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Nailympia China 2026: THE RESULTS
The second edition of Nailympia China, hosted by Kimi Chang and her team, took place at the Elephoto building in Shanghai: a multi-functional space that housed the competition arena, display area for entries, brand activations and a runway show for nails.
The competition, which ran 20, 21 and 22 May, welcomed 132 nail professionals representing 14 countries across 14 categories: eight arena and six online/turn-in.
Global Nailympia Competitions director, Alex Fox, led proceedings, and head judge for the event was Anneke van de Sar from The Netherlands, with Jacqui O’Sullivan (UK) and Liesbeth Van Langelaan as head floor judges. They were supported by a prestigious global judging panel: Anna Lee (UK/China); Catherine Wong (Singapore); Damon Ho (USA/Vietnam); Elena Maltseva (Tunisia); Elena Popova (Russian Federation); Joanna Bandurska (Poland); Max Braga (Italy); Mino Vo (UK/Vietnam); Oana Flutur (Romania); Sandy Cheung (China); Stephy Pang (Malaysia); Tatiana Litvinov (Romania); Valerie Ducharme (Canada); Zrinka Vuksan Bolancha (Canada/Croatia). Sean O’Sullivan (UK) and Helena Biggs (UK) administered scoring for the event.
THE RESULTS
美甲海报 – MANICURE POSTER
新手组 – Division 1
- 1st – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
- 2nd – 陳玉珠 Gigi / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
入门组 – Division 2
- 1st – Marina Savelyeva / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 2nd – Olena Fedorchenko / 美国 USA
- 3rd – Diana Manucharian / 美国 USA
大师组 – Division 3
- 1st – Katerina Drasler / 斯洛文尼亚 SIovenia
- 2nd – Zita Shirgazina / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 3rd – Ekaterina Moor / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
美足海报 – PEDICURE POSTER
新手组 – Division 1
- 1st – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
- 2nd – 陳玉珠 Gigi / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
入门组 – Division 2
- 1st – Svetana Logunova / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 2nd – 柯煒淩 Winnie / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
- 3rd – Olena Fedorchenko / 美国 USA
大师组 – Division 3
- 1st – Zita Shirgazina / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 2nd – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
- 3rd – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
甲油胶 GEL POLISH MANICURE
新手组 – Division 1
- 1st – 郑月兰 Zhen Yuelan / 中国 China
- 2nd – 范小莉 Fan Ziaoli / 中国 China
- 3rd – 胡茜 Hu Qian / 中国 China
入门组 – Division 2
- 1st – 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin / 中国 China
- 2nd – Svetlana Logunova / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 3rd – 王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China
大师组 – Division 3
- 1st – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
- 2nd – Zita Shirgazina / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 3rd – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
穿戴甲全贴甲片 – 中国风 – FULL COVER CREATIVE
新手组 – Division 1
- 1st – 陳玉珠 Gigi / 中國香港 Hongkong,China
- 2nd – 苏缘 Su Yuan / 中国 China
- 3rd – 阚颖 Kan Ying / 中国 China
入门组 – Division 2
- 1st – 黃艷芬 Wong Yim Fan / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
- 2nd – 柯煒淩 Winnie / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
- 3rd – Svetlana Logunova / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
大师组 – Division 3
- 1st – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
- 2nd – 唐灵芝 Tang Linzhi / 中国 China
- 3rd -: Ekaterina Moor / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
图像灵感美 – REALITY NAILS
新手组 – Division 1
- 1st – 黃乙穎 Zoe / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
- 2nd – 钱瑞怡 Qian RuiYi / 中国 China第三名
- 3rd – 欧文 Ou Wen / 中国 China
入门组 – Division 2
- 1st – Svetlana Logunova / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 2nd – 柯煒淩 Winnie / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
- 3rd – 陈华银 Chen Huayin / 中国 China
大师组 – Division 3
- 1st – 中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji / 中国 China & 日本 Japan
- 2nd – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
- 3rd – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
