Maryna KozhevnikovaUSA NAIL ARTIST LEVEL 5 — JUDGE

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Maryna Kozhevnikova is an international nail industry specialist, educator, championship competitor, professional judge, mentor, and author of a proprietary manicure technique with 14 years of professional experience in the beauty industry.
Throughout her career, she has developed advanced expertise in manicure, nail modeling, nail extensions, complex competitive nail forms, nail design, Fantasy Nails, professional education, and international championship judging.
Her professional career combines extensive practical experience, international competition achievements, judging expertise, education, mentoring, and the development of modern professional techniques for the nail industry.
Her main specialization includes:
• Professional manicure• Hardware and combined manicure• Nail modeling and extensions• Nail modeling on upper forms• Nail modeling on lower forms• Complex and competitive nail forms• Stiletto nail modeling• Modern nail design and artistic nail decoration• Fantasy Nails• Competitive nail modeling• Professional preparation for national and international nail championships• International nail championship judging• Professional education and mentoring

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS & INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION EXPERIENCE
Maryna Kozhevnikova is a multiple winner and medalist of prestigious international nail championships in the United States and Europe.
Her competitive achievements include:
• 1st Place — Nailympia San Antonio, Stiletto to Beyond, Division 3
• 1st Place — Nailympia Anaheim 2026, Runway Nails
• 3rd Place — Nailympia Anaheim 2026, Stiletto to Beyond, Division 3
• Two-time Bronze Medalist — Nailympia Anaheim 2025
• 6 medals, Grand Prix, and Winner of Winners title — Global Talent Beauty Cup, Chicago
• Bronze Medalist — OMC Hairworld Paris, Fantasy Nails category
• Multiple victories and podium placements at international nail championships, including Brilliant Beauty World Cup, NailVision, Global Talent Beauty Cup, Nailympia, and OMC Hairworld
Her participation in major international competitions demonstrates a high level of technical mastery, precision, creativity, and competitive expertise in the nail industry.

NATIONAL TEAM & INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION
Maryna Kozhevnikova has represented Ukraine on the international professional stage.
Her international representation includes:
• Member of the National Team of Ukraine
• Representative of Ukraine at the OMC Hairworld World Championship in Paris
• Participation in major professional championships in the United States and Europe
• Participation in international professional projects within the global nail industry
Through her international competitive career, she has contributed to the representation of Ukrainian nail professionals at major global industry events.

INTERNATIONAL JUDGING EXPERIENCE
Maryna Kozhevnikova is a certified international nail championship judge with professional experience evaluating competitors at international beauty competitions.
Her judging experience includes:
• International Judge — Global Talent Beauty Cup
• International Judge — NailsChamp
• Professional training and certification as an IBATJ International Judge
• Professional preparation in judging international nail championships
Her judging expertise is supported by extensive personal competition experience, advanced technical knowledge, and professional understanding of competitive nail standards.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
Continuous professional education has been an important part of Maryna Kozhevnikova’s career.
Her professional qualifications include:
• Basic professional training in manicure and nail services through an academy education program
• Advanced training in hardware and combined manicure
• Professional training in nail modeling and extensions
• Professional training in nail modeling using upper forms
• Professional training in nail modeling using lower forms
• Advanced training in complex and competitive nail forms, including Stiletto
• Training in modern nail design and artistic nail decoration
• Specialized preparation for national and international championships in nail aesthetics
• Professional training in competitive nail modeling and Fantasy Nails
• Professional training and certification as an international IBATJ judge
• Advanced professional training in international nail championship judging
• Advanced training in teaching and professional trainer activities
• Regular participation in professional masterclasses, seminars, educational programs, and advanced training within the nail industry
Her 14 years of professional experience combine professional education, continuous development, intensive practical work, and participation in international professional projects.

AUTHOR OF THE ONE BIT CLEAN CUT MANICURE METHOD
One of Maryna Kozhevnikova’s significant professional achievements is the development of her proprietary manicure technique:
One Bit Clean Cut Manicure
The method is based on achieving a clean and precise cut using one single bit.
The technique was developed through many years of professional education and practical work in manicure and nail services.
Through this methodology, Maryna contributes her own professional approach to the development of modern manicure techniques and shares her practical expertise with other nail professionals.

EDUCATIONAL & MENTORING ACTIVITY
Maryna Kozhevnikova is a professional educator and mentor within the nail industry.
Her educational activities include:
• Training and mentoring nail professionals
• Preparation of competitors for national and international championships
• Advanced professional education in manicure and nail modeling
• Training in competitive nail modeling
• Education in complex nail forms and Fantasy Nails
• Sharing professional experience through masterclasses and educational projects
• Participation as a speaker in professional and educational projects
Her combination of competitive experience, judging expertise, and practical technical knowledge allows her to support specialists in developing both technical skills and competitive performance.

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING & INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION
Maryna Kozhevnikova participates in international professional and educational projects as a speaker, competitor, judge, and industry specialist.
Her professional activities include:
• Speaking at professional online events and educational projects
• Participation in international nail industry conferences
• Participation in professional masterclasses and seminars
• Participation in international educational projects
• Participation in professional awards and industry initiatives
• Participation in international championships and professional projects in the United States and Europe

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS PROJECT
Maryna Kozhevnikova participated as a member of an international team project connected with an attempt to establish a Guinness World Records achievement in the category related to the creation of the longest artificial nail on a person.
Her participation in this project represents an additional example of her involvement in large-scale international professional initiatives within the nail industry.

INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION & PROFESSIONAL IMPACT
Through 14 years of professional activity, Maryna Kozhevnikova has built a career combining technical excellence, international competition, professional education, judging, mentoring, and innovation in the nail industry.
Her professional impact is reflected in:
• Multiple international championship victories and podium placements
• Representation of Ukraine at the OMC Hairworld World Championship
• International judging experience
• Professional education and mentoring of nail specialists
• Preparation of competitors for international championships
• Development of the One Bit Clean Cut Manicure proprietary technique
• Participation in international professional conferences, educational projects, and industry events
• Participation in major international nail competitions across the United States and Europe
• Contribution to the development and exchange of professional nail industry knowledge
Her career demonstrates a sustained commitment to professional excellence, international standards, education, innovation, and the development of the nail industry.
Through her work as a competitor, judge, educator, mentor, speaker, and method author, she continues to contribute to the advancement of professional nail artistry and education on the international stage.
August 10, 2026