Nailympia COMPETITIONS NEWS

Immerse in competition highlights, interviews & points to note from the Nailympia realm, with its global director, ALEX FOX

Where’s your nail nirvana?

Nailympia Competitions is experiencing a powerful surge in 2024, as just six months into the year it has served up two thrilling Nailympias: in Germany and Vietnam. As we look ahead, the team is about to dive into Premiere Orlando for its fourth edition in the Sunshine State.

I’m excited to reveal that Nailympia Mexico will be hosted in July, with the first Nailympia China to be held in the city of Hangzhou in August, followed by Nailympia San Antonio in September. The Nailympia 2024 calendar year will culminate in London at the Salon Beauty expo at ExCel in October.

For competitors keen to participate but unable to travel, there are postal entry options at all locations. Even more appealing is that all locations offer at least one poster competition, which can be entered via email. So, there’s an opportunity to enjoy the Nailympia experience in one format or another.

For art categories across the globe, there are some exciting themes available. In China for example, a fresh take on the Joy of Nails category sees it being held twice during the three-day event and for this location, both competitions are to be themed.

The first Joy of Nails invites competitors to create nails to the theme: The Landscape Of Hangzhou, the host city, and the second presents the theme: Chinese Dragon. Full Cover Creative, introduced for the first time, is based on presenting 10 full cover wearable nail tips (commercial) in the theme of Chinese Watercolour with Calligraphy.

Nailympia China also offers two poster categories: manicure and pedicure. So for those unable to travel to China this August, there are plenty of competition choices that can be sent via mail to the event.

Diving deeper into the Nailympia China event, the host has selected the Sheraton Wetland Park Resort in Hangzhou as its location. Creating a memorable and standout event, Nailympia will be presented as two days of competitions, followed by a show and the Nailympia Awards on the third day. For competitors, the Sheraton offers a truly authentic Chinese getaway adjacent to the wetland reserve. This location promises a sensational competition experience and vacation to remember.

THE NAILYMPIA GLOBAL CUP 2024

The global winner is calculated by adding the scores from Stiletto, L&P Acrylic Sculpture & Gel Tip & Overlay (or, depending on location, Acrylic Sculpture and Acrylic Tip & Overlay). These three chosen categories are highly technical, challenging and require elite skill levels and creative flair. These are undertaken in all active locations: currently Germany, Mexico, the USA, Vietnam, China and the UK. This trophy is awarded in London.

Location leaderboards

The Germany leaderboard for the Global Cup 2024 Francesca Paliotto – Italy – 414 pts Alessandra Pizzari – Italy – 399 pts Flemming Nordvqist – Denmark – 391 pts Marta Deja – Poland – 384 pts Sara Di Luzio – Italy – 371 pts Natalia Trefon – Poland – 370 pts Melissa Monaco – Italy – 359 pts Sara Rossignoli – Italy – 346 pts Vanessa Maturo – Italy – 345 pts Carlotta Silveri – Italy – 342 pts Ewelina Staszak – Poland – 334 pts Agnieszka Jakubowska – Poland – 334 pts

The Vietnam leaderboard for the Global Cup 2024 Natalia Trefon – Poland – 392 pts Genki Itou – Japan – 392 pts Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Vietnam – 361 pts Yuki Ide – Japan – 348 pts Phạm Thị Nhẫn – Vietnam – 334 pts Lê Thái Sơn – Vietnam – 333 pts Yen Ryall – Australia – 331 pts Doãn Vãn Hãu – Australia – 319 pts Julie Nguyen – Malaysia – 301 pts Nguyễn Hồng Ngọc – Vietnam – 283 pts

COMPETITOR SPOTLIGHT

One competitor has competed in both Nailympia events so far this year, and currently sits at the top of the master leaderboard: Natalia Trefon of Poland, with 762 points.

Celebrating this ardent nail competitor who represents the Polish nail brand, Indigo, Nailympia acknowledges that Natalia Trefon has accrued a number of medals in Germany: gold in Salon Nails, silver in UV Gel Sculpture and bronze in French Twist, UV Gel Tip & Overlay, Acrylic Tip & Overlay and Acrylic Sculpture.

At Nailympia Vietnam, Natalia gained gold medals in Gel Polish Manicure, Salon Nails, French Tip & Overlay, silver medals in French Sculpture and Stiletto Nails and the Overall Individual Top Scorer trophy.

THE NAILYMPIA EUROPEAN CUP 2024

The European Cup winner is calculated using scores from the Stiletto, Joy Of Nails, Salon Nails and Reality Nails categories. The active locations for this cup are Germany (Beauty Düsseldorf) and the UK (Salon Beauty). This trophy is awarded in London in October.

The Nailympia European Cup 2024 leaderboard to date Francesca Paliotto – Italy – 414 pts Alessandra Pizzari – Italy – 408 pts Sara Di Luzio – Italy – 389 pts Sara Rossignoli – Italy – 360 pts Johanna Stampka – Germany – 355 pts Melissa Monaco – Italy – 352 pts Federica Lucifora – Italy – 334 pts Nicolas Paggi – Argentina – 329 pts Katarzyna Kruszynska – Ireland – 329 pts Desire Modica – Italy – 325 pts Chiara Panaia – Italy – 308 pts Clara Zeta Spadaro – Italy – 305 pts

Alessandra Pizzari – Italy

Francesca Paliotto – Italy

Tatyana Texter – Germany

Maria Sinyagina – Russia

Natalia Trefon – Poland

Giulia Rebellato – Italy

Nicolas Paggi – Argentina

NAILYMPIA GERMANY: DIV 3 RESULTS

French Twist 1st Francesca Paliotto – Italy 2nd Alessandra Pizzari – Italy 3rd Natalia Trefon – Poland

