beauty World Cup Championship 2025:
2nd division:
-Poster Cover Magazine Couture Nails, 1st place
-Poster Nude Oval Elegance Nails, 1st place
-Poster Salon Red Carpet Nails, 1st place
-Poster Nude Salon Nails, 1st place
-Poster Square Color Nails, 2nd place
- Floor judge at Nailympia Anaheim 2026
Favourite nail brands: Hey, Pink House & Stefani
Career biography: From a young age my friends admired my nail art & always asked for advice. While studying economics at university, my best friend pushed me to train as a nail technician. I did it & never regretted it. What started as a hobby became my passion.
In Ukraine I opened my own nail studio during the pandemic. When the war began, I moved to the USA with my mother-in-law & my 7-month-old daughter. For the past 3 years I’ve been successfully working in a salon in Washington, DC, constantly improving my skills. Now I’m ready for the next big step - competing at Nailympia.
Personal biography: I was born in Kyiv, Ukraine. I’ve lived in four different countries. I finished high school & earned my degree in economics in Moscow. I’ve always been drawn to learning & trying new things. That curiosity led me to visit over 30 countries. I love biking & hiking.
Why you believe in nail competitions?: It motivates me to seek new approaches in the industry, break out of the usual routine, look for inspiration, resources & models.
Advice to other competitors: Work, work, work! Try to maintain a balance between family, work & health. Find a mentor & create a structured schedule. Learn from your mistakes & during competitions, try to release unnecessary tension. Don’t forget enjoy the process.
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