平面手绘艺术美甲盒 – 平行宇宙 FLAT ART BOX – Parallel Universe
新手组 – Division 1
- 1st – 邸斯 Di Si / 中国 China
- 2nd – 黃乙穎 Zoe / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
- 3rd – 谢可可 Xie Keke / 中国 China
入门组 – Division 2
- 1st – Irina Lutkovskaya / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 2nd – 刘火星 Liu Huoxing / 中国 China
- 3rd – 王宇 Wang Yu / 中国 China
大师组 – Division 3
- 1st – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
- 2nd – Ainabekova Arailym / 哈萨克斯坦 Kazakhstan
- 3rd – 中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji / 中国 China & 日本 Japan
美甲的喜悦 THE JOY OF NAILS
新手组 – Division 1
- 1st – 王昱婷 Wang Yuting / 中国 China
- 2nd – 陳玉珠 Gigi / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
- 3rd – 陈玮琪 Chen Weiqi / 中国 China
入门组 – Division 2
- 1st – Dariya Yakoviv / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 2nd -王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China
- 3rd – 黄鑫 Huang Xin / 中国 China
大师组 – Division 3
- 1st – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
- 2nd – Ainabekova Arailym / 哈萨克斯坦 Kazakhstan
- 3rd – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
3D艺术创作美甲盒 – MIXED MEDIA 3D BOXED ART – Open theme
新手组 – Division 1
- 1st -黃乙穎 Zoe / 中國香港 Hongkong,China
- 2nd – 黄琼仪 Huang Yiqiong / 中国 China
- 3rd – Nguyễn Thị Thu Vân / 越南Viet Nam
入门组 – Division 2
- 1st – 包桂婷 Bao Guiting / 中国 China
- 2nd – 黄思彤 Huang Sitong / 中国 China
- 3rd – 王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China
大师组 – Division 3
- 1st – Ekaterina Moor / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 2nd – Viktoriia Nikitina / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 3rd – 唐灵芝 Tang Linzhi / 中国 China
花样法式 FRENCH TWIST
新手组 – Division 1
- 1st – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
- 2nd – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
- 3rd – 张艺 Zhang Yi / 中国 China
入门组 – Division 2
- 1st – Razmyslova Yana Eduardovna / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 2nd – 王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China
- 3rd Place: 刘婷 Liu Ting / 中国 China
大师组 – Division 3
- 1st – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
- 2nd – Zolotulhina Tatyana / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 3rd – 中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji / 中国 China &日本 Japan
沙龙美甲 – SALON NAILS
新手组 – Division 1
- 1st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
- 2nd -王昱婷 Wang Yuting / 中国 China
- 3rd – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
入门组 – Division 2
- 1st – 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin / 中国 China
- 2nd – Razmyslova Yana Eduardovna / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 3rd – 柯煒淩 Winnie / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
大师组 – Division 3
- 1st – Genki Itou / 日本 Japan
- 2nd – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
- 3rd – Zolotulhina Tatiana / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
水晶延长 – L&P ACRYLIC COMPETITION NAILS
新手组 – Division 1
- 1st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
- 2nd – 陳玉珠 Gigi / 中國香港 Hongkong,China
- 3rd – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
入门组 – Division 2
- 1st – 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin / 中国 China
- 2nd – 陈华银 Chen Huayin / 中国 China
- 3rd -王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China
大师组 – Division 3
- 1st – Genki Itou / 日本Japan
- 2nd – 中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji / 中国 China & 日本 Japan
- 3rd – Ainabekova Arailym / 哈萨克斯坦 Kazakhstan
光疗硬胶延长 – UV GEL COMPETITION NAILS
新手组 – Division 1
- 1st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
- 2nd – 黃乙穎 Zoe / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
- 3rd – 王昱婷 Wang Yuting / 中国 China
入门组 – Division 2
- 1st – 黄鑫 Huang Xin / 中国 China
- 2nd – 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin / 中国 China
- 3rd – 王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China
大师组 – Division 3
- 1st – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
- 2nd – Genki Itou / 日本 Japan
- 3rd – 中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji / 中国 China &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
