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Nailympia announces its latest location as San Juan, Puerto Rico for Sept 2026

16th June 2026

Nailympia Competitions is extremely excited to announce its 15^th location – Puerto Rico – in its 22-year history with Seed Publishing Ltd (Scratch magazine).

This new location will be hosted by two nail industry figures, Michelle Soto (@chellysnails) and Lyssa Avilés of The Nails Expo in San Juan; to be held on 27-28 September 2026.

Michelle Soto

Talking about her relationship with colleague Lyssa Avilés, Michelle notes, “Lyssa and I have built a beautiful friendship over the years, rooted in mutual respect, shared values and a deep love for our industry and our island.

“We share the same vision for elevating our community and creating opportunities for others. What makes our partnership so special is that our strengths complement each other. Together, we bring leadership, experience, passion and purpose to everything we do. More importantly, we both believe in pouring into others and helping shape the future generation of nail artists and entrepreneurs. At the centre of everything is our faith, which guides our decisions and keeps us focused on serving with intention, integrity and love.”

An established international nail educator, mentor, judge and competition figure, Michelle is known for her aspirational nail art style and her incredible skills, which she shares frequently on her social platforms and through her work as an educator and product developer/innovator for Valentino. Moving into competition organisation is a new and exciting world to explore, so when quizzed on what inspired the move to host Nailympia in Puerto Rico, Michelle states, “Puerto Rico is where my journey began. It’s where I first picked up a brush, built my career and dreamed about what was possible. As opportunities opened up for me throughout the years, my dreams continued to grow, but my heart has always remained connected to my island.

Lyssa Avilés & Michelle Soto

“Bringing Nailympia to Puerto Rico is incredibly special because it’s something I wish had existed when I was starting out. I know first-hand how life-changing opportunities like this can be. My vision is to create a platform that opens doors for local nail artists while also inviting professionals from around the world to experience the beauty, culture, talent and warmth of Puerto Rico. This is more than a competition it’s a way of giving back to the place that gave me my start. It’s my Home.” Michelle continues, “What excites me most about this project, is the opportunity it creates for our local nail community. Nailympia is a world-renowned competition, and having it on our island gives artists access to an experience that many have only dreamed about.

“Competition introduces you to a completely different side of the industry. It challenges you, pushes you beyond your comfort zone and helps you discover strengths you didn’t know you had. I believe it will open minds, inspire growth and show nail professionals that their talent can compete on a global stage. For many artists, this could be the beginning of a whole new chapter in their careers.”

The Nails Expo, San Juan, Puerto Rico

What does Michelle hope competitors will take away from this event beyond medals, score sheets and trophies? The answer is simple: she wants every visitor to leave having truly experienced Puerto Rico. While the competition itself is a major draw, Michelle believes the real magic lies in the people, culture and connections that surround it.

“Of course, I want people to enjoy competing and challenging themselves,” she cites. “But beyond that, I want every person who attends to feel Puerto Rico. I want them to experience our culture, our people, our hospitality and the love that we pour into everything we do.”

As host of Nailympia Puerto Rico, Michelle sees the event as an opportunity to showcase not only world-class nail artistry, but also the spirit of the island itself. From the warmth of its welcome to the friendships formed throughout the competition, she hopes visitors will leave with something far more meaningful than a medal. “Puerto Rico has a warmth that is difficult to put into words. It’s something you feel,” she reflects. “My mission is for competitors to leave not only with memories of the competition, but with memories of the island, the connections they made and the feeling that they were welcomed like family.”

It’s becoming clear worldwide that nail competitions provide a level of exposure that can truly change careers and allow artists to be seen not only for their talent, but for their commitment, discipline and dedication to their craft. As Michelle asserts, “Anyone who has competed understands the amount of preparation, sacrifice and heart that goes into it. That’s what makes competition so special. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been in the industry for one year or 20 years, when you step onto that competition floor, your work speaks for itself. My hope is that artists gain confidence, recognition, new opportunities and a deeper belief in what’s possible for their future.

