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Entry is NOW OPEN for Nailympia London 2024!
Join us for the world’s biggest nail competition, celebrating 20 years this year at ExCel London on 13-14 October!
This competition blends a mix of online and arena categories, making it available to EVERYONE!
We have 19 fantastic categories (9 arena and 10 online) and 3 divisions – click here to enter today!
ARENA
Gel Polish
LED Hard Gel Tip & Overlay (traditional French)
L&P Acrylic Sculpture (traditional French)
Perfect Match
Joy of Nails
French Twist 3-Shape Challenge
Salon Nails
Stiletto Nails
Fantasy Complete Look
ONLINE
To Stiletto & Beyond
Extreme Nail Styling Poster
Mixed Media Boxed Art
Flat Art Boxed Art
Art on Nails
Design Nails for Album Cover
Poster Manicure
Poster Pedicure
Reality Nails
Runway Nails
You can see the themes for this years categories here.
The third Nailympia Mexico Event is scheduled for 6-7 July 2024
The Nailympia team is thrilled to announce the upcoming third edition of Nailympia Mexico this July, where the vibrant world of nail art takes centre stage once more.
Hosted by nail expert, Dafne Fernandez, Nailympia Mexico is not just a competition, it’s a celebration of artistry, skill, innovation and passion. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the competition arena, this is your chance to shine and make your mark in the professional nail community.
“I’m really happy to see Mexico back on the Nailympia map for 2024,” enthuses Alex Fox. “The first two editions were vibrant, well attended harnessed a powerful positive buzz and feel that one would expect to experience in Mexico. Dafne is a superb host, whose passion and affection for Nailympia are clear in her unwavering dedication and attention to detail. I can’t wait to get back to this event and meet a whole new generation of nail pros who are bound to captivate and delight with their own flavour of creativity, skill and expression.
Pop the date in your diary and prepare to be inspired as you sit alongside nail artists from across Mexico and beyond to dazzle with your stunning creations. From intricate designs to bold statement pieces, every nail tells a story that’s waiting to be told.
Join us for the excitement and buzz of the arena, the camaraderie, networking and the thrill of competition. Meet fellow artists, learn from industry experts and elevate your skills to new heights.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of something truly special. Stay tuned for updates and registration details, and get ready to paint your world with the colours of your imagination at Nailympia Mexico 2024.
Nailympia to be hosted in Vietnam
Damon Ho, a nail artist & educator from Arizona, USA, is to host the inaugural Nailympia Vietnam competition in April 2024. This news follows his participation as a judge on the Nailympia panel in the USA in 2023, and his close observation of the second Nailympia Mexico. This addition to the Nailympia global family will be hosted at the Grand Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 10-11 April.
Keen to afford industry change and growth, and widen the Nailympia net, Damon cites: “Hosting Nailympia Vietnam is about bringing international standards to Vietnamese nail artistry; creating a bridge between Vietnam and the global beauty industry, while showcasing the immense talent in the region.”
A keen advocate of competitions, Damon believes that the Nailympia experience is transformative, as it fosters an inclusive and diverse culture while showcasing innovation and industry trends. “Nailympia is an exhilarating platform that stands for quality and excellence,” he concedes. “It’s a fair and impartial competition that celebrates creativity and skill in nail artistry.”
Considering a broader perspective, Damon harbours an expansive vision for the future, with Nailympia Vietnam as the fi rst step towards the bigger picture. “My primary goal is to elevate the global perception of Vietnamese nail artistry and create expansive opportunities for professionals in this fi eld,” he reveals. “I’m focused on building a global community in which skills and knowledge are shared, fostering growth and innovation in nail artistry.
“A key part of this vision is to integrate AI technology into the nail industry, enhancing both the artistic process and business side of operations. I’d also like to explore the idea of a TV show focused on the nail business. This show would not just illuminate the artistic side of nail artistry, but delve into effective business strategies for scaling and thriving in the industry. In essence, my aim is to transform the nail sector into a globally recognised and respected field, showcasing the talent and innovation that define Vietnamese nail artistry.”
MEET DAMON HO
Host of Nailympia Vietnam
10-11 April 2024, Ho Chi Minh City
@salon.ceo
When did you train as a manicurist & why?
