Ukraine 🇺🇦 Portugal 🇵🇹

With experience in the nail industry dating back to 2006, I've been a trailblazer, innovator, and leader. I proudly introduced the first Ergonomic cuticle scissors, ERGO-01, revolutionizing nail care tools. As the International Global Educator of Kodi Professional, I've had the privilege of sharing my expertise worldwide.

In addition to my educational role, I've achieved notable success as a competitor, clinching the title of Double Champion of Ukraine in Nail Art and securing multiple victories in both Ukrainian and international championships.

I wear many hats, serving as the CEO of Duotti Beauty Systems, a brand dedicated to enhancing beauty tools, as well as overseeing a Beauty Salon, Shop, and Nail Academy in Lisbon, Portugal. My contributions to the industry have been recognized with prestigious awards such as "The Best Nail School 2018" and "The Best Nails Trainer 2019".

As a prolific writer, I've authored articles in renowned nail magazines and served as a speaker at Nail Congresses, Festivals, and Open Shows. I've developed comprehensive programs in manicure, gel/acrylic sculpting, and nail art, shaping the next generation of nail professionals.

My expertise extends beyond education and entrepreneurship—I've lent my insights as a consultant and technologist to multiple nail brands. I've also assumed the role of judge in Ukrainian and international competitions, ensuring fairness and excellence in the industry.

My passion for education knows no bounds, with a track record of successful courses conducted across the globe, spanning countries like Portugal, Spain, Italy, Brazil, and many more. With over 14,700 students worldwide, I am committed to empowering aspiring nail artists to reach their full potential.

Nail Designer,
International Champion,
World Champion,
Educator,
Stylist,
Mentor,
Judge.
Organizer of International Competitions - starting from 2019.
Author of programs for nail stylists - Fiction & Realistic Micropainting, Fairy World, Manicure Professional, TIP Box, Figure 3D.
Multiple winner of international competitions around the world.
2019 WORLD CHAMPION.
The Art School - founder.
Sova Nail Designer - founder of the brand.

David began working as a nail professional over 20 years ago in the United States, specifically in Los Angeles and San Diego. David was a licensed manicurist in the state of California working as a nail professional in the beginning of his career. As he developed his nail skills, he made the decision to delve deeper into the beauty industry and began educating others. Working as an educator he found his mentor, Jan Arnold (co-founder of CND). David’s eyes were opened to the depth of the beauty industry, and at the time, specifically in the nail industry. David, in cooperation with CND and Fred Segal Beauty in Beverly Hills, chose the opportunity to create nails for Hollywood celebrities and musicians. He was invited to the Oscars, the Grammys, the Sundance Film Festival, and fashion events in New York and Los Angeles. The runway shows in those fashion events evolved into further interest in “beauty and fashion”. David’s horizon expanded with his diverse experiences in Southern California along with his
development as an educator.
In 2004 David made the decision to move to Germany to expand his resume globally. Upon arriving in Germany, he began working as a nail professional in a small studio located outside of Frankfurt and immediately began educating others throughout Germany. Within two years David found himself educating globally as one of the most successful nail professionals and educators worldwide. David’s art and method of teaching became a sensation and motivated and endless list of the nail industries top nail professionals. David has educated on every continent and well over 100 countries throughout the world. With his experience David decided to further supplement his resume and began consulting with professional nail brands worldwide. David’s consulting work has included numerous professional brands that are sold, with success, in a competitive global market. He has worked hand in hand with chemists and chemical engineers in creating specific formulas in all nail enhancement systems. These enhancement systems include; monomer and polymer (acrylic), UV/LED gel, and UV/LED gel polish. David has also ventured into new technological nail polish production that is optimal in the consumer market. David has consulted in marketing campaigns to assist in building brand awareness and success. He is proficient in working with acclaimed photographers in creating imagery, video and still photos, for marketing campaigns. Always diving deeper into his creativity David decided to start refining his image and style with individual apparel designed by David himself. This unique creative approach, David as a brand himself, and the combination of the beauty and nail industry continues to excite and motivate people from all walks of life.

Giada Sassu was born on July 15, 1972, in Sassari.
Since she was a child, she attended to the Art School "F. Figari ”of Sassari. After graduating with excellent results, her passion for the nails world began. Moving first to Lazio and then to Naples, where she was very recognised, thanks to her strong talent and creativity, from all the nail technician environment.