“My dream is for Nailympia Puerto Rico to become the competition destination of the Caribbean. The event that artists mark on their calendars every year because they simply can’t miss it.

“I want it to be known not only for excellence in competition, but also for the energy, culture and unique flavour that Puerto Rico brings. We have something special here. We have talent, passion, and yes, we have ‘SAZÓN’ haha. I hope competitors from all over the world come to experience that magic year after year.

Lyssa Avilés & Michelle Soto of The Nails Expo & Nailympia Puerto Rico 2026 – September 27-28

“Nailympia Puerto Rico offers so much more than a competition. It’s an opportunity to challenge yourself professionally while also experiencing one of the most beautiful and welcoming places in the world.

“Come compete, learn, connect and grow, but also come to recharge. Enjoy our culture, our food, our beaches, our music and the warmth of our people. Puerto Rico has a way of filling your heart and your spirit with energy. Our island is ready to welcome everyone with open arms,” Michelle enthuses.

REGISTRATION OPENS SOON.

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Nailympia Orlando 2026: THE RESULTS

1st June 2026

The seventh edition of Nailympia Orlando took place at Premiere Orlando, 31 May and 1 June – and was the biggest turnout in the region to date, with 102 competitors from 13 countries taking 329 competition seats.

The results are:

MANICURE POSTER

Division 1

1^st – Iryna Shemet – USA
2^nd – Evgeniia Chernigina – Egypt
3^rd – Inna Bohdan – USA

Division 2

1^st – Daryna Khalepa – USA
2^nd – Zhanna Fedorenko – USA
3^rd – Uliana Vadiuk – USA

Division 3

1^st – Oksana Viriutina – USA
2^nd – Karyna Kliushyk – USA
3^rd – Liudmyla Kermet – USA

PEDICURE POSTER

Division 1

3^rd – Inna Bohdan – USA
2^nd – Shamel Robinson – USA
1^st – Iryna Shemet – USA

Division 2

1^st – Olena Fedorchenko – USA
2^nd – Uliana Vadiuk – USA
3^rd – Olha Khlomova – USA

Division 3

1^st – Oksana Viriutina – USA
2^nd – Olena Brylova – USA
3^rd – Liudmyla Keremet – USA

GEL POLISH MANICURE

Division 1

1^st – Kateryna Tabota – USA
2^nd – Melant Edenfield – USA

Division 2

1^st – Yanin Echevarria – USA
2^nd – Olha Khlomova – USA
3^rd – Yevheniia Alienikova – USA

Division 3

1^st – Diana Manucharian – USA
2^nd – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland
3^rd – Svitlana Palchuk – USA

REALITY NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Thi Linh Nhi Nguyen – USA
2^nd – Elizabeth Baez – USA
3^rd – Yen Bui – USA

Division 2

1^st – Maria Teresa Concu – Italy
2^nd – Yanin Echevarria – USA
3^rd – Be Lee – USA

Division 3

1^st – Phi Dang – USA
2^nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
3^rd – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland

RUNWAY NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Iryna Shemet – USA
2^nd – Yen Bui – USA
3^rd – Kristina Kolisnyk – USA

Division 2

1^st – Yevheniia Alieinikova – USA
2^nd – Daryna Khalepa – USA
3^rd – Uliana Vadiuk – USA

Division 3

1^st – Kelsey McQuay – USA
2^nd – Halyna Kaliugina – USA
3^rd – Veronica Luviano – USA

AI NAIL VISION STYLING POSTER

Division 1

1^st – Hanna Drana – USA
2^nd – Danica Hargett – USA
3^rd – Kristina Kolisnyk – USA

Division 2

1^st – Uliana Vadiuk – USA
2^nd – Duong Bui – USA
3^rd – Daryna Khalepa – USA

Division 3

1^st – Karyna Kyliushyk – USA
2^nd – Halyna Kaliugina – USA
3^rd – Liudmyla Keremet – USA

