Jury

Anita Ilieva

Pedicure and therapeutic pedicure specialist

Anita Ilieva is a specialist in pedicure and therapeutic pedicure with 25 years of experience in the profession. She specializes in various schools, both in Bulgaria and abroad. Teacher, owner of a manicure and pedicure salon and training center in the city of Veliko Tarnovo.

Antonia Tsamparova

Educator manicure, pedicure, nail art, designs and extreme nails

Antonia Tsamparova has been professionally engaged in manicure, pedicure, and nail extension for more than 20 years. At the age of 20, she took a master's certificate.
Shee has succefully accompished degree in "Medical Cosmetics" at "Filaretova" Medical University in the city of Sofia..
Antonia Tsamparova is a n educator with the 4th degree of professional qualification and is certified by many international educators.
She is winner among huge competition at the prestigious Nailpro and Nailympia competitions. In 2021 she becomes TOP MASTER of Romania.
She is the organizer of the "First CONFERENCE FOR MANICURISTS AND PEDICURISTS" and coach of the Bulgarian manicure team "Provence".
She is the owner of one of the best academies for manicurists and beauticians - AP-ACADEMY.
 

Antonia Tsamparova is part of the jury in the Manicure and Design categories.

Veselina Stoeva

Educator, specialist in the field of therapeutic pedicure.

Veselina Stoeva has been professionally engaged in manicure and pedicure for 14 years. Since 2011, she has been a licensed teacher in a training center.
She has undergone numerous trainings of international world-renowned teachers, she knows all the techniques of drawing and designing nails, design avant-garde forms, thanks to which she has participated in competitions and has won many prizes.
Having undergone training at Russian schools for apparatus manicure and pedicure, she has created her original work technique.
Veselina Stoeva has completed training - Apparatus Pedicure - Russian school; Therapeutic pedicure; trainings for the installation of corrective systems; Training for individual orthoses, biomechanics of the body, changes and deformations of the feet
Since 2019, he has been dealing exclusively with the training of colleagues who have basic training and have a desire to develop and improve their qualifications. Organizes trainings on apparatus manicure and pedicure, construction with gel/acrylic/acrylic gel, proper correction of gel/acrylic/acrylic gel, various decoration techniques and trainings on Therapeutic pedicure and Apparatus pedicure.

Veselina Stoeva is part of the jury in the Pedicure and Therapeutic Pedicure categories.

Veselka Karamelska

Nail artist and educator

My name is Veselka Karamelska.
I am 30 years old and based in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. I have been a professional nail technician for 8 years and a certified instructor with Star Nails Bulgaria for the past 5 years. I conduct both basic and advanced training courses.

I hold a Certificate of Professional Qualification – Level II in the profession of Manicurist–Pedicurist, with a specialization in Manicure, Pedicure, and Nail Enhancement.

I am the founder and owner of “KARAMEL” Nail Salon, established 7 years ago, which includes 5 manicure stations, 2 pedicure stations, 2 hairdressing stations, 1 cosmetics station, and 1 eyelash extension station.

In 2024, I founded the “KARAMEL 2 Nail Academy”, which features 6 manicure stations, 3 pedicure stations, and 6 workstations for students. The academy also houses the “KARAMEL” professional nail shop.

Veselka Karamelska is a jury member in the Manicure and Design categories.

Iveta Yordanova

A professional with over 13 years of experience in the field of manicure and pedicure

My name is Iveta Yordanova, and I am the owner of the “Pepelyashka” Manicure and Pedicure School.

I lead a team of manicurists and train, inspire, and support future professionals.

I hold second and third levels of professional qualification and am a certified specialist in therapeutic pedicure.

My work is a passion, not just a profession. I work with a strong focus on an individual approach and place the quality of every service as my top priority.

Iveta Yordanova is a jury member in the Manicure and Design categories.

Lazarina Marinova

Manicure, specialist in the field of therapeutic pedicure

Lazarina Marinova graduated from professional training in manicure and pedicure in 2005. Since 2010 she has been practicing therapeutic pedicure, taking courses on corrective systems (orthonoxy) biomechanics from the Russian, German and Spanish schools.

She develops her professional practice in her own salon “LAZARA beauty” in Plovdiv.

Lazarina Marinova is part of the jury in the Pedicure and Therapeutic Pedicure categories.

Marieta Mraskova

Certified instructor and author of numerous training programs

My name is Marieta Mraskova, and I am a professional with over 15 years of experience in the nail industry.
I began my career in 2010 as a nail technician, and just two years later, in 2012, I founded my own beauty studio – “IMPULSE.”
I successfully combine hands-on practice with teaching. I train future professionals at VET Center “Relax” – Sliven, hold a Third Qualification Degree, and have a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.

At present, I am:
* Head Instructor of the F.O.X. brand
* INTERNATIONAL NAIL MASTER – a title awarded by the world-renowned Alexander Finko
* Certified IBX Instructor
* Author of numerous training programs and signature courses focused on nail art designs and advanced techniques

Awards & Competition Participation:
Golden Bulgarian Rose 2015 – 1st Place, Art Painting
Nail Olimp 2016 – 1st Place, Poster Floristry
Nail Olimp 2017 – 1st Place, Jewelry Freestyle
Christmas Star 2016 & 2017 – multiple 1st Place awards in the categories: 3D Acrylic, Art Poster, Jewellery
Startrek 2017 – 1st Place, Gel Polish
Gold Star Israel 2016 – 1st Place, Jewellery – Master Category

My mission is to help nail professionals not only master techniques, but also build confidence, develop a personal style, and create a sustainable business within the industry.

