Nail art is couture for the hand. Global Nail Masters gathers the world’s most daring artists to compete, to create, and to define what comes next.
The Competitions
Seventeen competitions across two formats — worked live on the floor, or submitted ahead of the show.Hands-on competitions
08Submitted competitions
09How you’re judged.
ScoringTechnique
Structure, control and command of product and tools.
Creativity
Originality of concept and the courage of the idea.
Precision
Clean lines, symmetry and flawless execution.
Finish
Surface, shine and the quality of the final detail.
Impression
The overall impact of the set as a complete work.
“Precision is a language. We are here to read it.”
Every set is judged across five criteria — technique, creativity, precision, finish and overall impression — on a 100-point scale.
The crowns.
What’s at stakeChampion
The Global Nail Masters title, trophy and a feature in the campaign.
Runner-up
Silver award, prize package and an editorial feature.
Discipline winners
A winner crowned in each of the four disciplines.
Full prize details announced together with the venue.
Judged by the best.
An international jury of master artists and educators. The full panel is announced soon.
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Questions.
Good to knowWho can enter?
Professional and student nail artists aged 18 and over, from anywhere in the world.
Do I need a model?
It depends on the discipline — some are worked on a practice hand, others on a live model. Details are sent to registered competitors.
What does the fee cover?
Your competitor place, live judging and feedback, and the access of your chosen package. Payment is taken only after we confirm your spot.
When and where?
May 2027 in Baden-Baden, Germany. The full schedule is announced to registered competitors first.
Enter the 2026 championship.
Competitor places are limited.