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Congratulations to Michelle Sproat of Inspirations Salon in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, for winning the 2011 Stars Photo Contest in the nails category.
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May 17, 2011
Congratulations to Michelle Sproat (left, with NAILS managing editor Sree Roy) of Inspirations Salon in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, for winning the 2011 Stars Photo Contest in the nails category.
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Congratulations to Michelle Sproat (left, with NAILS managing editor Sree Roy) of Inspirations Salon in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, for winning the 2011 Stars Photo Contest in the nails category.
Congratulations to Michelle Sproat of Inspirations Salon in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, for winning the 2011 Stars Photo Contest in the nails category. The 2011 Stars Photo Contest let beauty professionals show the world their creativity by designing and photographing their best work. Those entering the nail competition were tasked with creating a set of design nails using extensions, nail art, colored acrylic, or gel to achieve a creative presentation of their work. Entrants were judged on both technical execution and creativity along with photo expertise. Finalists were selected and judged by industry celebrities and editors, including Jan Arnold, co-founder of CND, nail technician Vicki Peters, and NAILS editor Hannah Lee. The winner was announced at America's Beauty Show 2011.
Photos of these turquoise floral stilettos won Sproat the $500 prize.
Photos of these turquoise floral stilettos won Sproat the $500 prize.
Photos of these turquoise floral stilettos won Sproat the $500 prize.
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