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GLOBAL CUP 2026 : Nailympia Anaheim Leader Board

14th May 2026

The first leader board for 2026 is now published.

The Global Cup 2026 will be awarded in London.

Scores will be taken from Anaheim, China, Orlando, Puerto Rico, San Antonio & London locations for 2026. (Vietnam 2026 TBA).

Nailympia Sicily scores will be added to the 2027 Global Cup run. Sicily will award the Nailympia European Cup 2026 with scores from London & Sicily being tallied.

The global winner is calculated by the scores from Stiletto Nails, Acrylic Competition Nails & UV/LED Gel Competition Nails.

(Competitors must enter all 3 comps.)

These are 3 highly technical & challenging competitions undertaken in all active locations.

You must compete in 3 locations to qualify for this. If you compete in more than 3 – Nailympia takes the 3 highest location scores.

Nailympia London 2025: THE RESULTS

14th October 2025

The 2025 Nailympia competition season ended on a high in London – with the reveal of the European Cup and Global Cup champions.

The nine arena contests and grand finale were hosted at the Professional Beauty Autumn trade event in the ExCel centre, and saw techs and spectators from all over the world culminate for the live results announcement on 13 October.

The 21st Nailympia London welcomed 214 competitors, taking 597 competition seats from 39 countries across 20 online and arena categories. They were judged by an esteemed panel of multi award-winning global nail professionals and educators.

THE RESULTS

ART ON NAILS: Seasons & Folklore

Division 1

2^nd – Tatyanna Francis – Canada
3^rd – Maryna Hlukha – Ukraine

Division 2

1^st – Rodica Crismaru – United Kingdom
2^nd – Anna Witkowska – Poland

Division 3

1^st – Silvia Gago López – Spain
2^nd – Loi Van Nguyen – Vietnam
3^rd – Jacqueline McClement – Canada

RUNWAY NAILS: SELF PORTRAITURE – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Division 1

1^st – Tuán Khang (Ray) Nguyen – United Kingdom
2^nd – Kendyl Taylor – United States
3^rd – Desirè Bassani – Italy

Division 2

1^st – Daniela Blahova – Slovakia
2^nd – Etelka Simo – United Kingdom
3^rd – Rodica Crismaru – United Kingdom

Division 3

1^st – Vanessa Grossi – Italy
2^nd – Tuyet Lyong – United Kingdom
3^rd – Alice Nali – United Kingdom

REALITY NAILS: Consumerism/Technology/Tradition

Division 1

1^st – Ilena Croce – Italy
2^nd – Aurelija O’Neill – Ireland
3^rd – Irina Rulkova – United States

Division 2

1^st – Daniela Blahova – Slovakia
2^nd – Anita Pazmandi – United Kingdom
3^rd – Federica Lucifora – Italy

Division 3

1^st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
2^nd – Anita Chahal – United Kingdom
3^rd – Anuja S. Mathur – India

FLAT ART BOXED: Carnival & Cabaret

Division 1

1^st – Tuán Khang (Ray) Nguyen – United Kingdom
2^nd – Liudmyla Keremet – Ukraine
3^rd – Filecha Phrommala – France

Division 2

1^st – Le Truong – United States
2^nd – Stefania Gavini – Italy
3^rd – Naoe Shiraishi – Japan

Division 3

1^st – Pui Lun Yeung – Hong Kong
2^nd – Jacqueline McClement – Canada
3^rd – Robert Klonowski – Poland

DESIGN NAILS FOR AN ALBUM COVER: Folk Music

Division 1

1^st – Tuán Khang (Ray) Nguyen – United Kingdom

Division 2

1^st – Marta Szkop – Poland
2^nd – Daniela Blahova – Slovakia
3^rd – Tran Papp – United Kingdom

Division 3

1^st – Vanessa Grossi – Italy
2^nd – Anuja S Mathur – India
3^rd – Erika Nortier – Italy

POSTER PEDICURE

Division 1

1^st – Aleksandra Kubicka – Poland
2^nd – Irina Rulkova – United States
3^rd – Elena Molodykh – United States

Division 2

1^st – Tetiana Dolhosheia – United States
2^nd – Samantha Ownby – United States
3^rd – Rodica Crismaru – United Kingdom

Division 3

1^st – Zita Shirgazina -Russian Federation
2^nd – Magalena Dabrowska – Poland
3^rd – Henriette Skydt Svensson – Denmark

POSTER MANICURE

Division 1

1^st – Maria Teresa Concu – Italy
2^nd – Desirè Bassani – Italy
3^rd – Viktoriia Prokopenko – United States

Division 2

1^st – Samantha Ownby – United States
2^nd – Federica Lucifora – Italy
3^rd – Alexandra Tur – United Kingdom

Division 3

1^st – Melinda Tamás – Hungary
2^nd – Sylwia Siudalska – United Kingdom
3^rd – Ágnes Szōnyi-Majoros – Hungary

