Nailympia Anaheim 2026: THE RESULTS

3rd February 2026

The third edition of Nailympia Anaheim welcomed 83 competitors taking 252 seats – 87 of which were in the arena during the two-day event at Premiere Anaheim.

Turn-in art entries and poster submissions were all extremely popular at this event with Runway Nails, Gel Polish Manicure and Joy of Nails leading the way and Reality Nails taking pole position.

“I have been delighted to witness the growth of Nailympia Anaheim, in addition the steady growth of the competition in Orlando and San Antonio. Clearly, nail professionals across the USA and beyond are seeing and feeling the power of competing,” enthuses Alex Fox, global director for Nailympia Competitions. “It’s a very exciting time to see this power emerging and to recognise that nail artists see profound positives to their business lives when they take part.

“It’s not just the competition itself, it’s the people they meet, the connections they make that help transform and illuminate them. It really makes me happy to be part of this whole experience.”

Register for upcoming Nailympia competitions at www.nailympia.com

THE RESULTS

INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER

Francesca Paliotto – Italy

WINNER OF WINNERS

Division 1 Thanh Thao Tran – USA

Division 2 Linh Duong – Canada

Division 3 Francesca Paliotto – Italy

ART WINNER OF WINNERS

Thanh Thao Tran – USA

TOP USA TECH

Anh Thy Vu – USA

GEL POLISH MANICURE

Division 1

1^st – Anna Pryshchepa – USA
2^nd – Uliana Vadiuk – USA
3^rd – Iuliia Pashina – USA

Division 2

1^st – Olga Preston – USA
2^nd – Natalia Iakovleva – USA
3^rd – Viktoriia Fedorovykh – USA

Division 3

1^st – Mateja Petkov – Slovenia
2^nd – Viktoriya Komar – USA
3^rd – Anastasiia Moskaliuk – USA

REALITY NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Thanh Thao Tran – USA
2^nd – Anne-Marie Menard – Canada
3^rd – Lauryn Silva – USA

Division 2

1^st – Naomi Nguyen – USA
2^nd – Linh Duong – Canada
TIED 3^rd – Oksana Viriutina – USA & Halyna Kaliugina – USA

Division 3

1^st – Jennie Yen Nguyen – Canada
2^nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
3^rd – Hanna Khalin – USA

RUNWAY NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Thanh Thao Tran – USA
2^nd – Kim Dang – USA
3^rd – Carmen Ramos – USA

Division 2

1^st – Halyna Kaliugina – USA
2^nd – Naomi Nguyen – USA
3^rd – Oksana Viriutina – USA

Division 3

1^st – Maryna Kozhevnikova – USA
2^nd – Hanna Khalin – USA
3^rd – Jennie Yen Nguyen – Canada

SALON NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Thuy Tran – USA
2^nd – Huong Quynh Dang – USA
3^rd – Kim Dang – USA

Division 2

1^st – Linh Duong – Canada
2^nd – Anh Thy Vu – USA
3^rd – Olena Fedorchenko – USA

Division 3

1^st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2^nd – Mateja Petkov – Slovenia
3^rd – Viktoriya Komar – USA

FLAT ART BOXED

Division 1

1^st – Evguenia Nowatzki – USA
2^nd – Thanh Thao Tran – USA
3^rd – Akiko Morita – Japan

Division 2

1^st – Yuen Ting Lau – France
2^nd – Liudmyla Keremet – USA
3^rd – Naomi Nguyen – USA

Division 3

1^st – Veronica Luviano – USA
2^nd – Flavia Andresa Alexandre Menezes – Brazil
3^rd – Karyna Kuliushyk – USA

PEDICURE POSTER

Division 1

1^st – Uliana Vadiuk – USA
2^nd – Aaliyah Sagall – USA
3^rd – Alla Ismailova – USA

Division 2

1st – Khrystyna Baranska – USA
2^nd – Oksana Viriutina – USA
3^rd – Robin Sloangrepo – USA

Division 3

1^st – Zita Shirgazina – Russia
2^nd – Hanna Khalin – USA
3^rd – Tetiana Dolhosheia – USA

Click to view the gallery of Nailympia Anaheim Pedicure Poster entries.

MANICURE POSTER

Division 1

1^st – Diana Manucharian – USA
2^nd – Alla Ismailova – USA
3^rd – Madison Sao – USA

Division 2

1^st – Oksana Viriutina – USA
2^nd – Olena Fedorchenko – USA
3^rd – Yu-Chieh Wang – Canada

Division 3

1^st – Viktoriya Komar – USA
2^nd – Viktoriia Voloshyna – USA
3^rd – Karyna Kyliushyk – USA

Click to view the gallery of Nailympia Anaheim Manicure Poster entries.

EXTREME NAIL STYLING POSTER

Division 1

1^st – Olga Ponomareva – Russian Federation
2^nd – Brigitta Szelei-Farkas – Hungary
3^rd – Huong Quynh Dang – USA

Division 2

1^st – Oksana Viriutina – USA
2^nd – Victoria Korableva – Russia
3^rd – Olena Fedorchenko – USA

Division 3

1^st – Anita Chahal-Millar – United Kingdom
2^nd – Inna Kharlak – Russian Federation
3^rd – Hanna Khalin – USA

Click to view the gallery of Nailympia Anaheim Extreme Nail Styling Poster entries.

