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New fact-based expert online nail education launches
Introducing Nail Knowledge…
After nearly two years in the planning, an idea voiced by Kevin Nicholls from Roo Beauty to Marian Newman has resulted in Nail Knowledge; fact-based online learning with a difference. Nail Knowledge provides the information and understanding essential for the nail professional. It’s presented via three masterclasses; The Nail Unit, Product Chemistry and Health & Safety, each offering five to six separate lessons.
So, ‘what’s the deal with this new online learning?’ is the burning question. Well, the big difference is that it’s presented in a totally unique way. Every individual learns in different ways. Some like reading, some listening, some watching and some ‘experiencing’. Theory is almost always taught using 2D images and diagrams while Nail Knowledge animates all of this teaching. Marian comments, “You can see the nail growing from the nail matrix; you can watch polymerisation happening; see the blood and antibodies rush to fight an allergen!
“Nail Knowledge hits every learning style with beautiful graphics and animations. The written word and the spoken word come together with ‘knowledge points’ in each lesson and ‘knowledge checks’ after each lesson. It culminates in the final exam which, when passed, results in the Nail Knowledge Essential Nail Professional diploma.”
Doug Schoon
www.schoonscientific.com
Marian Newman is the author and has collaborated with two other experts; Vitaly Solomonoff (a dermatologist and cosmetic chemist), who edited masterclass one: The Nail Unit and Doug Schoon (world-renowned nail expert and scientist), who edited masterclass two: Product Chemistry.
Vitaly Solomonoff of Cleanestiq
Visit www.nailknowledge.org for more information.
The Great Scratch Shoot Out is back!
The Great Scratch Shoot Out is back! Nailympia’s sister photographic competition is now open for entry.
The Great Scratch Shoot Out is back! Nailympia’s sister photographic competition is now Click here to submit your entries!
Open to nail professionals around the world, it’s time to collaborate with a creative team, snap a winning shot and share your work with the world – with prizes to be won, too.
With no set theme, The Great Scratch Shoot Out is your chance to try your hand at photographic nail work, where creativity knows no bounds.
The competition is open to all skill and experience levels – ideal for both a first competition and seasoned professionals alike.
With its online entry, The Great Scratch Shoot Out offers the chance to create your entry at your own pace, with no live competition day.
The competition closes for entries at 5pm GMT on August 30, 2019. Before submitting your snaps, the competition’s criteria is available to read here.
The live reveal will take place at Olympia Beauty, on Monday 30th September just before the Nailympia awards ceremony.
The prizes
Each entrant receives a certificate of entrance, a glossy print of their entry and a FREE digital subscription to Scratch magazine. Cash prizes will be given to the winners of 2nd and 3rd place, as well as Voter’s Choice. The 1st place winner receives all of the above, as well as a trophy, special cash prize and a winner’s feature in Scratch magazine.
“I am incredibly excited to see what this year’s competition brings!” says Scratch’s assistant editor, Kat Hill. “Last year we received a record number of professionals taking part. I can’t wait to see even more amazing entries this year.
“Last year saw Ivana Prokic scoop first place for her stunning entry. Believe it or not, The Great Scratch Shoot Out was Ivana’s first photographic competition. Now, Ivana has gone on to compete in other European competitions and even appear on Scratch’s cover with her further work.
“Don’t put it off! Take the opportunity to try something new. You never know where it could lead.”
The Voter’s Choice award is back again. After entry closes, entrants, Scratch readers and clients alike can cast their vote for their favourite photo via the website.
Keep an eye out more details!
Submit your entries via our form by clicking here!
Read the full details about the competition here!
Check out last year’s entries by clicking here!
Nailympia Canada – a new location for 2019
Nailympia Competitions is delighted to add a fourth location to its world map – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. This new event will be hosted by two fierce Canadian competitors Aigul Fritzke & Karen Dunn.
“It’s extremely exciting to add Canada to the Nailympia world tour. This location adds its own special flavour to the competition circuit and will appeal to those looking for a trusted competition further north. I’m pleased to be working with Aigul and Karen, as their love and hunger for competition is a perfect match for the global Nailympia team. It’s an exciting year as Nailympia branches into Orlando and Saskatoon.” Alex Fox , global director Nailympia.
The event will be held 9-11 November 2019 and will be the first location that can gain points for the 2020 Nailympia Global Cup.
The 2019 Global Cup will accrue points from 3 locations, Tallinn – Estonia, Orlando – USA & London – UK.