I moved to the USA over 10 years ago, driven by the prospect of a better life and in pursuit of the American dream for myself and my family. Shortly after my arrival, I trained as a manicurist. Initially, it was a practical decision to earn a living, but I quickly developed a profound passion for the artistry and personal connections the role offers.
What is it about nails that interests you?
Nail artistry’s ability to uplift and transform fascinates me. The joy and satisfaction in clients’ eyes after a service are deeply fulfilling, and my love for artistry only grew as I realised the vast potential in nail design.
How did you build your reputation?
Persistence, dedication to quality and innovative techniques were key. Also, uplifting those around me and adhering to the philosophy of doing things right played a significant role in building my reputation.
What do you love about the nail industry?
The industry’s creativity, evolution and impact on both artists and clients. It’s a field that harmoniously blends aesthetics with emotional wellbeing.
What does your role involve?
My days are spent managing salons, hosting training sessions, strategising for growth, exploring new trends and seeking new knowledge.
What are your kitbag essentials?
While I have a variety of tools, my hands, my mind and my experience are the most crucial. I’ve trained myself to adapt to any challenge and use any tool effectively.
Who have you trained with over the years?
I’ve trained with a range of experts, both in the USA and globally, each enriching my skillset and broadening my perspective.
Who do you admire in the nail industry & why?
My admiration extends from successful CEOs to dedicated parents managing home businesses. It’s their innovation, passion and relentless pursuit of excellence that I admire.
What products do you use?
V Beauty Pure products are staple in my kit, but I use a variety of products to ensure the best outcomes. My partnership with V Beauty Pure is also driven by shared visions and goals with its CEO,
David Dilorenzo.
Why did you become a V Beauty Pure educator?
It was a step towards sharing my knowledge and helping others grow. My alignment with David Dilorenzo’s vision played a significant role in this decision.
What excites you about life in general?
Life excites me with its endless opportunities for growth, learning and positive impact on others.
What has been key to your success?
Dedication, continuous learning, adaptability and a drive for excellence have been the cornerstones of my success.
Where do you find inspiration for your nail art designs?
Inspiration is everywhere – in nature, fashion, art and everyday life experiences.
If not nails, what would you be doing?
Apart from the nail industry, I would most likely be involved in other entrepreneurial ventures in beauty and wellness. My tech holding company is nail techs and salon owners in scaling their businesses.
How are you embracing change in the nail industry?
I embrace change by constantly learning, updating my skills and staying ahead of trends and technologies.
What’s your career highlight?
Transforming my business from a single struggling salon into a thriving chain, and becoming a respected educator, stand out as career highlights.
If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?
I would encourage more collaboration and less competition, fostering a community that thrives on shared success. Changing the pricing mindset to refl ect the true value of our artistry and skill is also vital.
What’s your advice for aspiring nail pros?
Never stop learning, be open to new ideas and take pride in your work. Remember, you’re not just a nail technician; you’re a therapist, artist and vital part of your clients’ lives.
Nailympia London introduces new competition!
In a remarkable & unforeseen development, Nailympia London introduces a new competition to its online line-up six weeks after the event has taken place
In an unprecedented move, the team at Nailympia took a series of requests to appeal scores from the latest Nailympia London, to a whole new level.
“After noting that the Invent a Nail Shape competition was proving challenging for judges and creating confusion for competitors, it was necessary to relook at this competition and revitalise it,” reveals Alex Fox, global director of Nailympia Competitions. “It was clear that very few entries right across the globe have been actual shape and structure nail inventions since introducing this competition, however we have seen stunning nails crafted for this category, therefore it’s been hard to judge and has afforded concerns that if competitors were not fitting the brief, then should these entries be disqualified?
“I’m not one to disqualify unless it’s deemed absolutely necessary, therefore we needed to find a solution that works now and moving into the future.”
Opting for a solution-oriented approach, the team, inspired by head judge Marian Newman’s insight, decided to listen to industry feedback. Marian Newman observed that competitors were pushing for an industry shift, seeking a competition that allowed complete creative autonomy over shape and design after establishing the stiletto structure. The competitors wanted to create a stiletto nail and from there let their creative juices go wild and bring a new-fashioned nail to life.