AI NAIL VISION POSTER

Division 1

1^st – Kim Dang – USA
2^nd – Diana Manucharian – USA
3^rd – Huong Quynh Dang – USA

Division 2

1^st – Halyna Kaliugina – USA
2^nd – Linh Duong – Canada
3^rd – Oksana Viriutina – USA

Division 3

1^st – Georgina Takacs – United Kingdom
2^nd – Alexandra Molnar – USA
3^rd – Karyna Kyliushyk – USA

Click to view the gallery of Nailympia Anaheim AI Nail Vision Poster entries.

TO STILETTO & BEYOND

Division 1

1^st – Thanh Thao Tran – USA
2^nd – Huong Quynh Dang – USA
3^rd – Iuliia Pashina – USA

Division 2

1^st – Liudmyla Keremet – USA
2^nd – Halyna Kaliugina – USA
3^rd – Linh Duong – Canada

Division 3

3^rd – Maryna Kozhevnikova – USA

UV HARD GEL COMPETITION NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Uliana Vadiuk – USA
2^nd – Huong Quynh Dang – USA

Division 2

1^st – Anh Thy Vu – USA

Division 3

1^st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2^nd – Mateja Petjov – Slovenia
3^rd – Viktoriya Komar – USA

L&P ACRYLIC COMPETITION NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Thanh Thao Tran – USA
2^nd – Alla Ismailova – USA

Division 2

1^st – Linh Duong – Canada
2^nd – Anh Thy Vu – USA

Division 3

1^st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2^nd – Alexandra Molnar – USA
3^rd – Veronica Luviano – USA

THE JOY OF NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Thanh Thao Tran – USA
2^nd – Kim Dang – USA
3^rd – Iulia Pashina – USA

Division 2

1^st – Anh Thy Vu – USA
2^nd – Linh Duong – Canada
3^rd – Olena Fedorchenko – USA

Division 3

1^st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2^nd – Mateja Petkov – Slovenia
3^rd – Viktoriya Komar – USA

STILETTO NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Thanh Thao Tran – USA
2^nd – Kim Dang – USA

Division 2

1^st – Linh Duong – Canada
2^nd – Anh Thy Vu – USA
3^rd – Yuliia Benzyk – USA

Division 3

1^st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2^nd – Mateja Petkov – Slovenia
3^rd – Viktoriya Komar – USA

Register for upcoming Nailympia competitions at www.nailympia.com

Posted in Anaheim, News and tagged nail art, nail competition, nail design, nailympia anaheim, USA nails

Nailympia London: Sponsor Spotlight – Umia

19th January 2026

Nail Art Through AI Working in Harmony & Supporting Nail Artists Globally

At the crossroads of artificial intelligence, robotics and artistry sits Umia, a brand quietly yet confidently reshaping what is possible in the nail industry. As the company behind the world’s first AI-powered nail painting system, Umia is not positioning itself as a novelty product, but as a new category – one designed to support and elevate the entire nail ecosystem.

Founded with the belief that technology should enable creativity rather than replace it, Umia’s vision extends far beyond machinery. The company describes its work as building infrastructure – a framework where nail artists, business owners and consumers can all benefit from innovation working in harmony with craftsmanship.

“Our goal has never been to replace artists,” says Modi Liu, co-founder of Umia. “We are creating tools that remove physical and logistical limitations, so creativity can travel further, reach more people and become more sustainable as a profession.”

The name Umia – inspired by the concept of utopia – reflects this ethos. For the brand, a ‘happy world’ means balance: accessibility for consumers, scalability for businesses and opportunity for artists. By offering a consistent, high-quality nail art experience powered by AI, Umia aims to make premium nail design more widely available while complementing existing salon operations rather than competing with them.

For nail artists, the platform introduces an entirely new medium. Designs created once can now live globally, worn by clients the artist may never meet in person. This model not only expands creative reach but opens new income streams and long-term visibility – something Umia views as essential to the future of nail artistry.

“Creatively, we’re giving artists a new canvas,” Modi Liu explains. “Commercially, we’re helping them build sustainable careers that aren’t limited by geography. Authorship and individuality matter to us and our platform is designed to respect both.”

Umia’s philosophy of championing artists has already translated into action. Last month, the brand launched a special holiday campaign at Selfridges London, presenting a curated seasonal nail art collection executed through its AI-powered system. The initiative brought nail artists’ work into one of the world’s most iconic retail environments – an early yet powerful statement of Umia’s commitment to visibility and respect for artistry.

This commitment also underpins Umia’s decision to sponsor Nailympia London, the world’s leading nail competition platform. For the brand, the partnership is less about marketing and more about alignment.

“Nail artists are the cornerstone of the community we are building,” enthuses Modi Liu. “Supporting Nailympia is our way of standing alongside artists, celebrating their excellence and contributing to a forward-moving industry.”

Umia views competitions as vital spaces for growth and recognition. They provide artists with the opportunity to reflect on their skills, push creative boundaries and gain visibility within a global professional network. Events like Nailympia, the brand believes, play a critical role in driving innovation and raising standards across the industry.

“Competitions don’t just showcase talent,” adds Modi Liu. “They create connection, encourage progression and help artists build confidence and careers. That kind of environment is essential for long-term industry health.”