Marieta Mraskova is a jury member in the “Art Poster” category.

Maya Abbedissen

Manicure, Nail Art and Nail Extension Proffesional

Maya Abbedissen is in the nail industry for more than 20 years. She has been a trainer for one of the biggest brands. Maya trains a lot of champions in competitions and she herself is trained by great masters like Tom Holcomb and Vicki Peters. She has worked in top beauty salons in France and Switzerland and now in Norway. She's become Champion of Bulgaria 2 times and is one among the first in France and Norway, in 2013 wins the second place in Düsseldorf. She has the honour to work with Louise Roe for MTV and with Patricia Field for "Sex and the City" and other TV projects. Her services are in demand for Paris Fashion Week and behind the scenes of many visiting international stars such as Bruce Springsteen and Rihanna.

Today she's the owner of the biggest and most famous Manicure Salon in Norway and works with a team of champions - Nails For YOU in Bergen, Norway.

Maya Abbedissen is part of the jury for categories Manicure and Design.

Melanie Parakosova

Photographer

Melanie Parakosova is a photographer with many years of experience in various fields of photography, including event, product, portrait and art photography. With attention to detail and a creative approach, she creates visual concepts that tell stories and evoke emotions. An engineering graduate, Melanie combines technical skills with a creative perspective that sets her apart among industry professionals. With international experience in various creative environments, she possesses a deep understanding of contemporary art trends.
Melanie Parakosova is part of the jury in the "Art Poster" category.

Nikol Nikolova

A professional in the field of manicure with extensive international experience

My name is Niki, and I am a dedicated professional in the field of manicure with extensive international experience and a deep understanding of both the artistic and business sides of this beautiful profession.

For several years, I worked as a manicurist in the United Kingdom, where I established myself and won the prestigious “Mobile Nail Technician of the Year” award in my third year of practice. This achievement was not a coincidence, but the result of focused and purposeful actions.

I realized that success requires not only artistic skill, but also strong business acumen. By working with premium pricing and maintaining a fully booked schedule, I discovered that I had a unique set of knowledge to share. My mission became helping fellow professionals provide better service, earn higher income, and understand the critical importance of marketing in the modern world.

This passion led me to create my own educational platform — 4Brushes. Today, I am proud to say that over 9,000 students have chosen 4Brushes for their professional development. My goal is to inspire as many women as possible and create lasting change in the industry by introducing a Western mindset. I want them to love their work and achieve not only a dream schedule filled with satisfied clients, but also a dream life.

Niki is a jury member in the Manicure and Design categories.

Rumyana Rabotova

Therapeutic Pedicure Professional, Orthonyxist

Rumyana Rabotova is a specialist who has completed numerous training programs in manicure and pedicure, focusing primarily on Therapeutic Pedicure. For over 15 years, she has been helping people address issues related to the skin and nails of the feet, viewing this work as her personal mission.

For the past few years, she has been dividing her time between MBAL-Rakovski, where she works as a "Sterilizer," and her practice as a therapist.

She shares:
"With each passing day, I realize that the collaboration between doctors, therapists, and clients yields results: 100% recovery! The path I walk is far from over. I continue to build upon my knowledge with courses, seminars, and training because 'Therapeutic Pedicure' is an endless ocean of knowledge and skills."

Works in her own Грижа за проблемни Стъпала и Нокти с Румяна Работова, Rakovski, Bulgaria.

Rumyana Rabotova is part of the jury for category Pedicure and Therapeutic pedicure.

Slavi Stoyanov

Make-up artist with multiple awards

My name is Slavi Stoyanov, and makeup is my way of life. Looking back, my career development began with self-makeup and the principle of “trial and error.” Later, through the school of life, perseverance, and dedication, my miracle happened. Over the span of 21 years, I have been named Makeup Artist of the Year four times. I have won 17 first-place awards at national and international makeup competitions, as well as numerous prizes for complete visual concepts. I have worked with leading figures of the Bulgarian show business and with the elite of Bulgarian society. Most importantly, for me, a career, success, and achievements are the result of a keen eye for features and details, combined with consistency and patience.

Slavi Stoyanov is a member of the jury in the “Art poster” category.

Steliyana Momchilova

Owner of Podo Center | Medical Pedicure Specialist | Nail Care Instructor

With over 27 years of experience in nail care and more than 11 years of specialization in medical pedicures, I am dedicated to providing professional care for the health and beauty of your hands and feet. I believe that beauty and health go hand in hand, which is why I combine knowledge, experience, and innovation.

As an instructor at the "Max Professional Bulgaria" academy, I pass on my passion and skills to the next generation of professionals. I take pride in my numerous awards as a competitor in Bulgaria and abroad, as well as in my role as a medical student, because I believe true professionalism requires constant growth and improvement.

My motto:
"Invest in knowledge – it’s the one thing no one can take away from you."

Steliyana Momchilova is a jury member in the Pedicure and Therapeutic Pedicure categories.