Then she started a path that brought her to the maximum by participating in the championships, she brought trophies from most of the European and international competitions, she established multiple collaborations with well-known companies such as Crystal Nails and Indigo Nails, and with the best-known names in the world scene.

In the following years, she became an international Master Educator, creating a new internationally known team of nail technicians from small companies, making them participate in the most important shows and championships and obtaining excellent results. Thanks to her multiple successes, she is called one of the most important person during nails events as a judge. Later, not being satisfied and not finding anything on the market that could satisfy her own needs and her customers, she came up with the idea of producing well tested and guaranteed line by using her experience and her dedication to work, superior and professional. For this reason, Re. Bel Nail Progress by Giada Sassu was created, it is founded on the belief that customer needs are the top priority in the industry.

Giada Sassu is also the strength of her team of professionals, she is one of the best educators, completely dedicated to teaching thanks to the knowledge she has developed over the years. Her greatest pride is the Nails Academy, where she passes all her experience to her students, by creating real professionals in the field and stimulating them to give more and more.

A very successful stylist and Educator based in the United Kingdom, Magda is our next judge. Just look at the wide range of her experience 😍

Owner of training centre Mad Nails Indigo Bournemouth
• PTLLS (QCF) Nail Stylisation Educator in the UK
• Indigo Nails Educator
• 20 years of experience in the Nail Industry
• Diploma Cosmetologist
• International Judge on many prestigious championships:

Professional Beauty London 2016
Professional Beauty Dublin 2016
III Nails Olympic Show Poznan 2016.
ProfNail Kalkar 2016
Professional Beauty London 2017
Professional Beauty Dublin 2017
IV Nails Olympic Show Poznan 2017.
Professional Beauty London 2018
Professional Beauty Dublin 2018
Flore Jurge na V Nails Olympic Show Poznan 2018.
Professional Beauty London 2019
Nail Lovers Lithuania 2019

Celebrities stylist :
Katya Jones – dancer, BBC Strictly Come Dancing
Oti Mabuse – dancer, BBC Strictly Come Dancing
Chloe Hewitt – dancer, BBC Strictly Come Dancing
Kasia Rain - fitness coach, publicist.

She won many important trophies on different championships:
Vice-Champion Nail Art International Nails Master competition London - 2013
Professional Beauty London 2013
1st Place in Team Trophy Indigo - Nailympia London 2018
III place w Salon Nails - Nailympia London 2018
III place w Dip System - Nailympia London
2018.

International instructor: Russia, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Greece, Germany, France.
Founder of a modeling studio and school in Estonia.
Nail modeling instructor: Russian almond, Gothic almond, Square, Pipe, Stiletto, Razor, and other creative forms.
Official Instructor in French 3D Modeling Technique.
Author and instructor of his own programs for artistic nail design.
Participant and gold medalist in international championships, including categories such as art painting, poster image, poster close-up, and sculpture gel. Winner of 4 Grand Prix in the VIP Master category.
Judge at international championships in Finland, Greece, Spain, and Portugal.

GlossySwan

Global Champion 2020
Dutch Nail Queen 2019
Dutch Champion 2018

Nail Artist, Educator, Stylist, Judge

Happy wife, fulfilled mom with never ending new goals!
Never give up!

"You could find training elsewhere - there are plenty of other instructors." Indeed, but I haven't been an "instructor" for quite some time now. 🙂 Let's sum it up, shall we?
🙂 I'm an educator who travels the globe, from the USA, Peru, and Mexico to Egypt, India, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, Vietnam, and Thailand
🙂 A court expert in nail styling.
🙂 An academic lecturer and a PhD student at the Medical University of Gdańsk.
🙂 Winner of the Businesswoman of the Year Award by the Sukces Pisany Szminką Foundation in the category "Business of the Year - revenue up to 10 million."
🙂 Co-host of the program "Cosmetic Revolutions" on TVN Style.
🙂 Champion of the World Cup Nail Art in Munich.
🙂 Programme director of the City Of Nail Congress and creator of the first theoretical knowledge championships in nail modeling.
🙂 Owner of an Online Academy offering nearly 80 courses in Nail Design, law, and management in the beauty industry.
🙂 Author of the bestselling Nail Styling Lexicons "Wyssane z palca®" and a series of podcasts of the same title.
🙂 Author of two academic publications and over 400 articles in trade press worldwide.
🙂 Speaker at over 60 congresses and seminars.
🙂 Consultant to the Ministry of Development on works to include the "nail styling" qualification in the Integrated Qualification System.
🙂 Three-time winner of the Online Courses Award for the highest number of online course sales on MYVOD.
🙂 Two-time laureate of the "Personality of the Year" award by Beauty Forum magazine.
🙂 Judge at over 40 Nail Modeling Championships.
🙂 Certified behavioral profiler and podcaster (15th place in the TOP 200 podcasts ranking in Poland).
🙂 Certified Mentor - work in progress 😎.
🙂 Trainer conducting trainings in social media, personal branding, sales and customer service in the Beauty industry, self-publishing, and online courses creating.
🙂 Ambassador of brands such as Booksy, Enbio, Schulke, Afinia, IQ Nails, Pracuj.pl, Semilac, Regenerum - Aflofarm, POSNET, and Borczyk Clinic.
🙂🙂🙂 Innovator - creator of milling cutters, desks, workbooks, shadow-free cradles, and aprons with sleeves.