Innovation sits at the heart of Umia’s identity, but the brand is careful not to dictate trends. Instead, it positions itself as a neutral, adaptive platform – one that responds to evolving client demands while leaving creative control firmly in the hands of artists.

“AI is our native language,” Modi Liu explains, “However, inclusiveness and individuality guide everything we build. Everyone has their own beauty language and Umia exists to support that – not overshadow it.”

Looking ahead, education and empowerment remain key priorities. Umia is developing tools that help artists work more efficiently, reach broader audiences and view technology as a creative ally rather than a threat. By doing so, the company hopes to inspire the next generation of nail professionals to embrace innovation with confidence.

Ultimately, Umia’s mission is rooted in balance – between art and technology, progress and tradition, scale and individuality. “We want to help create a happier, more balanced ecosystem for everyone in the nail industry,” cites Modi Liu. “When artists thrive, the industry thrives – and that’s the future we’re building towards.”

As Umia continues its journey, one thing is clear: this is not just about machines painting nails. It is about redefining how nail art is created, shared and valued on a global stage.

https://www.umia.beauty/

Posted in London, News and tagged ai nail art, AI nail art machine, AI nail design, AI nails, Art On Nails, nail art, nail design, Nails

Nailympia News – meet Nakayama Ryuji – Individual Top Scorer Nailympia China 2025

3rd September 2025

Introducing…competitor: Nakayama Ryuji

Nail artist, educator and brand developer who is mixed race Chinese/Japanese and lives in Shanghai, China. Nakayama won the Individual Top Scorer trophy at Nailympia China 2025.

Nakayama has been a dedicated nail artist for over 14 years. Although nail art wasn’t his initial career choice, it eventually became the perfect outlet for his creativity and passion for design. Originally aspiring to become a haute couture designer, Nakayama studied skincare, make-up, and aromatherapy in order to deepen his understanding of aesthetics and fashion. It was during this journey that he rediscovered nail art, which he found to be an easily accessible and expressive form of art.

Nakayama’s passion for nails began early. While still in middle school, his curiosity about fashion led to an introduction through his English teacher to May, a local nail salon owner – who would later become his mentor and now business partner. Intrigued, Ryuji began learning manicure techniques during summer breaks at May’s salon. May immediately recognised his unique perspective and enthusiasm, sharing her knowledge generously and encouraging him to attend popular Japanese nail seminars. These formative experiences laid the foundation for his future in the nail industry.

While attending university, Nakayama came to the realisation that pursuing a career in fashion design would be financially challenging. While in contrast, nail art offered an artistic platform that was not only fulfilling but also more attainable.

In 2019, Nakayama launched his own nail product brand, Ryuji&May. Alongside product development, he also teaches professional nail training courses and serves as a translator for renowned Japanese nail educators, helping bring advanced techniques to Chinese-speaking students. However, Nakayama’s creative pursuits don’t stop at nails, he is also a jewellery designer.

When seeking creative inspiration, Nakayama browses Instagram for fresh ideas, although the world of fashion and performance art are extremely powerful sources for him. He is especially drawn to bold visuals from runway shows and music concerts, analysing costumes and stage design before translating into intricate nail art designs.

Things got exciting for Nakayama when Nailympia announced its debut in China. He seized the opportunity, not to win, but to learn. At Nailympia China 2025, Nakayama competed in Division 3 and achieved extraordinary results: a gold medal in Salon Nails, silver in Joy of Nails, bronze in Full Cover Creative and won one of the top accolades, the Individual Top Scorer trophy having attained with 1088 points

This was his first major international competition, having only participated in a flat art contest in Taiwan beforehand. The experience proved transformative. Nakayama formed friendships with other passionate nail artists and strengthened his belief in the power of competition as a learning tool. Nakayama emphasises, “Competition mirrors high-level salon work. While some view it as impractical, I see it as a training ground to sharpen technical skill, precision and professionalism. I encourage everyone to embrace the challenge. Competing doesn’t diminish credibility, it enhances it. Even failure can generate meaningful content and career growth when shared authentically.

“Internet traffic may come and go,” he continues, “but professionalism and skill build a lasting legacy. Competitions are a platform to elevate the industry and demonstrate that nail artistry is a career deserving of deep respect and global recognition.”

During Nailympia, Nakayama met industry icon Jan Arnold, co-founder of CND. This personal meeting left a lasting impression since Jan shared words of encouragement, praising his efforts to promote professionalism and literacy within the Chinese nail industry, and offered this advice, ‘Stay true, stay professional, stay scientific,’ which has become his guiding mantra.

Looking ahead, Nakayama’s mission is clear: to elevate the literacy and credibility of the Chinese nail industry. With the market rapidly expanding, he’s determined to uphold professionalism and fight against misinformation and unverified product endorsements promoted by unqualified influencers. He believes the future of the industry depends on transparency, education and ethical practice.

Posted in China, News and tagged nail art, nail artist, nail competition, nail design, nail desk, nail scylpture, nails asia, nails china, nails japan, Nailympia, nailympia china, pink & whites, shanghai

Nailympia China 2025: THE RESULTS

10th May 2025

The first Nailympia China competition was hosted in Shanghai 8-9 May, and welcomed 115 competitors across 15 categories.

