North Nails Championships winners announced
The popular North Nail Championships saw top nail techs alongside emerging artists showcase their talent in traditional manicures, innovative nail art and classic pink and white.
The judges were impressed with the level of skill and artistry on display and there were some sterling performances by entrants, among which Crystal Nails technician Alexandra Mehesz who took home an impressive four awards after two days of competition.
The winners and runners up for each category are:
Spa Manicure
Winner: Julie Lee
Second: Ekaterina Kluchikova
Third: Emma Rogers
Photographic classic
Winner: Julie Lee
Second: Tracy Lee
Third: Tracy Lee
Photographic Classic Voters’ choice: Louise Huggard
Manicurist of the Year
Winner: Ekaterina Kluchnikova
Permanent polish
Winner: Ekaterina Kluchnikova
Second: Malgorzata Ollek
Third: Julie Lee
Nail Master
Winner: Emma Harris
Nail Starters Tip & Overlay
Winner: Claire Robinson
Second: Hannah Walton
Third: Victoria Sharkey
One Stroke Nail Art
Winner: Alexandra Mehesz
Second: Jo Whittle
Third: Karina Perematko
Showcase Nail Art
Winner: Alexandra Mehesz
Second: Karen Smith
Third: Caroline Carrick
Salon nail
Winner: Alexandra Mehesz
Second: Amy Hayes
Third: Louise Huggard
Pink & White competition style
Winner: Alexandra Mehesz
Second: Emma Harris
Third: Elise Pilkington
Photographic Nail Art
Winner: Emma Harris
Second: Tina Thomas
Third: Dorota Palicka
Photographic Nail Art Voters’ Choice: Dorota Palicka
Nail Art Master
Winner: Jo Whittle
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