Jade Nichols, 34, owns JLN Beauty, also known as the Skinvestment Clinic, based in Old Sarum.
At the Beauty and Aesthetics Awards in Manchester on December 7, Jade was crowned with second place in the bridal make up artist for the whole of the UK.
Jade said: “It was a big shock to be honest. I didn’t realise I had been put on the board [of those shortlisted] as just because you’re a finalist, it doesn’t mean you’re a runner up.
“They called my name and it was literally just absolutely unbelievable. They started playing music and I just got up and started dancing – I made quite an entrance.
Jade has been working in the industry for 14 years (Image: Jade Nichols) “It’s one of the bigger awards for the beauty industry and it’s the first I’ve ever put myself into. One of my friends told me to do it, she said, just go for it.”
Jade was also delighted to receive third for best brow specialist and named a finalist for the best beauty therapist.
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She said: “I think it’s just me. I’ve had my clients – some of them – for years, some of them have turned up and said they heard about me from a recommendation and they are my best friends within a couple of sessions. Some 70-year-old ladies talk to me about stuff they wouldn’t even talk to their best friends about.
Jade with her second place award (Image: Jade Nichols) “I provide them with a 100 per cent service – what I do is fantastic – but they love coming to me because of my passion for my work, what I have achieved and gone through over the years. The most they compliment me on is the safe and happy space I provide for them there.
“I love doing my makeup. It’s such a big competition as well so just having that recognition – it helps you along the way.”
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Having worked in the industry for 14 years, Jade took the plunge to move into a suite in The Portway Centre in August 2023, and has not looked back.
As well as make up, she offers all beauty treatments, including waxing and skincare.
For more information on her services, visit her Facebook page here.