Malaysia International Vocational Association

JUDGES PROFILES

Ken

Ken 郑建勋

Nail Industry Expert, International Competition Judge

China’s Nail Art Godfather, Educator, Judge

Mr. Ken has been in the nail industry for 27 years, with extensive expertise in professional nail education and training. He is known as the “Godfather of Nail Art in China.”

He is the founder of Guangzhou Yini Vocational Training School, founder of Guangzhou Yini Cosmetics Information Consulting Co., Ltd., co-founder of the dual brands Reini Original & Yini, and co-founder of Guangzhou Color Master Cosmetics Co., Ltd. He also serves as the Director of the International Nail Designer Certification Center.

Throughout his career, he has won numerous awards in major domestic and international competitions and has also served as a judge for various prestigious nail competitions worldwide.

Notable Achievements:

  • Coach of the Chinese National Team for the 45th WorldSkills Competition
  • Invited Nail Designer for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
  • Founder of Guangzhou Yishi Vocational Training School
  • Recipient of the 2020 China Nail Art Achievement Contribution Award
  • Recognized as a 2020 Leading Figure in China’s Handcrafted Industry
  • International Judge at the 2018 Moscow Olympic Nail Art Competition (Russia)
  • Head Judge at the 2018 China Skills Competition – Nail Art Division
  • Invited Nail Artist for the 2017 Shanghai Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
  • Guest Demonstrator at the 2015 Tokyo International Nail Expo (Japan)
  • Guest Speaker at the 2015 Singapore International Nail Expo
  • International Judge at the 2014 Stuttgart Olympic Nail Art Competition (Germany)
  • International Judge at the 2013 Tarascon International Nail Art Competition (France)
  • Champion of the 2012 Los Angeles International Masters Competition (USA)
  • Lecturer at the 2012 Thailand International Conference
  • Head Judge at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Nail Art Competition
  • International Judge at the 2006 Korea International Nail Invitational Competition
  • Recognized as one of China’s Top 10 All-Around Nail Artists by the Ministry of Labor in 2003

His influence in the global nail art industry continues to shape trends and set high standards for professional nail education and design.