Photographic Classic, 3rd place: Anna Banko

Photographic Classic, 3rd place: Anna Banko

In February, Professional Beauty London at Excel welcomed the finest in nail technical talent at the International Nail Competition. Twenty-six awards were handed out to some of the world’s top technicians after a day of stiff competition testing all manner of skills and artistry.

Entrants were able to showcase their craft in categories such as Spa Manicure, Pink-and-White Style, and Permanent Polish, while categories of Showcase Nail Art and Photographic Nail Art allowed artists to demonstrate their creativity surrounding the theme of “black and white movies.”

For the most coveted awards of the day — the awards for International Nail Master, International Nail Art Master, and International Manicurist of the Year — entrants needed to demonstrate their superlative talents in a range of categories. The winners were Julija Barisnikova, Lina Nyberg, and Caroline Carrick, respectively.

Salon Nail, 3rd place: Emma Jayne Fryatt

Salon Nail, 3rd place: Emma Jayne Fryatt

Photographic Nail Art, 2nd Place: Samantha Grant

Photographic Nail Art, 2nd Place: Samantha Grant

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