Clothes show london: nail comp
YOU COULD BE
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NAIL TECHNICIANS HAVE THE CHANCE TO TAKE PART IN TWO PRESTIGIOUS NEW COMPETITIONS WHICH WILL BRING THEM NATIONAL RECOGNITON.
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Calling all nail techs with a talent for talons.
Health and Beauty Salon has linked up with the inaugural Clothes Show London to find two outstanding nail technicians. And, apart from the glory and satisfaction of being a winner, there's a £500 prize for each of the winners, plus a trophy to display in all its splendour.By working closely together, Health and Beauty Salon and Clothes Show London aim to create a platform for emerging and established nail technicians so their work can be seen and admired in the wider consumer marketplace.
Supported overall by Habia (which sets government-approved standards in hair, nails and spa therapy) and a part of the Clothes Show London programme, the awards are designed to be a showcase of the UK's up-and-coming beauty talent.
There are two nail categories - Nail Technician of the Year and Young Nail Technician of the Year - dedicated to nurturing, supporting and developing rising talents within the nail industry.
"The inaugural Nail Technician of the Year and Young Nail Technician of the Year Awards are both a prestigious accolade as well as a great platform to show your talent and skill to a wider, appreciative audience," says Health and Beauty Salon's publisher and editor-in-chief Jayne Lewis-Orr.
"Moreover, entering the awards can be career-making since the resultant publicity can make you a much-sought-after technician both within the professional nail industry as well as in the wider marketplace."
Adds the managing director of Clothes Show Live Gavin Brown: "The Clothes Show Nail Awards, hosted at the highly anticipated inaugural Clothes Show London, is dedicated to supporting the burgeoning wealth of talent in this industry.
"It's a great opportunity to make your first foray into the mainstream."
THE CATEGORIES
Each category will be judged by a prestigious panel of experts and the winners will be announced at an impressive awards ceremony in Clothes Show London's spectacular Fashion Theatre at London's ExCeL on Sunday 31 May 2009.
- THE NAIL TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR
sponsored by BABTAC and supported by Health and Beauty Salon
Open to: qualified nail technicians OVER 25 years of age
Category: commercial nail extensions
Theme: classic French manicure and red polish
Time: 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to produce a full set of nails
- THE YOUNG NAIL TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR
sponsored by VTCT and supported by Health and Beauty Salon
Open to: qualified nail technicians UNDER 25 years of age
Category: commercial nail extensions
Theme: classic French manicure and red polish
Time: 120 minutes (2 hours) to product a full set of nails
HOW TO ENTER
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Entrants must send in two close-up photos. One of a completed set of nails with one hand featuring a French manicure and the other finished with red polish.
The pictures should clearly show both hands and be close enough to show the detail of the smile lines etc.
Each entry must include a written explanation of the techniques used along with a brief statement as to why you should be either the Nail Technician -- or Young Nail Technician -- of the Year (500 words max).
Each entrant must include a copy of their CV. Certificates of qualification are not required at this stage.
CLOSING DATE: is 5pm Thursday 30 April. All entrants will be notified in writing if they are finalists and must be availale to take part in the live final on Sunday 31 May 2009 at ExCeL, London.
FOR MORE DETAILS: contact Dan Eversfield by EMAIL or call him on 020 8652 8845.