EXTREME NAIL STYLING POSTER

Division 1

1^st – Chan Mia – Ukraine
2^nd – Lee Thao – Poland

Division 2

1^st – Yuliya Ilhani – Turkey
2^nd – Inna Popova – Russian Federation
3^rd – Marina Shchelkova – Poland

Division 3

1^st – Evelin Nagy – Hungary
2^nd – Anita Chahal – United Kingdom
3^rd – Loi Van Nguyen – Vietnam

AI NAIL VISION POSTER

Division 1

1^st – Yuliia Streletska – Ukraine
2^nd – Kinga Wachala – United Kingdom
3^rd – Desirè Bassani – Italy

Division 2

1^st – Tran Papp – United Kingdom
2^nd – Zulfiya Muksinova – Uzbekistan
3^rd – Ying Ching Li – Hong Kong

Division 3

1^st – Jacqueline McClement – Canada
2^nd – Marta Kolodziejczyk – Poland
3^rd – Magdalena Dabrowska – Poland

MIXED MEDIA BOXED ART (Open theme)

Division 1

1^st – Tuán Khang (Ray) Nguyen – United Kingdom
2^nd – Kayleigh Brown – United Kingdom

Division 2

1^st – Stefania Gavini – Italy
2^nd – Ying Ching Li – Hong Kong
3^rd – Renáta Deák – Hungary

Division 3

1^st – Silvia Gago López – Spain
2^nd – Vanessa Grossi – Italy
3^rd – Paola Marrone – Italy

TO STILETTO & BEYOND: Cultural Identity

Division 1

1^st – Kieu Huynh – Australia
2^nd – Kinga Wachala – United Kingdom
3^rd – Noor Milaji – State of Palestine

Division 2

1^st – Daniela Blahova – Slovakia
2^nd – Tran Papp – United Kingdom
3^rd – Raziyeh Cheki – Iran

Division 3

1^st – Loi Van Nguyen – Vietnam
2^nd – Minh Tuong – Vietnam
3^rd – Anuja S.Mathur – India

GEL POLISH MANICURE

Division 1

1^st – Desirè Bassani – Italy
2^nd – Maria Teresa Concu – Italy
3^rd – Yan Sin Kwong – United Kingdom

Division 2

1^st – Marie Juranova – United Kingdom
2^nd – Federica Lucifora – Italy
3^rd – Etelka Simo – United Kingdom

Division 3

1^st – Kirsty McDonough – United Kingdom
2^nd (tied) – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland & Marta Ramza – Poland

THE JOY OF NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Ilenia Croce – Italy
2^nd – Mariana Nishimaru – Ireland
3^rd – Desirè Bassani – Italy

Division 2

1^st – Bianca Kovacevic – Italy
2^nd – Susanna Caselli – Italy
3^rd – Etelka Simo – United Kingdom

Division 3

1^st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
2^nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
3^rd – Kirsty McDonough – United Kingdom

FANTASY COMPLETE LOOK

Division 2

1^st – Etelka Simo – United Kingdom
2^nd – Tran Papp – United Kingdom

Division 3

1^st – Alice Nali – United Kingdom
2^nd – Robert Klonowski – Poland
3^rd – Erika Bakos – Hungary

FRENCH TWIST

Division 1

1^st – Ilenia Croce – Italy
2^nd – Desirè Bassani – Italy
3^rd – Maria Teresa Concu – Italy

Division 2

1^st – Viktorija Trifonova – Latvia
2^nd – Federica Lucifora – Italy
3^rd – Anita Pazmandi – United Kingdom

Division 3

1^st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
2^nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
3^rd – Veronika Pogány-Gocza – Hungary

SALON NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Ilenia Croce – Italy
2^nd – Desirè Bassani – Italy
3^rd – Cristina Renna – Italy

Division 2

1^st – Bianca Kovacevic – Italy
2^nd – Anita Pazmandi – United Kingdom
3^rd – Federica Lucifora – Italy

Division 3

1^st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
2^nd – Wiktoria Kozlowska – Poland
3^rd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy

UV GEL COMPETITION NAILS

Division 1

3^rd – Ilenia Croce – Italy

Division 2

1^st – Bianca Kovacevic – Italy
2^nd – Chiara Panaia – Italy
3^rd – Susanna Caselli – Italy

Division 3

1^st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2^nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
3^rd – Ágnes Szõnyi-Majoros – Hungary

L&P ACRYLIC COMPETITION NAILS

Division 1 Threshold not met for any medals to be awarded in this division.

Division 2

1^st – Bianca Kovacevic – Italy
2^nd – Susanna Caselli – Italy
3^rd – Chiara Panaia – Italy

Division 3

1^st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2^nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
3^rd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark

PERFECT MATCH

Division 1 Threshold not met for any medals to be awarded in this division.

