Resources Vault
Here you'll find some helpful videos and other resources to help guide you through the Nailympia process, from choosing the right division for you to how to get the best from each category. Watch this space - we'll be adding more frequently.
Start here
New to Nailympia? These three videos explain the organisation, the divisions and the Premiere Cup.
Nailympia: Our History
Nailympia global director, Alex Fox, shares insight into the history of the competition organisation.
Which division?
Explore the meanings behind each division and which one you fall into.
The Premiere Cup: Explained!
Alex Fox details when the Nailympia Premiere Cup launched, and what categories and locations you need to sign up to for eligibility.
Walk the floor
Four floor judges on what the role involves and how it supports the competitor experience.
Jacqui O’Sullivan
The award-winning educator & seasoned competition judge details the role of a Nailympia floor judge.
Anastasiia Rozdobutko
Head floor judge for Nailympia’s USA competitions, Anastasiia Rozdobutko, shares how the role supports the competitor experience.
Jennie Nippard
Session stylist, judge & educator, Jennie Nippard, reflects on the importance of floor judges.
Behind the booth
Judge-by-judge scoring tips, grouped by category. Watch the full set for the category you're entering.
Flat Art
Flat Art - Judge 1 tips
Stephy Pang serves up top tips for scoring high points with Judge 1 in the Flat Art category.
Flat Art - Judge 2 tips
Catherine Wong reveals focal points for nailing high scores with Judge 2 in the Flat Art category.
Flat Art - Judge 3 tips
An insight into what Judge 3 is looking for in the Flat Art category, with Giselle Caballero.
Mixed Media
Mixed Media - Judge 1 tips
How to secure points in the ‘Graphic Quality’ and ‘Clarity of Image & Nails’ criteria, with advice from Anneke van der Sar.
Mixed Media - Judge 2 tips
Seasoned judge & former competitor, Guin Deadman-Littlefield, offers clarity on the ‘Level of Difficulty’ soring criteria.
Mixed Media - Judge 3 tips
Giselle Caballero highlights what judges are looking for in regard to Mixed Media ‘Finish’ and ‘Media’.
Mixed Media - Judge 4 tips
Catherine Wong notes ways to score points with Judge 4, who assesses ‘Continuity of Theme’ and ‘Originality’.
To Stiletto & Beyond
To Stiletto & Beyond - Judge 1 tips
Do you want to perfect the ‘Overall Look/Structure & Inventiveness’ and ‘Architecture’ criteria? Heed advice from Yuliia Kovalchuk.
To Stiletto & Beyond - Judge 2 tips
International judge & educator, Tetiana Dudiak, shares pointers on the ‘Level of Difficulty’ and ‘Workmanship’ scoring criteria.
To Stiletto & Beyond - Judge 3 tips
Andreea Simona Ignat highlights what judges are looking for regarding the ’Surface Style/Finishing’ and ‘Design Invention’ pointers.
To Stiletto & Beyond - Judge 4 tips
Aim for higher points in the ‘Creativity’ and ‘Art Colour & Theory’ criterion with top tips from John Hauk.
To Stiletto & Beyond - Judge 5 tips
Margarita Yutsaytis shares notes on the assessment process for ‘Feature & Design Elements’, ‘Detailing’ and ‘Originality'.