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Meet the members of the team behind The World's Star Nail Artist and find out about their involvement in the competition!
If you've missed out on the opportunity to get involved this year, but would like to be considered for The World's Star Nail Artist 2024 team or sponsorship, please email wsna@scratchmagazine.co.uk by clicking the button below and we'll be in touch in the new year!
Helena Biggs - Managing Editor at Scratch Magazine
Helena Biggs began her career at Scratch magazine in 2009 and holds the position of managing editor, overseeing all editorial in the UK office, managing the editorial team and building relationships with brands and clients. She works with companies to ensure that both readers and brands benefit from content within Scratch and across its various platforms. Helena is responsible for developing the Scratch brand and has masterfully established the Scratch Stars Awards as the nail event of the year. She has a multi-media background and is often asked to judge nail art and photographic competitions. As a highly regarded nail and beauty journalist, Helena has written for, and provided quotes to a number of consumer publications both nationally and internationally, and has appeared on TV shows such as Sunday Brunch and ITV’s Daybreak and been a guest on a number of industry podcasts. She is a member of the PHAB Service Stars Advisory Board and is the point of contact for editorial queries, advertising, brand promotion and development/campaigns via Scratch‘s various platforms.
Jan Arnold, Head Judge
Jan Arnold is the Co-founder and Style Director of CND. Since the company’s inception, Jan has come to epitomize the many facets of CND. Her experience as a brand engineer has contributed to the company’s success as the global leader in professional nail products and services. Her vision for innovation, education and commitment to the Nail Professional has driven CND’s position in the market since its founding.Jan’s personal sense of style makes her the high-fashion face behind the brand. When asked about the secret to her success, she has attributed it to thinking “big” – big ideas, big impact and BIG passion! Jan is also a founding Board Member of Beauty Changes Lives (BCL), a foundation committed to elevating, educating and exposing the richness of a career in professional beauty. She led an effort to raise scholarship donations for aspiring Nail Professionals though the creation of the BCL CND Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship Fund, which has raised $225,000 to-date.
Beth Livesay, Challenge Producer
Beth Livesay worked in magazine publishing for 12 years, serving as an award-winning editor for magazines such as NAILS Magazine, Nail Style Magazine, Altered Couture, Apronology, and Jewelry Affaire. She produced the NAILS Next Top Nail Artist competition and its spin-off, NAILS Next Top Nail Artist All Stars, shining the spotlight on up and coming talent in the nail industry. Beth’s keen eye for personal style has made her a sought after writer for The Tease, Hello Giggles, The Huffington Post, and Bloomingdale’s. As a beauty industry authority, Beth has served as a judge for Nailympia USA, the Contessa Awards, NAHA, and Salon of the Year Awards. Currently, she is the Senior Manager of Education Content at CND. Her love for the professional nail industry is the reason she is thrilled to be part of WSNA, as it combines her favorite things: nails and a good challenge.
Winnie Huang, Judge and Game Master
Originally hailing from Vancouver, Winnie Huang is an inspiring and passionate leader in the nail industry, with more than 7 years’ experience as a Certified Nail Professional. The NAILS Next Top Nail Artist season 3 winner has worked extensively with CND™ as a global collaborator and guest artist for top tier events, including fashion week in New York, London, Paris, and Milan.
Winnie’s creative techniques showcase an array of nail styles, mixing colors to create standout designs and trend-worthy looks. Her work can be seen on popular TV shows like Van Helsing, The Order, and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, in addition to global publications such as InStyle and FASHION Magazine.
Winnie is a pillar in the nail community, continuously applying her knowledge to break the barriers of nail design, while educating herself on the latest, greatest nail technologies. There’s no doubt that Winnie will continue to develop innovative, versatile, and state-of the-art designs to inspire other Nail Professionals for years to come.
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