Registration for Nailympia Canada will open soon. Please watch Nailympia social media posts & visit the official website – www.nailympia.com
Meet The hosts…
Karen Dunn
Karen, born and raised in Saskatchewan, Canada, is a certified nail professional who also works as a high school maths teacher. For Karen, grooming nails satisfies a creative need in her life as well as a deep rooted need to keep furthering her education and learning, which has led to her offering classes across Canada and the USA. The opportunity to travel has led her to meet and work with many mentors in the nail industry, each time, gaining more insight and invaluable knowledge of the nail industry. More recently, Karen caught the competition bug, which quickly became a passion. She’s competed in various categories at numerous competitions and harnessed a special affection for 3D fantasy art.
Karen continues to compete as often as possible while also now bringing a prestigious competition brand to Canada. Karen is passionate about all things nails and is ready and willing to discuss nails over a good cup of coffee with all that are likeminded!
Aigul Fritzke
Master nail artist Aigul Fritzke was born and raised in Kazakhstan and moved to Saskatchewan in 1997. Aigul hones a natural talent for creativity and launched her dream career in aesthetics and art by combining her eye for beauty with an exceptional gift of artistry.
Aigul is a trained make-up artist from the Academy of Ottawa and has done glamour and special effects make-up for theatre, television, fashion, bridal and photo events.
In 2006 she became a certified nail technician and became an educator and distributor for Masterworks by Amy Becker. Aigul is passionate about teaching and is fascinated by the creative options of nail art as a medium for self-expression. She says, “Our hands convey a powerful first impression of ourselves as we use them to express as we speak, meet and greet others”.
Aigul also enjoys the thrill and stress of competition and is an international award-winning competitor in nails and make-up. She’s been featured twice in Nail Pro Magazine and her work can be seen across social media and YouTube tutorials. You can follow Aigul on Facebook/Instagram at aigulfritzkeartistry.
STOP PRESS – A NEW NAILYMPIA for 2019 – STOP PRESS
Nailympia Competitions is excited and thrilled to announce its new partnership with Premiere Orlando in 2019!
The Premiere Orlando show, an established, admired and exciting annual exhibition event, will be branding its 2019 nail competitions with Nailympia.
The show dates 1-3 June will host Nailympia Orlando on 2-3 June over 2 days.
“We are very excited to work alongside Nailympia & Scratch magazine this year for the nail competitions at Premiere Orlando. We are enthusiastic to offer this new and exciting opportunity to nail technicians from all over the United States and beyond.” Ed McNeill, Premiere Show Group vice-president
Nailympia Orlando will host 10 competitions in this first year including the three that accrue points towards the Nailympia Global Cup (Gel Tip & Overlay, L&P Sculpture & Stiletto nails).
For 2019 three locations will host Global Cup points, Tallinn in Estonia, Orlando in the USA and London, UK.
“The opportunity to work alongside the Premiere Orlando show to host Nailympia competitions is a truly exciting new dimension to the Nailympia brand. Known for its popularity within the professional nail community across the USA and further afield, at Nailympia we are sure this new partnership will help invigorate the nail industry and inspire many more to get involved and enjoy the many benefits of competing while also enjoying an all-encompassing exhibition and education experience.” Alex Fox, global director, Nailympia Competitions
Registration for Nailympia Orlando opens on 1st March
To register visit – www.premiereorlandoshow.biz
ABOUT US – Premiere Show Group
The Premiere Show Group is a trade show management company that organises exceptional events for the professional beauty industry; it currently produces Premiere Orlando, Premiere Philadelphia, Premiere Columbus and Premiere Birmingham all in the USA. Premiere Orlando, its largest event got its modest start in 1990 as a small 3-exhibitor show, fast forward to current day, it is the industry’s largest trade show with over 850 exhibitors across a 7.3-acre exhibition floor with more than 59,000 beauty professionals from all 50 states and over 44 countries in attendance in 2018. Premiere strives to provide beauty professionals (cosmetologists, nail techs, barbers, estheticians, professional make-up artists, massage therapists as well as salon and spa owners) with the education needed to succeed and currently offers over 650 classes at its event led by some of the industry’s most influential and legendary educators and manufacturers from across the globe.
ABOUT US – NAILYMPIA
Nailympia is considered one of the leading and most prestigious professional nail competitions in the world today. It prides itself on being a non-biased forum where products and brands have no bearing on the placing of a competitor. This competition brand is all about skill and creativity. All skill levels are catered for – the judging system, which has evolved over time, holds true to its original concept of all competitions are judged blind – the judge has no idea who’s work they are assessing and all divisions are judged together in the same manner. The judges have no idea which division or competitor they are assessing. This keeps the system fair and even. It also means a Division 1 competitor can win with a higher score than seen in the above divisions – again showcasing that the skills and creativity are assessed on their own merit.