- 1st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
- 2nd – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
- 3rd – Phuong Thao / 越南Viet Nam
入门组 – Division 2
- 1st – Irina Lutkovskaya / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 2nd – Tatiana Fedorova / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 3rd – Nadezhda Tarasevich / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
大师组 – Division 3
- 1st – Shcherbakova Anna Vladimirovna / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
- 2nd – 唐灵芝 Tang Linzhi / 中国 China
- 3rd – Le Thoang / 越南Viet Nam
尖高跟美甲 – STILETTO NAILS
新手组 – Division 1
- 1st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
- 2nd – 黃乙穎 Zoe / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
- 3rd – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
入门组 – Division 2
- 1st – Razmyslova Yana Eduardovna / 俄罗斯 Russia
- 2nd -王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China
- 3rd – 柯煒淩 Winnie / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
大师组 – Division 3
- 1st – Genki Itou / 日本 Japan
- 2nd – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
- 3rd – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
艺术总冠军 ART WINNER OF WINNERS
楊沛麟 Pitt – 中國香港 Hongkong, China
Representing 亚洲巨星光芒联盟 / Asian Superstar Luminous Alliance team
总冠军 WINNER OF WINNERS
新手组 – Division 1
Ann Bui – 澳大利亚 Australia
入门组 – Division 2
杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin – 中国 China
大师组 – Division 3
Genki Itou – 日本 Japan
团队总冠军 TEAM TROPHY
亚洲巨星光芒联盟 / Asian Superstar Luminous Alliance
- 中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji
- 楊沛麟 Pitt
- 陳玉珠 Gigi
- 黃乙穎 Zoe
- 柯煒淩 Winnie
- 黄鑫 Huang Xin
INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER
中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji – 中国 China & 日本 Japan
1,079 POINTS
Representing 亚洲巨星光芒联盟 /Asian Superstar Luminous Alliance team
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Nailympia announces Sicily as a new competition location for 2026
Nail competition brand, Nailympia, has continued its dynamic expansion with the announcement of its 14th international location – this time landing in the breathtaking surroundings of Catania, proudly representing Italy on the Nailympia world stage.
Taking place 28–30 November, Nailympia Sicily will be hosted at the elegant Grand Villa Itria, offering competitors a luxurious setting paired with iconic Mediterranean views.
A competition designed to inspire
The event will showcase 17 competitions: 11 in the arena alongside six hand-in categories, ensuring opportunities for every level and style of nail professional. Nailympia global director, Alex Fox, shares: “It’s a very happy day when we get to announce a new location for Nailympia – and even more exciting when it is born in such a stunning destination with Mediterranean views. This will be a three-day event packed full of competitions with something for everyone.
“There will be 12 trophies awarded, including the 5th Euro Cup, which takes its first round of scores from Nailympia London just six weeks prior. What a great way to end the Nailympia 2026 circuit – inside a stunning European hotel event space. See you… and ciao for now.”
Erika Nortier
From competitor to host: Erika Nortier’s vision
At the heart of Nailympia Sicily is its passionate new host, Erika Nortier, whose journey with the competition began in 2019 as a competitor. Reflecting on her new role, Erika cites: “I’m deeply honoured to be appointed as the official organiser of Nailympia Sicily – a milestone that represents not only a personal achievement, but a significant moment for the nail industry in Italy.” Having experienced the competition firsthand, Erika brings a unique perspective, noting: “My journey in this industry began many years ago as a competitor, where I had the privilege of experiencing the intensity, discipline and passion that define the Nailympia arena.”
With a vision firmly rooted in elevating the competitor experience, she adds: “Those years shaped my understanding of what competitors truly need – not only in terms of technical excellence, but also support, fairness, inspiration and recognition.”