EXTREME NAIL STYLING POSTER

Division 1

1^st – Iryna Shemet – USA
2^nd – Alina Didenko – USA
3^rd – Nora David – Hungary

Division 2

1^st – Diana Suleac – Italy
2^nd – Iuliia Pashina – USA
3^rd – Olha Khlomova – USA

Division 3

1^st – Georgina Takacs – United Kingdom
2^nd – Anita Chahal-Millar – United Kingdom
3^rd – Vira Bushta – USA

FLAT ART BOXED

Division 1

1^st – Thi inh Nhi Nguyen – USA
2^nd – Hanna Drana – USA
3^rd – Makayla Reed – USA

Division 2

1^st – Hoa Huynh – Canada
2^nd – Inessa Ostavnienko – USA
3^rd – Tetiana Lvovska – USA

Division 3

1^st – Liudmyla Komlieva – USA
2^nd – Phi Dang – USA
3^rd – Vinh Le – USA

TO STILETTO & BEYOND

Division 1

1^st – Iryna Shemet – USA
2^nd – Yen Bui – USA
3^rd – Inna Alieksieieva – USA

Division 2

1^st – Iuliia Pashina – USA
2^nd – Duong Bui – USA
3^rd – Tetiana Lvovska – USA

Division 3

1^st – Liudmyla Keremet – USA
2^nd – Elena Soldatenkova – USA
3^rd – Mariana Dolganova – USA

SALON NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Yen Bui – USA

Division 2

1^st – Maria Teresa Concu – Italy
2^nd – Marilyn Fontanez – Puerto Rico
3^rd – Duong Bui – USA

Division 3

1^st – Melissa Monaco – Italy
2^nd – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
3^rd – Valentina Federici – Italy

THE JOY OF NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Yen Bui – USA
2^nd – Inna Alieksieieva – USA
3^rd – Melant Edenfield – USA

Division 2

1^st – Maria Teresa Concu – Italy
2^nd – Olena Fedorchenko – USA
3^rd – Uliana Vadiuk – USA

Division 3

1^st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2^nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3^rd – Monia Martellini – Switzerland

L&P ACRYLIC COMPETITION STYLE NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Yen Bui – USA

Division 2

1^st – Maria Teresa Concu – Italy
2^nd – Duong Bui – USA
3^rd – Marilyn Fontanez – Puerto Rico

Division 3

1^st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2^nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3^rd – Melissa Monaco – Italy

UV GEL COMPETITION STYLE NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Yen Bui – USA

Division 2

1^st – Maria Teresa Concu – Italy
2^nd – Marilyn Fontanez – Puerto Rico
3^rd – Uliana Vadiuk – USA

Division 3

1^st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2^nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3^rd – Melissa Monaco – Italy

STILETTO NAILS

Division 1

1^st – Yen Bui – USA

Division 2

1^st – Maria Teresa Concu – Italy
2^nd – Duong Bui – USA
3^rd – Eric Vega – Puerto Rico

Division 3

1^st – Francesca Paliotto – Italy
2^nd – Valentina Federici – Italy
3^rd – Monia Martellini – Switzerland

ART WINNER OF WINNERS

YEN BUI – USA

TOP USA TECH

DUONG BUI

WINNER OF WINNERS

Division 1 YEN BUI – USA
Division 2 MARIA TERESA CONCU – ITALY
Division 3 FRANCESCA PALIOTTO – ITALY

INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER

FRANCESCA PALIOTTO – ITALY

For information about future Nailympia competitions, visit nailympia.com

Posted in News, Orlando and tagged nail art, nail competition, Nails, Nailympia, Nailympia Orlando

Nailympia China 2026: THE RESULTS

26th May 2026

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

1^st – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd – 陳玉珠 Gigi / 中國香港 Hongkong, China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – Marina Savelyeva / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – Olena Fedorchenko / 美国 USA
3rd – Diana Manucharian / 美国 USA