Hosted by nail brand, Muzer, the arena was a stunning setting for nail styling, with 27 judges lending their expertise to score on technical and artistic areas. Pros from from 15 countries entered, and the two-day competition culminated in an awards ceremony attended by sponsors, competitors and teams from across the globe.

THE RESULTS

美甲海报 – MANICURE POSTER

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 秦美兰 Qin Meilan / 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 农梦思 Nong Simeng / 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 李承凤 Li Chengfeng / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: 黎淑明 / Lai Shuk Ming / 中國香港 Hong Kong, China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 林佳佳 Lin Jia Jia / 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Anita Chahal / 英国 UK
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Maksymilian Borowy 爱尔兰 Ireland
第一名 – 1^st Place: 楊沛麟 Yeung Pui Lun / 中國香港 Hong Kong, China

美足海报 – PEDICURE POSTER

入门组 – Division 2

第一名 – 1^st Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

第一名 – 1^st Place: Maksymilian Borowy 爱尔兰 Ireland

甲油胶 GEL POLISH MANICURE

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 毛倩 Mao Qian / 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 王婷 Wang Ting / 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 吴名月 Wu Mingyue / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: 姜思梦 Jiang Simeng / 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 黎淑明 Lai Shuk Ming / 中國香港 Hong Kong, China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 林佳佳/ Lin Jia Jia / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh / 越南 Vietnam
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Maksymilian Borowy 爱尔兰 Ireland
第一名 – 1^st Place: 楊沛麟 Yeung Pui Lun / 中國香港 Hong Kong, China

穿戴甲全贴甲片 – 中国风 – FULL COVER CREATIVE

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 段慧 Duan Hui / 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Cloie Lim Ke Yi – 马来西亚 Malaysia
第一名 – 1^st Place: 徐婷婷 Xu Tingting – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第二名 – 2^nd Place: 黎淑明 Lai Shuk Ming / 中國香港 Hong Kong, China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 林佳佳/ Lin Jia Jia / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: 中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji – 中国 China / 日本 Japan
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 赵昕 Zhao Xin – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 楊沛麟 Yeung Pui Lun / 中國香港 Hong Kong, China

图像灵感美 – REALITY NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 朱月娥 Zhu Yue’e – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 周灵 Zhou Ling – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 曹威丽 Cao Weili – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第二名 – 2^nd Place: 林佳佳/ Lin Jia Jia / 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 程梦冉 Cheng Mengran – 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: 楊沛麟 Yeung Pui Lun / 中國香港 Hong Kong,China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 吕雨 Lv Yu – 中国 China

平面手绘艺术美甲盒 – 展示你的国家文化 – FLAT ART BOX – EXPRESS YOUR CULTURE

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen / 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Alena Muraveva – USA
第一名 – 1^st Place: Amigo Tay Ley Koon 马来西亚 Malaysia

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Grace Li – 澳大利亚 Australia
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Ainabekova Arailym – 哈萨克斯坦 Kazakhstan
第一名 – 1^st Place: 吕雨 Lv Yu – 中国 China

美甲的喜悦 – 上海印象 THE JOY OF NAILS – Shanghai Impression

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 黃艷芬 Wong Yim Fan – 中國香港 Hong Kong, China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 袁碧珊 Yuen Pik Shan – 中國香港 Hong Kong, China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 路丽展 Lu Lizhan – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第一名 – 1^st Place: 林佳佳/ Lin Jia Jia / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

第二名 – 2^nd Place: 赵昕 Zhao Xin – 中国 China

Alex Fox, global competition director of Nailympia Competitions

美甲的喜悦 – 中国龙 THE JOY OF NAILS – Chinese Dragon

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 朱月娥 Zhu Yue’e / 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 蒋慧茹 Jiang Huiru – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 黄鑫 Huang Xin – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第二名 – 2^nd Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: Amigo Tay Ley Koon – 马来西亚 Malaysia

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Maksymilian Borowy – 爱尔兰 Ireland
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 中山竜司 NAKAYAMA RYUJI – 中国 China / 日本 Japan
第一名 – 1^st Place: 吕雨 Lv Yu – 中国 China

3D艺术创作美甲盒 – 不限主题 – MIXED MEDIA 3D BOXED ART – Open theme

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 黄诗雅 Huang Shiya – 马来西亚 Malaysia
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 周灵 Zhou Ling – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 李麗盈 Li Liying中国澳门 Macao, China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Mariia Riahovskaia – 美国 USA
第一名 – 1^st Place: Amigo Tay Ley Koon – 马来西亚 Malaysia

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: 赵昕 Zhao Xin – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 楊沛麟 Yeung Pui Lun / 中國香港 Hong Kong,China
第一名 – 1^st Place: Ainabekova Arailym – 哈萨克斯坦 Kazakhstan

Kimi Chang, director of Muzer

沙龙美甲 – SALON NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 朱晶 Zhu Jing – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 黄鑫 Huang Xin – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 李苗洁 Li Miaojie – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: Tran Thi Quynh Mai – 越南 Vietnam
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Mateja Petkov – 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
第一名 – 1^st Place: Nguyen Hong Ngoc – 越南 Vietnam

