Competitors From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
3 Nailympia Competitor
Jacqueline Weiss-Elmore
United States
Salon
Area of competition expertise: Stiletto & Beyond & Runway Nails
Years competiting: 3
Number of Nailympia events competed at: 3
Nailympia events competed at: Orlando
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?: I chose to join Nailympia because I love doing nails. I believed Nailympia would offer me the perfect opportunity to challenge myself on top of developing my skills to become a better nail tech for my clients.
What has winning at Nailympia done for your career & confidence?: Winning at Nailympia has been a huge confidence booster. Winning my first medal at Nailympia taught me that I could do anything I set my mind to. Being a part of the winners circle has without doubt deepened my love for nails & has allowed me to establish a more reputable portfolio.
Industry accolades: 2022 Runway Nails - Novice - Silver
2023 Invent a Nail Shape - Apprentice - Silver
2024 Stiletto & Beyond - Apprentice - Silver
2024 Runway Nails - Apprentice - Bronze
Favourite nail brands: My favourite brands are Tino Vo, OPI, Morgan Taylor, Beetles, Aspire, Notpolish, Young Nails, Jenny's Secret & Gelish
Career biography: My love for nails started in high school with my first Jo nail kit. After a few years in college, I joined the United States Air Force where my love for nails continued. Upon leaving the military, I decided to pursue my love for nails & started nail school at Shelton State Community College. In 1994 I passed my State Board & immediately started my nail career at Mary's Hair Studio. I would continue to nurture my skills & grow my clientele for six years. In 2000 I opened Pynkies Spa & Nail Boutique. Pynkies flourished for 18 years. Before the arrival of Covid the doors of Pynkies closed in 2018. I reopened in late 2020. In 2022 I finally mustered up the courage to enter my first competition. Needless to say, I was terrified. To my surprise, I won my very first medal as a novice competitor for Runway Nails. At that point, I was totally hooked & I have been competing ever since. All I can say is I LOVE NAILS!
Personal biography: I consider myself a very simple person. I enjoy my morning walks. I also like cooking, gardening, cantoring for my church, spending time with family, networking with other nail techs & teaching my clients about nailcare.
Why you believe in nail competitions?: I believe in competitions for several reasons. Firstly, nail competitions are a huge confidence booster. Secondly, competition enhances your skills & lastly gives you the perfect opportunity to network & learn from some of the best in the industry.
Advice to other competitors: My advice to others is to believe in yourself first & foremost. Always be willing to accept constructive criticism & never be afraid to ask questions. You can't learn if you don't ask.
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