Global Nail Art Educator & Coach, Competition Judge, 3-Time World Champion in Nail Art.

Elena Maltseva is a renowned nail designer with a passion for miniatures, tracing her roots back to the turn of the millennium. Armed with an arts school background, Elena approaches teaching nail art with a unique methodology. Rather than mere replication, she imparts fundamental techniques accessible to all, fostering creativity and skill development. From mastering the basics to crafting intricate designs, Elena's programs empower aspiring artists, regardless of their artistic background.

Today, Elena Maltseva conducts both online and offline nail art trainings worldwide. Her illustrious career boasts numerous competition victories, clinching the title of World Champion thrice. Elena now presides as a judge in nail championships and shares her expertise globally.

Collaborating with industry luminaries like Tom Holcomb, Danny Haile, and Alisha Rimando, Elena has left an indelible mark on the nail art scene. Currently residing in Tunisia, she fluently speaks both Russian and English, offering nail art classes across continents, from Russia to Brazil, and beyond. Whether in person or online, Elena's mission remains unwavering: to nurture talent and inspire creativity in the realm of nail design.

I am a native Hungarian and have been working in the nail art industry for 20 years. I have completed my professional educator studies in 2012 and I am one of the educators of Indigo Hungary. Since four years now, I have been regularly conducting training and classes domestically as well as internationally. I believe the most important aspect is the technique. If the nail is not built with the right technique the result won't be perfect! Doesn't matter if it is salon size or a special shape it must be done precisely. My most favourites are the extreme shapes which I am teaching with gel and porcelain too. As for decoration, I love the 3D porcelain flowers. I have my own created shape which is called: HARPOON.

Global Champion of nail styling. She’s an expert and instructor with many years of experience, and a Polish record holder for the most awards won individually in the cosmetics industry in the shortest time. Judge of prestigious Polish, European, and World Championships.

A multiple-award winner at national and international championships and competitions, she has over 160 medals and several dozen awards as the best coach and judge.

Author of the book "My Secret," e-books, and courses on nail styling and social media for the beauty industry. She has trained over 52,000 students worldwide and is often invited to breakfast television as an expert.

An instructor with a great vocation and a mission to work safely.

In numbers:
- 52,000+ students
- 16 years of experience
- 160+ championship medals from around the world
- 1x Global Champion
- 6x books and e-books
- 40x original online courses and educational projects
- 5-month nail styling school
- 40,000+ hours worked

My name is Zrinka B Vuksan. Been in this industry for 13 years and fell in love with its variety of styles, expressions and possibilities.

Born and raised in Croatia, 6 years ago moved to Vancouver ,Canada and opened a private studio /nail academy in the heart of downtown.

•3rd in Top 25 Poster category in the World (2013
•International competitor/ winner in Pink and White category. ( 2014/2015/2016 and after a few years of competing I realised my passion is behind the curtain. Help people with figuring out what to do and why to do something to ease up their work.

•Technical International judge in many global competitions .
-International judge Nails on Global 2021 season 1 & 2
- Voted best judge 2021 /season 2
-Estonia Beauty Competition
-Nailympia Finland
-Nailympia London x2
-Nailympia Germany x3
-Nailympia Mexico x2

•International Master Educator in all systems
and author of series : Perfection, Basic core and Extreme classes held in Zrinka B Nail Academia and globally hosted by various salons.