From this premise it was decided to take all the entries that had been submitted, scored and awarded for Invent A Nail Shape, at Nailympia London 2023, and move them into a new competition. The criteria were reformed, the initial 4 judges from the original competition invited to re-score the entries and a fifth judge added, giving the competition 13 different criteria.
Now, six weeks after the event, Nailympia London 2023 presents To Stiletto & Beyond, which affords three winners across three divisions who will receive a certificate by email and their medal by post. Additionally, score sheets for this new category will be sent to all participants, providing a comprehensive and fair evaluation of their creative endeavours.
AND THE WINNERS ARE:
To Stiletto & Beyond
Division 1
1st – Nozi Brandel – Israel
2nd – Mei Kwan Leung – Australia
3rd – Tatiana Solovyeva – Russian Federation
Division 2
1st – Mariana Costirco – UK
2nd – Natalia Cibizova – Italy
3rd – Lyubov Tudakova – Russian Federation
Division 3
1st – Mino Vo – UK
2nd – Tatyana Texter – Germany
3rd – Charisse Cassie – UK
To stiletto and beyond replaces Invent a Nail Shape for Nailympia London.
Nailympia Columbus 2023: THE RESULTS
The results are in for Nailympia Columbus 2023
Premiere Columbus, Ohio, hosted the first edition of Nailympia Columbus, 8-9 October 2023. The nail competition welcomed techs from across the globe, who competed across 10 categories in three divisions.
Points from Nailympia San Antonio were added to those accrued from Nailympia Columbus to determine thee first winner of the Nailympia Premiere Cup.
The judging panel included John Hauk (USA), Emily Korikian (USA/Armenia), Holly Schippers (USA), Jaime Schrabeck (USA), Linda Gilbride (USA), MaeLing Parrish (USA), Serge Korchagin (USA) & Vitaly Solomonoff (USA).
OVERALL INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER
Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
743 points
FLAT ART
Division 1
- 1st – Jay Arthur – USA
Division 3
- 1st – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
RUNWAY NAILS
Division 1
- 2nd – Kaidenn Heath – USA
Division 3
- 2nd – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
REALITY NAILS
Division 3
- 1st – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
- 2nd – Olena Oezman – Germany
THE JOY OF NAILS
Division 1
- 2nd – Jay Arthur – USA
Division 2
- 1st – Anastasiia Rozdobukto – USA
- 3rd – London Ward – USA
Division 3
- 1st – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
- 2nd- Olena Oezman – Germany
SALON NAILS
Division 2
- 3rd – Anastasiia Rozdobukto – USA
Division 3
- 1st – Olena Oezman – Germany
- 2nd – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
INVENT A NAIL SHAPE
Division 3
- 2nd – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
L&P ACRYLIC SCULPTURE
Division 3
- 1st – Olena Oezman – Germany
- 2nd – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
L&P ACRYLIC TIP & OVERLAY
Division 3
- 1st – Olena Oezman – Germany
- 2nd – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
L&P ACRYLIC PERFECT MATCH
- 1st – Olena Oezman – Germany
- 2nd – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
STILETTO NAILS
Division 2
- 2nd – Anastasiia Rozdobutko – USA
- 3rd – Naquillah Foekler – USA
Division 3
- 1st – Olena Oezman – Germany
- 2nd – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
The countdown has begun!
Do you want to join us in London this year for the world’s biggest nail competition?
You have just a few days left to register for your place in this year’s arena competition.
Location: ExCel London
Dates: Sun 15 & Mon 16 October 2023
Registration CLOSES 11.59pm BST on Friday 29 September 2023
The categories taking place at London this year include:
- Gel Polish Manicure
- UV Gel Tip & Overlay
- L&P Sculpture
- Perfect Match
- The Joy Of Nails
- French Twist
- Salon Nails
- Stiletto Nails
- Fantasy Complete Look
We will award trophies & medals for ALL categories (arena & online) live at the event on Mon 16 October. In total we have 17 trophies & 210 medals to hand out!