Division 2

1^st – Bianca Kovacevic – Italy
2^nd – Susanna Caselli – Italy
3^rd – Chiara Panaia – Italy

Division 3

1^st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2^nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy
3^rd – Ágnes Szõnyi-Majoros – Hungary

STILETTO NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Maria Teresa Concu – Italy
2^nd – Hieu Nguyen – United Kingdom
3^rd – Ilena Croce – Italy

Division 2

1^st – Bianca Kovacevic – Italy
2^nd – Anita Pazmandi – United Kingdom
3^rd – Viktorija Trifonova – Latvia

Division 3

1^st – Deborah Cocco – Italy
2^nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
3^rd – Valentina Federici – Italy

TOP UK TECH

Division 1 – Hieu Nguyen

Division 2 – Anita Pazmandi

Division 3 – Kirsty McDonough

ART WINNER OF WINNERS

Division 1 – Ilenia Croce – Italy

Division 2 – Etelka Simo – United Kingdom

Division 3 – Alice Nali – United Kingdom

WINNER OF WINNERS

Division 1 – Ilenia Croce – Italy

Division 2 – Bianca Kovacevic – Italy

Division 3 – Francesca Paliotto – Italy

INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER

Deborah Cocco – Italy – 1,362 points

TEAM TROPHY

TEAM DECO: Deborah Cocco, Francesca Paliotto, Valentina Federici, Bianca Kovacevic, Federica Lucifora, Chiara Panaia.

EUROPEAN CUP CHAMPION

Deborah Cocco – Italy – 1,098 points

Nailympia london 2025 global cup deborah cocco

GLOBAL CUP CHAMPION

Deborah Cocco – Italy – 2,109 points

Thanks to the sponsors of Nailympia London 2025 in association with Scratch magazine: Gelish, Vodex, Gel Junkie, Andreia Professional, Urawa, UMIA, HD Professional Nail Systems, Ulka & REM Beauty.

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Competitor Spotlight…Francesca Paliotto Wins the 3rd Nailympia European Cup 2024

13th March 2025

In 2024, Francesca Paliotto claimed the prestigious title of the 3rd Nailympia European Cup winner, receiving her award on the esteemed Nailympia London stage. This competition, renowned for its rigorous evaluation and judging criteria, determines its European champion based on scores from four key categories: Stiletto, Joy of Nails, Salon Nails and Reality Nails.

The Nailympia European Cup rotates across major beauty industry events, with active locations currently at Nailympia Germany hosted by Beauty Düsseldorf and the UK’s Nailympia London hosted at Pro Beauty Autumn 2025). The cup is presented at the London event, solidifying the competition’s status as a pinnacle of excellence in the nail industry.

Hailing from Ferrara, a city in northern Italy, Francesca’s journey into the world of nails began at just 12 years old, driven by pure passion. Six years ago, she took a significant step by opening her own nail studio, marking the start of her professional career. Her dedication to the craft led her to train with various educators, but she credits her mentor, Italy’s award-winning Deborah Cocco, as a fundamental influence in her journey through nail competitions.

“I love everything about nails, from the simplest salon manicures to the most technical and complex works,” Francesca shares. Her success in competitions is rooted in her relentless training, keen attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement. She believes that every small mistake presents an opportunity to refine her skills further.

Francesca finds immense motivation in competing against the best nail artists worldwide. “Meeting and comparing myself with top competitors is invaluable – you always learn something new,” she says. Her advice to aspiring competitors is clear, “Train hard and always believe in your abilities.”

Winning the Nailympia European Cup is a milestone that Francesca holds dear, as it symbolises the rewards of her hard work and sacrifices. This achievement has significantly contributed to her personal and professional growth, reinforcing her belief in perseverance and dedication.

Francesca has a particular preference for UV hard gel and acrygel systems, as they were the first techniques she mastered and feels most comfortable working with. Looking ahead, she plans to expand her academy’s training courses and participate in more competitions, though she prefers to embrace opportunities as they come rather than plan too rigidly.

Francesca remains optimistic about the future of the nail industry, believing that it will continue to evolve with innovative techniques. One thing is certain – she will keep competing, as the experience not only enhances her skills but also brings an unmatched sense of accomplishment and excitement.

After dedicating the past two years to competitions, Francesca acknowledges the challenges but affirms, “Even though it was hard, I did it.” With her unwavering determination and love for the craft, there is no doubt that she will continue to leave her mark on the global nail competition scene. We look forward to seeing more stunning nail work from Francesca in 2025.

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Nailympia 2025 locations revealed

23rd November 2024

The world-renowned Nailympia competition has officially announced its locations for the 2025 season, with the first event set to take place at the Premiere Anaheim trade show in Anaheim, California. Scheduled for February, this marks an exciting start to a year packed with talent, creativity and global participation in nail artistry.

As part of the esteemed Premiere Show Group, Nailympia Anaheim will attract nail technicians, artists and industry professionals from around the globe, offering a platform to showcase unparalleled skill and innovation. Nailympia continues to hold its place as the ultimate competition for nail professionals, celebrated for its non-biased judging system and commitment to fairness.

