Competitors From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
1 Nailympia Competitor
Irina Rulkova
United States
Salon
Area of competition expertise: Nails
Years competiting: 1
Number of Nailympia events competed at: 1
Nailympia events competed at: Online
Divisions awarded medals in: Division 1
Are you an educator?: No
Have you been a judge?: Yes
Why did you choose to join the Nailympia circuit?: I joined the Nailympia circuit to challenge myself at an international level & grow as a professional.
It pushes my technique, strengthens my credibility & connects me with the highest standards in the nail industry.
What has winning at Nailympia done for your career & confidence?: Winning at Nailympia elevated both my career & my confidence.
Professionally, it strengthened my credibility on an international level. Clients see that my work meets global standards & it opened doors to judging, education & higher-level collaborations.
Personally, it gave me deep confidence in my skills. Competing under strict criteria & winning proved to me that my technique, discipline & vision are truly world-class.
Industry accolades: Medalist at Nailympia
• Multiple Nailympia medals & trophies across categories
• Gold Medalist – Global Talent Beauty Cup
• International competition finalist & award winner
Favourite nail brands: American creator, Linto, Akzentz & Luxio
Career biography: I am a licensed nail specialist based in Florida & the founder of Iris Nail Care.
My career has been built on discipline, continuous education & a commitment to high professional standards. I specialise in advanced pedicure, restorative footcare & precision e-file manicure techniques. Over the years, I've developed my own advanced pedicure methodologies focused on safe cuticle work, correct nail architecture & long-lasting, clean results.
I combine strong European technique with modern hardware methods, always working under strict sterilisation protocols & using professional cosmetic systems. My approach balances aesthetics with foot health & I bring competition-level precision into everyday salon services.
My career reflects constant growth, international recognition & a clear mission to elevate standards within the nail industry.
Personal biography: I am a nail professional, entrepreneur & mother based in Florida. My life is built on growth, discipline & creating stability for my family while pursuing excellence in my career.
Moving to the United States required resilience & determination. I built my business from the ground up, continuing to educate myself & grow professionally along the way.
Family is my foundation & my motivation. My journey reflects persistence, ambition & the belief that with focus & hard work your passion can become a meaningful career & life.
Why you believe in nail competitions?: I believe in nail competitions because they raise standards. They push us to improve technique, precision & discipline beyond everyday salon work. For me, competitions are about growth, professionalism & elevating the nail industry.
Advice to other competitors: Focus on discipline, not just design.
Master the fundamentals first - structure, cleanliness, balance & timing. Train consistently, study judging criteria carefully & treat every competition as a learning experience.
Do not compete against others. Compete against your previous level. Growth is the real victory.
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