Competitors From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
2 Nailympia Competitor
Olha Khlomova
United States
Salon
Area of competition expertise: Salon Gel Manicure, Gel Polish, Nail Art, Pedicure & Extreme Nail Poster
Years competiting: 2
Number of Nailympia events competed at: 2
Nailympia events competed at: Orlando
Divisions awarded medals in: Division 2
Are you an educator?: Yes
Have you been a judge?: Yes
Why did you choose to join the Nailympia circuit?: I joined the Nailympia circuit because I wanted to challenge myself at the highest international level, learn from the industry’s best & continue growing as both a competitor & an educator. Nailympia represents excellence, innovation & professionalism, making it the perfect platform to push my skills further while connecting with talented nail professionals from around the world.
What has winning at Nailympia done for your career & confidence?: Winning at Nailympia has strengthened my confidence & confirmed that years of dedication, continuous education & hard work lead to outstanding results. It has increased my professional recognition, inspired my students & opened new opportunities for teaching, judging & representing the nail industry internationally. Every achievement motivates me to keep improving & to help others reach their own goals.
Industry accolades: International Nail Educator, Competition Judge & Award-Winning Nail Artist with over 14 years of professional experience.
Recipient of 6x Nailympia Orlando medals across two consecutive competitions, including Gold, Silver & Bronze awards in Gel Polish, Joy of Nails, Stiletto & Extreme Nail Poster categories.
Winner & medalist of international competitions, including the World Beauty Championship, Global Talent Beauty Cup & IBA Beauty Awards.
Recipient of the Best Trainer Award and an international educator dedicated to advancing professional standards in the nail industry.
Favourite nail brands: Gel Point, Shemax, Staleks, Saeyang, MicroSTOP, HeyLove & Luxio.
Career biography: I am originally from Ukraine, where I began my career as a nail technician in 2012. For more than 14 years, I have dedicated myself to education, innovation & mastering safe, high-quality nail techniques.
I am the creator of the Wet Drill Bit Technique, a manicure method developed to improve precision, safety & efficiency for nail professionals.
In recent years, I have expanded my professional journey by competing internationally, earning awards at Nailympia Orlando, the World Beauty Championship, Global Talent Beauty Cup & IBA Beauty Awards.
Today, I am based in the United States, working as an international nail educator, competition judge & award-winning nail artist. My mission is to inspire nail professionals through education & help raise standards across the global nail industry.
Personal biography: Nails are not just my profession - they are my passion & my lifestyle. I love creating unique nail art, experimenting with new techniques & challenging myself with ideas I’ve never tried before. I’m a homebody & my favourite way to spend my free time is creating, practicing & bringing new artistic concepts to life. I believe there is always something new to learn & that continuous growth is what keeps creativity alive.
Why you believe in nail competitions?: I believe nail competitions are one of the most powerful ways to grow as an artist. They push us beyond our limits, inspire creativity & connect us with incredible professionals from around the world.
But for me, competitions are also about emotions. The excitement, adrenaline, energy & atmosphere of a live competition are impossible to experience anywhere else. Once you’ve felt it, you want to come back again & again. That feeling inspires me to keep learning, creating & becoming better with every competition.
Advice to other competitors: Don’t be afraid to take the first step. Every champion was once a beginner. Your first competition won’t be perfect, but it will teach you more than months of staying in your comfort zone. Listen to feedback, keep practicing & never compare yourself to others. Compete with yourself, enjoy the journey & remember that every competition is an opportunity to become a better artist.