To Stiletto & Beyond 1st Tatyana Texter – Germany 2nd Maria Sinyagina – Russia 3rd Nicolas Paggi – Argentina

Salon Nails 1st Natalia Trefon – Poland 2nd Marta Deja – Poland 3rd Francesca Paliotto – Italy

Extreme Nail Styling Poster 2nd Maria Sinyagina – Russia

Flat Art 1st Alessandra Pizzari – Italy

Mixed Media Boxed 1st Giulia Rebellato – Italy 2nd Nicolas Paggi – Argentina 3rd Paulina Guadalupe – Mexico

NAILYMPIA VIETNAM: DIV 3 RESULTS

Joy of Nails 1st Yuki Ide – Japan 2nd Yen Ryall – Australia 3rd Genki Itou – Japan

French Tip & Overlay 1st Natalia Trefon – Poland 2nd Genki Itou – Japan 3rd Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Vietnam

French Sculpture 1st Genki Itou – Japan 2nd Natalia Trefon – Poland 3rd Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Vietnam

Stiletto Nails 1st Genki Itou – Japan 2nd Natalia Trefon – Poland 3rd Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Vietnam

Yuki Ide – Japan

Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Vietnam

Camby Tang judging at Nailympia Vietnam.

Natalia Trefon – Poland

Yen Ryall – Australia

Genki Itou – Japan

Genki Itou – Japan

Nguyễn Tuấn Anh – Vietnam

Photographer: Zsolt Kőszegi Photographer: Jozsef Balogh Model: Agnes Koltai Model: Kitty Kovács Make-up artist: Lívia Rideg Make-up artist: Ivett Orosz Retoucher: Anna Petrovas

Nailympia China: An insight

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Arena

• Gel Polish Manicure

• UV/LED Hard Gel Tip & Overlay

• Acrylic Sculpture

• Perfect Match

• The Joy of Nails – Landscape Of Hangzhou (arena time is the same as Acrylic Sculpture & Gel Tip Overlay)

• The Joy of Nails – Chinese Dragon

• Salon Nails

• Stiletto Nails

• Reality Nails

Hand-in/postal

• Full Cover Creative (10 wearable tips: commercial) – Chinese-style Watercolour with Calligraphy

• Mixed Media Boxed 3D Art – open theme

• Flat Art Boxed – Showcase your country & culture

• To Stiletto & Beyond – One sculpted extreme nail shape & design – open theme

Email entry

• Manicure Poster (two hands) – open theme

• Pedicure Poster (one or two feet) – open theme

Earlybird pricing

Division 1$39 / Yen 280 Division 2$56 / Yen 399 Division 3$988 / Yen 618

Prize money

Winner of Winners Division 1$2500 Division 2$3500 Division 3$5000

Individual Top Scorer – $5000

Qualifying categories with scores accumulated: Acrylic Sculpt, Acrylic Tip & Overlay, Perfect Match, 1 x Joy of Nails, Salon Nails, Stiletto Nails, Flat Art, Mixed Media

NEW CATEGORY ALERT! Nailympia China will host the first Full Cover Creative competition, with the theme: Chinese-style Watercolour with Calligraphy.

TASK

• This is a commercial competition.

• Nails to be designed on five different sized nail tips and placed together (but not touching) in a display/ presentation box.

• Hand in to the organiser or send by post prior to the deadline.

• Place 10 nails in a long, thin presentation box, with space between each nail.

• The largest two nails must not exceed one inch in length.

• The tips must be displayed in a simple way with a short explanation or visual sketch of how the design fits the theme.

• The finished nail designs should be a suitable shape and length for evening wear.

SCORESHEET CONTENT

Brief fit: How well do the 10 nail designs fit the brief? Has the design been interpreted with imagination, skill and creativity?

Worth: Are the nail designs worthy of evening wear? Are they of commercial value?

Imagination: How original are the designs? Has the nail stylist shown a unique imagination and approach? Practical use: How practical are the designs for a commercial commission? Are they stylish, elegant, fancy and do they demonstrate skill?

Overall look: Do the nails complete the picture and act as a complementary accessory: wearable art? Design invention: Is the decoration/design on the nail fresh and stylish?

Level of difficulty & workmanship: The complexity of the design is evaluated on its degree of expertise and skill.

Nail finish: Is the nail finish beautiful, talented, creative, sharp, clean, crisp and skilled?

Are there any irregularities in the paint finish?

Is the application even? Is the finish appropriate to the design of the theme?

Originality: The overall look must be an original interpretation of the theme and serve an impact with its delivery.

PERMITTED

• Competitors may use ANY suitable materials; they do not necessarily have to be nail products. They can be a mixture of nail products and other materials. There are no restrictions on the creation of these 10 nails.

NOT PERMITTED

• All entries must be new to Nailympia and can only be entered once. No entries from prior years are allowed.

• The work must not have been published on social media or have been entered into any competition or published in any journal beforehand.

• No entries that have been changed from previous competitions are allowed.

• A maximum of one entry per competitor is allowed.

• It is possible to send your entry in via mail, courier or with another tech if you can’t be at the event in person. Mailed entries must be received into Nailympia China’s office.

Dates for the diary

2-3 June – Nailympia Orlando 6-7 July – Nailympia Mexico 15-16-17 August – Nailympia China 15-16 September – Nailympia San Antonio 13-14 October – Nailympia London

The Nailympia 2024 marketing imagery comes courtesy of: HAND IMAGE WARRIOR IMAGE Nail artist: Èva Pásztornè Balog Nail artist: Melinda Tamas (@evaprofessionalnails) (@tamasmela)