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Katerina Drasler / 斯洛文尼亚 SIovenia
2^nd – 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

1^st – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd – 陳玉珠 Gigi / 中國香港 Hongkong, China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – Svetana Logunova / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – 柯煒淩 Winnie / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
3rd – Olena Fedorchenko / 美国 USA

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Zita Shirgazina / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – 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

1^st – 郑月兰 Zhen Yuelan / 中国 China
2^nd – 范小莉 Fan Ziaoli / 中国 China
3rd – 胡茜 Hu Qian / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin / 中国 China
2^nd – Svetlana Logunova / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
3rd – 王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
2^nd – 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

1^st – 陳玉珠 Gigi / 中國香港 Hongkong,China
2^nd – 苏缘 Su Yuan / 中国 China
3rd – 阚颖 Kan Ying / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – 黃艷芬 Wong Yim Fan / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
2^nd – 柯煒淩 Winnie / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
3rd – Svetlana Logunova / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
2^nd – 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

1^st – 黃乙穎 Zoe / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
2^nd – 钱瑞怡 Qian RuiYi / 中国 China第三名
3rd – 欧文 Ou Wen / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – 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

1^st – 中山竜司 Nakayama Ryuji / 中国 China & 日本 Japan
2^nd – 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

1^st – 邸斯 Di Si / 中国 China
2^nd – 黃乙穎 Zoe / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
3rd – 谢可可 Xie Keke / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – Irina Lutkovskaya / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – 刘火星 Liu Huoxing / 中国 China
3rd – 王宇 Wang Yu / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
2^nd – 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

1^st – 王昱婷 Wang Yuting / 中国 China
2^nd – 陳玉珠 Gigi / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
3rd – 陈玮琪 Chen Weiqi / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – Dariya Yakoviv / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd -王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China
3rd – 黄鑫 Huang Xin / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – 楊沛麟 Pitt / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
2^nd – 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

1^st -黃乙穎 Zoe / 中國香港 Hongkong,China
2^nd – 黄琼仪 Huang Yiqiong / 中国 China
3rd – Nguyễn Thị Thu Vân / 越南Viet Nam

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – 包桂婷 Bao Guiting / 中国 China
2^nd – 黄思彤 Huang Sitong / 中国 China
3rd – 王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Ekaterina Moor / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – 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

1^st – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
3rd – 张艺 Zhang Yi / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – Razmyslova Yana Eduardovna / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – 王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China
3rd Place: 刘婷 Liu Ting / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
2^nd – 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

1^st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd -王昱婷 Wang Yuting / 中国 China
3rd – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin / 中国 China
2^nd – Razmyslova Yana Eduardovna / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
3rd – 柯煒淩 Winnie / 中國香港 Hongkong, China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Genki Itou / 日本 Japan
2^nd – 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

1^st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd – 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

1^st – 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin / 中国 China
2^nd – 陈华银 Chen Huayin / 中国 China
3rd -王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Genki Itou / 日本Japan
2^nd – 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

1^st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd – 黃乙穎 Zoe / 中國香港 Hongkong, China
3rd – 王昱婷 Wang Yuting / 中国 China

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – 黄鑫 Huang Xin / 中国 China
2^nd – 杨小琴 Yang Xiaoqin / 中国 China
3rd – 王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Mateja Petkov / 斯洛文尼亚 Slovenia
2^nd – 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

1^st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd – Ngoc Huyen Tran Nguyen / 澳大利亚 Australia
3rd – Phuong Thao / 越南Viet Nam

入门组 – Division 2

1^st – Irina Lutkovskaya / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – Tatiana Fedorova / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
3rd – Nadezhda Tarasevich / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Shcherbakova Anna Vladimirovna / 俄罗斯 Russian Federation
2^nd – 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

1^st – Ann Bui / 澳大利亚 Australia
2^nd – 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

1^st – Razmyslova Yana Eduardovna / 俄罗斯 Russia
2^nd -王苏红 Wang Suhong / 中国 China
3rd – 柯煒淩 Winnie / 中國香港 Hongkong, China

大师组 – Division 3

1^st – Genki Itou / 日本 Japan
2^nd – 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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Posted in China, News and tagged China nail competition, nail art, nail competition, Nail Tech, nails china, Nailympia, nailympia china

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.

