Competitors From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
2 Nailympia Competitor
Nadiia Fedyshyn
United States
Salon
Area of competition expertise: Competition experience / award-winning salon professional
Years competiting: 2
Number of Nailympia events competed at: 2
Nailympia events competed at: Anaheim, San Antonio
Divisions awarded medals in: Division 1, Division 3
Are you an educator?: Yes
Have you been a judge?: No
Why did you choose to join the Nailympia circuit?: I have always wanted more from my profession. After reaching a top level in my field, I felt it was important to challenge myself further & step onto an international stage. Nailympia represents the highest standards in the industry & joining the circuit allows me to continue growing, refining my skills & measuring my work against the best professionals worldwide.
What has winning at Nailympia done for your career & confidence?: Winning at Nailympia strengthened my confidence & confirmed that my skills meet a high international standard. While I have always believed in my abilities, this achievement validated my level professionally & motivated me to continue developing, refining my techniques & moving forward in this direction with even greater focus & ambition.
Industry accolades: Nailympia USA 2025, San Antonio — Division 1, Bronze Medal (Stiletto Nails category)
Competition category: Stiletto Nails (one of the most technically demanding disciplines)
Licensed Nail Technician
Member of the Union of Professionals of Ukraine (SPU) since 2021
Over 7 years of professional experience in the nail industry
Favourite nail brands: Primarily Ukrainian professional brands, including GAMA, Dark, Luna Moon, Hello, Easy & Touch.
Career biography: Nadiia is a licensed nail professional with over 7 years of industry experience & a lifelong dedication to the nail profession. She began her career in Ukraine in 2018 after completing comprehensive professional training & started working in a salon in 2019, later continuing her development in a second salon where she reached a high technical level.
In 2021, Nadiia became an active member of the Union of Professionals of Ukraine (SPU).
In 2022, she relocated to London, completed professional accreditation to work in the UK & worked in a salon before opening her own private studio & running an independent practice.
At the end of 2024, Nadiia moved to the United States & continued her career in New York, where she quickly achieved top-master status & now works in the Expert (highest) category.
Personal biography: Nadiia is a disciplined & passionate professional focused on continuous growth & technical excellence. She has mastered nearly all major nail techniques & works confidently across classic, advanced & architectural nail services. In addition to nails, she is skilled in lash & brow lamination. Alongside her practice, Nadiia provides consultations, training & skill development for other professionals. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing, horseback riding, reading & playing the piano.
Why you believe in nail competitions?: I believe in nail competitions because they push professionals beyond their limits & break the invisible ceiling that often exists in this industry. A career limited to a treatment room & routine services can restrict growth, while competitions challenge you to aim higher, refine your skills & measure yourself against the strongest professionals in the world.
Competitions are for ambitious, strong-minded people who are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone. They create an environment of intense learning, knowledge exchange & professional inspiration. For me, competitions are not about fear or perfection — they are about courage, self-belief & the desire to grow. Even when nerves are overwhelming, the excitement & challenge make the experience transformative.
Advice to other competitors: Never be afraid to participate. Fear is normal & nervousness means you care — but preparation turns fear into confidence. Train more than you think you need to, because competition time is always more limited than expected.
The most important advice is to study the rules carefully. Many mistakes happen not because of lack of skill, but because competitors overlook technical requirements. Respect the rules, manage your time & focus on consistency rather than perfection.
Competitions are not about defeating others — they are about challenging yourself, learning & becoming stronger with every experience.
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