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Olena Oezman – 2022 & 2023 Global Cup winner

11th December 2023

“I have met a lot of people on the competition floor, and each of us has different values on what drives us to take part in a competition for the first time and even more, to keep on competing. Let’s be honest, it’s not always easy and definitely not always joyful to be a competitor,” shares Olena Oezman. “Most people only see the ‘end result’ and the performance on the competition floor. There’s in fact, so much more behind it. One needs to integrate the training process into everyday life, take time for practice and invest in learning. Also, if you aim better results, you automatically face self-doubt, and it’s a huge personal growth journey. Behind this decision, everyone has their own ‘why’ that drives them.

“I came to the competition arena due to curiosity, without any expectations, but to have fun. The atmosphere was overwhelming and showed me a world of nails I’d never imagined. But the reason I stayed? I driven by excellence! There is no perfection! However, there is excellence, and I set myself a goal to reach it.

“I want to motivate everyone to try competing and see how they feel, what it does for a person. And observe if there is any special ‘why’ for them behind it. One person’s ‘why’ will be very different to another’s and that’s great, as not everyone is destined to compete. It doesn’t make you a less valuable nail professional. However, competing can be so much fun. For me, I figured out that competing and the criteria helped me to do nails I’d never thought possible. Competing gave me self-doubt, but also self-belief. It made me weak but also very strong. It brought envy, but it also brought very deep friendship.

“Winning the Nailympia Global Cup the first time was very special for me, because I did it. But, due to covid, some competitors did not take part, and I had many points, so my win was relatively predictable. And, you know, the thing about excellence, is you achieve excellent results under pressure, in a challenge, unpredictable and not by coincidence!

“The second Nailympia Global Cup was for me! For my personal vision of my abilities and strength. This cup was hard. I did not not have the usual circumstances for practice, I had some health issues, and some new, huge and important projects. It was challenging and at the same time, a wonderful journey. The 2023 cup is definitely more meaningful to me, even though I enjoyed them both enormously.

“Also, winning the first Nailympia European Cup in 2022 was great, as it was the first one ever given, and I generally like the word ‘first. The best combination, winning it for the first time! It’s a great cup for European competitors to motivate them to travel between Germany and the UK to strive for this special trophy.”

Olena Oezman has been an active competitor for about eight years. Starting in 2015 Oelna now hols the titles:
– German Champion 2x
– Grand Champion in Rome: The Nailympion (INJA)
– Grand Champion in Ukraine: The Nailympion (INJA)
– Grand Champion in Argentina (INJA)
– Champion of Russia (Nevakie Berega)
– Nail Technician of the Year (INES)
– Global French Champion INJA: x
– Global Champion Nailympia: 2x
– French Master in Nailsolympic Poland

Olena has over 100 🥇 1st places, Winner of Winners and Highest Personal Scorer in different live competitions around the world.

Olena is a mentor and educator for competition-style nails through her academy https://nailacademy-online.com/en/

Posted in Germany, London, News and tagged Cup, germany, London, News, Olena, Trophy, Winner

An electric 2nd edition of Nailympia Germany in 2023

18th April 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!

Posted in News and tagged Competition, germany, nail art, Nails, Nailympia, winners

Introducing Nailympia Germany 2022!

1st November 2021

Nailympia Germany 2022 will be hosted on 4-5-6 March 2022 at Beauty Düsseldorf.

Top class champion nail professional, Stefanie Lo Re will host & organise the event, alongside her team partner, Ivonne Voigt, both previous Nailympia medalists.

“As a former competitor at Nailympia London it is a huge honour for me to organise Nailympia Germany 2022 in cooperation with the Messe Düsseldorf Beauty show. I’m a big fan of the competition and am excited to bring such a big competition back home. Alex Fox and Nailympia allow me to continue with my passion and share it with global competitors,” notes Stefani Lo Re.

“In the past, the Düsseldorf nail competition has been a highly revered event and I’m really excited that I’m able to bring ‘the competition of all competitions,” back to the show and so now the sky’s the limit!

“Together with my team partner Ivonne Voigt, also a Nailympia winner, we will organise Nailympia Germany and create another great starting point for all nail designers from around the world.”

“What a location! It is with much delight and enthusiasm that I welcome Steffi and Ivonne to the Nailympia family. We have nurtured this idea for so long and its coming to fruition now is beyond exciting, both for me and the Nailympia team, as well as for competitors far and wide.
“This event will combine scores held over from Nailympia Canada 2019 and the ones to come from Nailympia London 2022 for the 4th Global Cup, which I cannot wait to pass over to the next global champion. Roll on 2022 – we’re back in the nail game.” Says Alex Fox, Global Director of Nailympia Competitions.