Judges From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
1 Nailympia Judge
Margarita Yutsaytis
United States
Academy| Online training| Salon
Area of judging expertise: Salon Nails, Stiletto & Beyond, Nail Designs, Extreme Nails & Posters
Years as a judge: 1
Number of Nailympia events judged: 1
Nailympia events judged: San Antonio
Are you an educator?: Yes
Industry accolades: Winner of To Stiletto & Beyond San Antonio, Anaheim. - Winner of other categories of Nailympia. - Member of the International Coaching Alliance. - Educator of online academy school, speaker of art exhibition & international judge. - Owner of a nail salon in Manhattan.
Favourite nail brands: Luxio, SOTA, Ice Gel, Gel Bottle, Linto & Kinetics
Industry figures you admire: I’m truly inspired & impressed by so many people in the beauty industry, each has their own unique style & incredible taste.
Alex Fox, Mr. Luis, Elena Popova, Michelle Soto, Olena Oezman, Nataly Gorskaya, Akina & many others
Career biography: After university, I started working at a bank & never even thought about nails. But one day, my mum suggested I take a nail course & I agreed; that was 10 years ago. I started doing nails at home just for fun, practicing on my mum & friends. With the first money I saved, I opened my first small studio & began working with many models, where I practiced my technique, speed & artistic skills. Soon, that studio grew into a full salon & I became a nail instructor. Later, I moved to New York & after a year of hard work, I opened my own salon in Manhattan.
Personal biography: I usually enjoy nature, traveling with my family & extreme activities. Extreme sports & amusement parks truly inspire me & fill me with energy. I also love rock music & 80's hits. I'm passionate about detective stories & exploring different cultures, traditions & unique customs.
Why you believe in nail competitions?: I believe in competitions because they help you grow creatively & take your skills to a whole new level. But it’s not just about competing, it’s also an incredible community where you’ll always find support, constructive feedback on your work, business advice or simply the motivation you need. It’s a place where you can find friends, partners & endless inspiration. And of course, taking part in competitions is one of the best ways to improve your professional skills & grow as an artist.
Advice to competitors: Compete for your own growth. Every time you step into the arena, you move closer to a stronger, more confident version of yourself. It’s not about perfection, it’s about the courage to learn, make mistakes, rise & become better. Competitions are about bravery - showing up, learning, falling, getting back up & coming back stronger. The real victory isn’t the trophy, it’s the growth. Surround yourself with those who inspire you & remember: the artists you admire, once stood exactly where you are now - uncertain, but ready.
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