Some of the best nail techs from across the UK showed their skills in Manchester this weekend at the Professional Beauty North Nail Competition 2025.
This year marked the largest ever nail competition to be held in Manchester and, once again, Professional Beauty collaborated with competition directors Jacqui and Sean O'Sullivan.
The competition took place on both days of the show (September 28–29) at Manchester Central Convention Complex with categories ranging from UV polish to nail art and builder gel to mixed media.
"The energy in the competition arena was electric as so many talented competitors showed off their skills and dedication. It was inspiring to see everyone’s passion shining through, all while being judged by respected experts from the nail industry," said Sean and Jacqui O'Sullivan.
The winners of the Professional Beauty North Nail Competition 2025 are:
Structure/BIAB
Winner: Lucy Houghton (130 points)
2nd: Lucy Price (126 points)
3rd: Michelle Harding (119 points)
Learn A Skill
Winner: Lucy Houghton (128 points)
2nd: Michelle Harding (115 points)
3rd: Belinda Price (106 points)
On Location Nail Design
Winner: Michelle Harding (184 points)
2nd: Lucy Price (178 points)
3rd: Danielle Brindley (162 points)
Pro Beauty Skills UK student competition
Nails-Manicure
Winner: Arienni Rodrigues (103 points)
2nd: Kayleigh Gee (101 points)
3rd: Maleena Oats (98 points)
Pro Beauty Skills UK College Cup
Winner: Trafford & Stockport College Group
Manicure Professional
Winner: Lucy Price (131 points)
2nd: Neve Dunn (116 points)
3rd: Erin Owens (110 points)
UV Gel Polish Student
Winner: Lina Cao (134 points)
2nd: Poppy Rushton (116 points)
3rd: Navneet Kaur (110 points)
UV Gel Polish Professional
Winner: Lucy Price (153 points)
2nd: Lucy Houghton (142 points)
3rd: Michelle Harding (120 points)
Salon Nail Student
Winner: Ashleigh Arcaini (106 points)
2nd: Lina Cao (105pts
3rd – Dejah Phipps Austin (103 points)
Salon Nail Professional
Winner: Lucy Price (127 points)
2nd: Lucy Houghton (115 points)
3rd: Michelle Harding (110 points)
Mixed Media Boxed Student
Winner: Ella Mai Hooley (115 points)
2nd: ophie Frost (113pts
Joint 3rd: Ashleigh Arcaini & Niamh Coffey (105 points)
Mixed Media Boxed Professional
Winner: Danielle Brindley (131 points)
2nd: Natalie Dawes (113 points)
3rd: Emily Sims (109 points)
Instanail Professional
Winner: Michelle Harding (82 points)
2nd: Emily Sims (74 points)
Nail Champion PB Excel Student
Winner: Lina Cao (5 points)
Nail Champion PB Excel Professional
Winner: Michelle Harding (14 points)
