Chen Yi Qiao began her nail art journey in 2005 in Hong Kong and later trained in Shenzhen. While studying in Singapore, she worked part-time in the nail industry and quickly advanced to a store manager role in Hong Kong. She founded LovelyNails in 2009 and later established Demi Nail Paragon in Singapore. With over a decade of experience, she has gained a loyal clientele. She has achieved multiple international accolades, including winning the 2015 Korean Semi-Permanent Makeup Championship and serving as a judge in major beauty competitions. She is now planning the 2026 International Beauty Event.

Education and Work Experience:

• 2005: Studied basic nail art in Hong Kong.
• 2006: Received nail technician training in Shenzhen.
• 2007: While studying abroad in Singapore, also learned and worked part-time in the nail industry.
• 2009: Worked as a part-time nail technician in Hong Kong during summer vacation. Within three months, was promoted from a regular staff member to store manager due to language skills and diligence, earning high recognition from customers and colleagues.
• 2009-2011: While studying in Singapore, founded the nail studio LovelyNails.
• April 2016: Achieved Japanese Nail Technician Level 3 certification.
• 2022: Became an inheritor of Yu Fuming Crystal Nail Art.
• 2015-2023: Advanced through high-level nail art courses.
• 2012 – Present: Founded Demi Nail Paragon in Singapore, establishing a unique presence in the local nail industry. Over more than a decade in nail and eyelash services, has built a large client base and earned customer praise and recognition.

Personal Honors and Contributions:

• November 2015: Won the All-Around Grand Champion title at the Korea Semi-Permanent Makeup Competition.
• December 2015: Planned, hosted, and co-organized the Southeast Asia Microblading Competition in Singapore in collaboration with Korean beauty institutions and served as the head judge.
• May 2023: Served as a judge for the China division at the MIVA Malaysia International Beauty Competition in Malaysia.
• December 2025: Began preparations for the 2026 International Beauty Competition.