•Mentor to more than a 500 students from Europe to South America

•Speaker at Nail summits.

•Owner of New brand "Zer.0 professional system" made in Canada and used already by numerous technicians globally.
Creator of my Smart set: scissors and pusher, manicure bits .

•Working on music videos and fashion editorials creating sculpted and pressed nails that are changeable within minutes and allows me to prepare for each style or scene.
•By moving to Canada I established connections and relationships with amazing videos and movie makers that allowed me to do nails for Emmy awards, Oscars Academy Awards and music videos and nails for spec-commercials for YSL in Vancouver .
Fashion editorials and session styling allows me to bring another perspective when doing nails: clean, fast, noticed.

Combining lines, art, maths and dark vibes in nail expression is my passion.

Valérie is an entrepreneur, teacher, coach, speaker, and nail artist who opened her own Nail Academy in Canada, where she shares her passion with thousands. In 2017, she created her own line of nail products, allowing her to travel and teach across Canada and the United States. Valérie has won numerous national competitions and the internationally acclaimed Next Top Nail Artist Season 5 competition, organized by Nails Magazine.

Often serving as a judge at international and national competitions, you might just cross paths with her at an event in the beauty industry. Her creations have been showcased at New York Fashion Week in collaboration with CND World, and she works with many major brands as a freelance nail artist. Recognized for her innovation, Valérie inspires and influences the industry with her boldness, uniqueness, courage, and distinctive French accent.

Owner of Nail Atelier GENKI.

Recipient of Nailympia awards in London (2016 & 2019) and Vietnam (2024 DIV3), boasting a remarkable tally of 101 accolades worldwide from 2006 to 2024.

Engages in freelance seminars and collaborative workshops with leading manufacturers, contributing to product development and education system enhancements. Concurrently, spearheads color matching initiatives at a prominent gel nail manufacturer.

Pioneered the world's inaugural official stage demonstration of SWAROVSKI Crystal Pixie in 2015, showcasing innovation and expertise in the industry.

Championships veteran, which has a wide range of trophies on the account and many years of experience. Technique categories are definitely her thing. “I have been doing nails for 21 years. I live in Los Angeles, California since 2016. With my husband, Frederic Edange we created our brand in 2017. The quality of the products is based on our experience at the competition arena.
I started to compete 19 years ago. I have never been interested in nail design, but I’m in love with the technical part of the nails, so I have been competing in different French sculptured acrylic categories the most.
I won 4 times the European Championship in Munich, 1 time the World Nail Championship in Monaco in 2010, and the Tom Holcomb Cup in 2012 in Rome. In total, I have more than 60 first places, but my biggest achievement was to win the Nailpro Cup in 2018 in the USA. Besides the competitions, I do classes all over the world and share my competition secrets with students.

Pablo Rozz, famous nail influencer and successful Nail Stylist. “My name is Pablo Rozz, I am nail stylist with 15 years of experience.
Several times Nail Art Champion, in Ukraine, Poland and on Cyprus.
Every day I am leading a course in my own training centre. But not only… I travel through whole Europe to train my students in different countries.
Lately, I have created my own collection of Gel Polishes and designed nail stylists desk with “Afinia” company which is known for one of the best dust extractors and professional desks for nail stylists.
I am a nail influencer you can also find me on YouTube channels of many well-known influencers.
This year I am planning to write a special book for stylists which are starting their journey with nail styling to help them with their career.”

Victoria Vacchio. Born in Spain, owner and director of Victoria Vacchio Academy. Although her career is not very long, she is a national trainer, covers the entire Spanish geography and has begun her international career with large projects in the USA and different countries in Latin America such as Colombia, Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Argentina.
Until now and without rest she has dedicated herself to the search for perfection in her work. She is a specialist in structure, her preferences are, without a doubt, extreme structures and the reverse, known worldwide for them. In constant training, she inspires her students by giving an example, "I am not ashamed, at all, to share a table in a training as a student with colleagues who have been my students. I believe that the educator, more than anyone else, should continue to train and study, as happens in other professions. We would never put ourselves in the hands of a doctor or a lawyer who does not refresh his knowledge and learn new techniques "
She is especially careful in the technique of construction and filing and excessively perfectionist.

