Pro Beauty North nail competitions 2025: THE RESULTS
By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 September 2025 | Events, News
The Professional Beauty North (PB North) exhibition took place in Manchester Central, 28-29 September, and hosted its biggest ever Manchester competition for beauty, make-up and nail pros and students, with 87 nail seats taken.
“The energy in the competition arena was electric, as so many talented competitors showed off their skills and dedication,” share competition directors, Jacqui and Sean O’Sullivan.
“Professional Beauty North provided a fantastic platform for both new talents and seasoned professionals to showcase their abilities. The level of artistry and professionalism was impressive, and it was truly uplifting to see so many passionate individuals celebrating the beauty industry.”
THE RESULTS
Sunday 28 September
Structure/BIAB
- 1st – Lucy Houghton – 130pts
- 2nd – Lucy Price – 126pts
- 3rd – Michelle Harding – 119pts
Learn A Skill
- 1st – Lucy Houghton – 128pts
- 2nd – Michelle Harding – 115pts
- 3rd – Belinda Price – 106pts
On Location Nail Design
- 1st – Michelle Harding – 184pts
- 2nd – Lucy Price – 178pts
- 3rd – Danielle Brindley – 162pts
Monday 29 September
Pro Beauty Skills UK Nails-Manicure (student-focused comp)
- 1st – Arienni Rodrigues – 103pts
- 2nd – Kayleigh Gee – 101pts
- 3rd – Maleena Oats – 98pts
Pro Beauty Skills UK College Cup
Trafford & Stockport College Group
Manicure Professional
- 1st – Lucy Price – 131pts
- 2nd – Neve Dunn – 116pts
- 3rd – Erin Owens – 110pts
UV Gel Polish Student
- 1st – Lina Cao – 134pts
- 2nd – Poppy Rushton – 116pts
- 3rd – Navneet Kaur – 110pts
UV Gel Polish Professional
- 1st – Lucy Price – 153pts
- 2nd – Lucy Houghton – 142pts
- 3rd – Michelle Harding – 120pts
Salon Nail Student
- 1st – Ashleigh Arcaini – 106pts
- 2nd – Lina Cao – 105pts
- 3rd – Dejah Phipps Austin – 103pts
Salon Nail Professional
- 1st – Lucy Price – 127pts
- 2nd – Lucy Houghton – 115pts
- 3rd – Michelle Harding – 110pts
Mixed Media Boxed Student
- 1st – Ella Mai Hooley – 115pts
- 2nd – Sophie Frost – 113pts
- Joint 3rd – Ashleigh Arcaini & Niamh Coffey – 105pts
Mixed Media Boxed Professional
- 1st – Danielle Brindley – 131pts
- 2nd – Natalie Dawes – 113pts
- 3rd – Emily Sims – 109pts
Instanail Professional
- 1st – Michelle Harding – 82pts
- 2nd – Emily Sims – 74pts
Nail Champion PB Excel Student
Lina Cao – 5pts
Nail Champion PB Excel Professional
Michelle Harding – 14pts
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