Nail artists from across the country showcased their skills in Australia’s largest and most prestigious nail competition at The Sydney International Spa & Beauty Expo. Open to all aspiring artists, from students to masters, the Nail Awards 2008 comprised six categories: Tips & Overlay, Sculptured Nails, Nail Art 3D, French Twist, Speed Class and Flat Nail Art.
The Rob Bowery Perpetual Trophy was awarded to Tanya Wilds who placed 1st in the Open Speed Class; 2nd in the Masters Category for Sculptured Nails, French Twist, Tips & Overlay as well as the Combination Judging.
The full results are below.
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SATURDAY 30TH AUGUST
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SPEED
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NOVICE
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Encouragement Award
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Sponsored by
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Not enough entries for 1,2, & 3.
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Jacqueline Day
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Midges Nails & Beauty Supplies
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OPEN
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1
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Jacqueline Dao, Tanya Wild
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2
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Desiree Dowling
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3
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Sarah Ison
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FLAT NAIL ART
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SALON
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1
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Sachika Oikawa (White Lace)
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Sponsored by
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2
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Diep Pham (Black Mauve Flowers)
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Midges Nails & Beauty
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3
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Kylie Taylor (Black Floral Striping)
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Supplies
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INTRICATE
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1
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Yoshini Kusagaya (Floral Art)
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2
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Sarah Ison (Coral Sea)
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3
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Desiree Dowling (Black & White Striping)
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FRENCH TWIST
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NOVICE
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Encouragement Award
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Sponsored by
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Not enough entries for
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Chizuko Ishado
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EzNails Face & Beauty
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1, 2 & 3
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Charisma Nail Innov-ations
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OPEN
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1
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Desiree Dowling
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2
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Kylie Taylor
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3
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Kelly Biggins
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MASTERS
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1
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Tanya Wild
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2
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Sarah Ison
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3
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Samantha Goddard
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SUNDAY 31st August
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SCULPTURES
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Novice
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1
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Chizuko Ishida
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Sponsord by Essie
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2
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Yuko Kitazawa
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3
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Kyoki Oguni
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Open
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1
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Jacqueline Dao
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2
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Kylie Taylor
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3
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Amanda Feszczuk
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Masters
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1
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Sarah Ison
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2
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Tanya Wild
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3
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Samantha Goddard
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TIPS & O/LAY
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Novice
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1
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Kyoki Oguni
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Sponsored by
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2
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Elizabeth Heath
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Pacific Nail & Beauty, Creative Nail Design
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3
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Airi Tsurunen
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Open
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1
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Kylie Taylor
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2
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Desiree Dowling
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3
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Amanda Feszczuk
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(3rd place trophy was chipped)
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Masters
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Sarah Ison
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2
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Tanya Wild
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3
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Samantha Goddard
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TECH. COMBO
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Novice
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1
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Kyoki Oguni
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Sponsored by Hawleys
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2
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Elizabeth Heath
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3
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Yuko Kitazawa
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Open
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1
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Kylie Taylor
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2
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Jacqueline Dao
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3
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Nicole Fisher
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Masters
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1
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Samantha Goddard
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2
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Tanya Wild
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3
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Sarah Ison
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3D NAIL ART
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Novice
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1
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Wakako Keenes (Christmas)
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Sponsored by Vivid Nails & Beaute
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2
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Yuko Kitazawa (Fleur De Lis)
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3
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Kyoki Oguni (Wedding)
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Open
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Chika Fujii (Aust.Outback & City)
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2
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Hideka Noda (Pop Culture)
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3
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Caroline Morgan (Labyrinth)
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Masters
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Only one entry and we placed him with the Open competitors.
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ROB BOWERY PERPETUAL TROPHY
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1015 points
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Tanya Wilds
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