THEME "AMSTERDAM ROCKS!" IS A GREAT SUCCESS AT THE 1E EUROPEAN & RUSSIAN EZFLOW NAIL COMPETITON BY BEAUTY COMPANY & BEAUTY FACTORY WITH 24 INTERNATIONAL PRIZE WINNERS!

A phenominal 1 hour nail & dancing show formed the ending of the enormously successful 2-day 1st European EzFlow Competition in Amsterdam on the 10th and 11th of June. This show was carried out by 15 talented Russian nail technicians, dancers, models, décor builders, DJ's and chorographers, etc.

A total of 104 participants from 15 countries divided over 4 competitions participated in this event. About 150 visitors attended the event over the whole weekend consisting of national and international nail artists, educators, salon owners, distributors and members of the press as Profnail Netherlands, Beauty Salon Netherlands, Profnail Germany, Health and Beauty (NailPro/Beauty Forum Germany, Hungary, Poland), and E-nail Belgium.
The international jury, under the guidance of the jury president Anneke van der Sar The Netherlands, consisted of European and Russian Nail Design Champions, i.e., Pepijn Borrèl Netherlands, Elena Maltseva Russia, Stefanie Lore Germany, Antonio Sacripante Italy, Tone Lise Forbergskog Norway, Galyna Starenko Ukraine, Elena Matvienko Russia and Gari-Dawn Tingler USA. After a long jury consideration, an univocal decision was reached.

In the Professional Level (advanced) Stefanie Lore Germany won the 1st Prize in French Manicure Sculpting, Linda Luijbregts Netherlands was 1st with French Manicure Tips, Svetlana Ganyuchenko Russia won the 1st Prize in 3D Fantasy and Maria Shashkova Russia with 1st Place in Design Inlay.


In the Entry Level (beginners) Yukie Yamaguchi Japan won the 1st Prize in French Manicure Sculpting, Ksenia Smirnova Russia was 1st with French Manicure Tips, Ludmilla Ivanova Lithovenia with 1st Place in 3D Fantasy and Vanessa Kruijt Netherlands won the 1st Prize with Design Inlay.


The PRODUCT PRIZES were: 1st PRIZE € 500.00, 2ND PRIZE € 375.00, and 3RD PRIZE € 250.00. In total there were 24 WINNERS of 4 competitions with each 2 levels consisting of Entry and Professional Level.

The € 1,000.00 CASH PRIZE was won by "OVERALL WINNER" Chantal Schwede Germany with 3 prizes in 3 competitions in the Entry Level. French Manicure Sculpting (3rd), French Manicure Tips (2nd) and 3D Fantasy Nails (2nd).


During the whole weekend FREE WORKSHOPS with demonstrations of many new products took place. Everyone had the opportunity to test the new products themselves, i.e.:

- EZFLOW "High Definition" new primerless acrylic system. GENA "spaCaviar" — Vitality of Youth! 5 step anti-aging handcare system enriched with Caviar Extract, Amino Acids, Vitamins and Essential Oils. Consisting of Scrub, Serum, Mask, Nail & Cuticle Treatment and Crème, which diminishes wrinkles, stimulates cellular rejuvenation and evens skin tone while protecting hands against environmental and UV damage.
- GENA Spa Pedicure
- GIGI Waxing System which can be used in evey nailsalon - as in New York City and L.A. for facial waxing, legs and other body parts for women and men.
- ARDELL Lashextensions
- NAIL PERFECT Nail Art


It was an excellent opportunity for every nail artist from all European and Russian countries to meet and communicate with each other and to learn from each other. At this way they are able to challenge themselves in creativity and achievement and get the deserved recognition.

The main goal is to increase the level of the quality of the nail in the salon in Europe.


REGISTER NOW! In 2007 this event will take place on June 16th and 17th in Amsterdam with EZFLOW & IBD for the Entry Level and the Professional Level. Enrolments are already coming in now on our website www.ezflowcompetition.com . On this site a complete photo gallery will be presented of participants, winners, winning French Manicure nails, Design Inlay nails and the fabulous 3D AMSTERDAM FANTASY NAILS.

Visit www.ezflowcompetition.com for registrations in 2007, the photo gallery, all prize winners. Contact us if you want to receive our electronic Newsletter (send an e-mail to t.lee@beautycompany.nl ).