Competitors From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
1 Nailympia Competitor
VALENTINA TRESKINA
Russian Federation
Academy| Salon
Area of competition expertise: Nail sculpting: salon style, inverse forms. Manicure. Nail art: to stiletto&beyond, extreme nail posters
Years competiting: 11
Number of Nailympia events competed at: 1
Nailympia events competed at: San Antonio
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?: Participating in Nailympia has been my dream since 2016! For me, participating in this championship is the pinnacle of my development as a nail artist! The best of the best qualify for Nailympia.
What has winning at Nailympia done for your career & confidence?: After winning, my wings truly spread, and I felt like an incredible superhero. Recognition and the realiaation of my creativity in another country instills incredible confidence.
My students began to trust me even more as a professional. The number of students I have has grown.
Industry accolades: - Certified trainer, member of E. Popova's International Trainer Alliance
- Judge of Nail Championships
- Speaker, presenter, author & developer of step-by-step courses for nail technicians
- Competition trainer
- Winner in the Best Trainer and Best Team categories.
Founder and trainer of the team
"Nail Art Home"
- Multiple winner of international championships
- Silver medalist at Nailympia USA
- participant of the World Championship by G. Cot
- Developer of programs and regulations for championships
- Organiser of the online platform for the nail championship.
Favourite nail brands: I use a variety of materials. For my clients, I choose polygels: often with shimmer & milky shades & shimmery top coats. For championship work, I always test & choose the right materials for the job.
I love CNI, Navi has a wide selection & I really like SHE.
Career biography: I've been in the nail industry for 18 years. I started working out of my home, then rented an office, opened my own hair salon & then a nail studio, where I work & teach. During this time, I've completed numerous professional training courses with various instructors,
I even studied with an artist. I love fine lines & monograms. A significant moment was joining Elena Popova's International Coaching Alliance in 2025. From that moment on, I tried my hand as a nail stylist at Fashion Week shows, became a judge at championships & my team won first place, earning me my first Coach's Cup.
Personal biography: I love people, I love nature & my hobby is photography
Why you believe in nail competitions?: For my clients, I'm the best, but I've always longed for recognition from my colleagues. I wanted to stand out from the crowd, and that's exactly what championships offer. An advantage! Recognition that you're the best! Better than everyone else! Ahead of everyone else! You're not dependent on anyone! You're free to choose.
I'm an Aries, my number 9. I have a competitive spirit & am a natural leader. I have a stubborn character. Therefore, failures & defeats motivate me even more to achieve success. So honestly, championships aren't for everyone; they're for the brave. For those who love everything new & dynamic, for those who have creative thinking & an unconventional approach.
And if you don't have that, but have an unquenchable desire, you can & should learn everything. And the everyday life of an ordinary master will turn into incredible journeys & experiences.
Advice to other competitors: I advise you to be bold, open to new information, attentive & observant. Seek out role models in creativity, find your strengths (modeling, design) & start building on them. If possible, find your sensei, a guide into the world of championships. Someone who can help, advise, support & give you a magical boost!
And, of course, seek out information to achieve victory: courses, webinars, lectures, practice sessions & training sessions to prepare for championships.
And don't be afraid of anything. Those who don't participate don't win!
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