Posted in Anaheim, News and tagged acrylic nails, gel nails, nail championship, Nails, Nailympia, nailympia anaheim, nailympia china, nailympia european cup, nailympia global cup, Nailympia London, Nailympia Orlando, nailympia puerto rico, Nailympia San Antonio, Nailympia Sicily, stiletto nails

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

23rd March 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

CLICK HERE TO ENTER & SAVE 10% WHEN YOU ENTER BEFORE 20 MAY

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/

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Nailympia announces Sicily as a new competition location for 2026

18th March 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.

www.nailympiasicily.com

Posted in News, Sicily and tagged Competition, italy, nail competition, Nail Tech, Nailympia, Nailympia Sicily

Nailympia China 2nd Edition Presents Exclusive Competitor Training in Shanghai this March

2nd March 2026

The highly anticipated second edition of Nailympia China will take place on 20–22 May 2026 in Shanghai, bringing together the global nail community for three days of world-class competition, education and inspiration. Following the incredible success of its debut, Nailympia China continues its mission to raise industry standards, support nail professionals and create opportunities for international recognition.

In a special initiative to empower competitors and elevate performance standards, Nailympia China will host an intensive training programme ahead of the competition. This exclusive training is designed to support all registered competitors by providing direct mentorship from some of the most respected global experts in the nail industry.

Training Schedule

Date: 20–22 March 2026
Location:

Global Nail Art Museum

9F, Building 5, Lane 599 Huiwang East Road,
Jiading District, Shanghai

Fee Details:
Registered Nailympia China competitors can attend this training free of charge, with no additional training fees. Competitors are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation expenses during the training period.

Luxury Global Mentor Team

The programme will be led by an exceptional panel of international mentors, offering competitors invaluable insight, advanced techniques and competition-winning strategies:

Deborah Cocco – Nailympia Global Champion Mentor
Sandy Cheung – Nailympia International Judge
Nakayama Ryuji – Nailympia International Champion

Over the course of three days, participants will receive hands-on guidance, learn about judging criteria, improve their technical skills and gain confidence in preparation for the main competition in May.

This initiative reflects Nailympia’s commitment to nurturing talent, building global connections and creating a supportive and educational competition environment. By offering access to world-class mentorship, Nailympia China aims to help every competitor perform at their highest level and experience true professional growth.

Email: muzer@nailympia.cn

Posted in China, News and tagged China, deborah cocco, global nail champion, joy of nails, Nails, Nailympia, nailympia china, pink and white nails, sandy cheung, stiletto nials

Nailympia Anaheim: Sponsor Spotlight – Byootique

22nd January 2026

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.”

https://byootique-global.com

Posted in Anaheim, News and tagged anaheim, bag, beauty case, case, hairstylist, mobiel beauty, mobile beauty case, MUA, nail art, Nail Tech, Nailympia, Premiere Anaheim, premiere beauty, premiere beauty show, Sponsor, storage system

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.

www.nailympia.com

Posted in London, News and tagged global cup, Nailympia, Nailympia London

Celebrating Max Braga – Trusted Nailympia Judge & International Nail Artist Extraordinaire

3rd September 2025

Venice at your fingertips: the magic of fantasy nail art at Nailympia & delivered by Entity global educator & international judge, Max Braga

Last year, at Nailympia London, I was asked to create a full set of Fantasy Complete Look nails for a high-profile demonstration show, designed to showcase the excellence of professionals in my field following the Nailympia Düsseldorf 2025 international championships. For me, this invitation was both ambitious and courageous: I would represent the entire category of nail art experts, professionals, colleagues and friends from around the world. This was a huge responsibility, yet also a unique honour.