Elevating Italy on the global stage
With a clear mission, Erika is focused on delivering an exceptional platform. “Today, I bring my experience forward with a clear vision: to create an exceptional competition platform that elevates artists, celebrates creativity and upholds the highest international standards. This goal is met with Nailympia Sicily,” she claims, “It’s an opportunity to showcase the extraordinary talent within our country, while connecting Italy to a global community of world-class professionals.”
She concludes with a powerful statement of intent: “With the same passion, dedication and commitment that once drove me as a competitor, I now step into this role as organiser with purpose, vision and an unwavering commitment to excellence.”
Zrinka Vuksan Bolancha – Canada/Croatia makes her debut as head judge in Sicliy.
Highly respected international competitor and long-standing judge, Zrinka Vuksan Bolanča, will step into her debut role as head judge for the Sicilian edition. Representing Canada and proudly honouring her Croatian roots, Zrinka brings years of Nailympia experience to this prestigious position. She will be joined by a panel of familiar global judges, soon to be announced.
A spectacular finale to the Nailympia season
As the Nailympia calendar builds towards its European finale, Sicily promises to deliver not only a world-class competition, but an unforgettable cultural and visual experience. From rising stars to seasoned champions, all nail eyes will turn to Catania this November – where creativity, craftsmanship and community all meet under the Mediterranean sun.
Registration opens soon. Register your interest in competing, here.
Nailympia Anaheim: Sponsor Spotlight – Byootique
Where Organisation & Efficiency Meet Artistry
In today’s fast-moving beauty industry, professionalism extends far beyond technical skill. From first impressions to daily workflow, the tools an artist uses – and how they are presented – play a vital role in shaping success. At the forefront of this movement is Byootique, a brand redefining what it means to work with confidence, efficiency and style.
Byootique specialises in premium organisational solutions designed for beauty professionals. From nail technicians and make-up artists to hairstylists, educators and students, the brand creates specialised cases, storage systems and portable units that help practitioners keep their tools perfectly organised, accessible and protected. The result is a streamlined workflow that supports creativity while projecting a polished, professional image.
Functionality sits at the heart of every Byootique design, but the brand’s philosophy extends well beyond practicality. Each year, new collections are introduced that reflect contemporary colour palettes and design trends, ensuring that artists are able to express their personal style alongside their professional expertise. Byootique believes that organisation should never be dull – it should inspire confidence and pride in one’s craft.
Positioned as a leading innovator in the North American market for nail, make-up, and hairstyling storage solutions, Byootique continues to stand out through its commitment to user-centred design. Rather than relying solely on internal development, the brand actively engages with the beauty community, gathering insight from professional expos, state-certified schools, industry trainers, students and working artists.
This collaborative approach allows Byootique to continually refine case structure, mobility and functionality while remaining closely aligned with evolving aesthetic trends. The result is a product range that balances intelligent engineering with visual appeal – offering tools that are both highly practical and distinctly personal.
Its partnership mindset is reflected in every detail, from durable materials and thoughtful layouts to sleek finishes and adaptable compartments. Each case is designed to support the real-world demands of working professionals while reinforcing their identity and credibility.
Looking to the future, Byootique remains committed to innovation across design, functionality and sustainability. The brand is focused on integrating smart organisational features, eco-conscious materials and personalised aesthetics into upcoming collections. By maintaining close relationships with artists, educators and students, Byootique aims to anticipate emerging needs and set new standards before trends fully emerge.
Ultimately, Byootique strives to define what professional beauty tools should represent: intuitive design, inspiring aesthetics and authentic reflection of the artist behind them. In an industry where presentation, efficiency and individuality are inseparable, Byootique continues to prove that organisation is not just a necessity – it is a powerful form of self-expression.
Behind Byootique’s continued growth is founder Andy Lee, whose leadership is supported by a dedicated product development and branding team. Operating as a subsidiary of Yescom USA, Inc, the brand is guided by a mission rooted in Andy’s long-standing commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and service professionals. This philosophy laid the foundation for Byootique and continues to shape its direction today. “Your toolkit should empower your creativity, not limit it. We design for the artist who sees every nail as a canvas,” explains Andy Lee. “What motivates the team most is the real-world impact of their work,” explains Andy Lee. “ Hearing directly from customers that Byootique’s products help them better serve their own clients remains a powerful source of inspiration. These stories not only affirm the brand’s purpose, but also fuel its ongoing commitment to innovation, quality and improvement. The professionals who place their trust in Byootique remain at the heart of every design decision we make.”