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh – 越南 Vietnam
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Maksymilian Borowy – 爱尔兰 Ireland
第一名 – 1^st Place: 中山竜司 NAKAYAMA RYUJI – 中国 China / 日本 Japan

水晶延长 – L&P ACRYLIC COMPETITION NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 侯梦冉 Hou Mengran – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 姚海洋 Yao Haiyang – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: Tran Thi Quynh Mai – 越南 Vietnam
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Nguyen Hong Ngoc – 越南 Vietnam
第一名 – 1^st Place: Pham Thi Nhan – 越南 Vietnam

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Yumi Kojima – 日本 Japan
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh – 越南 Vietnam
第一名 – 1^st Place: Genki ltou – 日本 Japan

光疗硬胶延长 – UV GEL COMPETITION NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 姚海洋 Yao Haiyang – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 黄鑫 Huang Xin – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: 林佳佳 Lin Jia Jia – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: Mateja Petkov – 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Maksymilian Borowy – 爱尔兰 Ireland
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh – 越南 Vietnam
第一名 – 1^st Place: Genki ltou – 日本 Japan

PERFECT MATCH

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 李若溪 Li Ruoxi – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin – 中国 China
第一名 – 1^st Place: 姚海洋 Yao Haiyang – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: 吕娜 Lv Na – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Amigo Tay Ley Koon – 马来西亚 Malaysia
第一名 – 1^st Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen – 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: 吕雨 Lv Yu – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh – 越南 Vietnam
第一名 – 1^st Place: Genki ltou – 日本 Japan

艺术甲–创造一个美甲造型 – 不限主题 – TO STILETTO & BEYOND

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 侯梦冉 Hou Mengran – 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 龙新宇 Long Xinyu- 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第一名 – 1^st Place: Amigo Tay Ley Koon – 马来西亚 Malaysia

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Ainabekova Arailym – 哈萨克斯坦 Kazakhstan
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Nguyen Thi Quynh – 越南 Vietnam
第一名 – 1^st Place: Dinh Thi Mai 越南 Vietnam

尖高跟美甲 – STILETTO NAILS

新手组 – Division 1

第三名 – 3rd Place: 黄鑫 Huang Xin- 中国 China
第二名 – 2^nd Place: 林慧琼 Lin Huiqiong – 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

第三名 – 3rd Place: Nguyen Hong Ngoc – 越南 Vietnam
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Yukari Utsuki – 日本 Japan
第一名 – 1^st Place: Pham Thi Nhan – 越南 Vietnam

大师组 – Division 3

第三名 – 3rd Place: Maksymilian Borowy – 爱尔兰 Ireland
第二名 – 2^nd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh – 越南 Vietnam
第一名 – 1^st Place: Genki ltou – 日本 Japan

ART WINNER OF WINNERS

楊沛麟 YEUNG PUI LUN – 中國香港 Hong Kong, China

WINNER OF WINNERS

新手组 – Division 1 黄鑫 Huang Xin – 中国 China
入门组 – Division 2 Nguyen Hong Ngoc – 越南 Vietnam
大师组 – Division 3 Genki ltou – 日本 Japan

TEAM TROPHY

Asian Superstar Alliance 亚洲国际巨星联盟

Amigo Tay Ley Koon
吕雨 Lv Yu
中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji
王婷 Wang Ting
黄鑫 Huang Xin
赵昕 Zhao Xin

INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER

中山竜司 NAKAYAMA RYUJI – 中国 China / 日本 Japan – 1088 points

For more information about Nailympia Competitions, visit www.nailympia.com

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Nailympia Vietnam 2024: THE RESULTS

11th April 2024

The first iteration of Nailympia Competitions in Vietnam took place 10-11 April 2024, hosted by Damon Ho in Ho Chi Minh City and supported by Nailympia global director, Alex Fox.

THE RESULTS

GEL POLISH MANICURE

Division 1

3rd Mai Ngọc – Vietnam
2nd Lý Bích Châu – Vietnam
1st Lê Khánh – Vietnam

Division 2

3rd Le Anh – Vietnam
2nd Nguyen Ngoc Phuong – Vietnam
1st Nguyễn Hồng Ngọc – Vietnam

Division 3

3rd Yuki Ide – Japan
2nd Genki Itou – Japan
1st Natalia Trefon – Poland

FANTASY COMPLETE LOOK

Division 3

3rd Nguyễn Thị Hồng Mai – Vietnam
2nd Nguyen Thi Quynh – Vietnam
1st Nhu Tay – Vietnam

SALON NAILS

Division 1

3rd Nguyễn Thị Thanh Tâm – Australia
2nd Trần Lê Trúc Giang – Vietnam
1st Le Vy – Australia

Division 2

3rd Nguyen Julie – Malaysia
2nd Pham Thi Nhan – Vietnam
1st Kawase Yumi – Japan

Division 3

3rd Genki Itou – Japan
2nd DOÃN VĂN HẬU – Australia
1st Natalia Trefon – Poland

THE JOY OF NAILS

Division 1

3rd Trần Lê Trúc Giang – Vietnam
2nd Mai Ngọc – Vietnam
1st Lê Bích Ngọc – Vietnam

Division 2

3rd Hoàng Thị Mai – Vietnam
2nd Đỗ Thị Bình Nhi – Vietnam
1st Le Thi thuy Tien – Vietnam

