Megan Ward's 'MK Studio' - the Hucknall-based beauty business – is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted in the UK Hair and Beauty Awards in the Best New Salon category. Along with two staff members, each being shortlisted in their own specialist categories - Ria Younger, RG Nails, for Best Gel Nails and Kat Hills, Face - Permanent Makeup & Aesthetics, for SPMU Artist of the Year.

MK Studio, based on Annesley Road, opened in 2021 and has become well known within the area for being the home of all things beauty. Megan has built a team of specialists, covering everything from dermal fillers to lash extensions, gel nails to permanent makeup - and much more. The salon offers a warm and welcoming environment, with each member of staff taking great pride in offering an exceptional service from start to finish of your appointment.

Ria specialises in the increasingly popular builder gel - or BIAB - nails, using her creativity to bring her clients unique nail art ideas to life. BIAB is especially popular with those wanting to grow their natural nails, without damaging them.

Kat is the salon's resident Permanent Makeup expert - offering brow, eyeliner and lip tattooing services. Permanent makeup lasts one to five years, and is perfect for anyone who has been guilty of over plucking their brows but also so much more! Her healed results speak for themselves. 

Megan herself is an Advanced Aesthetician and skin expert. Using high quality products and state of the art technologies in her treatments and being genuinely passionate about what she does, it's easy to see how she has achieved such success within a challenging the industry.

The UK Hair and Beauty Awards celebrate the hair and beauty industry in an aim to support businesses both large and small and expose all candidates to new opportunities, no matter their financial and social status.

This year, the UK Hair and Beauty Awards have introduced district and regional rounds, where finalists will compete locally before heading to the national Grand Final red-carpet event. The Hair and Beauty Awards is breaking down barriers, helping contestants build followings and recognition – even if they don't win. That is why they are celebrating the entire process of the competition and all the amazing talent that has entered.

Connect with MK Studio, Kat or Ria via their Instagram pages below:

@MK_Studio_Nottingham

@Face_PMU

@_RG.Nails