Nailympia’s Unique Approach to Competition

Nailympia has built its reputation as a competition free from brand influence, ensuring that skill and creativity are at the forefront of its judging criteria. It caters to all skill levels and its evolved judging system remains true to its founding principles:

Blind Judging: All competitions are judged anonymously. Judges have no knowledge of the competitor whose work they are assessing, ensuring fairness and transparency.
Unified Divisions: Competitors from all divisions are judged together based on merit, allowing for instances where a Division 1 competitor can outscore higher divisions.
Skill-Centric: Nailympia evaluates competitors purely on their technical skills and artistic creativity, making it an open playing field for all participants, regardless of the brands or systems they use.

Expanding the 2025 Schedule

While six confirmed locations are already in place, Nailympia is exploring the possibility of adding a second event in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for 2025. This expansion aligns with the competition’s global mission of reaching new markets and providing opportunities for nail artists worldwide.

The Origins of Nailympia

Nailympia’s roots trace back to The Nail Olympics USA, a competition founded in 2001 in Las Vegas. Created by three organisations—IBD (run by Lee Tomlinson), Too Much Fun (Dianne D’Agnolo & James Johnson), and EZ Flow (David Daniel & Danny Haile) – its concept was revolutionary:

Competitors could use any system or brand.
Judging would be division-based and anonymous, ensuring fairness.
Skill levels would determine divisions, with competitors ranked only after judging was complete.

This ethos laid the foundation for Nailympia, which was later introduced to London in 2005, with Alex Fox – then editor-in-chief of Scratch Magazine – serving as the global competition director.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As Nailympia prepares to dazzle audiences once again, it reaffirms its commitment to showcasing exceptional talent, fostering creativity and maintaining a fair and inclusive environment. Whether in Anaheim, Ho Chi Minh City, or its other global stops, Nailympia 2025 promises to be a thrilling year for competitors.

New rules & score sheets can be viewed on this website www.nailympia.de

Nail imagery for 2025 – with thanks to Elena Popova

Nails – Elena Popova @popovaelena_nfp

Photographer – Elena Gelberg @pena_litrova

Make-Up Artist – Varvara Tabutarova @varvara_tabu

Hair Stylist – Ksenia Golubeva @ksenja_golubeva

Model – Alina Philipskaya @alina__0606

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NAILYMPIA LONDON 2024: The results

14th October 2024

The 20th iteration of Nailympia London took place at the Salon Beauty expo, 13-14 October 2024, and wrapped up a phenomenal year of competitions for the global nail sector.

Nailympia was hosted in six locations in 2024, with Germany run by Stefanie Lo Re, Mexico by Dafne Fernandez, Vietnam by Damon Ho, and in association with the Premiere Show Group in Orlando and San Antonio. The London contest featured 10 categories that could be entered online, and nine that took place in the Salon Beauty arena. Across these 19 categories, 165 competitors from 32 countries took 544 competition seats.

Categories were judged by a team of global experts, who each boast exceptional prowess in the nail sector, and Nailympia is administered under Alex Fox, who celebrates 20 years as global director of Nailympia this autumn.

Here are the results…

EXTREME NAIL STYLING POSTER

Division 1

3^rd – Alina Novikova – Italy
2^nd – Elisa Tonetti – Italy
1^st – Paula Emilia Socaci – Italy

Division 2

2^nd – Renata Deak – Hungary
1^st – Andrea Lorincz – Hungary

Division 3

3^rd – Anita Chahal – United Kingdom
2^nd – Evelin Nagy – Hungary
1^st – Eva Pasztorne Balog – Hungary

ART ON NAILS: INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS

Division 1

3^rd – Ewa Speyer – United Kingdom
2^nd – Széll Anikó Henriett – Hungary

Division 2

2^nd – Elizaveta Bekker – United Kingdom

Division 3

3^rd – Selcan Ercan – The Netherlands
2^nd – Mino Vo – United Kingdom
1^st – Loi Van Nguyen – United Kingdom

RUNWAY NAILS: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Division 1

3^rd – Alice Stefani – Italy
2^nd – Miu Tran – United Kingdom
1^st – Rose Ann Pagliawan – Philippines

Division 2

3^rd – Anya Nguyen – United Kingdom
2^nd – Delia Caruso – United States
1^st – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy

Division 3

3^rd – Kelsey McQuay – United States
2^nd – Selcan Ercan – The Netherlands
1^st – Magdalena Dabrowska – Poland

REALITY NAILS: GEOMETRIC CHIC / VINTAGE VIBES / GOTHIC GRANDEUR

Division 1

3^rd – Daniela Blahova – Slovakia
2^nd – Fran Humphrey – United Kingdom
1^st – Rose Anna Pagliawan – Philippines

Division 2

3^rd – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
2^nd – Kim Poels – The Netherlands
1^st – Anuja S. Mathur – India