Every arena competitor receives a certificate of participation plus a fantastic goody bag at the event & you can even bring your family & friends to support you!
We can’t wait to welcome you to the competition! If you have any questions about competing please email admin@nailympia.com
Click here to enter today!
Nailympia London is just over 5 weeks away!
On Sunday 15 & Monday 16 October 2023 the Nailympia team will come together, with competitors, judges, partners and sponsors live at Olympia Beauty, ExCel London for the first time in a year! The team can’t wait to welcome everyone to the competition arena, some for the first time.
Competing will stretch and fine tune nail skills. It’s a place to extend and explore creativity. It’s where a nail tech can shed salon life and literally create without boundaries. It’s a place to show the world their artistic potential and ability, and the judges can’t wait to see what will be created this year.
There will be nine fantastic competition categories taking place live in the arena including Gel Polish Manicure, UV Gel Tip & Overlay, L&P Acrylic Sculpture, Perfect Match, The Joy Of Nails, French Twist, Salon Nails, Stiletto Nails and Fantasy Complete Look.
Registration for these categories closes at 11.59pm BST on Friday 29 September 2023.
Click here to register for Nailympia London 2023 today.
If you’d like to read the guide to competing at Nailympia click here.
The team is looking forward to welcoming you to the arena – there will be 16 trophies and 210 medals to award!
Nailympia London 2023 is set to be our biggest EVER competition!
Nailympia London’s online categories recently closed with an unprecedented number of entries! With 363 places taken across 8 competition categories, the judges are definitely going to have their hands full this year!
As judging for the online categories gets underway, we turn our attention to the fantastic live arena categories we have taking place at London ExCel (new location) on Sunday 15th & Monday 16th October 2023. Our arena will be hosted at the Olympia Beauty show for the 19th year, attracting a global audience of beauty professionals and giving our competitors the show experience, alongside the competition.
This year we have 9 live arena categories taking place including:
- Gel Polish Manicure (Sun 15 Oct)
- UV Gel Tip & Overlay (Sun 15 Oct)
- L&P Sculpture (Sun 15 Oct)
- Perfect Match (Sun 15 Oct)
- The Joy Of Nails (Sun 15 Oct)
- French Twist (Sun 15 Oct)
- Salon Nails (Mon 16 Oct)
- Stiletto Nails (Mon 16 Oct)
- Fantasy Complete Look (Mon 16 Oct)
Entry for these categories will close at 11.59pm BST on Friday 29th September, but please be aware – ALL LIVE CATEGORIES HAVE LIMITED SPACE so your favourite categories may close sooner if they are sold out. Click here to enter today!
The full schedule for the live arena categories can be found here: www.nailympia.com/london/itinerary
Following these fantastic competition categories will be our Live Awards Show taking place on stage at Olympia Beauty on Monday 16 October at 4pm BST. This show will see us awarding 15 trophies, 90 gold medals, 60 silver medals and 60 bronze medals.
The trophies at Nailympia London include our Winner of Winners, Art Winner of Winners, Team Trophy, UK Top Tech, Individual Overall Top Scorer, Global Cup and the European Cup. We’ll also have a fantastic goody bag for every competitor with gifts from our incredible lineup of sponsors.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Nailympia London – register for your place here: www.nailympia.com/london/entry
Nailympia London is in association with Scratch
In partnership with REM and Olympia Beauty and sponsored by Gelish, OPI, Entity, Artistic Nails, Aleana Hand, Willow, Glitterbels, Staleks Pro and Look Envy.
If you’d like to sponsor Nailympia London please email scott.derbyshire@scratchmagazine.co.uk
Nailympia Orlando 2023: The Results
The third edition of Nailympia Orlando welcomed 60 competitors from nine countries, who took an impressive 265 competition seats.
Hosted by Premiere Orlando, the event took place 4-5 June and was sponsored by Le Chat Nails, Chisel Nail Art and Spa Equipment & Furniture, with CND as product sponsor and Scratch magazine as media partner.
