3 Day Competition Masterclass with Natalia Trefon-Ociepka
Pink & White Gel • Pink & White Acrylic • Stiletto
18–20 October 2026 | Dublin, Ireland
This advanced masterclass is designed for professional nail technicians who want to elevate their skills to international competition level.
The training focuses on structure, precision, and judging criteria, making it an ideal preparation for competitions organised by federations such as Nailympia, Nails Olympic Show, Nailpro, and Nailympion.
It is intended for experienced nail techs who want to refine their technique, correct structural mistakes, and build confidence in advanced forms.
During the training, you will work through three intensive days, each dedicated to a specific competition category. Natalia will guide you step by step through correct structure, proportions, smile lines, apex placement, and common errors, while also explaining what judges look for and how to avoid point loss.
By the end of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of nail architecture, improved technical control, and the confidence to prepare competition-ready work or significantly upgrade your salon services.
Who is Natalia Trefon-Ociepka
Natalia is an internationally recognised nail educator, USA Champion, Vice World Champion, and winner of 124 awards across 10 countries.
She has competed and won in Poland, Germany, the UK, Norway, Estonia, Vietnam, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, and the USA (Orlando & Texas).
She has trained over 20,000 nail technicians worldwide and is known for her clear, structured teaching style that combines competition excellence with real salon application.
Course Details:
- Educator: Natalia Trefon-Ociepka
- Price: 1 day/€350 2 days/€650 3 days/€840
- Duration: 3 days / 7h
- Level: Advanced / Professional / Competition Preparation
- Location: Dublin, Ireland (exact venue will be confirmed closer to the course date)
- Maximum Class Size: LIMITED PLACES
- Model Requirement: No model needed, but you can if you would like to.
- Equipment Required: Student must bring their own products! (It will be announced 1 month before what you need to bring)
- Payment Options: 50% deposit required to secure your place. Remaining balance to be paid on the day of the course (cash or bank transfer)
What you will learn:
DAY 1 – PINK & WHITE GEL (Competition Training)
- Preparation for competitions across different federations – understanding rule differences, what is allowed, what is not, and what judges focus on
- Creating ideal Pink & White architecture for competition assessment
- Maximum product control – material handling, timing, cleanliness, and precision
- Sharp smile lines and symmetry in line with competition regulations
- How to train for competitions smartly, not excessively
- How to plan and structure your competition training step by step
- The most common competition mistakes and how to avoid them
DAY 2 – PINK & WHITE ACRYLIC (Competition Training)
- Full control of acrylic – consistency, timing, and structural stability
- How to avoid air bubbles, lifting, and unstable construction
- Differences in working with acrylic under various conditions and environments
- Correct use and understanding of monomers
- Building competition-approved structures according to regulations
- Key details that directly influence scoring
DAY 3 – STILETTO (Design & Technique – Master Level)
- Building the perfect stiletto structure for competition evaluation
- How to achieve the maximum number of technical points
- Designing a stiletto that adds to the score instead of reducing it
- Shape balance, symmetry, and correct light line
- Conscious design decisions aligned with competition regulations
- How judges think and what they truly look for during evaluation
Terms & Conditions
Age Restrictions
All courses are open to students aged 16 and over, unless otherwise specified.
Course Schedule
Courses are scheduled based on demand.
If a course or workshop does not reach the minimum number of participants required to run, applicants will receive either a full refund or the option to transfer their booking to the next available date.
In rare cases where the course structure needs to be adjusted, students will be notified in advance.
The training centre reserves the right to make changes to course dates, times, or duration if necessary.
Cancellations
- Cancellations must be made at least 10 days before the course date.
- Cancellations made less than 10 days before the course will result in the deposit being non-refundable and non-transferable.
- The same applies to any no-show attendance.
It is the student’s responsibility to remember course dates and times and to confirm any changes with us in advance.
Deposit & Payments
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your place.
The remaining balance must be paid on the day of your course.
