Svitlana RiabaUSA LEVEL 5 - JUDGE
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Svitlana Riaba is an international nail technician, pedicure specialist, educator, championship judge, and founder of the VIRELIA professional nail brand with more than 13 years of experience in the beauty industry.
Since beginning her professional career in 2012, she has developed extensive expertise in advanced manicure and pedicure techniques, competition-level nail artistry, professional education, and industry standards.
Recognized internationally as a multiple champion and prize winner of professional nail competitions across Europe, Ukraine, and the United States, she actively contributes to the development of the beauty industry through judging, education, and professional mentorship.
Svitlana is currently the founder of the VIRELIA brand in the United States, where she continues to provide professional nail services, develop educational programs, and support beauty professionals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Throughout her career, Svitlana Riaba has successfully combined practical work as a nail technician with teaching and professional education.
Her professional experience includes:
• Professional Nail Technician (2012 – Present)
• Founder of the VIRELIA Brand (USA, 2026)
Her work focuses on advanced manicure and pedicure techniques, professional education, implementation of modern hygiene standards, and continuous professional development within the nail industry.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY & TRAINING EXPERIENCE
For many years, Svitlana has been actively involved in educating and mentoring beauty professionals.
Her educational activities include:
• Training and mentoring nail professionals
• Development of professional educational programs
• Preparation of specialists according to modern manicure and pedicure standards
• Participation in international professional educational events
Her teaching philosophy emphasizes practical skills, quality service, hygiene standards, and continuous professional growth.
FOUNDER OF THE VIRELIA BRAND
Svitlana Riaba is the founder of VIRELIA, a professional nail brand established in the United States.
The brand focuses on:
• Professional manicure and pedicure services
• Development of educational programs
• Promotion of professional industry standards
• Building a modern beauty business based on quality and education
PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Svitlana holds official professional licenses in the United States:
• Licensed Nail Technician — Washington State, USA
• Licensed Nail Technician — Idaho, USA
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ACHIEVEMENTS
Throughout her professional career, Svitlana Riaba has earned numerous awards at international beauty championships.
Her achievements include:
Empire of Beauty Championship
• 2018 — London, United Kingdom — 1st Place
• 2019 — Berlin, Germany — 2nd Place
• 2020 — Poznań, Poland — 1st Place
• 2021 — Finland — 1st Place
• 2023 — Poland — 1st Place
• 2024 — Kyiv, Ukraine — 1st Place
• 2025 — Vinnytsia, Ukraine — 1st Place
• 2026 — New York, USA — 1st Place
GTBC Cup (Global Talent Beauty Cup)
• 2025 — Milan, Italy — 2 Silver Medals and 3 Bronze Medals
• 2026 — New York, USA — 2 Silver Medals and 2 Bronze Medals
• 2026 — Chicago, USA — 3 Bronze Medals
Teora Beauty Championship
• 2026 — Sacramento, USA — 3rd Place
She is also:
• Member of the International Nail Association
• Participant of United Beauty Awards
• Member of the IBPA International Professionals Association
INTERNATIONAL JUDGING EXPERIENCE
Svitlana Riaba serves as an international championship judge and has participated in evaluating competitors at professional beauty competitions.
Her judging experience includes:
• Empire of Beauty — Judge Trainee (2021)
• Empire of Beauty — Official Judge (2025)
• WBC Beauty — Official Judge (2026)
Her judging activities reflect professional integrity, technical expertise, objective evaluation, and commitment to maintaining high international judging standards.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Svitlana’s professional expertise includes:
• Advanced manicure and pedicure techniques
• Nail competition judging and evaluation
• Business development
• Hygiene and safety standards
• Preparation of competitors for international championships
INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION & PROFESSIONAL IMPACT
Through her work as a nail technician, educator, entrepreneur, founder, and international championship judge, Svitlana Riaba contributes to the continuous development of professional nail education and international beauty industry standards.
Her career combines technical excellence, educational dedication, professional judging, and entrepreneurial leadership.
By sharing her knowledge through education, mentorship, judging activities, and professional practice, she continues to support and inspire beauty professionals while promoting excellence within the international nail industry.
July 30, 2026