Division 3

3^rd – Dung (Fox) Nguyen – United States
2^nd – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland
1^st – Mino Vo – United Kingdom

FLAT ART BOXED: SACRED SYMBOLS

Division 1

3^rd – Kimberley Moseley-Woodhouse – United Kingdom
2^nd – Gemma Riley – United Kingdom
1^st – Adél Horváth – Hungary

Division 2

3^rd – Emma Brock – United Kingdom
2^nd – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
1^st – Khyati Patel – India

Division 3

3^rd – Paola Marrone – Italy
2^nd – Diana Vig – United Kingdom
1^st – Tatiana Bianchi – Italy

DESIGN NAILS FOR AN ALBUM COVER: ELECTRO POP

Division 1

3^rd – Daniela Blahova – Slovakia
2^nd – Miu Tran – United Kingdom
1^st – Adél Horváth – Hungary

Division 2

3^rd – Anuja S. Mathur – India
2^nd – Monika Sliwinska – Poland
1^st – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy

Division 3

3^rd – Diana Vig – United Kingdom
2^nd – Vanessa Grossi – Aland Islands
1^st – Silvia Gago – Spain

POSTER PEDICURE

Division 1

1^st – Sarah Akhtyrska – United States

Division 2

3^rd – Stacy Forsyth – Canada
2^nd – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
1^st – Laura Pote – United Kingdom

Division 3

3^rd – Veronika Pogány-Gócza – Hungary
2^nd – Iuliia Prokopchuk – Canada
1^st – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland

POSTER MANICURE

Division 1

3^rd – Sofia Capretti – Italy
2^nd – Adél Horváth – Hungary
1^st – Livia Major – Hungary

Division 2

3^rd – Laura Pote – United Kingdom
2^nd – Anita Cyruk – United Kingdom
1^st – Zsofia Nagy – Hungary

Division 3

3^rd – Marta Kolodziejczyk – Poland
2^nd – Renata Jurinovits – Hungary
1^st – Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland

MIXED MEDIA BOXED ART (Open theme)

Division 1

3^rd – Chun Ling Kwok – Hong Kong
2^nd – Adél Horváth – Hungary
1^st – Daniela Blahova – Slovakia

Division 2

3^rd – Renáta Deák – Hungary
2^nd – Anya Nguyen – United Kingdom
1^st – Thao Nguyen – United States

Division 3

3^rd – Alice Nali – United Kingdom
2^nd – Melinda Tamas – Hungary
1^st – Silvia Gago – Spain

TO STILETTO & BEYOND: BOTANICAL GARDENS

Division 1

3^rd – Mariia Riakhovskaia – United States
2^nd – Alena Muraveva – United States
1^st – Tuong Minh – Vietnam

Division 2

3^rd – Emma Brock – United Kingdom
2^nd – Dorte Steenhold – Denmark
1^st – Yuliia Kovalchuk – United States

Division 3

3^rd – Loi Van Nguyen – United Kingdom
2^nd – Abbie Nguyen – United States
1^st – Tatyana Texter – Germany

GEL POLISH MANICURE

Division 1

3^rd – Sandra Marciniak – Poland
2^nd – Zsofia Szeker – Hungary
1^st – Paulina Baltyka – Poland

Division 2

3^rd – Areli Naharai Carvajal Rios – Mexico
2^nd – Marie Juranova – United Kingdom
1^st – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy

Division 3

3^rd – Magdalena Dabrowska – Poland
2^nd – Natalia Trefon-Ociepka – Poland
1^st – Aleksandra Dworzynska – Poland

THE JOY OF NAILS

Division 1

3^rd – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland
2^nd – Miu Tran – United Kingdom
1^st – Anita Pazmandi – Hungary

Division 2

3^rd – Dorte Steenhold – Denmark
2^nd – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy

Division 3

3^rd – Natalia Trefon-Ociepka – Poland
2^nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
1^st – Mino Vo – United Kingdom

FANTASY COMPLETE LOOK

Division 3

3^rd – Alice Nali – United Kingdom
2^nd – Justyna Maris – Poland
1^st – Melinda Tamás – Hungary

FRENCH TWIST

Division 1

3^rd – Zsofia Szeker – Hungary
2^nd – Sandra Marciniak – Poland
1^st – Anita Pazmandi – Hungary

Division 2

3^rd – Dorte Steenhold – Denmark
1^st – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy

Division 3

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

SALON NAILS

Division 1

3^rd – Zsofia Szeker – Hungary
2^nd – Anita Pazmandi – Hungary
1^st – Paulina Baltyka – Poland

Division 2

3^rd – Areli Naharai Carvajal Rios – Mexico
2^nd – Katalin Dobo – United Kingdom

Division 3

3^rd – Olena Oezman – Germany
2^nd – Agnes Szonyi-Majoros – Hungary
1^st – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy

UV GEL TIP & OVERLAY

Division 1

3^rd – Sandra Marcinak – Poland
2^nd – Paulina Baltyka – Poland
1^st – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland

Division 2

3^rd – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
2^nd – Justyna Rozdoba – United Kingdom
1^st – Tuyet Luong – United Kingdom

Division 3

3^rd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2^nd – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy
1^st – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark

L&P SCULPTURE

Division 1

3^rd – Miu Tran – United Kingdom
2^nd – Paulina Baltyka – Poland
1^st – Anita Pazmandi – Hungary

Division 2

3^rd – Marie Juranova – United Kingdom
2^nd – Minna Ukskoski – Finland
1^st – Areli Naharai Carvajal Rios – Mexico

Division 3

3^rd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
2^nd – Natalia Trefon-Ociepka – Poland
1^st – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy

PERFECT MATCH

Division 1

2^nd – Paulina Baltyka – Poland
1^st – Miu Tran – United Kingdom

Division 2

2^nd – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy

Division 3

3^rd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
2^nd – Natalia Trefon-Ociepka – Poland
1^st – Alessandra Pizzari – Italy

STILETTO NAILS

Division 1

3^rd – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland
2^nd – Sandra Marciniak – Poland
1^st – Anita Pazmandi – Hungary

Division 2

3^rd – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy
2^nd – Minna Ukskoski – Finland
1^st – Katalin Dobo – United Kingdom

Division 3

3^rd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark
2^nd – Olena Oezman – Germany
1^st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy

TOP UK TECH

Division 1 – Miu Tran

Division 2 – Katalin Dobo

Division 3 – Mino Vo

ART WINNER OF WINNERS

Division 1 – Miu Tran – United Kingdom

Division 2 – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy

Division 3 –Melinda Tamás – Hungary

WINNER OF WINNERS

Division 1 – Anita Pazmandi – Hungary

Division 2 – Francesca Ciaponi – Italy

Division 3 – Mino Vo – United Kingdom

INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER

Alessandra Pizzari – 974 points

TEAM TROPHY

Team Indigo

EUROPEAN CUP

Francesca Paliotto – Italy

GLOBAL CUP

Olena Oezman – Germany

Olena enters into the Nailympia Hall of Fame, after winning the Global Cup for a third time.

Olena is officially the only 3 x Global Cup Champion of Nailympia Competitions.

Nailympia Competitions is in association with Scratch magazine.

For information about upcoming Nailympia competitions, visit www.nailympia.com

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How a husband & wife joined forces to tackle fumes & dust in the nail & beauty industry

12th October 2024

For Paola Taylor-Riddick, building her own brand had always been a pipe dream – but little did she know that a trip to a beauty salon would spark the idea for business success.

While getting her nails done at the salon, Paola noticed its lack of ventilation and poor air quality and due to this, left the appointment feeling nauseated and with a runny nose, itchy eyes and headache.

That same day, she spoke to her husband, Paul Riddick, who worked as a fume and dust extraction specialist, travelling the world to ensure products were safety-compliant. The idea for VODEX and its filtration products was born, and Paola began dedicating her time to researching the harmful and life-threatening effects of fume and dust inhalation, speaking with medical experts, nail technicians and salon owners.

Once Paul was officially involved, the pair got to work making their vision of white, clinical-looking units – different to the industrial styles seen in the industry – a reality. These were designed to be mobile and had extending arms to extract dust and fumes at their source, meaning airborne particles were removed before they could be inhaled.

Over time, the brand has improved its products’ filter efficiency and airflow performance to exceed UK COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health) regulations.

“VODEX has positively impacted the nail and beauty industry by providing advanced dust and fume extraction systems,” says a spokesperson for the brand. “These solutions improve salon air quality by removing harmful particles generated during nail treatments, like filing and acrylic application. This not only enhances the health & safety of technicians and clients, but also helps businesses comply with health & safety regulations, promoting a cleaner, more hygienic environment.”

But it’s not just the nail industry that VODEX serves. Products cater to the dental, podiatry, laser hair and tattoo removal industries, as well as the military and aerospace sectors. The brand has even expanded into museum-based artefact restoration!

With VODEX sponsoring prestigious nail competition, Nailympia London 2024, the spokesperson shares why this is important to the brand: “We hope to demonstrate our commitment to helping nail professionals maintain safe, healthy working environments. Our involvement in Nailympia not only highlights the importance of fume and dust extraction, but reinforces our role as a key supporter of the industry’s growth and health & safety standards.

“The people in the nail sector are dedicated to perfecting their craft, making it a vibrant and inspiring community. We are proud to support these talented individuals, ensuring their workspaces are safe, healthy and conducive to their creative expression.”

www.vodex.co.uk

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The story of Glitterbels: the Staffordshire-born nail brand supporting techs worldwide

10th October 2024

Professional nail brand, Glitterbels, has made waves in the industry since being founded seven years ago.

