TESTIMONIALS
Nailympia is proud to be a part of your journey as a nail pro, from the beginnings of your career to that moment we ask you to become a judge! The Nailympia team are a family and we invite you to take the plunge this year and join us! Read below for some testimonials from nail pros, judges and competition winners throughout the years!
"I’m truly honoured and grateful to the organiser and judges for recognising my work. It was a really emotional moment of pure joy. I deeply appreciate the passion and dedication behind creating such an inspiring competition and I’m proud to be part of the Nailympia family.
Zulfiya Muksinova, New York, USA
"I am a military and tracked vehicle design engineer, and entering this competition was a big step outside my comfort zone. I decided to take part, faced my fears - and it truly paid off.
I want to sincerely thank you for organising such a wonderful championship and for giving me the opportunity to participate online. It was my first experience competing at this level and I’m genuinely happy that this event helped me discover my potential, believe in myself and take another step forward in my professional growth.
Thank you for the inspiration, support and the incredible atmosphere you create for artists around the world!"
Liudmyla Keremet, Ukraine – Division 1, 2nd Place in Flat Art Boxed
"I invite all nail professionals to participate in the Nailympia championship, as it's proved itself to be a respectable event that attracts the best competitors from around the world. Moreover, Nailympia offers many competition categories, where you can showcase your professional skills and indulge in creative opportunities. It offers a great chance to take a step forward – as preparing for competition is very good practice, helping to develop nail skills much faster and stronger than regular salon work... Competing at Nailympia not only improves skills but earns respect among clients and colleagues. And if you're thinking of becoming an educator, taking to the competition arena is a must! Also, competing allows you to meet lots of interesting people. And above all, this is a step into a new and exciting professional life. So, please register for Nailympia, and I'll see you there!"
Elena Maltseva, international educator, inventor of many nail design techniques, and international judge - Russia
"The organiser goes to great lengths to bring together the best nail artists from around the world. And they are all at the top of their game with years of experience and, very often, champions in their own right. It isn’t about qualifying as a judge! It’s about being the best in the industry and ‘qualified’ to judge others. The scoring system is such, that each individual judge can focus on their own skill set. It also means that no one judge can unduly influence the results to any degree. The scores are always fair and appropriate... The rules and floor judges are such that every entrant is competing on a level playing field. Every attempt is made to ensure no one has any advantage over another. This year's rules are simple, yet strictly held... Lastly, alongside the traditional and loved categories, Nailympia always introduces new and innovative categories. These are designed to keep up with trends in the industry and also to stretch and excite nail artists. Maybe even encourage those who've never competed to give it a go. This year will be no exception! That’s why it’s the best in the world."
Marian Newman, international session stylist, educator & head floor judge for Nailympia - UK
"Competing in Nailympia has done so much for my career. I wouldn’t be where I am today without stepping onto the competition floor. I'm so grateful for the opportunities it has opened up for me, for the amazing people I've met along the way and the fact that competing has made a huge difference in my technical skills."
Kathy White, Nailympia Australasia, Winner of Winners, Division 3, 2017
"Bringing international competitors together, Nailympia is the ultimate competition experience. It not only brings competitors from all over the world together, but also brings the experience of all the judges. With a range of categories to cover all areas of the nail industry, it allows techs to be creative and deliver perfection in the craft of nails. The Nailympia team is like a family; everyone has a part in bringing the competition together, but the pride in each competitor from all parts of the globe is what makes being a judge, and now for me as a competition team coach, such a rewarding role. It's one of the biggest nail competitions worldwide and it's still growing; it's also perhaps one of the best to enter. The sense of achievement, the feeling of inclusion and to be able to experience the nail love, is probably the best reason to enter. the second best is the recognition for stepping up and out of your comfort zone and showing the world how amazing you are. Nailympia is like a family, and like any family, it wants you to succeed. I'm very proud to be part of Nailympia."
Sam Biddle, UK International Educator, Judge & Competition Mentor/Coach
"Nailympia is the most demanding competition and the most global hosted in the world. As a competitor you get to meet participants from all around the world, which is very exciting. Among the high number of participants we see in London, we get test out our skills and identify the real nail masters. This is the most exciting and gripping championship that I have participated in!"
Lena Kurach-Kozlowska, Poland, Nailympia Global Champion 2018
"Mentoring my students through their Nailympia journey over the last six years has helped me to empower them to challenge, motivate and learn about themselves as well as being a positive force within themselves."
Anna Lee, CND EA & competition coach/mentor UK