Katalin Szikszai took her first steps in the beauty and nail industry in 1999. In 2012, she became a master instructor and founded her own nail school. It deals with more than 100 students a year both in Hungary and abroad. She has participated in several Hungarian and international competitions as a judge and presenter. She regularly gives interviews to magazines and appeared on TV. She has won multiple Hungarian Championships in the building category. In 2018, she was elected instructor of the year in Hungary. Winner of 2020 the 5th World Nail Championship, with acrylic technique. Nail shaping is her passion. She has been using the Acrylic technique for 22 years. She is the ambassador of Kostka Bojana in Hungary.
- international judge
- international instructor
- rapporteur
- mentor
- world champion
- nail stylist
- nail designer
- manicure specialist
- extreme nail designer

One of the best technique stylists in the World. Meet Madelene Wolf. “I have now been in the nail industry for over 22 years and have long huge experience in nails and competitions.
I started competing for 2001 and have competed back and forward until 2017, I stopped competing when
I was on the highest top and get the Global Champion trophy in Nailympia London 2017 My passion in nails is to create with perfection, I’m not a nail art person I’m a pink & white nail queen and love different shapes and the perfection in every step to create the most perfect nail.
I travelling around the world and teach different techniques and perfect pink & white competition style and my secret behind my success.

I have coached many of the best competitors to be on top in the world, this is one of the best parts to be a successful teacher to see other people success and catch their goals.

I have 69 trophies in my saloon but my biggest and most prestigious trophies are:
2 times Swedish champion
2 times European champion
Nailympia winner of winners both in London and Texas
Global champion
And there between many many 1-3 places trophies
I own and run Madelene Wolf Naildesign and Nailacademy
I ́m a judge in Nailympia and hope to enter more competitions as a judge.
I ́m honoured and happy to be a judge in this competition and cant wait to see all the amazing nails.

My name is Mahshid Hosseini .I was born on 23 July 1987 in Tehran, Iran. I am a graduate with a master in fine art.
I am a Nail tech since 2010 and since 2014 I am an educator for nail techniques and nail art.
Founder of MAH nail school in Tehran, Iran.

I am interested in the method of salon shapes and Russians manicure but I love extreme and 3d models, the shapes that really love are classic almond and Russian almond.
I love my job...play with colours and creating new art...
I think We must always be educated and there is no end!
I love to push the girl to learn nail art and Enjoy to make themselves an Independent person!

Multiple winner and prize-winner of international competitions and World Championships in nail modeling and design.
Coach of Champions and winners of international, World, and Europe competitions.
Current judge of the World Championships.
International certified teacher and creator of author's programs.
Well-known trainer and speaker of nail courses in Europe.
Coach of the competition team Nail Future Pro, which has won more than 800 medals worldwide!
The only Russian participant in the Guinness World Records contest (USA) for the Fastest Full Set Acrylic Sculptured Nails, with a time of 9 minutes 39 seconds (10 nails, French modeling on forms).
Students of Elena Popova have repeatedly become Champions and prize-winners at the Championships of Russia, Europe, and the World.

Organiser of one of the biggest Europne Nail Championships- nails olympic international. Nail Stylist Educator. Winner of many national and international Nail design Championships ; Europe Champion Master Awards Nail Design 2015 and II vice Champion of European Masters Award Nail Design 2011. 11 times Poland champion, winner of international contest beauty expo Praga 2014. Champion Nail Master in Professional Beauty London 2019. Her championships enterprise she trained with; Toma Holcomba, Trang Nguyen, Loreny Marquez, Evy Darabos, Eleny Popovej, Mayumi Hase, Emese Koppanyi, Aleksandr Finko. She leeds courses preparing for championships.

Max Braga took his first steps in the beauty industry in 1998, starting his five-year professional beauty school journey. During this time, he began a close collaboration with Tom Holcomb and Entity, an American brand known for its constant innovation in technologies, dynamism, and professionalism. Max quickly became an Entity Global Educator & Trainer.

This collaboration elevated his professional standards, and in 2007, he achieved the title of Italian Champion in Acrylic Sculpture. He also won in Gel Sculpture and Nail Art, becoming the Overall Winner. His passion for this work and for Entity took him to the most prestigious fashion catwalks, putting him in close contact with famous stylists and helping to make Entity known worldwide.

Max has always believed in training to maintain high standards in nail salons. He continues to inspire new students and talents around the world, reaching countries in the Arab world, Europe, Asia, and the USA, teaching techniques, and sharing his knowledge, experiences, and the latest trends.

