Nail stars

The prestigious Professional Beauty Nail Competition returned to to PB London

Competitors battled it out at ExCeL in the Professional Beauty Nail Competition in association with The Federation of Nail Professionals (FNP). Head judge Jacqui O’Sullivan worked tirelessly alongside fellow competition director and judge, Sean O’Sullivan, to deliver one of the bestattended competitions with over 140 entrants.

They were joined by judges Stella Cox, Hazel Dixon, Zsuzsanna Fecsik, Alex Fox, Amie Heary, Andreea Simona-Ignat, Kirsty Meakin, Marian Newman, Jennie Nippard, Andrea Rimmer, Scarlett Senter, Liza Smith and Clare Woodcock.

Jacqui and Sean O’Sullivan commented, “We had insanely talented and committed competitors that showcased their skills and dedication to our industry. Competing is not easy because it takes lots of dedication and practice and we are so grateful for all the people that took part.”

The year’s theme was Zodiac, with students and professionals competing over the two days to test their timing, skill and creativity.

Competition Nail

Winner: Remigija Jepicenko

2nd: Annie Pham

3rd: Kirsty McDonough

Learn A Skill Professional

Winner: Kirsty McDonough

2nd: Sophie Donaldson

3rd: Shaafia Latif

Manicure Professional

Winner: Lucy Price

2nd: Kirsty McDonough

3rd: Gabriela Jarkovska

Shape Of Your Art

Winner: Kirsty McDonough

2nd: Katalin Dobo

3rd: Remigija Jepicenko

Learn A Skill Student

Winner: Loubna El Majdoubi

2nd: Crystal Hoang

3rd: Merren Alice Salter

Manicure Student

Winner: Merren Alice Salter

2nd: Amy McCormac

3rd: Rebecca Powell

UV Gel Polish Professional

Winner: Dora Szabo

2nd: Remigija Japicenko

3rd: Gabriela Jarkovska

Mixed Media Boxed Professional

Winner: Diana Vig

2nd: Kamila Borowiec

3rd: Danielle Brindley

Instanail Professional

Winner: Diana Vig

2nd: Kamila Borowiec

3rd: Anita Chahal

UV Gel Polish Student

Winner: Amy McCormac

2nd: Tom Edwards

3rd: Merren Alice Salter

Mixed Media Boxed Student

Winner: Sajal Nisa

2nd: Vilena Kanafina

3rd: Merrin Alice Salter

Instanail Student

Winner: Merren Alice Salter

2nd: Sajal Nisa

3rd: Katie Nichols

Salon Nail Professional

Winner: Kirsty McDonough

2nd: Remigija Jepicenko

3rd: Katalin Dobo

Nail Champion London Professional

Kirsty McDonough

Instanail Voter’s Choice

Michelle Harding

Salon Nail Student

Winner: Maria Malik

2nd: Loubna El Majdoubi

3rd: Ying Qi

Nail Champion London Student

Merren Alice Salter