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Winners ONLINE 11/18/05
JUDGES
BIOS
Sponsored by:
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 Patty Blanusa
Almost 20 years after she began, Patty continues to be passionate about nails. Always eager to learn, she looks forward to a continued bright future working together with Creative Nail Design for the past 9 years to raise the standards of the nail industry. The only gratification I need,' she says, "is knowing I have helped others become successful at what I love the most Nails."
Patti holds many awards and distinctions: Educator of the year 1994, International World Champion 1994, the First American ever to place in a European Nail Competition 1994, lBS Show 1st Place winner 1999, IBS New York Show winner 1999, International Trainer, Photo-shoot Technician, Member Global Nail Exchange, and has been graced on the cover of Nailpro Magazine March 1998 and February 2001
Patricia.Blanusa@cnail.com |
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 Mindy Borrego
Granby, CT
Mindy received her Colorado manicuring license in 1987. Upon returning to her
home state of Connecticut in late 1988, she opened "Mindyfingers," a
nails-only salon the following year. She was the columnist of 'Net Notes for
Nailpro, and still serves as a member of that magazine's advisory board. In 1997
she was selected 1st runner-up for Nails magazine "Nail Technician of the
Year;" the following year she was 4th runner-up for Nailpro's "World's
Top Tech,"--the only nail tech to be so honored by both major industry
publications. She frequently judges nail competitions nationally as well as
internationally, and held the position of Head Judge for the Nailpro
competitions. She received her Creative Nail Design Master Nail Technician
certification in 1996. In addition, she is a Nailpro cover tech and has worked
on the set of Saturday Night Live doing nails on the guest artist. She can also
be found (occasionally in the lounge--with an Appletini in hand) on the annual
"Nail Those Profits at Sea" cruises.
mindy@mindyfingers.com
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 Vicki
Peters
Las Vegas, NV
As a nail technician, she has wowed the industry with her championship nails and became the industry authority on nail competitions. As a cover artist and author, her work has been published worldwide, more than any other tech in the history of the nail business. As an educator, she has trained techs from Russia, Germany, Japan, Ireland, UK, Canada, Mexico, Africa, Australia and the US. As an industry leader, she has mentored thousands. As a world-master nail technician, Peters, as VP of Vicki Peters Signature Series/Beautiful Nails, will pioneer the industry to new levels.
vicki@vickipeters.com
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 Darlene Sammons
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Darlene is a cosmetologist and esthetician who has been doing
nails for 23 years in Tennessee. She entered her first nail competition in 1996
in Atlanta. Her second competition she entered she placed 3rd in 1998 at the
Great American Nail Faire. She has been a Creative Nail Design Master Nailtech
since 1996 and has worked for Backscratchers Salon Systems for almost 2 years as
an educator. She currently works as a nailtech part-time at Creative Concepts
Salon in Chattanooga, TN and also as a nailtech instructor at Franklin Academy
in Cleveland TN, while continuing to educate for Backscratchers. She offers
non-product-specific classes to nailtechs and is a educator for the Association
of Electric File Manufacturers. She also has certificates in Reflexology,
Neuromuscular therapy, hot stone therapy and is a certified Nailpro competition
judge. She is a licensed massage therapist and maintains a small massage
practice at her home.
Nailfans@aol.com |
 Juli Miller
Ohio
Juli Miller is a veteran of the nail business. 19 years
as a licensed manicurist in California and Ohio, Juli is also a a salon
owner. She has been education coordinator of a major manufacturing
company, involved in education for the past 12 years, as well as a CE
provider for the OH State Board of Cosmetology. In over 19 years doing
nails, Juli has done work on numerous magazine covers, TV commercials,
print work and has worked as a judge and competition coordinator at many
nail competitions.
perfectionsbyjuli@yahoo.com |
 Vitaly Solomonoff
Moscow, Russia
prior to his career within Professional Nail Industry, Vitaly was a
medical doctor. Currently the founder and President of Academy of Nail Art
- Moscow Russia. The founder for NAIL SERVICE Magazine and Publisher and
Editor-in-chief for NAILURE MAGAZINE. He has been doing nails for 8 years
as a nail-tech and international educator for 6 years. Vitaly also, is the
author of professional articles for European and Russian media. In the
professional field, he has created technology of Male Attache Manicure,
special velvet nail-art, professional education course for nail-tech which
set the standards in highest quality education in Russia and Europe,
Technology of FORTE PEDICURE and Hot sand manicure. During the last three
years has performed duties as a judge for Competitions in Russia, USA and
Europe.
vsolomonoff@hotmail.com |
 Diana Bonn
Muncie, Indiana
Diana had been a competition judge for 4 years, trained by Vicki Peters.
She has been a nail technician for 12 years and owned her own salon for 8
years.
Since 2000, Diana has been an electric file educator, CEU educator for
Indiana, and an educator for Maly's and private accounts teaching OSHA,
State Laws, Diseases, Sanitation and also Nail Classes.