London: Living The Nail Dream!
Nailympia Competitions – the 14th Nail Crusade – closed its global circuit for 2018 at Olympia Beauty in London with a spectacular roundup of success and styling! Alex Fox reports in this article, originally published in Scratch Magazine…
Nail Champions In The Baltic Unite…
The first Nailympia to be held in the Baltic was hosted this spring in the stunning, medieval coastal city of Tallinn. Alex Fox reports in this article originally published in Scratch Magazine.
Meet…MADELENE WOLF – Nailympia Global Champion 2017
Q: What year did you join the nail industry and train in nails?
A: I began my education in Gothenburg in 1997, but did not start working in nails that year, instead I was working as a florist. In 2001 Istarted working full-time in nails.
Q: Who have you trained with and which products have you used?
A: I have trained withso many good nail techs over the years, Najet Hamila Strand (Sweden), Tom Holcomb (USA), Karin Ström (Sweden), David Fowler (Germany) and Eva Darabos (Hungary). Each one has given me many great techniques, tips and inspiration too. I’ve utilised everything I’ve learned and found my own technique and way of working, which has taken me to the top.
I have tried many different brands… Creative Nail Design, EzFlow, Young Nails, Odyssey , OPI, Lillynails and INDIGO.
Q: Why did you start competing?
A: I started competing while working at Karin Ström’s salon in Sweden. At the time she was prolific in the competition arena. I thought it looked fun and I’m a competitive person in everything I do, as I’m always looking to get better and to further develop my skills, so I saw competitions as a super challenge for me.
Q: Where was your first competition and in what year?
A: My first competition was in Sweden in 1997. As I had started my nail training, Karin Ström thought it was a good time for me to take part in my first competition. My aim was to not come last! I came second to last and was really happy with this placing. Karin saw the talent and potential inside me and helped me with my nail and competition career.
Q: Why did you choose to enter a Nailympia competition and where was it located?
A:Year 2001 was my first time at The Nail Olympics (now known as Nailympia) in Las Vegas, USA. I chose this competition because I was part of a group from Sweden who travelled there together to compete. It was a big event and I did not think I would stand any chance of placing, but I was wrong! I did a very good job and won in Division 2.
Q: What year did you first come to Nailympia London?
A: My first experience in Las Vegas was so enjoyable that I went back again to compete. I’ve since entered Nailympia London five times, travelled to Sydney for Nailympia Australia and Texas for Nailympia USA. I chose to enter these competitions because they are so well organised and attract many good competitors that have similar skill levels to mine. This gave me the challenge I needed to make me work harder in order to reach the top!
Q: Why did you want to win the Nailympia Global Cup?
A: I wanted to win the global nail cup as it marked the end my competition career in the most prestigious way possible internationally. I also see it as the biggest win for nails in the industry.
Q: How has competing changed your nail career – what positives have you experienced?
A: Now I have retired from the competition floor I have begun teaching others in competition techniques/styles to help them higher their skills. It’s exciting to see them out there competing and I love to watch them succeed.
Q: How has winning the Nailympia Global Cupchanged your life?
A: Competitions changed the way I see nail structure. Learning more about this year on year made me work hard to reach the top. Other positives to competing have been that I met so many lovely people, which share the same interest and I’ve got a lot of experience from watching other competitors around the world. To be Global Champion has changed my nail life in a way that I’m now invited to train techs all over the world! They want to hear about my nail career and want to do nails like me – and that is so lovely!
Q: What are you doing now?
A: Now I’m retired from competitions I work exclusively on educating others and help them to also reach the top as I have. I also hope to judge in future.
