Professional Portfolio
Laura Bektemirova
Nail Artist Educator International Competition Judge
Founder of Laura Beverly Nails
Los Angeles, California
Professional Background
Laura Bektemirova is a professional nail artist, educator, and international nail competition judge based in Los Angeles, California. She is the founder and owner of Laura Beverly Nails, where she continues to work directly with clients while sharing her experience with other nail technicians.
Originally from Kazakhstan, Laura earned bachelor's and master's degrees in water resources before pursuing a career in the nail industry. She began her professional nail education in 2018 and continued developing her skills through advanced training and practical experience.
After moving to the United States in 2022, she gradually built her clientele and established her own nail studio in Beverly Hills in 2024. She later expanded her business through Laura Beverly Nails LLC and became increasingly involved in international nail competitions, judging, and professional education.
Expertise in Russian Manicure and Complete Dry Pedicure
Laura specializes in Russian dry manicure and complete dry pedicure, combining detailed nail preparation with structured gel work and thorough foot care. Her manicure technique uses an e-file and carefully selected diamond bits to prepare the nail plate and refine the cuticle area without soaking. She pays particular attention to clean cuticle lines, precise application close to the cuticle and sidewalls, and a smooth, balanced finish. Her expertise includes hard gel overlays, rubber-base manicures and nail extensions, with structure and product placement adapted to each client’s natural nails. This approach supports durable results that can last four weeks or longer, depending on nail condition, growth, daily activities and aftercare.
Her dry pedicure addresses both the toenails and the skin of the entire foot, including the soles and heels. Alongside detailed toenail preparation and gel application, she uses professional e-file tools and abrasive discs in suitable grits to gradually reduce dry, thickened skin and smooth rough areas. She adjusts the pressure and level of exfoliation to the condition of the skin, taking care to avoid excessive filing. The service finishes with oil-assisted polishing and conditioning to leave the soles and heels softer, smoother and comfortable.
Across both services, Laura emphasizes careful preparation, controlled technique, hygiene and client comfort. Her work brings together the clean, refined appearance associated with Russian manicure and a complete approach to cosmetic foot care.
International Competition Achievements
Laura’s international competition record includes 12 first-place awards, six second-place awards and a Grand Prix, recognizing her work in nail extensions, French manicure, pedicure and hand-painted nail art.
Winter Fairy Tale International Nail Championship
- Grand Prix — Winter Fairy Tale International Nail Championship
- First Place — French Manicure Upper Shape Modeling
- First Place — Women’s Manicure, French Gel Manicure
- First Place — Women’s Pedicure, French Manicure
- First Place — Artistic Painting, Cartoon Characters
American Beauty Cup Las Vegas
- First Place — Tip Box Disney World Gel Polish
- First Place — Poster Square Form French Nails
- Second Place — Tip Box Nail Art Gel Polish
- Second Place — Poster Red Pedicure Salon
Global Talent Beauty Cup Milan Online
- First Place — Soft Gel Tip Extension
- First Place — Pedicure InstaPoster
Halloween Beauty Cup Poland
- First Place — Poster Color Pedicure
- First Place — Poster Square Form Nude Nails
- First Place — Poster Business French Nails
- First Place — Tip Box Color Painting Halloween Art
- Second Place — Poster Nude Pedicure
- Second Place — Poster Salon French Nails
- Second Place — Tip Box Black & White Painting Art
- Second Place — Tip Box Gel Painting Horror Art
International Judging Experience
In 2026, Laura served on the judging panels of three international nail championships, evaluating a total of 100 competition entries. Her judging work combined technical assessment with artistic evaluation, focusing on nail architecture, symmetry, product application, surface refinement and overall presentation. Each entry was assessed according to the relevant championship rules and category criteria.
Nails Maestro International Online Championship
Official Judge — Evaluated 33 competition entries, assessing preparation, shape, structural balance, application precision and finishing quality. Her assigned categories included gel-polish manicures and nail modeling using upper forms. She received an official Judge Diploma for the championship.
Diamond Nails International Championship
Honorary Judge — Independently evaluated 30 competition entries using the championship’s scoring framework. Her assessments considered nail architecture, symmetry, proportions, material thickness, cuticle-area precision, surface quality and the technical execution of the finished work.
Royal Beauty Cup España Tradicional
Honorable Judge — Evaluated 37 competition entries, reviewing technical execution, artistic composition, presentation and compliance with the requirements of each category. Laura was featured on the championship’s official judging panel.
Professional Judge Training and Certification
Kazakhstan Beauty Federation and OMC Kazakhstan | 2026
Completed the mandatory professional training program for judges of beauty-industry championships and received professional judge credentials. This training provided formal preparation for competition judging alongside her practical salon expertise and experience as a competitor.
Diamond Nails International Championship | March 25, 2026
Certified as an International Judge in manicure, pedicure, nail modeling and nail art design within the Diamond Nails Championship.
Warm-Wax Pedicure — Laura’s Signature Approach
Laura developed her Warm-Wax Pedicure Protocol from her experience in Russian dry pedicure and her focus on complete cosmetic foot care. The method gives particular attention to the soles and heels, combining controlled skin refinement with oil-assisted polishing and a warm conditioning treatment.
After assessing the feet, she works progressively over dry and thickened areas using professional abrasives. Regular visual and tactile checks guide the process, helping her determine where further refinement is appropriate and where to stop. The service concludes with oil-based polishing and a warm-wax massage to soften and condition the prepared skin.
Laura has documented the protocol in a written educational guide and supporting demonstrations. These materials explain her technique, the purpose of each stage, and the importance of careful assessment, hygiene, and client comfort throughout the service.
Education & Professional Involvement
Laura provides focused, hands-on education for practicing nail technicians who want to refine their skills or add a service to their professional repertoire. Her classes cover Dual Form Extensions, Gel-X Extensions, Hard Gel Manicure, Gel Manicure, and Gel Pedicure.
Her instruction connects technical knowledge with practical application. Students learn how to prepare the natural nail, understand product behavior, build balanced structure, and achieve a clean finish. Demonstrations and guided practice address common application problems, with individual corrections that help students understand both what to change and why.
Laura’s own professional development includes training in Russian and combined manicure, e-file techniques, SMART Pedicure, advanced nail extensions, nail art, and competition judging. She draws on this education and her ongoing client work to explain techniques through situations that technicians encounter in the salon.
In June 2026, she was accepted as an educator member of the American Nail Artists Association (ANAA) and recognized as a Certified Educator following the association’s professional review process.
In September 2026, Laura joined ANAA at Utah Nail Expo in Provo, Utah, where she delivered training and practical demonstrations for nail professionals. Her original nail artwork was also presented in the association’s exhibition at the Utah Valley Convention Center, bringing her educational and artistic work to a wider industry audience.
Laura in the Press
Laura’s career, salon, and approach to nail care have been featured in interviews with CanvasRebel, Bold Journey, and VoyageLA. In these conversations, she shares the experiences behind her transition into nail artistry, the challenges of establishing a business, and the professional values that guide her work.
Laura Beverly Nails
Laura established Laura Beverly Nails in 2024, opening her first studio in Beverly Hills. Now based in Los Angeles, the salon specializes in Russian manicure, structured gel services, nail extensions, and complete dry pedicure.
As founder and owner, she combines direct client work with responsibility for technician development and the salon’s standards of preparation, application, hygiene, and client care. Her attention to nail structure and finishing informs the services offered throughout the salon.
Laura also teaches her in-person courses at the salon, keeping her educational work closely connected to professional practice. This setting allows her to demonstrate the methods she uses in her own appointments and help other technicians apply them to their work.