Check out the results…
TOP INDIVIDUAL SCORER
Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland – 759 points
WINNER OF WINNERS
Division 1
Jovanca Solognier Hoek – Aruba
Division 2
Katie Nguyen – USA
Division 3
Deborah Cocco – Italy
ART WINNER OF WINNERS
Division 1
Jessica Masker – USA
Division 2
Ana Vega – USA
Division 3
Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
TOP USA TECH
Division 1
Victoria Walsh – USA
Division 2
Vuong Ho – USA
Division 3
Quang Nguyen – USA
EXTREME POSTER
Division 1
3rd – Jessica Masker – USA
2nd – Sylwia Kowalek-Szajda – Poland
1st – Angelika Szadkowska – Poland
Division 2
3rd – Samantha Ownby – USA
2nd – Ana Vega – USA
1st – Katie Nguyen – USA
Division 3
3rd – Lena Kurach – Poland
2nd – Anna Goronska – Poland
1st – Kamila Wojtynka – Poland
REALITY NAIL ART
Division 1
2nd – Jessica Masker – USA
1st – Jovanca Solognier Hoek – Aruba
Division 2
3rd – Amanda Sosnowski – Canada
2nd – Lecah Maloney – Trinidad
1st – Vuong Ho – USA
Division 3
3rd – Sara Steinbrink – USA
2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
1st – Joanna Tylkowska-Witas – Poland
FLAT ART
Division 1
3rd – Jovanca Solognier Hoek – Aruba
2nd – Victoria Walsh – USA
1st – Livia Hamori – Hungary
Division 2
3rd – Ana Vega – USA
2nd – Amanda Sosnowski – Canada
1st – Loysbell Alfonso – USA
Division 3
3rd – Jesse Bruner – USA
2nd – Barbara Ujvari – Hungary
1st – Bettina Marton – Hungary
THE JOY OF NAILS
Division 1
3rd – Victoria Walsh – USA
2nd – Phuong Nguyen – USA
1st – Jessica Masker – USA
Division 2
3rd – Vuong Ho – USA
2nd – Maria Duran – USA
1st – Monika Cornier – USA
Division 3
3rd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
2nd – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
1st – Anastasia Totty – USA
RUNWAY NAILS
Division 1
3rd – Jessica Masker – USA
2nd – Deyis De Avila – USA
1st – Jovanca Solognier Hoek – Aruba
Division 2
3rd – Monika Cornier – USA
2nd – Maria Isabel Cubano Fontanez – USA
1st – Katie Nguyen – USA
Division 3
3rd – Anastasia Totty – USA
2nd – Kelsey McQuay – USA
1st – Amber Mooney – Ireland
INVENT A NAIL SHAPE
Division 1
3rd – Jessica Masker – USA
2nd – Anna Sosina – USA
1st – Jovanca Solognier Hoek – Aruba
Division 2
3rd – Ana Vega – USA
2nd – Jacqueline Elmore – USA
1st – Katie Nguyen – USA
Division 3
3rd – Anna Goronska – Poland
2nd – Alexandra Mehesz – Hungary
1st – Anastasia Totty – USA
L&P TIP & OVERLAY
Division 1
3rd – Victoria Walsh – USA
Division 2
3rd – Vuong Ho – USA
2nd – Ana Vega – USA
1st – Katie Nguyen – USA
Division 3
3rd – Iuliia Nesterova – USA
2nd – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
L&P SCULPTURE
Division 1
3rd – Jovanca Solognier Hoek – Aruba
2nd – Jessica Masker – USA
1st – Victoria Walsh – USA
Division 2
3rd – Jackson Pham – USA
2nd – Vuong Ho – USA
1st – Tiffany Bui – USA
Division 3
3rd – Iuliia Nesterova – USA
2nd – Lena Kurach Kozlowska – Poland
1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
L&P PERFECT MATCH
Division 1
1st – Victoria Walsh – USA
Division 2
3rd – Ana Vega – USA
2nd – Josephine Cruz – USA
1st – Vuong Ho – USA
Division 3
3rd – Gabriella Kovács – Hungary
2nd – Magdalena Mysliweic – Poland
1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
SALON NAILS
Division 1
3rd – Phoebe Baker – USA
2nd – Jessica Masker – USA
1st – Jovanca Solognier Hoek – Aruba
Division 2
3rd – Maria Duran – USA
2nd – Jackson Pham – USA
1st – Tiffany Bui – USA
Division 3
3rd – Iuliia Nesterova – USA
2nd – Lena Kurach Kozlowska – Poland
1st – Joanna Tylowska-Witas – Poland
STILETTO NAILS
Division 1
2nd – Jessica Masker – USA
1st – Victoria Walsh – USA
Division 2
3rd – Josephine Cruz – USA
2nd – Vuong Ho – USA
1st – Katie Nguyen – USA
Division 3
3rd – Magdalena Mysliwiec – Poland
2nd – Lena Kurach Kozlowska – Poland
1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
Nailympia Competitions global director, Alex Fox
