14 Online Nail Art Categories OPEN NOW! with Nailympia London 2026

The world’s biggest nail competition, Nailympia London, has opened its online categories, with two BRAND NEW for 2026! 

THE CATEGORIES & THEMES:

*NEW FOR 2026* Embellish Me: The Social Media Video Challenge – Open theme
*NEW FOR 2026* Division 4 – The Apex – 5-shape Challenge – Open theme

Flat Art Boxed – Chinoiserie styling
Runway Nails – The Rococo Era
Reality Nails  – London – Orlando – Shanghai
To Stiletto & Beyond – Metamorphosis
Full Cover Creative – Pi / 3.14
Design for Album cover – Gothic

Mixed Media – Open theme
Art on Nails- Open theme
Manicure Poster – Open theme
Pedicure Poster – Open theme
Extreme Poster – Open theme
Ai Nail Vision Poster – Open theme

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Nailympia Online 2026 is officially open, inviting nail artists from around the world to showcase their creativity across 14 dynamic competitions. This year introduces two exciting new categories, designed to challenge modern techniques & artistry like never before. With themes ranging from high fashion to conceptual design, competitors are encouraged to push boundaries and elevate their nail work on the global stage.

Entries are open now and will be accepted until 24th July 2026. Artists of all levels are called to get creative, refine their skills and submit work that captivates and inspires.

The global stage is set – now it’s your time to shine. Joining the Ring of Hands and let’s nail-on together.

All the rules are here – https://www.nailympia.com/london/rules-and-regs-2026-online/

Score sheets are here – https://www.nailympia.com/score-sheets/

 

Pivot Point & Nailympia Webinar: Insights into The Competition Arena

 

WATCH via this link: using Passcode –  LB6*#7dJ – to access the video

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The recent 90-minute Nailympia webinar hosted by education platform Pivot Point, featured Buddy Sims, learning experience (LX) specialist at Pivot Point and Alex Fox, global director of Nailympia Competitions. This session provided an in-depth look at Nailympia’s past, present and future, along with expert advice for competitors looking to enter this prestigious nail competition circuit.

Nailympia: A Global Phenomenon

Originally launched as the Nail Olympics in 2000 Las Vegas, Nailympia has grown into a globally recognised competition, owned by Scratch maagzine.

After discussing it’s 20-year long history and relationship to Scratch magazine, Alex Fox highlighted the first competition of the year,  Nailympia Anaheim, (23-24 February at Premiere Anaheim), discussing how it compares to other locations and how themes vary across different events. Alex also covered the 2025 competition calendar, including opportunities for international competitors to participate remotely.

Competition Categories & Judging Standards

The webinar detailed the competition structure, including:

  • Various categories available at Anaheim & other locations
  • Thematic differences across different Nailympia locations.
  • Eligibility based on three-division tier system of competing
  • Digital & online integration for remote competitors.

To ensure fair judging, Nailympia follows strict guidelines and regulations, ensuring personal biases do not impact results. Judges adhere to standardised scoring methods and all participants must comply with clear competition rules.

Competing at Nailympia: What You Need to Know

For those preparing to compete, the webinar provided valuable insights:

  • Preparation & training tips.
  • Materials & tools provided during the event.
  • Available support for competitors.
  • Common mistakes & expert advice from judges.
  • Feedback process after the competition
  • Where to source a coach/mentor

Website Walkthrough

The webinar concluded with a guided tour of the Nailympia website, highlighting essential sections such as:

  • The free downloadable competition guidelines
  • FAQ.
  • Event itinerary, rules & costs.
  • News, picture galleries, judges’ profiles & trophies.

With its rich history, transparent judging and commitment to fostering nail artistry, Nailympia continues to be a premier competition in the beauty industry. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned pro, this competition offers a platform to showcase talent, gain recognition and be part of a global nail community.

 

THE WINNERS: Nailympia Online 2021

Nailympia Competitions, in association with Scratch magazine, has announced the winners of the first edition of Nailympia Online.