The brainchild of Newcastle-under-Lyme nail artist, Annabel Maginnis, and her husband, Elliott, Glitterbels was established with a focus on providing high-quality, trendy acrylic powders to the UK nail sector. Since then, the brand’s offering has quickly expanded to include gel polishes and paints, builder gels, tools, salon essentials, furniture and apparel, and its number of monthly customers reaches over 10,000.

Online and in-person training is also available via the brand, and its education team scooped Nail Team of the Year at the Scratch Stars Awards 2024.

“Our mission is to ensure high-performance products are accessible to all,” says a spokesperson for Glitterbels.

But it’s not just its products that have expanded – the brand boasts a US HQ, as well as its Staffordshire base in the UK, and is stocked in hundreds of beauty supply stores across the globe, from the Netherlands to Australia. With brand ambassadors worldwide, Glitterbels is dedicated to providing guidance to pros internationally. “Nail technicians who shop and follow Glitterbels feel more like a community, rather than a group of customers,” continues its spokesperson.

“With open support groups and a dedicated customer service team, Glitterbels provides ongoing guidance to nail techs. The team shares tutorials, blogs and live videos, with knowledge on how best to use products. The education team can also be found in the comments of social media posts, offering top tips and advice on any problems customers may be facing.”

Fun fact: One of Glitterbels’ most popular products is Brush On Builder Gel in Dolly.

A passion for community is also clear via events, designed to excite pros and immerse them in the signature pink and magical aesthetic of Glitterbels. In June, the DreamFest event in Manchester welcomed around 400 attendees to shop the brand, network, learn and immerse in fun social media activities, including celebrity fans of Glitterbels.

The brand is sponsoring renowned competition, Nailympia London 2024, as it marks its 20th anniversary at the Salon Beauty trade show (13-14 October) – where Glitterbels is exhibiting. Its dedication to encouraging creativity and supporting global talent perfectly aligns with Nailympia’s values, as the spokesperson concludes: “At the heart of Glitterbels is a passion for creativity. This is something we try and showcase within all aspects of our business, so we love seeing the talent involved in the nail industry and take pride in supporting nail technicians during their journeys.”

Explore the Glitterbels brand via www.glitterbels.com

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Seeking a high-quality, innovative & eco-conscious salon furniture brand? Meet REM UK

9th October 2024

For over a century, REM UK has been at the forefront of developing salon furniture and equipment, playing a pivotal role in shaping the salon industry’s products and work environments.

From its humble beginnings in 1918 with the pioneering work of Eugene Suter, REM has continuously evolved and transformed to meet the needs of salons, barbershops, beauty, nail, hair and spa spaces across the world. Today, the company is a globally recognised brand, known for its innovation, quality and commitment to sustainability.

REM UK has been a stalwart supporter of Nailympia London for more than 15 years, donating its nail desks year-on-year to the arena, which presents the smart and professional air to the competition that the industry now expects.

The evolution of REM

REM’s journey began in the early 20th century, originally focused on producing electrical hairdryers. Over the years, the company expanded its product range to create a diverse array of salon furniture and equipment. The brand we recognise today was officially established in 1995, based in the heart of the Pennines and has since flourished, employing a skilled workforce of around 90 people.

A key factor in REM’s success has been its continuous investment in state-of-the-art technology. This commitment to innovation has allowed REM to remain competitive in a global marketplace, providing salons with high-quality, British-manufactured products that stand the test of time.

The importance of buying British

REM stands as a reminder of the value of investing in British-made products. While they may come at a higher price than their foreign counterparts, the quality, craftsmanship and longevity of British-made goods often far outweigh the initial cost.

Supporting British manufacturing is not only a way to ensure you receive a superior product, but also helps sustain local industries and jobs. By choosing British, customers reduce their carbon footprint by cutting out the need for long-distance shipping, whether by land, sea or air. REM champions this philosophy, emphasising the importance of preserving the UK’s industrial heritage and nurturing the unique skills that have been passed down through generations.

Urban Rose Beauty, London

Trend-setting salon styling

“Designing your dream salon involves more than just selecting furniture; it’s about curating an environment that reflects your brand’s personality and enhances the overall client experience,” explains a spokesperson on the design team. “At REM, we understand the importance of combining aesthetics with functionality, which is why we offer an extensive range of customisable salon furniture options.

“Whether you’re drawn to calming earthy tones, sleek neutrals, vibrant hues or charming pinks, REM has everything you need to bring your salon vision to life.

“The team at REM works to provide high-quality products that are as durable as they are beautiful,” the spokesperson continues. “There’s an extensive range of fabrics and laminates, presenting the perfect combination of materials to match any salon’s aesthetic. From styling chairs and wash units to reception desks, nail stations, pedicure thrones and mirrors, each piece of furniture can be tailored to suit any chosen colour palette.

Customisation is key to creating a space that truly reflects a brand’s identity and the REM team will assist in developing a cohesive colour scheme to transform ideas into a functional and visually stunning space.”

