Judges From Around the World that Support Nailympia Competitions
1 Nailympia Judge
Virginia Arleo
Argentina
Academy & Distribution| Competition Organiser| Consultant| Developer of Industry Standards| Distribution| Online training| Product Research & Development
Area of judging expertise: Art, Structure, Pink & White, graphic quality , details , workmanship & media.
Years as a judge: 15
Number of Nailympia events judged: 1
Nailympia events judged: Online
Are you an educator?: Yes
Industry accolades: Nail Team leading for success.
Favourite nail brands: From past to present : Tammy Taylor , EzFlow , Harmony & Gelish , Nail Show , Magnetic & Brillbird
Industry figures you admire: Tom Holcomb, Danny Haile, Lysa Comfort, Elena Maltseva, Alla Kinder, Antonio Sacripante, Najet Hamila, Georgie Smedley, Sophie , many others .
Career biography: Virginia Arleo, from Argentina, has been an international educator for over 25 years, teaching master nail artists & educators in countries around the world. Throughout her career, she has earned significant recognition, including being named one of the Top 10 Competitors by Nails US Magazine & winning the Overall Championship at Nailympics US. Over the past two decades, Virginia has secured numerous 1st, 2nd & 3rd place awards in prestigious competitions across the USA, Brazil, the UK, Japan, Italy, Spain & Hawaii.
She holds the honour of being a Council Member of the International Nail Judge Association (INJA) & remains actively involved as both a judge & competitor at nail competitions worldwide. Virginia also serves as the organiser of Nailympion Argentina & the Nailympion World Cup. In addition to her achievements in competition & judging, she is the Dean of Education for Hand & Nail Harmony in California & mentors a global community of 50 ambassadors.
Entrepreneurial by nature, Virginia owns the professional nail brand Nail Show S.R.L. in Argentina, as well as two academies dedicated to professional nail education. She is also the driving force behind numerous international beauty symposiums, shows & expos held in Argentina. In 2019, she added to her list of accolades by winning the Nail Art Championship in Madrid. Virginia’s contributions to the nail industry continue to inspire & elevate the global community of nail professionals.
Personal biography: Virginia is a deeply creative soul, always driven by a passion for inventing new ideas & pushing her skills to higher levels. She finds joy in building strong teams & communicating her love for both nail art & nail health care. A lifelong learner, Virginia enjoys reading, painting, cooking & sculpting - activities that fuel her creativity & inspire her work.
She is passionate about turning dreams into reality, whether they are her own or those of others around her. Beyond her professional achievements, Virginia is a proud mother of three beautiful children, a devoted wife & the owner of a successful nail brand. Her life is a vibrant blend of family, creativity & a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Why you believe in nail competitions?: I believe in competitions because I built my career around them. I’ve found that they are the best tool for measuring both improvement & creativity. I believe that, above all, we compete with ourselves, not against others. I learn far more from my losses than from my wins & competitions give me the perfect opportunity to be myself, to grow & to enjoy life within my own personal space.
Advice to competitors: You must read the rules carefully, seek feedback, stay open to growth, embrace your uniqueness & believe in yourself. Being authentic is the most powerful path to achieving true happiness.
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