The dedicated competition for nail care professionals is open to nail technicians from the UAE and will take place over the 3 days of the show. Nail It Competition is managed by Nazih Group.
Jury
 Danny Phung Vancouver BC Canada Prior to joining the Nail Alliance team, Danny Phung was a world renowned international artist and educator for OPI Products. Holding OPI’s highest title of Global Artist, Danny traveled the world, educating, demonstrating the latest techniques, and tips in the nails industry. A nail technician since 1998, Danny has owned and managed 3 salons. A competitor, nail judge for int’l competitions, Danny has also been featured in Nails magazine, NailPro magazine, World News, Scratch magazine, and television shows across the globe. Now representing Nail Alliance as International Account Manager Asia and Education support, Danny will be able to apply all of his skill sets, his history with the nail industry, his category knowledge as well as his distribution channels in furthering the development and strengthening of the Nail Alliance brands. |
 Jessica Vartoughian
Beautyworld Middle East is honored to welcome Jessica Vartoughian, the appointed “First Lady of Nails,” by New York Times and leading natural nail care specialist to Hollywood’s A-list and insiders. For the past three decades, Jessica’s keen understanding of varying nail conditions and types has revolutionized the industry and altered the way in which manicures are offered. Jessica will be joining Danny Phung as the guest Judge for Nail It! |
 Justine Collins
Justine Collins is a leading freelance nail technician and manicurist. Having recently been appointed as an international Top Artist for OPI Justine will be working at shows & events and delivering education across Asia / Latin America / Middle East & Africa. It’s a fabulous opportunity to experience new cultures whilst helping the brand grow the nail industry in this diverse and developing region. Her salon is based in the idyllic Cotswolds and working extensively in London, throughout the UK and Europe as a session manicurist, she has worked on a number of projects in the fashion and beauty industries working closely with some of the biggest names among celebrities, editors, photographers, fashion designers and models e.g. Grazia, Glamour and Cosmopolitan magazines, Luma Grothe, Rachel Hunter, Emma Willis and Fearne Cotton. |