NAILYMPIA LONDON 2018 – THE WINNERS
SOAK OFF GEL POLISH MANICURE
Division 1
1st – Emmanuela Gargiulo – Italy (Brillbird International team)
2nd – Sidonie Bonnefoi – France
3rd – Nikol Nikolova – UK
Division 2
1st – Natalia Niechwiej – Poland (Indigo Team International)
2nd – Agnes Dullo – UK
3rd – Rebeca Hurjui – Italy (Brillbird International team)
Division 3
1st – Enikõ Dudás-Tara – Hungar
2nd – Katarzyna Zbroińska – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
3rd – Diana Spasova – Bulgaria (Premium Beauty Academy team)
SALON NAILS
Division 1
1st – Zsofia Pototzky – Hungary (Brillbird International team)
2nd – Kiss Eszter Szonja – Hungary (Brillbird International)
3rd – Emmanuela Gargiulo – Italy (Brillbird International)
Division 2
1st – Neringa Alasauskiene – UK (Brillbird International team)
2nd – Agnes Dullo – UK
3rd – Magdalena Smorga – Poland (Indigo Team International)
Division 3
1st – Lena Kurach – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
2nd – Diana Spasova – Bulgaria (Premium Beauty Academy team)
3rd – Paulina Walaszczyk – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
MIXED MEDIA BOXED ART
Division 1
1st – Aneta Milkiewicz – Poland
2nd – Anna Kozlowska – Poland (Slowianka team)
3rd – Maria Szabla – Poland
Division 2
1st – Rachel Burke – Ireland (Indigo Team)
2nd – Idiko Frank – Hungary
3rd – Katarzyna Mrozek – Ireland (Indigo Team)
Division 3
1st – Paola Stefania Marrone – Italy
2nd – Joanna Bandurska – Poland(Indigo Master Team)
3rd – Adina Trojan – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
The Dip System
Division 1
1st – Anna Napierala- Kowalska – Poland (Indigo Young Team)
Division 2
1st – Malgorzata Kaczmarek – Poland (Indigo Team International)
2nd – Agnes Dullo – UK
3rd – Magdalena Smorga – Poland (Indigo Team International)
Division 3
1st – Katarzyna Kruszyńska – Poland (Indigo Team)
2nd – Katarzyna Zbroińska – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
3rd – Joanna Bandurska – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
STILETTO NAILS
Division 1
1st – Anna Kozlowska – Poland (Slowianka team)
2nd – Zsofia Pototzky – Hungary (Brillbird International team)
3rd – Anna Napierala-Kowalska – Poland (Indigo Young Team)
Division 2
1st – Malgorzata Kaczmarek – Poland (Indigo Team International)
2nd – Agnes Dullo – UK
3rd – Rebeca Hurjui – Italy (Brillbird International team)
Division 3
1st – Paulina Walaszczyk – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
2nd – Anna Skibicka – Poland (Indigo Team)
3rd – Joanna Bandurska – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
REALITY NAIL ART
Division 1
1st – Zsofia Pototzky – Hungary (Brillbird International team)
2nd – Anna Kozlowska – Poland (Slowianka team)
3rd – Ewa Rabiej – Poland (Slowianka team)
Division 2
1st – Katarzyna Mrozek – Poland (Indigo Team)
2nd – Rachel Burke – Ireland ((Indigo Team)
3rd – Agnes Dullo – UK
Division 3
1st – Renata Mastalska – Poland (Indigo Team)
2nd – Joanna Bandurska – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
3rd – Andreea Simona Ignat – UK
RUNWAY NAILS
Division 1
1st – Delia Marie Turville – UK
2nd – Barbara Stacherczak – Poland
3rd – Maria Szabla – Poland (Slowianka team)
Division 2
1st – Michelle Brookes – UK (Brillbird International team)
2nd – Rachel Burke – Ireland (Indigo Team)
3rd – Inga Jonutyte – Ireland (Brillbird International team)
Division 3
1st – Jana Janečková – Czech Republic (Brillbird International team)
2nd – Katarzyna Kruszyńska – Poland ( Indigo Team)
3rd – Edina Kósa-Mezei – Hungary
FANTASY COMPLETE LOOK
Division 1
1st – Paula Marie Spencer – UK (Sam Biddle Inspired Team Green)
2nd – Marie Ashton – UK (Sam Biddle Inspired Team Green)
3rd – Anna Kozlowska – Poland (Slowianka team)
Division 2
1st – Milena Mingozzi – Italy (Indigo Team)
2nd – Ewelina Magdalena Waclawska – Denmark
3rd – Keron Finney – UK (Sam Biddle Inspired Team Purple)
Division 3
1st – Adina Trojan – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
2nd – Natalia Trefon – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
3rd – Barbara Vespa – Switzerland
GEL TIP & OVERLAY
Division 1
1st – Karolina Opalińska – Poland (Indigo Young Team)
2nd – Anna Napierala-Kowalska – Poland (Indigo Young Team)
