Professional Beauty's first online nail competition winner announced!

Updated on 13th May 2025

We are beyond excited to announce the winner of our first Instagram nail competition.

The theme was ‘Sicilian Summer,’ so we asked you to create a look for a client who is off to Sicily for the week and wants nails to match the vibe.

We asked you to think of vibrant, sun-drenched coasts and a Mediterranean charm with the only criteria being to include Sicilian Blue and a 3D element.

📸 Entrants had to:

1️⃣ Create a nail look inspired by the theme
2️⃣ Post a photo on Instagram with hashtags #PBLOVES and #PBCHALLENGE
3️⃣ Tag @professionalbeauty.uk

Entrants were marked on overall design and creativity, technical execution, nail art detailing, theme interpretation and presentation quality.

We are delighted to announce that Aveley-based nail tech Ellie Jones is the winner, scoring the highest with 84 points. 

Winning entry by Ellie Jones - @ellsbeautymark_

Deputy editor and nail artist Kezia Parkins said: “I am so thrilled with all the entries for our first nail competition. I loved them all, but Jones stood out for precision, execution and understanding the assignment perfectly.”

With our new online comps, Professional Beauty will regularly give you the chance to get creative and challenge your skills as a nail tech so keep an eye on our Instagram for the next theme.

Winner - Ellie Jones - @ellsbeautymark_

2nd Place - Dayna Green - Blossom Beauty & Nails

3rd Place - Robyn Lazaga - @dear.lovesnails

4th Place - Divinefavour Okeowo - @sculpted_by_dee

Kezia Parkins

Kezia Parkins

Published 13th May 2025

Kezia Parkins is the deputy editor of Professional Beauty. She has a background in medical journalism and is also as trained nail tech. As such, she is particularly passionate about all thing nails, as well as the science behind beauty products and treatments. Contact her at kezia.p@thepbgroup.com

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