Competition to find upcoming beauty industry talent returns

Last year’s winner

A national competition has launched to give aspiring make-up artists, therapists, nail techs and hair stylists a chance to get noticed. The Create the Look competition is in its second year and is open to all apprentice and trainee industry employees. Entrants can also be nominated by their college or employers.

The overall winner will receive a prize package including a professional photo shoot for their winning look, and £200-worth of products for their kit from online beauty retailer Lookfantastic.

The competition is organised by SME Insurance Services, and entrants have to submit a photo or video of their work with a short description of how they created it. Entries close on March 6 and finalists will then be put to a public vote, open from March 7-21.