Course Bookings & Contact Information
📍 26 Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 1, Ireland
📞 089 490 4397
Pink & White Gel • Pink & White Acrylic • Stiletto
18–20 October 2026 | Dublin, Ireland
This advanced masterclass is designed for professional nail technicians who want to elevate their skills to international competition level.
The training focuses on structure, precision, and judging criteria, making it an ideal preparation for competitions organised by federations such as Nailympia, Nails Olympic Show, Nailpro, and Nailympion.
It is intended for experienced nail techs who want to refine their technique, correct structural mistakes, and build confidence in advanced forms.
During the training, you will work through three intensive days, each dedicated to a specific competition category. Natalia will guide you step by step through correct structure, proportions, smile lines, apex placement, and common errors, while also explaining what judges look for and how to avoid point loss.
By the end of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of nail architecture, improved technical control, and the confidence to prepare competition-ready work or significantly upgrade your salon services.
Who is Natalia Trefon-Ociepka
Natalia is an internationally recognised nail educator, USA Champion, Vice World Champion, and winner of 124 awards across 10 countries.
She has competed and won in Poland, Germany, the UK, Norway, Estonia, Vietnam, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, and the USA (Orlando & Texas).
She has trained over 20,000 nail technicians worldwide and is known for her clear, structured teaching style that combines competition excellence with real salon application.
Course Details:
- Educator: Natalia Trefon-Ociepka
- Price: 1 day/€350 2 days/€650 3 days/€840
- Duration: 3 days / 7h
- Level: Advanced / Professional / Competition Preparation
- Location: Dublin, Ireland (exact venue will be confirmed closer to the course date)
- Maximum Class Size: LIMITED PLACES
- Model Requirement: No model needed, but you can if you would like to.
- Equipment Required: Student must bring their own products! (It will be announced 1 month before what you need to bring)
- Payment Options: 50% deposit required to secure your place. Remaining balance to be paid on the day of the course (cash or bank transfer)
What you will learn:
DAY 1 – PINK & WHITE GEL (Competition Training)
- Preparation for competitions across different federations – understanding rule differences, what is allowed, what is not, and what judges focus on
- Creating ideal Pink & White architecture for competition assessment
- Maximum product control – material handling, timing, cleanliness, and precision
- Sharp smile lines and symmetry in line with competition regulations
- How to train for competitions smartly, not excessively
- How to plan and structure your competition training step by step
- The most common competition mistakes and how to avoid them
DAY 2 – PINK & WHITE ACRYLIC (Competition Training)
- Full control of acrylic – consistency, timing, and structural stability
- How to avoid air bubbles, lifting, and unstable construction
- Differences in working with acrylic under various conditions and environments
- Correct use and understanding of monomers
- Building competition-approved structures according to regulations
- Key details that directly influence scoring
DAY 3 – STILETTO (Design & Technique – Master Level)
- Building the perfect stiletto structure for competition evaluation
- How to achieve the maximum number of technical points
- Designing a stiletto that adds to the score instead of reducing it
- Shape balance, symmetry, and correct light line
- Conscious design decisions aligned with competition regulations
- How judges think and what they truly look for during evaluation
Terms & Conditions
Age Restrictions
All courses are open to students aged 16 and over, unless otherwise specified.
Course Schedule
Courses are scheduled based on demand.
If a course or workshop does not reach the minimum number of participants required to run, applicants will receive either a full refund or the option to transfer their booking to the next available date.
In rare cases where the course structure needs to be adjusted, students will be notified in advance.
The training centre reserves the right to make changes to course dates, times, or duration if necessary.
Cancellations
- Cancellations must be made at least 10 days before the course date.
- Cancellations made less than 10 days before the course will result in the deposit being non-refundable and non-transferable.
- The same applies to any no-show attendance.
It is the student’s responsibility to remember course dates and times and to confirm any changes with us in advance.
Deposit & Payments
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your place.
The remaining balance must be paid on the day of your course.
Course Bookings & Contact Information
📍 26 Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 1, Ireland
📞 089 490 4397