The REM UK team

Sustainable initiatives at REM Earth

“The world is realising the need for change in how we think, work and live to reduce carbon footprints and achieve net zero,” reveals Trevor Lingard, commercial director at REM. “While global efforts vary, in the UK, we must lead by example. REM recognises the urgency of adapting to climate challenges and is committed to making a meaningful impact, regardless of others’ actions.

“By partnering with the Green Rose Project, REM is expanding its REM Earth project to develop sustainable, net zero targeted products for salons. This initiative aims to reduce our carbon footprint by 25% over the next two years by optimising processes, cutting energy use and improving fuel efficiency.”

Committed to reducing its environmental impact through innovative practices in furniture packaging and waste management, its specialised protective bags have replaced plastic, bubble wrap and pallets, offering eco-friendly furniture delivery that reduces waste and enhances the customer experience.

“We repurpose surplus pallets for internal use and convert damaged ones into firewood,” continues Trevor Lingard. “Waste wood is also given to employees for home heating, reducing waste. Sawdust from our timber manufacturing is reused by local farmers as animal bedding. Fabric waste is repurposed into soft toys for charity, turning waste into a positive force. We also collaborate with suppliers to reuse cardboard in product deliveries, ensuring a sustainable packaging cycle.”

Nail’d It London

Uniting for a greener future

JUST ONE Tree is a non-profit organisation focused on restoring entire ecosystems, working in deforested areas such as Kenya, Madagascar, Indonesia and Nepal. By partnering with Eden reforestation projects, the company is helping to restore forests, improve biodiversity and protect the habitats of endangered species. REM’s involvement in this underscores the company’s commitment to not only producing high-quality salon furniture, but also ensuring a healthier planet for future generations.

REM UK’s more than 100-year journey is a testament to the strength of British manufacturing, innovation and craftsmanship. As the company continues to grow and adapt in an increasingly globalised and environmentally-conscious marketplace, it remains committed to producing superior salon furniture that supports local industries and preserves the environment. Through its dedication to sustainability and its focus on quality, REM is ensuring that its legacy will endure for many years to come.

www.rem.co.uk

*Lead image shows Nail’d It London

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Meet HD Professional Nail Systems: a brand dedicated to raising standards via award-winning education & products

2nd October 2024

What should pros look for in a nail brand? Products that help to elevate artistry, high-quality education and a passionate team behind-the-scenes are key qualities – and HD Professional Nail Systems ticks every box.

Founder, Hazel Dixon’s career stems 18 years and she has an awe-inspiring collection of over 100 awards to show for it, owing to her passion for nail art, as a way to express creativity and push boundaries, and accessible, continuous learning.

She is in the Scratch Stars Awards Hall of Fame for the competition’s Nail Stylist and Mixed Media Artist categories, due to winning the titles three times, and HD Nail Artist Academy proudly sits alongside as an Ultimate Nail Team. Hazel added the Services to the Nail Industry title to her Scratch Stars portfolio in 2022, and scooped The Nail Business Mentor of the Year Award this year.

Accolades started early in her career, with the nail artist, educator & global competition judge winning her first trophy in 2009. She launched her training academy in 2012, which caters to all skill levels and offers in-depth, online and in-person courses aligned with National Occupational Standards (NOS), focusing on areas such as nail anatomy, chemistry and innovative techniques. Becoming HD Nail Artist Academy Ltd in 2016, educators were introduced across the UK, and Hazel launched nail brand, HD Professional, two years later.

The professional brand was initially known for its acrylic systems and has expanded to offer a range of gel systems and nail art accessories over time. Hazel is also a brand consultant & UK distributor for Akzentz products and via the HD Professional Nail Systems website, the Akzentz Shine-on No Wipe Topcoat is the best-selling product. It’s followed by the HD Pro Shine It! No Wipe Top Coat and Flex It! Clear (Universal Base), then the Akzentz Luxio Base Gel and HD Pro Flex It! Fibre – Cover Cameo.

The brand is sponsoring esteemed industry competition, Nailympia London 2024, recognising the event’s platform for nurturing talent, creativity and professional growth that comes from challenging oneself. The partnership also aligns with HD Professional Nail Systems’ values of promoting artistic and technical excellence, and Hazel’s passion for competing.

Looking to the future, the company is aiming high, with an emphasis on raising industry standards via its ever-evolving products and education. “The long-term vision is to maintain and strengthen our reputation as leaders in the nail industry, both through cutting-edge education and high-quality, professional-grade products,” notes a spokesperson.

Find out more about HD Professional Nail Systems via www.hazeldixonnails.com

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Keen to compete at Nailympia London? Global director, Alex Fox answers your questions

29th July 2024

Scratch’s Helena Biggs chats to Alex Fox, global director of Nailympia Competitions, about the 2024 London event – which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

She answers questions about the online & arena categories & serves up encouraging words for pros ?

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3WmTdBRY7E

DON’T FORGET:

9 August: Online categories deadline

27 September: Arena categories deadline

➡️ CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

? @salonbeauty.uk – London

?️ 13-14 October

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