Jovana Bacanac, born on July 27, 1982, in Belgrade, Serbia, is a trailblazer in the nail industry.

Since 2000, she has honed her skills as a Nailtech, evolving into an International Master Educator and esteemed judge on the global stage. Her expertise culminated in the establishment of the renowned "JB Nail Training Center" in Brussels, Belgium, where she resides.

Jovana is not just a practitioner; she is an innovator. She is the mind behind groundbreaking techniques like the "Thunder form," revolutionizing extreme nail shapes. As an associate and judge at prestigious international competitions, she sets the standard for excellence.

Beyond her technical prowess, Jovana is a mentor to many of Europe's finest nail technicians, guiding them towards greatness. Over the past 25 years, she has collaborated with industry giants and earned accolades for her distinctive style, particularly excelling in nail poster competitions.

In 2015, she embraced her role as an educator, sharing her wealth of knowledge in nail and art techniques. Two years later, she achieved the prestigious title of International Master Educator, collaborating with Jana Nails in product development and serving as the official trainer for their educators across Europe.

Today, Jovana's influence extends far and wide as she conducts seminars and imparts wisdom to aspiring nail artists throughout Europe, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

- International Judge of Brilliant Cup 2021 in Dubai
- International Judge of 3rd nail competition 2021 In Mexico country
- International Judge of Forall Festival 2020 In Portugal
- International Judge of European Beauty Championship 2020 In Germany
- International Judge of Brilliant Cup 2020 in Romania
- International Judge of 2nd nail competition 2020 In Mexico
- International Judge of world championship 2020 in Egypt
- International Judge of blue necklage of Russia 2020
- Nail Master and Professional Trainer of PR Academy
- International Expert, Coach and Teacher of Nail Technology and Developer of Nail Design.

After a small stint working in Brooklyn, New York, as an au pair, Alex Fox began her career in journalism in 1993 working on photographic titles. In 1998, she embraced a role on the first UK trade nail magazine, Nails Plus where she headed a team of 10 as editorial director & hosted The Nail Championships in Earls Court, London.
In 2003, Alex co-founded the UK’s Scratch magazine, a trade title for hand, nail and footcare professionals. Seeing a niche in the ceremonial sector, in 2012, Alex helped conceive and develop the Scratch Stars Awards, devised to recognise outstanding talent in the UK nail industry. She then spearheaded the first consumer nail title, Gloss, and originated Scratch Middle East magazine in 2014, while living abroad for 10 years in Qatar.
Alex returned to the UK as Scratch’s editor-in-chief and global director for Nailympia Competitions. Giving nail education a new twist, Alex joined forces with industry professionals & co-founders of the FNP, Marian Newman and Jennie Nippard, to offer a unique annual 5-day education event, called Nail Safari, located on her family zoo, Shepreth Wildlife Park, outside Cambridge.
Alex is a well-established figure in the nail industry, serving on the volunteer board of the UK’s Federation of Nail Professionals (FNP). She now wears many hats acting as international journalist, competition director, educational events organiser, consultant, speaker & judge, all with a focus on global nail events & communities.

Martines

International Nail Educator since 2015 | NailTech since 2002 | Owner of Training Center in Warsaw, Poland

Martines is a renowned and versatile nail technician known for her innovative approach and boundary-pushing designs. With a firm belief that anyone can become an artist with the right education and dedication, she inspires her students to reach their full potential.

Martines specializes in long, creative nail shapes with intricate designs, and she is particularly famous for her "bling-bling" style, where nails shine as bright as diamonds.

She conducts classes nearly every day, both in-person and online, catering to beginners and advanced professionals alike. While she primarily teaches at her Training Center in Warsaw, she also travels worldwide to share her expertise, including throughout Europe and the USA.

With over 40 championship podium finishes and extensive experience as a judge, Martines continues to be a prominent figure in the nail art community.

"I think the championship is a perfect test of my skills and working on my own character. I love the feeling when I'm standing on the podium with the best."
Since 2015, she has been running an accredited Beauty Vision Training Center as a qualified ITEC teacher.
In 2020, she was awarded the title of The Best Nails & Brows Educator in Ireland. Kate is also a creator and owner of the KOHANA Professional brand.
She loves Nail Art, but her greatest love is the technical side of nail construction and competition pink&white style.