GEL POLISH NAIL ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2025 - SUPPORTING EVIde

After purchasing your entry online please email us at entries@lbnawards.co.uk with your supporting evidence
You will find a list of which evidence is required for each category below

We need a copy of your 1st nail certificate
Proof of entry (print screen of your confirmation email)
Full name or business name as you wish it to appear on your certificate
The category & level you are entering

Only images of one hand required
Make sure this is the same hand throughout your images

Before image no products on nails
After gel polish manicure
Close up image showing side wall & cuticles
One image of choice (optional)

To be carried out on natural nails only Red polish to be used
Any gel polish can be used which must be cured under a UV or LED Lamp
Plain gel polish only, no form of nail art
Nails must have a high gloss finish
The use of cuticle oil and hand cream is permitted but should not be visible in your images or distort them in any way
No collages
Work must not have been posted onto social media. Must not have been entered into any other competitions
Images must not have been edited in any way, no logos or watermarks
Images must be of high resolution & clearly show your work
Blurry/poor quality images cannot be passed to our judging panel

Failure to meet the following rules will result in your entry being disqualified

EXAMPLE IMAGES BELOW 

BEFORE FULL HAND 

AFTER FULL HAND 

AFTER CLOSE UP OF SIDEWALL/CUTICLE 

YOU CAN ALSO INCLUDE ONE IMAGE OF CHOICE