The renowned competition organisation moved online for 2021 following the postponement of its in-person competitions globally due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Nailympia Online welcomed 12 categories with three divisions, plus the introduction of a fourth and unique division for gold medalists and nail champions. Competitors were judged by a 36-strong panel and the winners were revealed in a Facebook Live presentation hosted by Nailympia competition director & Scratch editor-in-chief, Alex Fox, alongside Scratch’s managing editor, Helena Biggs.

This first edition attracted 252 individual competitors who afforded a grand sum of 642 entries from 30 countries. This breaks down into: Division 1 – 113 people; Division 2 – 86 people: Division 3 – 79 people; Division 4 – 11 people.

“This pandemic has left no one unscathed or untouched. We have all made sacrifices; all been changed by this past year,” notes organiser, Alex Fox. “Therefore, it’s been a great project for me to put my focus and energy into. I’ve truly enjoyed this journey, it’s been a magnificent distraction from the global crisis and a most fulfilling venture, not least as it’s given me so much contact and connection with nail artists the world over, culminating in viewing extraordinary works of art on nails, proving that the nail industry fosters, nurtures, spawns and precipitates some of the greatest art seen in modern times. The nail industry is an artistic force to be reckoned with.”

Check out the winners below…

POSTER MANICURE

Division 1

  • 3rd – Emelie Olsson – Sweden
  • 2nd – Kasia Gorska – UK
  • 1st – Aleksandra Kuciak – Poland

Division 2

  • 3rd – Justyna Wróblewska – Poland
  • 2nd – Réka Oláh – Hungary
  • 1st – Milena Bialobrzeska – Poland

Division 3

  • 3rd – Chanteya Macphail – Australia
  • 2nd – Olena Oezman – Germany
  • 1st – Anna Prabucka – Poland

POSTER PEDICURE

Division 1

  • 3rd – Rebecca Tomkinson – Australia
  • 2nd – Diana Wysokińska – Poland
  • 1st – Martyna Stacha – Poland

Division 2

  • 3rd – Aleksandra Drozdz – Ireland
  • 2nd – Tan Adams – UK
  • 1st – Alexandra Koverzneva – Russia

Division 3

  • 3rd – Anna Kurzok – Poland
  • 2nd – Olena Oezman – Germany
  • 1st – Anna Prabucka – Poland

STYLE FOR MARKETING CARD

Division 1

  • 3rd – Elżbieta Tyszko – Poland
  • 2nd – Kenny Teo – Australia
  • 1st – Magdalena Bucko – Poland

Division 2

  • 3rd – Ivonne Voigt – Germany
  • 2nd – Alexandra Koverzneva – Russia
  • 1st – Tan Adams – UK

Division 3

  • 3rd – Agata Szumera – Poland
  • 2nd – Annamaria Wieszt – Germany
  • 1st – Olena Oezman – Germany

GEL POLISH MANICURE

Division 1

  • 3rd – Olga Pavliuchenko – Ukraine
  • 2nd – Juliana Beliakova – Lithuania
  • 1st – Anna Stachula – Ireland

Division 2

  • 3rd – Paulina Mucha – Poland
  • 2nd – Evelin Nagy – Hungary
  • 1st – Izabela Goluńska-Senik – Poland

Division 3

  • 3rd – Olena Oezman – Germany
  • 2nd – Erika Nortier – Italy
  • 1st – Anna Kurzok – Poland

AWARDS NIGHT CHIC – Little Black Dress

Division 1

  • 3rd – Danielle Currie – UK
  • 2nd – Angela Arigo – Italy
  • 1st – Aorui Zhang – Australia

Division 2

  • 3rd – Milena Bialobrzeska –
  • 2nd – Agata Leonardi – Italy
  • 1st – Gail Nicholls – UK

Division 3

  • 3rd – Annamarie Wieszt –
  • 2nd – Mino Vo – UK
  • 1st – Grace Li – Australia

NAILS FOR AN ALBUM COVER – Country Music theme

Division 1

  • 3rd – Gemma Dawson – UK
  • 2nd – Kamila Borowiec – UK
  • 1st – Angela Arigo – Italy

Division 2

  • 3rd – Marian Plat-Veerman – The Netherlands
  • 2nd – Paulina Mucha – Poland
  • 1st – Angela Wilden – Luxembourg

