The Nail Art Themes for Nailympia Anaheim 2027 are as follows…

Flat Art – Secret Garden 

To Stiletto & Beyond – Ice Kingdom

Runway Nails – 60’s Iconic Fashion 

Full Cover Creative  – The Cocktail Hour 

See the Nailympia Anaheim page here – https://www.nailympia.com/anaheim/

 

Reality Nails will now be on the arena floor & the theme given out during the brief – 3pm Sunday 7th February 2027 – 45-minutes

TASK & TIME & GOAL

1. Reality Nails is a live competition at Nailympia Anaheim, Orlando & San Antonio – themes & 3 nail tips will be given out during the briefing.

2. Create nail art designs on 3 full-cover tips based on theme given at the competition site

3. The finished nail designs should include a suitable shape & length for a salon client.

4. The demographic/client that these 3 tips shall be created for will be given as direction on the arena during the brief. OR the style of the nails will be briefed.

5. All entries must be new to Nailympia & can only be entered once in this competition.

6. Must not have been previously published or displayed in public or on social media.

7. All designs must be original & not seen in previous competitions or images.

NEW for 2027 – POSTER

Sculpt & Style Nail Poster Competition | Theme: Open

 

TASK & TIME & GOAL

1. Not a floor/live competition – photo (jpeg/tiff file) & text to be sent to the organiser prior to the deadline or submitted into online system.

2. Create a breathtaking, editorial-quality image that celebrates advanced nail artistry through exceptional sculpting, innovative design and flawless presentation.

3. Your design may feature any subject matter, including:

4. One or two hands, a model or props.

5. Any artistic theme or concept – the focus must be on the nails.

6. Nail extensions must measure over 1 inch in length from the cuticle.

7.  Any nail shape is permitted, including (but not limited to stiletto, coffin, square, almond, edge, razor, lipstick, butterfly or any original sculpted shape.

8. Extensions must showcase exceptional sculpting skills and artistic design.

9.  The more intricate and technically challenging the design, the higher the potential score.

10.  (continued) Your design may feature any subject matter, including:

11. 3D embellishments are permitted but must not extend more than ½ inch (1.27 cm) from the nail surface in any direction.

12. No non–nail-related elements may be attached to the nails.

13.  All entries must be new to Nailympia and may only be entered once in this competition.

14. The image must be an original photograph that has not previously been published, exhibited publicly or shared on any social media platform.

15. Images must be in full colour. No black & white or sepia photographs.

16. No Ai elements to be added or used to enhance this image.

17. Confirm that no Ai was used in your text.

18.. A written synopsis of no more than 50 words, in English, must accompany your photograph. The synopsis should briefly explain the inspiration, techniques used and how the finished look was achieved. Please note: Failure to provide the synopsis will result in points being deducted.

19. Image must be in colour. Please make sure it is sent in jpeg format & over 2MB in size for good clarity & resolution.

20. All designs must be original & not seen in previous competitions or images.

DIGITAL POSTER TURN-IN

Please note the following important details before submitting:

• Eligibility: You must be registered and have completed your payment to submit your poster.

• Submission Deadline: All posters must be submitted no later than Wednesday, January 27, 2027, at 5:00 PM ET.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Please note that no refunds will be issued.

 

RESOURCES: https://www.nailympia.com/resources/

 

 

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