CND’s Jan Arnold presents Katarzyna Kursynska of Ireland with the Top Individual Scorer award
An electric 2nd edition of Nailympia Germany in 2023
Nailympia Germany 2023 took place from the 31st of March until the 2nd of April 2023 at Beauty Düsseldorf, hosted in cooperation between Nailympia, SNI and Beauty Düsseldorf. The live event attracted over 83 competitors and the online categories 25 competitors. This totaled 108 competitors worldwide representing 4 continents, 23 countries and 470 entries across 17 categories – 12 live competitions and 5 online. The online version of 5 categories for those who could not attend the live event in Düsseldorf helped create the first hybrid competition for Nailympia Germany, which allowed those that could not travel to also take part.
All winners were announced on Sunday, the 2nd of April 2023 on stage at Beauty Düsseldorf in hall 12 on the Beautyfull stage nail, in association with Nailympia and SNI.
Organizers, Stefanie Lo Re and Ivonne Voigt state, “Hosting the 2nd edition of Nailympia Germany again has been a wonderful experience. The global director Alex Fox hosted Nailympia in Mexico in December 2022 together with Dafne Fernandez and in Orlando, USA, and London by herself. We were happy to have Alex Fox also in Germany present alongside organizers and judges.
The buzz was electric in the arena, the judges arrived a day earlier and were desperate to get onto the floor and feel the vibe, see the competitors, and immerse themselves in nails. This was a very uplifting event, hosted during very challenging times for the global industry and beyond. However, ‘nails’ was on the menu and ‘nails’ did not disappoint. There was superb comradery across the floor and intense, skillful nail work undertaken. It was a blessed experience for all and gave us all the boost we were searching for. Like-minded people, together for three days in the name of ‘nails’ was a truly motivating shared experience.
Alex Fox, global director, Nailympia Competitions
“We could not have imagined in our wildest dreams such a huge amount of competitors for the second Nailympia Germany event. Moving from 48 to over 100 in one year was such a positive response from the global competitor community. We were literally astounded to find 24 countries represented, which filled the team with hope for the future of nail competitions and the industry as a whole. During the three-day event, social media posts, generated by the spectators, competitors, judges and the Nailympia team, were flying around the world, giving it a global audience attracting wide reaching interest. The competitors, as expected, delighted with their imaginative, skillful and original artworks, while keeping the atmosphere composed, yet serious with strong focus alongside some light-hearted interludes. It really was a sensational event to kick off the Nailympia 2023 calendar, leaving the team excited for the year ahead and for the positivity it has garnered across the worldwide nail industry.”
Stefanie Lo Re, organiser Nailympia Germany
“Back in 2022 when we started organising Nailympia Germany 2023 I never imagined that it would reach such success. Every competitor and their models were so lovely and dedicated throughout the three-days.
“My goal for 2023 was that people felt welcomed and treated fairly. I was very happy to see that they also enjoyed making new connections and we all became like a family. It was exciting that the arena attracted the interest of international industry players who were at Beauty Düsseldorf seeking news ways to grow and improve their own respective nail industries.
“The blend of both floor and booth judges was in itself a special recipe for success and many new relationships were forged. I’m so excited for the future of Nailympia Germany and Nailympia Competitions worldwide.”