Division 3

  • 3rd – Ania Prus – Denmark
  • 2nd– Lídia Kovács – Hungary
  • 1st – Erika Nortier – Italy

ART ON NAILS OVER 1 inch Long

Division 1

  • 3rd – Laura Durastanti – Italy
  • 2nd – Rita Halassy – Hungary
  • 1st – Angela Arigo – Italy

Division 2

  • 3rd – Katarzyna Warmuz – Poland
  • 2nd – Angela Wilden – Luxembourg
  • 1st – Ivonne Voigt – Germany

Division 3

  • 3rd – Melinda Tamás – Hungary
  • 2nd– Liliya Leheta – Canada
  • 1st – Mino Vo – UK

ART ON NAILS OVER 2 INCHES LONG

Division 1

  • 3rd – Rita Halassy – Hungary
  • 2nd – Melina Sherikyan – France
  • 1st – Tram Anh Thi Le – UK

Division 2

  • 3rd – Malgorzata Walczak – UK
  • 2nd – Angela Wilden – Luxembourg
  • 1st – Ivonne Voigt – Germany

Division 3

  • 3rd – Kayley Cairns – UK
  • 2nd– Loi Nguyen – UK
  • 1st – Mino Vo – UK

FLAT ART – theme – Diversity

Division 1

  • 3rd – Asia Bloodworth – USA
  • 2nd – Corinna Ball – UK
  • 1st – Magdalena Bucko – Poland

Division 2

  • 3rd – Charlotte Wright – UK
  • 2nd – Paulina Mucha – Poland
  • 1st – Tan Adams – UK

Division 3

  • 3rd – Anna Kurzok – Poland
  • 2nd– Lídia Kovács – Hungary
  • 1st – Robert Klonowski – Poland

MIXED MEDIA ART DESIGN

Division 1

  • 3rd – Angela Arigo – Italy
  • 2nd – Claire Wheeler – UK
  • 1st – Natasha Newton – UK

Division 2

  • 3rd – Alessandra Guzzetti – Italy
  • 2nd – Sejin Yun – South Korea
  • 1st – Judith Mayer – Germany

Division 3

  • 3rd – Nick Tran – Australia
  • 2nd– Melinda Tamás – Hungary
  • 1st – Lídia Kovács – Hungary

INVENT A NAIL SHAPE MORE THAN 2 inches Long

Division 1

  • 3rd – Maria Fibich – Poland
  • 2nd – Hong Luu – UK
  • 1st – Angelique Blenckner – Germany

Division 2

  • 3rd – Angela Wilden – Luxembourg
  • 2nd – Quang Nguyen – USA
  • 1st – Réka Oláh – Hungary

Division 3

  • 3rd – Beata Wodzak-Zwara – Poland
  • 2nd – Andreea Simona Ignat – UK
  • 1st – Lucie Kovariková – Czech Republic

THE JOY OF NAILS WITH BLING!

Division 1

  • 3rd – Tram Anh Thi Le – UK
  • 2nd – Rita Halassy – Hungary
  • 1st – Christina Sorsby – UK

Division 2

  • 3rd – Angela Wilden – Luxembourg
  • 2nd – Malgorzata Walczak – UK
  • 1st – Sylwia Siudalska – Poland

Division 3

  • 3rd – Sylwia Golec – UK
  • 2nd– Lucie Kovariková – Czech Republic
  • 1st – Paula Marie Spencer – UK

ART WINNERS of WINNERS

Division 1 – Angela Arigo – Italy

Division 2 – Angela Wilden – Luxembourg 

Division 3 – Mino Vo – UK

WINNERS of WINNERS

Division 1 – Rita Halassy – Hungary

Division 2 – Angela Wilden – Luxembourg

Division 3 – Mino Vo – UK

OVERALL INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER

Mino Vo – UK – 772pts

DIVISION 4 VIP 5-Shape Challenge Champion

Olena Özman – Germany – 307 points / 340pts

Click here to re-watch the live awards reveal.

www.nailympia.com / www.scratchmagazine.co.uk