Division 3

3rd Genki Itou – Japan
2nd Yen Ryall – Australia
1st Yuki Ide – Japan

MIXED MEDIA BOXED ART

Division 1

2nd Nguyen ( Tracy Vanilla ) Trang – Vietnam
1st TRƯƠNG THỊ KIM NHUNG – Vietnam

Division 3

3rd Yuki Ide – Japan
2nd Yamamichi Kanade – Japan
1st Lê Thị Lan – Vietnam

FLAT ART DESIGN BOX

Division 1

3rd Phạm Thị Hồng Nhiên – Vietnam
2nd Tô Thị Thuỳ Trang – Vietnam
1st Nguyễn Thị Kim Tuyến – Vietnam

Division 2

3rd Nguyễn Lệ Mỹ Tiên – Vietnam
2nd Lại Quốc Tuấn – Vietnam
1st Cúc Nguyễn – Vietnam

Division 3

3rd Nguyen Amy – Malaysia
2nd Nguyễn Ngọc Nữ – Vietnam
1st Lê Đại Phát – Vietnam

TO STILETTO & BEYOND

Division 1

1st Mendez Ianni Daniela – Colombia

Division 2

3rd Pham Thi Thanh Huong – Vietnam
2nd Do Thi Binh Nhi – Vietnam
1st Nguyen Julie – Malaysia

Division 3

3rd Genki Itou – Japan
2nd Yuki Ide – Japan
1st Võ Quốc Vẹn – Vietnam

EXTREME NAILS POSTER

Division 1

1st Katterine Anaya Arias – Vietnam

Division 2

1st Nguyễn Thị Hải – Vietnam

Division 3

3rd Nguyen Thi Quyynh – Vietnam
2nd Abbie Nguyen – Vietnam
1st Ryall Yen – Australia

DESIGN AN ALBUM COVER

Division 1

3rd Thi Ngoc Le – Vietnam
2nd Tô Thị Thuỳ Trang – Vietnam
1st Trần Huỳnh Hồng – Vietnam

Division 2

2nd Nguyễn Hải Uyên – Vietnam
1st Trang Sala – Vietnam

Division 3

3rd Dinh Thi Mai – Vietnam
2nd Yamamichi Kanade – Japan
1st Võ Quốc Vẹn – Vietnam

FRENCH TIP & OVERLAY

Division 1

3rd Trần Lê Trúc Giang – Vietnam
2nd Le Vy – Australia
1st Nguyễn Thị Thanh Tâm – Australia

Division 2

3rd Nguyen Julie – Malaysia
2nd Nguyễn Hồng Ngọc – Vietnam
1st Phạm Thị Nhẫn – Vietnam

Division 3

3rd Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Vietnam
2nd Genki Itou – Japan
1st Natalia Trefon – Poland

FRENCH SCULPTURE

Division 1

3rd Tran Thanh Thuy – Vietnam
2nd Le Vy – Australia
1st Nguyễn Thị Thanh Tâm – Australia

Division 2

3rd Nguyễn Hồng Ngọc – Vietnam
2nd Đỗ Thị Bình Nhi – Vietnam
1st Phạm Thị Nhẫn – Vietnam

Division 3

3rd Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Vietnam
2nd Natalia Trefon – Poland
1st Genki Itou – Japan

PERFECT MATCH

Division 1

2nd Le Vy – Australia
1st Nguyễn Thị Thanh Tâm – Australia

Division 2

3rd Nguyen Julie – Malaysia
2nd Nguyễn Hồng Ngọc – Vietnam
1st Phạm Thị Nhẫn – Vietnam

Division 3

3rd Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Vietnam
2nd Lê Thái Sơn – Vietnam
1st Genki Itou – Japan

STILETTO NAILS

Division 1

1st Mendez Ianni Daniella – Colombia

Division 2

3rd Nguyen Julie – Malaysia
2nd Đỗ Thị Bình Nhi – Vietnam
1st Le Thi Thuy Tien – Vietnam

Division 3

3rd Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Vietnam
2nd Natalia Trefon – Poland
1st Genki Itou – Japan

ART WINNER OF WINNERS

Division 1 Mendez Ianni Daniella – Colombia

Division 2 Đỗ Thị Bình Nhi – Vietnam

Division 3 Yuki Ide – Japan

TOP VIETNAM TECH

Division 1

3rd Lê Bích Ngọc
2nd Nguyen ( Tracy Vanilla ) Trang
1st Trần Lê Trúc Giang

Division 2

3rd Đỗ Thị Bình Nhi
2nd Nguyễn Hồng Ngọc
1st Phạm Thị Nhẫn

Division 3

3rd Đinh Thị Mai
2nd Lê Thái Sơn
1st Nguyễn Tuấn Anh

TEAM TROPHY

Team Yinnie: Nguyen Julie, Ting Cherish, Nguyen Amy, Chang Andy, Lee Celine, JING WEI JOWIE LOI

WINNER OF WINNERS

Division 1 – Le Vy – Australia
Division 2 – Nguyen Julie – Malaysia
Division 3 – Genki Itou – Japan

INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER

Natalia Trefon – Poland (Div 3)

Nailympia Competitions is in association with Scratch magazine.

www.nailympia.asia

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Entry is NOW OPEN for Nailympia London 2024!

5th April 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.