Byootique supports nail artists at every stage of their professional journey – creatively, commercially and operationally. Functionally, its cases and storage systems are engineered to optimise organisation and workflow, allowing artists to focus fully on artistry and client experience. Creatively, contemporary trends and customisable elements are woven into each design, enabling technicians to express individuality while enhancing their professional presence. From a business perspective, the brand’s durable and portable cases help artists build a strong, polished image and adapt seamlessly to diverse working environments, from salons to on-location services.
Its philosophy of collaboration is reflected in Byootique’s sponsorship of Nailympia Anaheim. For the brand, the competition represents the highest levels of creativity, skill and professionalism – qualities that mirror its own values.
The partnership extends beyond traditional sponsorship. It offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with inspiring professionals, celebrate artistic achievement and support a platform that elevates the industry as a whole. By standing alongside Nailympia, Byootique reinforces its commitment to empowering artists, promoting excellence and helping the beauty profession continue to thrive.
Within the competitive landscape of the beauty industry, events such as Nailympia play a crucial role in shaping careers and elevating professional standards. Byootique recognises that competitions are more than showcases of talent – they are essential platforms for growth, recognition and creative evolution. They challenge artists to refine their skills, explore new techniques and push the boundaries of what is possible within nail artistry.
Nailympia, in particular, stands out for its role in raising global benchmarks of excellence. With rigorous judging processes, trend-setting entries and opportunities for professional exchange, the competition fosters an environment where innovation thrives. It not only celebrates outstanding achievement but also helps shape the direction of nail artistry for years to come.
In parallel with this commitment to professional development, Byootique remains deeply attuned to emerging trends and evolving client expectations. The brand maintains close connections with its community through industry expos, educational institutions and direct customer feedback. This ongoing dialogue enables Byootique to integrate practical advancements and contemporary design elements into its collections while ensuring durability, usability and performance remain central to every product.
Looking to the future, the brand places strong emphasis on inspiring and educating emerging talent. This commitment is reflected in a series of focused initiatives designed to support professional development at every stage. “We believe in the professional behind the polish. Our goal is to help you build not just a clientele, but a legacy,” cites a spokesperson for the product design team.
At Byootique, the mission is to empower artistry with tools that reflect skill, style and professionalism. The team will support – not just with products, but as a partner in industry growth. Together, it hopes to elevate the craft, celebrate creativity and build a more inspired future. Its brand director summarises, “When you thrive, the industry rises. We’re here to listen, learn and keep creating what helps you grow.”
