Coordinating judge

Juliia Kobchenko

Accredited International Judge of GABI – Global Alliance of Beauty Industry Professionals, Chief Judge of IEEBA, certified instructor, educator, and developer of professional techniques with more than 20 years of experience in the nail industry. Yuliia Kobchenko is one of Ukraine’s leading technical experts, combining extensive practical experience, judging activity, education, and the development of original professional methodologies. She serves as Chief Judge of IEEBA in the Nail Section, Technical Division, and contributes to the development of high standards for technical evaluation at national and international championships. Yuliia is the founder and owner of the registered trademark KJ Nail Professional, head and mentor of KJ Nails School, and co-founder of the Championship of the Association of Beauty Masters of Ukraine (ABMU). Her expertise includes nail architecture, structural modeling, upper form modeling techniques, strengthening systems for the natural nail plate, salon and championship modeling techniques, and professional online education. Yuliia is a top instructor with 20 years of experience, a certified IEEBA instructor, head of an accredited training center certified by KSSK and IEEBA, and a speaker at Ukrainian and international nail marathons. Her professional achievements include: 🏆 Vice World Champion OMC 2024 — 2nd place 🏆 Grand Prix winner in the “Judges” category 🏆 Winner of the International Championship Cup 2023 — “Best Team” 🏆 Winner of the Charity Championship Cup 2023 — “Best Trainer” 🏆 2nd place at the Ukrainian Championship 2024 (SPU) — “Best Team” 🏆 Winner of the “Best Trainer of Ukraine” Cup 2024 (SPU) Yuliia Kobchenko is recognized as one of Ukraine’s leading trainers, technical experts, and mentors. Her professional mission is to develop high standards in the nail industry, promote the Ukrainian nail school internationally, and train masters and champions of international level. **Professional Status:** * Accredited International Judge of GABI * Chief Judge of IEEBA * Certified Instructor * Founder of KJ Nail Professional TM * Head of KJ Nails School * Co-founder of the ABMU Championship * Developer of original techniques * Speaker at professional marathons * Trainer of champions