We're proud to have gained national recognition for Sunderland with our salon

Katz Nails & Beauty in Fencehouses travelled to Birmingham to compete in two categories at the UK Hair & Beauty Awards.

After competing against the best salons from across the country, they’re back home celebrating after securing 25th place in the UK for Best Salon, while owner and nail artist Kat Crammon was ranked 44th in the UK for Nail Technician of the Year — placing both the salon and Kat firmly among the Top 50 in the UK.

Speaking about the achievement, Kat said:“We are absolutely over the moon to be recognised on a national level in two categories. Being placed among the best in the UK is an incredible honour, and I couldn’t be prouder of our salon family and the amazing support from our clients.

“This recognition is for all of us. Representing the North East in such a prestigious event was so surreal. It was an absolutely incredible evening, and I want to thank the Hair and Beauty Awards for such an amazing experience.”

The businesswoman added: “The team also extends their congratulations to all finalists, Top 50 honourees and winners across every category, with special recognition for Jay Birmingham on receiving the prestigious Industry Icon Award.”

The awards ceremony, held at the ICC Birmingham and hosted by Jake Quickenden, was attended by a plethora of industry experts as well as celebrities including Princess Andre, Junaid Ahmed, Joe Blackman, Paris and Venezuela Fury (filmed by Netflix for the second season of At Home with the Fury’s), Liberty Poole, Javell Lynton and Lucie Macleod.

The ceremony concluded with a special performance from The Wanted 2.0.