Inverness nail artist is ‘rising star’ finalist in national hair and beauty awards

An Inverness nail technician has been made a finalist in the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2024.

Tegan Smith (22) recently found out that she made the shortlist for the rising star award and will soon go down to the finals in Birmingham in June.

Based at Rumours Boutique in Union Street, she was first nominated before having to submit a video of the work she has done.

Speaking about being a finalist, Tegan said: “I was shocked as I didn’t expect to be shortlisted. This is the first award I’ve been up for since I’ve being doing nails.

“Thank you to all my amazing clients who have supported me. I seriously wouldn’t be able to do this without you all. I couldn’t be more grateful to be supported and surrounded by such amazing people.

“Between my Rumours Boutique family being there through my highs and lows and pushing me to progress and my clients believing in me to provide them with amazing nails - you truly are all amazing.”

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