Nailympia China 2025: THE RESULTS
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 – 2nd Place: 农梦思 Nong Simeng / 中国 China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 林佳佳 Lin Jia Jia / 中国 China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: Maksymilian Borowy 爱尔兰 Ireland
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 1st Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen / 中国 China
大师组 – Division 3
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 王婷 Wang Ting / 中国 China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 黎淑明 Lai Shuk Ming / 中國香港 Hong Kong, China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: Maksymilian Borowy 爱尔兰 Ireland
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: Cloie Lim Ke Yi – 马来西亚 Malaysia
- 第一名 – 1st Place: 徐婷婷 Xu Tingting – 中国 China
入门组 – Division 2
- 第二名 – 2nd Place: 黎淑明 Lai Shuk Ming / 中國香港 Hong Kong, China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 赵昕 Zhao Xin – 中国 China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 周灵 Zhou Ling – 中国 China
- 第一名 – 1st Place: 曹威丽 Cao Weili – 中国 China
入门组 – Division 2
- 第二名 – 2nd Place: 林佳佳/ Lin Jia Jia / 中国 China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd 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 – 2nd Place: Alena Muraveva – USA
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: Ainabekova Arailym – 哈萨克斯坦 Kazakhstan
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 袁碧珊 Yuen Pik Shan – 中國香港 Hong Kong, China
- 第一名 – 1st Place: 路丽展 Lu Lizhan – 中国 China
入门组 – Division 2
- 第一名 – 1st Place: 林佳佳/ Lin Jia Jia / 中国 China
大师组 – Division 3
- 第二名 – 2nd 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 – 2nd Place: 蒋慧茹 Jiang Huiru – 中国 China
- 第一名 – 1st Place: 黄鑫 Huang Xin – 中国 China
入门组 – Division 2
- 第二名 – 2nd Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen – 中国 China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 中山竜司 NAKAYAMA RYUJI – 中国 China / 日本 Japan
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 周灵 Zhou Ling – 中国 China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: Mariia Riahovskaia – 美国 USA
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 楊沛麟 Yeung Pui Lun / 中國香港 Hong Kong,China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 黄鑫 Huang Xin – 中国 China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: Mateja Petkov – 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: Maksymilian Borowy – 爱尔兰 Ireland
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin – 中国 China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: Nguyen Hong Ngoc – 越南 Vietnam
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh – 越南 Vietnam
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin – 中国 China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 刘静雯 Liu Jingwen – 中国 China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh – 越南 Vietnam
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin – 中国 China
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: Amigo Tay Ley Koon – 马来西亚 Malaysia
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh – 越南 Vietnam
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: 龙新宇 Long Xinyu- 中国 China
入门组 – Division 2
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: Nguyen Thi Quynh – 越南 Vietnam
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd 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 – 2nd Place: Yukari Utsuki – 日本 Japan
- 第一名 – 1st 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 – 2nd Place: Nguyen Tuan Anh – 越南 Vietnam
- 第一名 – 1st 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
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!
Invite this Wolf right up to your salon door
The first Nailympia global champion back in 2017, Sweden’s Madelene Wolf, has jumped into the slipstream of her success and launched a new nail system with education, known as Wolf.
“For a long time, I dreamt of having all the best materials gathered in one place instead of having to look for products I like from different suppliers,” reveals Madelene. “I also wanted to help others work with the best products in as simple a way as possible.”
Working alongside chemists since 2019, the Wolf nail system began its development journey with a vision of producing high quality products with fine pigments. Durability on the nail was another important factor for Madelene throughout the manufacturing process. “When I started my brand, it was not only to offer high-quality products that create beautiful and personalised nails, but also to help other nail therapists become the best in the world at their craft,” enthuses Madelene. “This is why I offer professional nail products and diploma courses in nail design at my Wolf Nail Academy, resulting in world class nails. People don’t really buy the products, they buy the purpose of them and the results they get.”
With an already saturated market, Madelene affirms she was guided by needing, “The best products for sale, salons and students. When I couldn’t find the level of quality on the market I required, I decided to produce my own.”
Training in nails back in 1996, this world class nail stylist from Gothenburg, has been working with nails ever since. “After being hired at various salons, I’ve had my own salon and school since 2008,” cites Madelene. “I train future nail therapists at the Madelene Wolf Nail Academy, however, no matter how much I think I know, I will never be fully trained and, as I love learning new techniques and shapes, I also make sure I regularly take courses myself.”
Reflecting on her journey into nails, Madelene fondly recalls, “I’ve been interested in nails since childhood when I would glue pieces of tape together, then cut them out to put on my nails. I then borrowed my mum’s red nail polish and thought the finished product looked great.”
Getting hooked on the idea of nails as a career was born from Madelene’s regular nail appointment leading her into a beginners’ nail course. “I thought nails looked like so much fun, so I went on a course and found it a great way to channel my creativity. I then decided to get further education.”
Climbing to the top of an industry ladder means taking education seriously, and as such, Madelene made it her mission to train with the best. Citing Najet Hamila Strand, Tom Holcomb and David Fowler, among a long list of industry greats, Madelene highlights, “If I have to pinpoint one industry professional I currently admire, it would be Olena Oezman, for her great passion for perfection. I can’t stop looking at her nails! But I also admire those who dare to follow their dreams and never give up, those who enter competitions and continue to take courses to keep improving.”