We’re excited to announce the winners of this year’s Nailympia Germany, which are:
INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER
Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
WINNER OF WINNERS
Division 1 – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
Division 2 – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
Division 3 – Deborah Cocco – Italy
ART WINNER OF WINNERS
Division 1 – Valeria Piccione – Italy
Division 2 – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
Division 3 – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
GERMAN CUP WINNER
Division 1
1st – Marta Kalamaijka
2nd – Katharina Bienemann
3rd – Vlada Lysko
Division 2
1st – Michaela Saadeh
Division 3
1st – Olena Özman
2nd – Johanna Stampka
3rd – Tatyana Texter
TEAM TROPHY
Division 3 – Team Italy
GEL POLISH MANICURE
Division 1
1st – Natalia Gedik – Turkey
2nd – Carlotta Silveri – Italy
3rd – Giulia Amato – Italy
Division 2
1st – Giulia Rebellato – Italy
2nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
3rd – Valentina Ruffaldi – Italy
Division 3
1st – Kamila Wojtynka – Poland
2nd – Lena Kurach – Poland
3rd – Olena Özman – Germany
UV/LED GEL TIP & OVERLAY
Division 1
1st – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
2nd – Denise Castelnuovo – Italy
3rd – Veronica Morgera – Italy
Division 2
1st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3rd – Michaela Saadeh – Germany
Division 3
1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
2nd – Lena Kurach – Poland
3rd – Olena Özman – Germany
UV/LED GEL SCULPTURE
Division 1
1st – Sara Ceraglia (Italy)
2nd – Linda Roda (Italy)
3rd – Denise Castelnuovo (Italy)
Division 2
1st – Francesca Paliotto – (Italy)
2nd – Valentina Federici – (Italy)
3rd – Michaela Saadeh – Germany)
Division 3
1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
2nd – Olena Özman – Germany
3rd – Lena Kurach – Poland
PERFECT MATCH UV/LED GEL
Division 1
1st – Denise Castelnouvo – Italy
2nd – Linda Roda – Italy
3rd – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
Division 2
1st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3rd – Michaela Saadeh – Germany
Division 3
1st – Lena Kurach – Poland
2nd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
3rd – Marlene Bech – Denmark
L&P ACRYLIC TIP & OVERLAY
Division 1
1st – Veronica Morgera – Italy
2nd – Linda Roda – Italy
3rd – Sara Ceraglia -Italy
Division 2
1st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3rd – Michaela Saadeh – Germany
Division 3
1st – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
3rd – Olena Özman – Germany
L&P ACRYLIC SCULPTURE
Division 1
1st – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
2nd – Veronica Morgera – Italy
3rd – Linda Roda – Italy
Division 2
1st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3rd – Minna Ukskoski – Finland
Division 3
1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
2nd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
3rd – Johanna Stampka – Germany
PERFECT MATCH L&P ACRYLIC
Division 1
1st – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
2nd – Albana Skabona – Italy
3rd – Linda Roda – Italy
Division 2
1st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3rd – Minna Ukskoski – Finland
Division 3
1st – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
3rd – Päivi Kurman – Finland
SALON NAILS
Division 1
1st – Natalia Gedik – Turkey
2nd – Veronica Morgera – Italy
3rd – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
Division 2
1st – Valentina Federici – Italy
2nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
3rd – Valentina Ruffaldi – Italy
Division 3
1st – Kamila Wojtynka – Poland
2nd – Silvia Barbetti – Italy
3rd – Olena Özman – Italy
REALITY NAILS
Division 1
1st – Valeria Piccione – Italy
2nd – Agnieszka Kasperczak – Germany
3rd – Gita Schröder – Switzerland
Division 2
1st – Giulia Rebellato – Italy
2nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
3rd – Susan Strijbosch – Netherlands
Division 3
1st – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
3rd – Olena Özman – Germany
THE JOY OF NAILS
Division 1
1st – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
2nd – Denise Castelnuovo – Italy
3rd – Carlotta Silveri – Italy
Division 2
1st – Giulia Rebellato – Italy
2nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3rd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
Division 3
1st – Olena Özman – Germany
2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
3rd – Meri-Tuuli Hakamaa – Finland
MIXED MEDIA
Division 1
1st – Valeria Piccione – Italy
2nd – Giulia Amato – Italy
Division 2
1st – Giulia Rebellato – Italy
3rd – Nami Suetake – Japan
Division 3
1st – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
2nd – Jenny Nguyen – Vietnam
3rd – Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
FLAT ART
Division 1
1st – Dorottya Orban – Austria
2nd – Carlotta Silveri – Italy
3rd – Giulia Amato – Italy
Division 2
1st – Giulia Reballato – Italy
3rd – Michaela Saadeh – Germany
Division 3
1st – Isabella Caccamese – Italy
2nd – Jenny Nguyen – Vietnam
3rd – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
INVENT A NAIL SHAPE
Division 1
1st – Lyubov Frolova – Russia
2nd – Dijana Slamkova – Macedonia
3rd – Emma Brock – UK
Division 2
1st – Julia Andreeva – Russia
2nd – Lyubov Tudakova – Russia
3rd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
Division 3
1st – Tatyana Texter – Germany
2nd – Guilia Candido – Italy
3rd – Michaela Malinová – France
EXTREME NAIL POSTER
Division 1
1st – Dorottya Orban – Austria
2nd – Judit Gulyás-Bartus – Hungary
3rd – Gyöngyike Paksi – Slovakia
Division 2
1st – Tien Ahn Lam – UK
2nd – Barbara Csicsayova – Slovakia
3rd – Renata Keresztúry – Hungary
Division 3
1st – Angela Wilden – Luxembourg
2nd – Dóra Báder – Hungary
3rd – Kamila Wojtynka – Poland
RUNWAY NAILS
Division 1
1st – Denise Castelnouvo – Italy
2nd – Valeria Piccione – Italy
3rd – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
Division 2
1st – Guilia Rebellato – Italy
2nd – Susan Strijbosch – The Netherlands
3rd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
Division 3
1st – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
2nd – Anita Chahal – UK
3rd – Amber Mooney – Ireland
FRENCH TWIST 5 Shape Challenge
Division 1
1st – Sara Ceraglia – Italy
2nd – Linda Roda – Italy
3rd – Denise Castelnuovo – Italy
Division 2
1st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3rd – Valentina Ruffaldi – Italy
Division 3
1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
2nd – Magdalena Mysliwiec – Poland
3rd – Olena Özman – Germany
STILETTO NAILS
Division 1
1st – Linda Roda – Italy
2nd – Denise Castelnuovo – Italy
3rd – Carlotta Silveri – Italy
Division 2
1st – Valentina Federici – Italy
2nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
3rd – Valentina Ruffaldi – Italy
Division 3
1st – Daria Proia – Italy
2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
3rd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
We would like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful judges who are all industry experts and educators, most with over 10 years’ experience. The full judging line-up for 2023 included:
Anneke van der Sar – Netherlands
Zrinka Vuksan – Croatia/Canada
Tamara Bhagoe – Netherlands
Frederic Edange – France
Madelene Wolf – Sweden
Tatiana Litvinov – Romania
Linn Himberg Larsen – Norway
Joanna Bandurska – Poland
Without the Floor judge Team, we couldn´t have done it, thank you for your hard work:
Liesbeth van Langelaan – Netherlands
Emma Harris – Ireland
Natalie Hofmann – Switzerland
Angela Jansen – Germany
Katja Piontek – Germany
Jessica Djohar – Germany
Melanie Lück – Germany
The most important part belongs to Darren Vick our scoring manager, you did an incredible job, thank you so much.
Nailympia Germany is a partnership between Nailympia, SNI and the Messe Düsseldorf, if it takes place in 2024 and returns for the 3rd edition.
The competition this year was in association with Scratch magazine, Nailympia, Beauty Düsseldorf, SNI and sponsored by Astonishing, Diana Hattwig Collection, DNA, For your inspiration by Ström, George Natural Nail Academy and Nail Knowledge, Nail Selection, SNI, Society Beauty & Nails, Muzar/Chiyan and VETO.
During all three days we also had a fantastic line up for the Beautyfull stage adjacent to Nailympia Germany. International experts gave presentations throughout each day on new techniques, products, ideas and shared their knowledge. For the first time the presentations were held in English and German.
Visit the gallery for pictures of all of the winning nails!