Competitors From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
2 Nailympia Competitor
Zulfiya Muksinova
United States
Academy| Salon
Area of competition expertise: Poster, Stamping, Hardware safe manicure, Sculptured Nails, Japanese Manicure & Pedicure
Years competiting: 3
Number of Nailympia events competed at: 2
Nailympia events competed at: Online
Divisions awarded medals in: Division 2
Are you an educator?: Yes
Have you been a judge?: No
Why did you choose to join the Nailympia circuit?: I was a judging commissioner at the Nail Star Championship 2023 (Tashkent, Uzbekistan).
What has winning at Nailympia done for your career & confidence?: Winning at Nailympia became a milestone in my professional journey.
Taking 2nd place in the Poster Category at Nailympia London 2025 gave me confidence, recognition & motivation to keep growing.
It showed me that passion & hard work truly pay off.
This achievement inspired & strengthened my belief that every artist can reach new heights through discipline & creativity.
Industry accolades: 🥇 Nail Star Championship 2023 (Tashkent, Uzbekistan) – 1st Place
🥇Nail Star Championship 2024 (Tashkent, Uzbekistan) – 1st Place
🥇 Global nails championship 2024 ( Kazakhstan , Karaganda) – 1st Place
🥇 Brilliant cup championship 2024 (Japan, Tokyo) – 1st Place
🥇 Brilliant cup championship 2024 (Poland) – 1st Place
🥈 Nailympia London 2025 (Poster Category) – 2nd Place
🎨 Competitor at Nailympia Orlando 2025
Favourite nail brands: Sota, Y.me, Enigma, Masura, Nail Best
Career biography: I began my journey in nail art as a hobby, driven by curiosity & a love of detail. After immigrating to the United States, this passion gradually developed into my profession.
Today, I work as a salon technician, a licensed cosmetologist & a competitor in international competitions, proudly representing the United States & Uzbekistan.
Over time, I expanded my knowledge to include advanced safe manicure & pedicure techniques, including Japanese treatments, stamping & nail sculpting.
I also enjoy sharing my knowledge through private courses, helping other technicians grow in confidence & precision.
Personal biography: In my free time, I love spending moments with my husband and children — we enjoy cooking together, especially making barbecue outdoors & homemade sweets.
As a family, we love watching movies, riding bikes & traveling whenever we can.
In the evenings, we often sing karaoke & dance together - it fills our home with laughter & joy.
I also cherish time spent with my parents & loved ones - every shared moment brings love, inspiration & harmony into my life.
Why you believe in nail competitions?: I believe in nail competitions because they challenge us to grow beyond our limits.
Each event teaches discipline, confidence & creativity, while surrounding you with talented artists who share the same passion.
Competitions like Nailympia are not just about winning - they are about self-development, inspiration & discovering the best version of yourself.
Advice to other competitors: Compete with passion & purpose, not comparison.
Every competition is a new opportunity to grow, learn & express your unique creativity.
Don’t fear mistakes - they help you evolve. Stay confident, stay kind & never stop believing in your art.
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