3rd – Emmanuela Gargiula – Italy (Brillbird International team)
Division 2
1st – Neringa Alasauskiene – UK (Brillbird International team)
2nd – Natalia Niechwiej – Poland (Indigo Team International)
3rd – Rachel Burke – Ireland (Indigo Team)
Division 3
1st – Lena Kurach – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
2nd – Joanna Bandurska – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
3rd – Renata Mastalska – Poland (Indigo Team)
GEL SCULPTURE
Division 1
1st – Karolina Opalińska – Poland (Indigo Young Team)
2nd – Emmanuela Gargiulo – Italy (Brillbird International team)
3rd – Anna Napierala-Kowalska – Poland (Indigo Young Team)
Division 2
1st – Neringa Alasauskiene – UK (Brillbird International team)
2nd – Agnes Dullo – UK
3rd – Natalia Niechwiej – Poland (Indigo Team International)
Division 3
1st – Diana Spasova – Bulgaria (Premium Beauty Academy team)
2nd – Agnes Majoros – Hungary (Brillbird International team)
3rd – Katarzyna Kruszyńska – Poland (Indigo Team)
GEL PERFECT MATCH T&O vs. SCULPTURE
Division 1
1st – Anna Napierala-Kowalska – Poland (Indigo Young Team)
2nd – Emmanuela Gargiulo – Italy (Brillbird International team)
3rd – Karolina Opalińska – Poland (Indigo Young Team)
Division 2
1st – Neringa Alasauskiene – UK (Brillbird International team)
2nd – Monika Muszyńska – Poland (Indigo Team International)
3rd – Rachel Burke – Ireland (Indigo Team)
Division 3
1st – Joanna Bandurska – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
2nd – Andrea Nagy – Hungary
3rd – Antonia Tsamparova – Bulgaria (Premium Beauty Academy team)
L&P ACRYLIC TIP & OVERLAY
Division 1
1st – Anna Napierala-Kowalska – Poland (Indigo Young Team)
2nd – Monika Kowalska – Poland
3rd – Samantha Opalińska – Poland (Indigo Young Team)
Division 2
1st – Michelle Brookes – UK (Brillbird International team)
2nd – Malgorzata Kaczmarek – Poland (Indigo Team International)
3rd – Nikola Chelkowska – Poland (Indigo Team International
Division 3
1st – Anna Skibicka – Poland (Indigo Team)
2nd – Joanna Bandurska – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
3rd – Agnes Majoros – Hungary (Brillbird International team)
L&P ACRYLIC SCULPTURE
Division 1
1st – Kiss Eszter Szonja – Hungary (Brillbird International team)
2nd – Zsofia Pototzky – Hungary (Brillbird International team)
3rd – Anna Napierala-Kowalska – Poland (Indigo Young Team)
Division 2
1st – Agnes Dullo – UK
2nd – Malgorzata Kaczmarek – Poland (Indigo Team International)
3rd – Nikola Chelkowska – Poland (Indigo Team International)
Division 3
1st – Lena Kurach – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
2nd – Agnes Majoros – Hungary (Brillbird International team)
3rd – Paulina Walaszczyk – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
Perfect Match L&P Acrylic T&O vs. Sculpture
Division 1
1st – Anna Napierala-Kowalska – Poland (Indigo Young Team)
2nd – Emmanuela Gargiulo – Italy (Brillbird International team)
3rd – Karolina Opalińska – Poland (Indigo Young Team)
Division 2
1st – Zsuzsanna Fecsik – UK
2nd – Michelle Brookes – UK (Brillbird International team)
3rd – Malgorzata Kaczmarek – Poland (Indigo Team International)
Division 3
1st – Lena Kurach – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
2nd – Paulina Walaszcyzk – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
3rd – Anna Skibicka – Poland (Indigo Team)
TOP UK TECH
Division 1 – Marie Ashton (Sam Biddle Inspired Team Green)
Division 2 – Agnes Dullo
Division 3 – Katie Barnes
TEAM TROPHY
Division 1 – Indigo Young Team
Division 2 – Indigo Team International
Division 3 – Indigo Master Team
HIGHEST SCORING INDIVIDUAL
Joanna Bandurska – Poland
ART WINNER OF WINNERS
Division 1 – Paula Marie Spencer – UK (Sam Biddle Inspired Team Green)
Division 2 – Rachel Burke – Ireland (Indigo Team)
Division 3 – Adina Trojan – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
WINNER OF WINNERS
Division 1 – Karolina Opalinska – Poland (Indigo Young Team)
Division 2 – Malgorzata Kaczmarek – Poland (Indigo Team International)
Division 3 – Anna Skibicka – Poland (Indigo Team)
GLOBAL CHAMPION 2018
Lena Kurach – Poland (Indigo Master Team)
With thanks to this year’s sponsors:
Scratch magazine, Gelish PolyGel, REM Beauty, INK London, Glam & Glits nail design, KiaraSky & OPI