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Nailympia Germany: The results

N ailympia Germany returned to the BEAUTY Düsseldorf trade show for its fourth edition 28-30 March, uniting global nail talent in a celebration of skill, creativity and community. Hosted in collaboration with Signature Nail International and powered by Scratch , the vibrant display of nail prowess welcomed 57 talented competitors across 11 arena and five online categories. With 20 countries represented and 237 competition seats taken, the event highlighted the global appeal and high level of artistry within the nail industry.

A standout moment was the debut of a very special showcase – Gen X. Once the final official competition wrapped up, a selection of Nailympia judges took to the arena in a unique variety performance. While the admin team prepared the awards stage, judges demonstrated their exceptional nail skills and engaged in conversations with competitors and models, sharing insights, techniques and hot tips honed over years of experience.

Max had collaborated with competition veteran & international judge, Elena Maltseva, who contributed to the design during a trip to Tunisia, making the look even more meaningful.

Generous sponsors of the event gifted products to competitors, and prizes from Urawa and Beau Lo were a welcome surprise to the trophy winners. Sponsors comprised: Artistic Netherlands, Astonishing Nails, Bluesky, DNA, Emmi Nail, Entity, For Your Inspiration by Ström, Gelish, Morgan Taylor, NC Nails, Nova Flair, Peggy Sage, Scratch, Society Beauty & Nails, Urban Nails, Vincenzo Russello and Zer.0 by Zrinka.

Nailympia Germany has developed its own fresh energy and unique atmosphere, thanks to the precise organisation and support from BEAUTY Düsseldorf and Signature Nails International founder & esteemed nailist, Stefanie Lo Re. Its three-day format created an enjoyable experience for everyone involved – from competitors and models to judges and the admin team.

Pink & white French nails proved popular, but there were unforgettable highlights – including Joy of Nails, spotlighted by Zrinka Vuksan Bolancha, and an awe-inspiring Fantasy Nails – Complete Look showcase with a Venice theme, courtesy of Max Braga.

Nailympia extends a heartfelt thank you to Stefanie Lo Re for her outstanding dedication – not only for bringing the fourth edition of Nailympia Germany to life, but for her ongoing work as part of the Nailympia committee, helping to update the scoresheets and rules for 2025.

THE NAILYMPIA GERMANY JUDGES

Liesbeth Van Langelaan (The Netherlands), Anneke Van Der Sar (The Netherlands), Antony Buckley (UK), Zrinka Vuksan Bolancha (Canada/Croatia), Oana Flutur (Romania), David Fowler (USA), Linn Himberg-Larsen (Norway), Max Braga (Italy), Tamara Bhagoe (The Netherlands), Vincenzo Russello (Germany), Natalie Hofmann (Switzerland), Frank Schäberle (Germany), Eve Tran (Germany), Jessica Johar (Germany), Emma Harris (Ireland) and Anna Pagel (Germany).

INDIVIDUAL TOP SCORER

Deborah Cocco – Italy

WINNER OF WINNERS

Division 1

Bianca Kovacevic – Italy

Division 2

Olena Klimenko – Germany

Division 3

Deborah Cocco – Italy

ART WINNER OF WINNERS

Division 2 Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy

Division 3 Tatyana Texter – Germany

TOP GERMAN TECH

Division 2

1st – Olena Klimenko

2nd – Veronica Cucer

Division 3 

1st – Tatyana Texter 

2nd – Johanna Stampka

3rd – Marta Kalamajka

TEAM TROPHY 

Team Indigo from Poland, comprising Division 3 members: Natalia Trefon, Magdalena Dabrowska & Marta Deja.

THE WINNERS

FRENCH TWIST

Division 1 1st – Bianca Kovacevic – Italy Division 2 1st – Veronica Cucer – Germany 2nd – Olena Klimenko – Germany 3rd – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland Division 3 1st – Natalia Trefon – Poland 2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy 3rd – Erika Nortier – Italy

THE JOY OF NAILS

 Division 1 1st – Bianca Kovacevic – Italy 2nd – Lotta Lehti – Finland 3rd – Candy Amanda – Argentina Division 2 1st – Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy 2nd – Olena Klimenko – Germany 3rd – Veronica Cucer – Germany Division 3 1st – Natalia Trefon – Poland 2nd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark 3rd – Erika Nortier – Italy

STILETTO NAILS 

Division 1 3rd – Bianca Kovacevic – Italy Division 2 1st – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland 2nd – Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy 3rd – Anny Ngo – Austria Division 3 1st – Natalia Trefon – Poland 2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy 3rd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark

UV HARD GEL COMPETITION NAILS

 Division 1 1st – Bianca Kovacevic – Italy 2nd – Lotta Lehti – Finland Division 2 1st – Olena Klimenko – Germany 2nd – Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy 3rd – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland Division 3 1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy 2nd – Natalia Trefon – Poland 3rd – Isabella Caccamese – Italy

