Competitors From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
1 Nailympia Competitor
INNA POPOVA
Russian Federation
Salon
Area of competition expertise: I really enjoy nails modeling and creative work, but I also understand that there are unexplored areas, and as long as they exist, my interest will remain.
Years competiting: 13
Number of Nailympia events competed at: 1
Nailympia events competed at: Online
Divisions awarded medals in: Division 2
Are you an educator?: No
Have you been a judge?: No
Why did you choose to join the Nailympia circuit?: Taking part in Nailympia gave me the opportunity to do truly creative & interesting work & I am thankful for that.
What has winning at Nailympia done for your career & confidence?: Changes are still happening & I don't know yet where they will lead me. Many people have expressed their admiration & that has been nice. It means what we have done hasn't gone unnoticed. I have become more confident because judges at the highest level have recognised the value of my work & this is very important for a professional - to receive the support of world experts in the industry.
Industry accolades: Nevskie Berega (Russia), 2015. First victory, 4th place in Salon Services, nail extensions. 2015-2025 maternity break. July 2025: 1st place at the Nail Meetup Championship, nail modeling, gothic almond. September 2025: Nail Horizont Championship, 1st place, pedicure, films. October 2025: Nailympia London, 2nd place, extreme nail styling poster. November 2025: World Championship by G. Kot , poster, 1st place, full look, birds, 2nd place. Grand Prix Cup, 2nd place
Favourite nail brands: CND & Astonishing nails.
Career biography: I started my competitive career in 2012. For three years, I competed in championships in many categories without winning a single prize! I only received my first medal in 2015. And I'm very proud that I didn't give up on my path to victory. Then there was a long, 10-year break for maternity leave. I returned to competitions in 2025. With coaches Elena Popova and Elena Maltseva as my mentors, I was able to create an extreme nail poster, which took 2nd place at the Naillympia Online in London.
Nail Meet-Up Championship - 1st place in the Gothic Almond category.
November 2025
• World Championship by G. Kot
I BECOME
Absolute World Champion in "Poster"
Silver medalist in "Full Look"
Winner of the World Championship GRAND PRIX
And our team receives the title:
BEST TEAM ON THE PLANET in nail service
Now I work with clients in my own studio, I really love my job, I love people, and I will grow and move forward
Personal biography: I'm a mother of four & most of my time is dedicated to my beloved family. My husband & I recently built a house & planted a garden. Now I grow berries, fruits & vegetables on my own land. There's nothing better than having your own strawberries & fresh herbs every day for your salad!
Why you believe in nail competitions?: This is a unique opportunity for growth & development as a master, expanding creative & professional boundaries.
Advice to other competitors: Don't be afraid of anything, just do, do, do. It's not so important what you can do; what matters is what you don't know& will learn - & this is a chance to master new techniques.
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