Proving that competing in nails can have a profound and positive effect on a nail career, Madelene notes her competition career (2001-2017), has afforded industry recognition, world travel, networking and further training and now the advent of her own nail brand.
“My biggest career highlight was when I became Nailympia Winner of Winners (Div 3) in London 2014, and then Nailympia Global Champion 2017. That is hard to forget! My heart was pounding so hard, and for a second I thought I would pass out before the results were announced. Another highlight is all the nail courses I’ve had the opportunity to arrange around the world, and now I’ve finally followed my dream of starting a nail brand.”
Living by the doctrine of never giving up on her dreams and living in a state of self-belief, Madelene’s eye for perfection and precision, alongside her persistence and determination, have led to the birth of an elegant and stylish product line, which delivers, in her own words, “Durability on the nails, ease of use and smooth application, high colour pigmentation, with brushes carefully developed by my colleague, Sandra Bergstrand, who’s been extremely picky regarding their quality throughout the production process.”
The Wolf nail system currently presents UV/LED hard gel, UV/LED gel polish, L&P acrylic, nail art products, brushes and accessories. Team Wolf is now delving deep into the R&D for an acrygel product to join the Wolf nail pack.
“I want to reach the whole world with my products, work with those who are passionate about the same things as me and train even more nail therapists worldwide,” smiles Madelene. And offering her expert advice to aspiring nail professionals, she notes in closing, “You have to believe in yourself and never give up. Follow your dreams and goals!”
Meet – Rebecca Manz – Australia
Get to Know a Nailympia Expert in 25 Steps…
NAME: Beck Manz – Bex to my overseas nail family
Business name: Beckz Nailz
Location: Brisbane Australia – just had my 24th move!
Nationality: Australian
Who Trained You: After a 6-week course, my mentor was Tanya Sherlock – we lived in a small country town of about 10,000 people where I ended up being the only nail tech after Tanya retired.
Years in Nails: 21 years in salon, trainer/educator, running competitions
Years Judging: Around 10 years in some form or another as administration, on the microphone then comp manager Brisbane & Perth all while assisting Nailympia in Australia
Nail Brand You Represent/Use: Nail Harmony
Role in Industry: Home salon & assisting with administration of Nailympia London
Favourite Trade Exhibition: Olympia Beauty – nothing has come close yet
Favourite Nail Tool: Cuticle Pusher
Favourite Book: Getting Your Sh*t Together!
Favourite Movie: Anything with Leonardo Di Caprio
Favourite Food: Thai
Favourite Vacation Destination: Canada
Your Hobbies: Swimming, renovating and it feels like moving house should be in here too…
What Inspires Your Work: Helping others create to the best of their own abilities and watching the penny drop with a newly learned technique
Who You Admire In Industry: Anyone who supports others to be the best version of themselves and pushes them to go beyond their own boundaries
Top Technique You’ve Mastered: Too many to remember!
Bex Manz & Alex Fox getting ready for the Nailympia London awards
Advice to Competitors: Leave your ego at the door because everyone is vulnerable when competing. Shit Happens to everyone no matter your experience – good shit and bad shit, so be proud of your good shit and learn from your bad shit.
Hot Tip or Trick for Competitors: Read the rules thoroughly – numerous times…
What Lockdown Has Taught You: That I need to keep very busy.
A Funny Day/Memory At The Nail Desk: Never ever even when learning did I ever give a cuticle cut to anyone – except my mother.
An Affirmation You Love: Life is all about the journey…
Why Nailympia: It’s my biggest nail family where I can use everything from hand signals to Google translate or a hug to a competitor – they all speak volumes to the right people.
Instagram: beck_manz
Facebook: Rebecca Manz
“I’m so happy I now get the chance to be a judge…” says Nailympia Global Champion of 2017
