| |
Top nail artists to showcase their skills at Nail it! by OPI
The definitive nail Competition in the region, back with a fresh new look, full of new categories and open to a wider range of skill level.
For the first time in Lebanon Salon operators specialising in nail care, manicurists and nail artists will have a great platform to showcase their artistic skills at In Shape Fair 2011, which will feature Nail It! By OPI, a dedicated competition for nail care professionals. The competition is open to nail care technicians from across the Gulf and Middle East region.
The event which enjoyed success at its debut Past years will feature competitions across the spectrum of nail care and the varied techniques within its domain. Divided into different categories according to degrees of expertise, the competition presents a great opportunity to salon operators and nail care professionals to compete against the best in the business. A panel of top international nail care experts including Danny Phung and Joseph Pham will judge the competition.
“As the annual gathering for beauty industry professionals, In Shape Fair is the ideal showcase for the latest trends and developments within the entire spectrum of this diverse industry. “Nail It! By OPI is an added event feature which gives nail artists and technicians of the region an opportunity to showcase their skills and achievements.
The categories, which are open to both novices and experienced professionals, include everything from basic manicure to fantasy nail art and the more complex skill of tip overlay.
OPI, sponsor of Nail It!! Is distributed by Nazih Group. Established in 1975 as a total beauty products supplier, the Nazih group is the undisputed hair and beauty expert in the MENA region. Providing quality solutions, services and products to leading beauty and hairdressing salons, pharmacies, spas and fitness centre’s, the group has offices all over the UAE, GCC and the Levant.
OPI offers more than 1,500 quality nail and hand care products setting the universal standard for top drawer, superior nail care. Probably more than any other professional nail care product it produces, OPI is renowned globally for its Nail Lacquers. The brilliant, chip resistant, professional OPI Nail Lacquer formula is available in over 200 fashion-forward colors. With clever names that customers look forward to with each new collection, OPI Nail Lacquers are beloved around the world, and trusted by professionals.
Mr. Nazih, Managing Director of the Nazih Group commented: “After the success of its launch for the past 2 years in Dubai we decided we would definitely sponsor Nail It! again in any trade show. As the official distributor of OPI products in the region, we strive to ensure high standards are met within the industry. The competition helps us to raise awareness on the best tips and techniques for salon professionals. In Shape Trade Fair is a great platform for such an event as it reaches the ideal target audience for us and our brands.”
Don’t miss this definitive show for the nail industry where the very best professionals from across the region come together to showcase their skills and compete against each other. Put your salon on the map by entering your technicians and allowing them to showcase their talent and abilities.
Leading international professionals to judge NAIL IT competition at In Shape the Health, Beauty & Fitness Fair 2011
Joseph Pham |
 |
Innovative, inspiring and entertaining: these are the words that best describe Joseph Pham. With more than 16 years of experience in the nail industry, he inherited his drive for excellence and his trust in OPI products from his very own family of nail techs. Since day one, it was clear to Joseph that he and OPI products had the perfect marriage, so he opened his first salon (using only OPI products) in 2002. In January of 2010, Joseph expanded his salon from 960 to 1700 square ft. to accommodate its growth.
In addition to practicing his craft at his own salon, Joseph has been honing his teaching skills through OPI intensive Guest Artist training programs since 2005. His natural skills and knowledge in the products he trusts have earned him a reputation as an articulate and talented artist in the industry. As an OPI Guest Artist, Joseph has traveled extensively to share his knowledge at distributor classes and tradeshows throughout the world. Joseph’s innovation and easy-to-understand techniques—combined with O.P.I. technology—have taught nail techs how to have more fun and make more money in the salons by going above and beyond with simple, fast, and salon-proven marketable designs. His classes are dynamic and informative adventures filled with humor and real-life experience. Many have said they would take his classes for entertainment value alone.
|
| |
Danny Phung |
 |
Danny is fulfilling his career-long dream of working with OPI. He grew up in a family that’s been in the nail industry for more than 18 years. A nail technician for the last nine years, Danny is the owner and manager of the ProfessioNAIL franchise in Coquitlam Centre. The salon employs twelve nail technicians and three receptionists. Danny has been featured in Nails magazine, NailPro magazine, World News, t.v shows in Canada, and Scratch magazine (United Kingdom). His area of expertise is pink and whites and flat nail art. Says Danny, “The A-Team is groundbreaking and revolutionary for OPI. We are going to blow the competition out the door! |
|
OPI Nail It 2011- In Shape Lebanon
Competition Categories
Nail It! By OPI - Schedule
Day 1 - Pre-Competition Workshop by OPI |
| Day 2 - Nail It Competition by OPI |
| |
Manicure - 1 ½ Hours |
| |
Nail Art |
Fantasy Nail Art 4 hours |
| |
|
Hand Painted Nail Art 4 hours
|
|
| Day 3 - Nail It Competition by OPI |
| |
Tip Overlay |
Liquid & Powder – 3 Hours |
| |
|
|
|
| Day 4 - Nail It Competition by OPI |
| |
Sculpting |
Liquid & Powder – 3 Hours |
| |
|
|
|
Nail It! By OPI - Schedule
3:00pm - 3:45pm - Registration & set-up
3:45pm - Competition briefing
4:00pm - Competition begins
8:00pm - Competition ends depending on category
8:15pm - 9:15pm - Judging takes place
9:30pm - Award ceremony and OPI prize giving |
General Competition Rules & Information OPI NAIL IT 2011
Rules
- All work must be completed by the registered competitor.
- Any competitor or model found not complying with the NAIL IT rules before, during or until the close of the show is subject to possible disqualification and/or point deduction. Competitors are responsible for making sure that they and their models understand and comply with the competition rules.
- Competitors must report at the scheduled report time to receive entry numbers. Late arrivals or entries will not be accepted.
- Competitors must supply their own models.
- Competitors must supply ALL necessary products and supplies, including lamps and extension cords. Products must be in labeled containers. Competitors must have all products they are going to use out on their work area.
- The rules will be reviewed in a mandatory briefing scheduled 5-15 minutes before the start of each competition.
- Once the competition begins, competitors and/or models may NOT leave the competition area without the permission of the competition staff. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
- When a competition ends, competitors must immediately stop working, and move away from their work stations as directed. Competitors are NOT allowed to touch their models again until after they have been judged. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
- When a competition ends, models must stand and follow the instructions given by the competition staff. Models may NOT leave the competition area until excused by the competition staff.
- Models are NOT allowed to wear any jewelry on their hands, wrists or arms, including watches. Failure to comply will result in a deduction of 5 points in the category of overall.
- Competitors are NOT allowed in or near the judging area at any time. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
- When directed, competitors must promptly clean their work stations and leave the competition area.
Information
- Competitors must designate their level of experience when they register
A novice competitor has not won first-place in any nail competition at a beauty show.
A professional competitor has won first-place in any nail competition at a beauty show, or is an educator
- Finalists are evaluated in ten categories; each category is worth a possible ten points, ranging from 1 (Unacceptable) to 10 (Flawless). Finalists can receive score sheets at the end of the competition
- The decision of the judges is final.
- Access to the competition arena is limited to competitors, models, and NAIL IT staff.
- Competitors and models should attend the Awards Ceremony at the end of each day to receive recognition and certificates of participation. Immediately after the ceremony, the competition staff will distribute score sheets to the finalists, and the judges will be available to answer questions and make suggestions for improvement.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
