The 4th ANNUAL NAIL OLYMPICS, October 1st-3rd
hosted by Nails Unique of Japan in Honolulu, Hawaii

This event was an overwhelming success for everyone. There were over 500 competitors who competed in 10 various types of competitions and categories. Mr. Mizuno invited a special International Olympic Team from AII that included the following individuals who are both IBD Elite Educators and Ez Flow International Master Artists/Educators/Trainers:

Eleana Maltsalva - Russia
Nana Ivanova - Russia
Virginia Arleo - Argentina *
Antony Buckley - England *
Mae Ling Parrish - USA *
Mary Seitzinger - USA *
Beth Oney - USA *
(* AII Global Team Member)


Collectively this team represented AII in 5 different Competitions of various requirements. Pink & White Sculptured, Emboss Nail Design, Multi Media Design, Pairs Competition, and Naitiful (Fantasy Art) Competition. They also conducted stage presentations for various styles of nails showing their skills from around the world.


Our awards for the competitions were outstanding! Press Pick Awards:

• French Sculpture Pink & White - Nana Ivanova
• Emboss Nail Art - Mae Ling Parrish
• Naitiful - Eleana Maltsalva in 1st PLACE!!!!!!!
• Mixed Media - Eleana Maltsalva in 3rd Place & Virginia Arleo in 4th
• Emboss Art - Antony Buckley in 3rd Place & Nana Ivanova in 4th
• Best Performance - Beth Oney
• Olympic Award - Mae Ling Parrish
• Highest Overall Score - Eleana Maltsalva

Danny Haile represented AII doing stage presentations, booth demos and judging in several categories. Mark & David also had the honor of presenting outstanding sales awards to Mr. Mizuno from Nails Unique and Don Pasanea from the Beauty Factory. They both are outstanding partners to AII and represent various AII brands professionally throughout Japan, Europe and Russia.