The first challenge? Choosing a theme. I wanted to create something instantly recognisable worldwide, with a strong, clear and impactful style. The answer came almost immediately: Venice. A universal symbol of beauty, history, art and opulence. Venice is more than just a city: it is a visual emotion, a timeless narrative. And its carnival, renowned worldwide, perfectly embodies the elegance, colour, sophistication and sumptuousness I wanted to convey in my work.

I immersed myself in researching images, historical references and visual inspirations. I began designing three-dimensional subjects, decorative elements and details capable of evoking Venetian magic. Time was short and I knew I couldn’t tackle it alone. So, I decided to involve someone who is much more than a colleague:worled-renowned and respected nail artist, educator and mentor, Elena Maltseva. Elena was my first teacher, over 25 years ago. Today, she is a friend and a respected professional, with whom I share a passion and respect for this profession.

A phone call was all it took. Elena immediately accepted my proposal with enthusiasm. Within minutes, she had grasped the creative vision and symbolic importance of the project. We worked side by side, day and night, exploring ideas, technical details, experimentation and swimming in passion. Finally, the magic took shape.

The model’s dress and accessories were personally created by Max Braga, maintaining the original characteristics of the 18^th Century costumes and the tradition of the Venice Carnival.

The result? A work that successfully blends art, tradition and innovation, bringing a vibrant tribute to the timeless beauty of Venice to the stage of Nailympia Germany 2025. An unforgettable moment that I still cherish today – not only for what we created, but for everything it represented.

For me, it wasn’t just a personal achievement, but also a statement of professional identity. Every detail, every aesthetic choice, every technical element was designed to tell a story and demonstrate what nail art means today. It is from these experiences that my daily commitment is born, I strive to offer work of the highest quality, meticulously crafted and capable of moving people. Because for me, nail art isn’t just decoration – it’s expression, culture and vision.

https://www.instagram.com/maxbragamax/?hl=en

Posted in Germany, News and tagged Entity, Entity educato, Entity nails, Fantasy complete look in nials and costume, fantasy nails, Max Braga, nail educator, nail sculpting, nails italy, Nailympia, NAilympia germany - Italy, Venice nails, Venie

Nailympia Competitions is extremely excited to announce its 15th location – Puerto Rico – in its 22-year history with Seed Publishing Ltd (Scratch magazine).

This new location will be hosted by two nail industry figures, Michelle Soto (@chellysnails) and Lyssa Avilés of The Nails Expo in San Juan; to be held on 27-28 September 2026.

REGISTRATION OPENS SOON.

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 RESULTS

美甲海报 – MANICURE POSTER

美足海报 – PEDICURE POSTER

甲油胶 GEL POLISH MANICURE

穿戴甲全贴甲片 – 中国风 – FULL COVER CREATIVE

图像灵感美 – REALITY NAILS

平面手绘艺术美甲盒 – 平行宇宙 FLAT ART BOX – Parallel Universe

美甲的喜悦 THE JOY OF NAILS

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

花样法式 FRENCH TWIST

沙龙美甲 – SALON NAILS

水晶延长 – L&P ACRYLIC COMPETITION NAILS

光疗硬胶延长 – UV GEL COMPETITION NAILS

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

尖高跟美甲 – STILETTO NAILS

艺术总冠军 ART WINNER OF WINNERS

总冠军 WINNER OF WINNERS

团队总冠军 TEAM TROPHY

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

Training Schedule

Luxury Global Mentor Team

Email: muzer@nailympia.cn

Where Organisation & Efficiency Meet Artistry

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

Venice at your fingertips: the magic of fantasy nail art at Nailympia & delivered by Entity global educator & international judge, Max Braga

Nailympia Competitions is extremely excited to announce its 15^th location – Puerto Rico – in its 22-year history with Seed Publishing Ltd (Scratch magazine).

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