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Nailympia Germany 2024: THE RESULTS

24th March 2024

The third iteration of Nailympia Germany took place at the Beauty Düsseldorf exhibition, 22-24 March.

The prestigious nail competition is powered by Scratch and the Germany edition is hosted by Stefanie Lo Re of Signature Nail International, supported by Nailympia global director, Alex Fox.

The 2024 contest welcomed 79 competitors from 24 countries, who took 413 competition seats across 19 categories; 11 live and eight online.

THE RESULTS

GEL POLISH MANICURE

Division 1

3^rd Federica Lucifora – Italy
2^ndVanessa Maturo – Italy
1^st Alina Ivakina – Germany

Division 2

3^rd Carlotta Silveri – Italy
2^nd Veronica Luviano – USA
1^st Katharina Bienemann – Germany

Division 3

3^rd Aleksanda Dworzynska – Poland
2^nd Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
1^st Natalia Gedik – Turkey

RUNWAY NAILS

Division 1

1^st Thi Ngoc Le – Germany

Division 2

2^nd Van Hau Doan – Germany
1^st Susan Strijbosch – The Netherlands

Division 3

3^rd Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
2^nd Anita Chahal – UK
1^st Johanna Stampka – Germany

SALON NAILS

Division 1

3^rd Vanessa Maturo – Italy
2^ndFederica Lucifora – Italy
1^st Clara Zeta Spadaro – Italy

Division 2

3^rd Katharina Bienemann – Germany
2^nd Melissa Monaco – Italy
1^st Sara Di Luzio – Italy

Division 3

3^rd Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2^nd Marta Deja – Poland
1^st Natalia Trefon – Poland

REALITY NAIL ART

Division 1

3^rd Desire Modica – Italy
2^ndEvgenia Zarakovskaya – Belarus
1^st Federica Lucifora – Italy

Division 2

3^rd Sara Di Luzio – Italy
2^nd Susan Strijbosch – The Netherlands
1^st Sara Rossignoli – Italy

Division 3

3^rd Johanna Stampka – Germany
2^nd Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
1^st Francesca Paliotto – Italy

THE JOY OF NAILS

Division 1

3^rd Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy
2^ndVanessa Maturo – Italy
1^st Desire Modica – Italy

Division 2

3^rd Mirella Cost – The Netherlands
2^nd Carlotta Silveri – Italy
1^st Sara Di Luzio – Italy

Division 3

3^rd Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
2^nd Francesca Paliotto – Italy
1^st Alessandra Pizzari – Italy

MIXED MEDIA BOXED ART

Division 2

3^rd Timea Anita Kovacs – Romania
2^nd Van Hau Doan – Germany
1^st Evelin Nagy – Hungary

Division 3

3^rd Paulina Guadalupe – Mexico
2^nd Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
1^st Giulia Rebellato – Italy

FLAT ART DESIGN BOX

Division 2

3^rd Sara Rossignoli – Italy
2^nd Emma Brock – UK
1^st Evelin Nagy – Hungary

Division 3

3^rd Olivia Castillo – Philippines
2^nd Julie Vorobeva – UAE
1^st Alessandra Pizzari – Italy

INVENT A NAIL SHAPE

Division 2

2^nd Lyubov Tudakova – Russia
1^st Annamaria Mudure – Austria

Division 3

3^rd Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
2^nd Maria Sinyagina – Russia
1^st Tatyana Texter – Germany

TO STILETTO & BEYOND

Division 1

3^rd Thi Ngoc Le – Germany
2^ndJacqueline Kilian – Germany
1^st Renata Nemethne Szabo – Hungary

Division 2

3^rd Susan Strijbosch – The Netherlands
2^nd Lyubov Tudakova – Russia
1^st Annamaria Mudure – Austria

Division 3

3^rd Nicolas Paggi – Argentina
2^nd Maria Sinyagina – Russia
1^st Tatyana Texter – Germany

FRENCH TWIST

Division 1

3^rd Federica Lucifora – Italy
2^ndErmelinda Mucaj – Italy
1^st Vanessa Maturo – Italy

Division 2

3^rd Carlotta Silveri – Italy
2^nd Melissa Monaco – Italy
1^st Mirella Cost – The Netherlands

Division 3

3^rd Natalia Trefon – Poland
2^nd Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
1^st Francesca Paliotto – Italy

MANICURE POSTER

Division 1

3^rd Patrik Pataki – Hungary
2^nd Erika Kornoczi – Austria
1^st Edina Botos – Hungary

Division 2

3^rd Eszter Magyar – Hungary
2^nd Ildiko Jarfas – Hungary
1^st Anna Darabos – Hungary

Division 3

3^rd Johanna Stampka – Germany
1^st Reka Olah – Hungary

EXTREME NAILS POSTER

Division 1

1^st Marietta Darok – Hungary

Division 2

3^rd Eszter Magyar – Hungary
2^nd Evelin Nagy – Hungary
1^st Naira Gilardini – Italy

Division 3

3^rd Angela Wilden – Luxembourg
2^ndMaria Sinyagina – Russia
1^st Loi Van Nguyen – UK

UV GEL TIP & OVERLAY

Division 1

3^rd Clara Zeta Spadaro – Italy
2^ndVanessa Maturo – Italy
1^st Natalya Rusch – Germany

