South Coast Nail Industry Awards

Denise Taylor Professional Nails presents the first awards event for the nail industry dedicated to the South of England.
Raising awareness and bringing recognition to the South of England’s nail industry professionals and designed to nurture young talent.
Denise Taylor – Salon owner, franchisor, brand owner and director of a training academy has decided to seek out the best of the best…. Do you have what it takes?
Entrants can compete in up to 4 categories.
Professional Category:
South Coast Manicurist of the Year
South Coast Gel Polish Technician of the Year
South Coast L&P of the Year
South Coast Nail Design Technician of the Year
(gel polish and liquid powder acceptable)
Trainee Category:
South Coast Trainee Manicurist of the Year
South Coast Gel Polish Technician of the Year
South Coast L&P of the Year
South Coast Nail Design Technician of the Year
(inc gel and L&P)
The competition will be judged and scored by a panel of respected professionals and experts from the UK nail industry including Scratch Magazine Editor – Helena Biggs, Katie Barnes – Babtac Nail Tech of the Year (2014) and of course, Denise Taylor.
An awards ceremony will take place in the evening. The winners will be announced and invited on stage to receive their award, along with a whole host of goodies including a DT PRO winner’s kit (worth £500) and a yearly subscription to Scratch Magazine.
With the local press and Scratch magazine in attendance to cover the event the winners will enter a new platform of promotion as individuals and be recognized for their talent.
Why?
A chance to compete and showcase your skills as a nail technician is a huge stepping-stone to a career moving forward in the industry. Many of the most seasoned nail professionals have and continue to enter competitions in order to grow as a recognised nail technician, often they become educators and representatives for well known nail product brands. The opportunities are endless!
Be Brave
When?
Sunday 26th April 2015
Competition starts at 9.am
Awards ceremony/After party – 8pm onwards