L&P ACRYLIC COMPETITION NAILS

Division 1

2nd – Bianca Kovacevic – Italy

Division 2

2nd – Olena Klimenko – Germany Division 3 1st – Natalia Trefon – Poland 2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy 3rd – Isabella Caccamese – Italy

PERFECT MATCH 

Division 1 2nd – Bianca Kovacevic – Italy Division 2 2nd – Olena Klimenko – Germany Division 3 1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy 2nd – Natalia Trefon – Poland 3rd – Isabella Caccamese – Italy

GEL POLISH MANICURE 

Division 1 1st – Yelyzaveta Haidash – Ukraine 2nd – Antje Last – Germany 3rd – Nikolett Hausel – Germany Division 2 1st – Natali Sigrij – Germany 2nd – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland 3rd – Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy Division 3 1st – Katharina Bienemann – Germany 2nd – Ekaterina Svetlakova – Germany 3rd – Isabella Caccamese – Italy

REALITY NAIL ART 

Division 1 1st – Anastassiya Karl – Germany 3rd – Bianca Kovakevic – Italy Division 2 3rd – Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy Division 3 1st – Erika Nortier – Italy 2nd – Deborah Cocco – Italy 3rd – Tatyana Texter – Germany

RUNWAY NAILS 

Division 1 1st – Nikolett Hausel – Germany 2nd – Yelyzaveta Haidash – Ukraine 3rd – Candy Amanda – Argentina Division 2 2nd – Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy Division 3 1st – Tatyana Texter – Germany 2nd – Nicolas Paggi – Argentina 3rd – Deborah Cocco – Italy

FANTASY NAILS – COMPLETE LOOK 

Division 3 1st – Tatyana Texter – Germany 2nd – Johanna Stampka – Germany

SALON NAILS

 Division 1 2nd – Bianca Kovacevic – Italy 3rd – Antje Last – Germany Division 2 1st – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland 2nd –Anny Ngo – Austria 3rd – Ermelinda Mucaj – Italy Division 3 1st – Deborah Cocco – Italy 2nd – Natalia Trefon – Poland 3rd – Flemming Nordqvist – Denmark

Nailympia FACT FILE

Threshold scoring

Nailympia operates on a threshold scoring system, ensuring that medals are awarded based on merit, rather than mere participation. If a contestant does not meet the required score for a medal, no medal is given. This system establishes a consistent industry standard and maintains Nailympia’s benchmark for excellence. Medals are highly prestigious and must reflect skill, mastery, creativity and flair. Nailympia upholds this standard across all competition locations.

Tied scores

When scores are tied for medals or rankings, the administration team views the scores of the first technical judge on the scoring sheet to determine the placement of the competitor. If the score is also tied in this case, the team moves to the next technical judge. This process repeats until a difference in scores is found.

MIXED MEDIA BOXED ART

Division 1 1st – Flavia Andresa Alexsandre Menezes – Brazil Division 3 1st – Vanessa Grossi – Italy 2nd – Tatyana Texter – Germany

FLAT ART BOXED

Division 2 1st – Adél Horváth – Hungary 2nd – Reka Schmidt – Germany 3rd – Emma Brock – UK Division 3 1st – Nicolas Paggi – Argentina 2nd – Dace Zviedre – Latvia 3rd – Johanna Stampka – Germany

TO STILETTO & BEYOND 

Division 2 1st – Galina Dubrovskaya – Russia 2nd – Adél Horváth – Hungary 3rd – Victoria Korableva – Russia Division 3 1st – Natalia Sazonova – Russia 2nd – Nicolas Paggi – Argentina 3rd – Tatyana Texter – Germany

MANICURE POSTER 

Division 1 1st – Heike Hirt – Austria 2nd – Franziska Brzoznowski – Germany 3rd – Sandra Brandt – Germany Division 2 1st – Maksymilian Borowy – Ireland 2nd – Veronica Cucer – Germany 3rd – Adél Horvath – Hungary Division 3 1st – Margarita Yutsaytis – USA 2nd – Johanna Stampka – Germany 3rd – Tatyana Texter – Germany

EXTREME NAILS POSTER 

Division 2 1st – Adél Horváth – Hungary 2nd – Andrea Vetrik – Hungary

Dates for the diary

14 March – 8 August

Nailympia London Online

Registration open

8-9May

Nailympia China 

Pudong, Shanghai, China

1-2June 

Nailympia Orlando 

Premiere Orlando, Florida, USA

28-29 September 

Nailympia San Antonio 

Premiere San Antonio, Texas, USA

12-13 October 

Nailympia London 

Professional Beauty Autumn, London, UK

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Nails: Elena Popova @popovaelena_nfp Photographer: Elena Gelberg @pena_litrova Make-up artist: Varvara Tabutarova @varvara_tabu Hair stylist: Ksenia Golubeva @ksenja_golubeva Model: Alina Philipskaya @alina__0606

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