Division 2

3^rd Sara Rossignoli – Italy
2^nd Melissa Monaco – Italy
1^st Sara Di Luzio – Italy

Division 3

3^rd Natalia Trefon – Poland
2^nd Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
1^st Francesca Paliotto – Italy

UV GEL SCULPTURE

Division 1

3^rd Federica Lucifora – Italy
2^ndChiara Panaia – Italy
1^st Vanessa Maturo – Italy

Division 2

3^rd Carlotta Silveri – Italy
2^nd Melissa Monaco – Italy
1^st Sara Di Luzio – Italy

Division 3

3^rd Marta Deja – Poland
2^nd Natalia Trefon – Poland
1^st Francesca Paliotto – Italy

UV GEL PERFECT MATCH

Division 1

3^rd Clara Zeta Spadaro – Italy
2^ndNatalya Rusch – Germany
1^st Vanessa Maturo – Italy

Division 2

3^rd Sara Rossignoli – Italy
2^nd Sara Di Luzio – Italy
1^st Melissa Monaco – Italy

Division 3

3^rd Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
2^nd Marta Deja – Poland
1^st Francesca Paliotto – Italy

L&P TIP & OVERLAY

Division 1

3^rd Desire Modica – Italy
2^ndClara Zeta Spadaro – Italy
1^st Vanessa Maturo – Italy

Division 2

3^rd Carlotta Silveri – Italy
2^nd Sara Di Luzio – Italy
1^st Melissa Monaco – Italy

Division 3

3^rd Natalia Trefon – Poland
2^nd Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
1^st Francesca Paliotto – Italy

L&P SCULPTURE

Division 1

3^rd Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy
2^ndVanessa Maturo – Italy
1^st Federica Lucifora – Italy

Division 2

3^rd Sara Rossignoli – Italy
2^nd Melissa Monaco – Italy
1^st Sara Di Luzio – Italy

Division 3

3^rd Natalia Trefon – Poland
2^nd Francesca Paliotto – Italy
1^st Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark

L&P PERFECT MATCH

Division 1

3^rd Chaira Panaia – Italy
2^ndErmelinda Mucaj – Italy
1^st Vanessa Maturo – Italy

Division 2

3^rd Sara Rossignoli – Italy
2^nd Sara Di Luzio – Italy
1^st Melissa Monaco – Italy

Division 3

3^rd Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
Joint 2^nd Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark & Francesca Paliotto – Italy
1^st Marta Deja – Poland

STILETTO NAILS

Division 1

3^rd Federica Lucifora – Italy
2^ndErmelinda Mucaj – Italy
1^st Vanessa Maturo – Italy

Division 2

3^rd Sara Rossignoli – Italy
2^nd Sara Di Luzio – Italy
1^st Carlotta Silveri – Italy

Division 3

3^rd Tatyana Texter – Germany
2^nd Marta Deja – Poland
1^st Alessandra Pizzari – Italy

ART WINNER OF WINNERS

Division 1 Desire Modica – Italy
Division 2 Van Hau Doan – Germany
Division 3 Nicolas Paggi – Argentina

TOP GERMAN TECH

Division 1

2^ndNatalya Rusch
1^st Alina Ivakina

Division 2

3^rd Claudia Carpine
2^nd Katharina Bienemann
1^st Van Hau Doan

Division 3

3^rd Marta Kalamajka
2^nd Michaela Saadeh
1^st Johanna Stampka

TEAM TROPHY

TEAM ITALY – Division 3 – 2,878 points

Nicolas Paggi, Alessandra Pizzari, Francesca Paliotto, Valentina Federici & Monia Martellini

WINNER OF WINNERS

Division 1 Vanessa Maturo – Italy
Division 2 Mirella Cost – The Netherlands
Division 3 Francesca Paliotto – Italy

INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER

Alessandra Pizzari – Italy – 962 points

For more information about Nailympia Competitions, including upcoming dates and locations, visit www.nailympia.com

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Nail Art Themes for Nailympia London 2024 released!

21st March 2024

Nailympia London 2024 celebrates our 20th year, and we have both ONLINE categories and LIVE ARENA categories taking place! <

Entry is set to open next month (watch this space) but we like to give you a bit of insight into the art themes for this year.

ONLINE entries are submitted as photographs, video and some with text and they will be open for submission from May 2024.
The submission window for ALL ONLINE categories will close mid-August.

So what are you waiting for – now that you have the themes you can get designing and crafting your competition nails…
We can’t wait to see what you’ve got this year!

THE THEMES FOR ART CATEGORIES AT NAILYMPIA LONDON 2024

To Stiletto & Beyond: Botanical Gardens
Runway Nails: Industrial Revolution
Reality Nails (3 nails – 3 themes): Geometric Chic / Vintage Vibes / Gothic Grandeur
Flat Art Boxed: Sacred Symbols
Design Nails for an Album Cover: Electro Pop
Art On Nails: International Sporting Events
Extreme Nail Styling Poster: Open Theme
Poster Pedicure: Open Theme
Poster Manicure: Open Theme
Mixed Media: Open Theme

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The third Nailympia Mexico Event is scheduled for 6-7 July 2024

19th February 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.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT NAILYMPIA MEXICO

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Nailympia to be hosted in Vietnam

4th January 2024

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.

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