She currently is a member of the INTA task force, contributor to both
NAILS and Nail Pro magazines, had a hand in changing laws in several
states concerning MMA, and is a nail technician advisor for Indiana State
board of Cosmetology.
dbonn@iquest.net |
 Kazuko
Tomiyama
Tokyo, Japan
Kazuko has been a nail technician for 8 years in Japan. She is a salon
owner in Roppongi Tokyo Japan. Kazuko is an instructor of nail technology
in Tokyo and has also taught her techniques for Euro Fashion in Poland in
2004 and Canada.
Kazuko won 1st place in NAILS Magazine 2003 Self-Portrait Contest, 2nd
place in NAILS Magazine 2003 First Maural Contest, and was the Also 1st
place of Strut Your Stuff 2004 Mixed Media Senior as well as the Overall
"Best of Stuff" 2004.
Kazuko's magnificent nail art work has been published in Japanese Nail's
Magazine, Euro Fashion's Nail Magazine.
"I am always making new nail designs. I graduated from Japanese dress
school, nail design is very essential too complete a fashion look."
tommykazujp@yahoo.co.jp |
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 Ellen Torchia
North Bend, WA
International award winning nail artist and top 10 National nail competitor for 2002. Licensed massage practitioner (1989) and manicurist (1997). Specializing in airbrushing (nail art, make up, and tanning) and owner of Beautyairbrushing.com, as well as Air Affair, a commercial airbrush makeup company. As a health care provider, safety, sanitation and disinfection in our industry has been a priority of Ellen's. She is an educator with the AEFM (Association of Electric File Manufacturers) Everyone benefits from education. Ellen teaches airbrushing of nails, makeup, temporary tattoos and tanning. She has experience educating for several manufacturers as well as being the featured educator for a Badger Airbrush instructional video. Ellen also received a special award from the Nail Tech Network for Outstanding Mentoring in 2002. Ellen is a previous award winner in the 2001 Strut Your Stuff competition.
airafair@aol.com
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 Debbie
McKinley
London, Ontario
Debbie McKinley - has been an active member in the nail industry for the past 13 years in Ontario as a Salon Owner, Nail Technician, Veteran Competitor in Canada and the USA as well as International Judge. Besides being a contributing writer for various trade magazines, she is also the Nail Technicians Alliance of Canada Chapter President for the GTA and an NTAC Certified Senior Educator. Deborah is presently an OPI Educator. Debbie is committed to educating and training nail technicians to make themselves the best they can be.
technailogy@sympatico.ca
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 Slawomir
Wos
Poland
Slawomir Wos is the owner of Euro Fashion - one of the biggest
distributors and wholesalers of nail industry in Europe. Euro Fashion is
manor distributor of 30 American firms in Europe. Slawomir has specialized
in nails since 1995. He is an organizer of Polish Championships of Nails
Decorating "Nail Art" and "Nail Creations"- on feet
and International Championship of Nails Decorating "International
Nail Art". He was jury member 3 times in Nailpro Nai Art Championship
in Frankfurt and in 2003 in the Beautytech Strut Your Stuff. Everybody
knows his sense of beauty and esthetics and because of that he was
championships juror for many times. Slawomir is one of the very first
managers who represent nail industry in Poland and Europe. Probably
He is the only one male in Poland who knows everything
about nails. He's always happy to show people new ways of nail art that's
why Euro Fashion organizes many trainings. Courageous, sensitive manager
with a great sense of humor.
biuro@euro-fashion.com.pl |
 Diana
Tingle
Chuluota, FL
Diana has been doing nails since 1980, competing since 1985, and has won over 80 awards for nail artistry.
She is also a guest judge, if needed. Diana has been a guest on the "Rosie O'Donnell Show" (Oct. 2000), and was a bronze
medallist in the "Nail Olympics". Her work has been featured in Allure, Nails, and Nailpro magazines, and the Orlando Sentinel on several occasions.
Diana mentors other nail techs on general education and competition technique.
She is also a contributor to NAILS, and Nailpro magazines for technical advice.
Most recently, Diana was recognized for placing in the NAILS Magazine "Top 25 List of Competitors" for 6 out of 10 years. That's quite an honor in this industry, and something
she worked very hard to accomplish! Diana took a break for a few years to get married and start a new
family. "I feel that God has blessed me beyond measure to be a part of the nail industry. Not only do I love my job, I get to meet great people while I'm doing it!"
tingletips@bellsouth.net |
 Rise
Carter
New Jersey
Rise’ has vast experience, combining 23 years in
the beauty industry with a strong sales background, and a Business degree,
with an emphasis in fine art. Rise’ has been an Educational Sales
Consultant for eight years and has been a guest artist at many trade shows
throughout the country. Her passion for teaching coupled with her
experience as a contributing editor and technical advisor for educational
manuals has taken her around the world sharing her expertise with
technicians throughout the beauty and nail industry. She has had the
pleasure of working as a photo shoot nail technician on a major ad
campaign for Iman Cosmetics and her work has been featured in consumer and
trade magazines such as Self, Bride, Prevention and Nailpro.
As a nail competition participant, Rise’ has won and
placed in many competitions throughout her years. She has also judged
numerous local and regional competitions as a certified competition judge.
Carter’s responsibilities now include developing and
implementing NSI education, sales and promotional marketing programs with
professional beauty distributors.
rcarter@nsinails.com |
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