Yarrawonga nail artist wins two first-place awards at debut competition
Katrina Lefevre won first place in two categories at the Global Nail Design Awards in Melbourne. This was her first-ever competition.
Katrina Lefevre worked in an abattoir, a fish shop, and as a chef. For 16 years, she ran a face painting business before training as a nail technician.
Three years ago, she opened HyperGlitz Nails in Yarrawonga. At the Global Nail Design Awards, she created witchy, horoscope-themed entries over about 30 hours.
World-renowned judges awarded her first place in two categories. She entered to challenge herself and test her skills against other designers.
The win showed she could create award-winning work. She does this while running a small regional business.
Her business focuses on nail health and client connections.
- 16 years
- Face painting business years
- 3 years ago
- HyperGlitz Nails opened
- 2 first places
- Competition wins
- Yarrawonga
- Location
Why it mattersHer success shows that career changes can pay off. Creative ambition can too, at any age. Regional towns can produce world-class talent.
AustraliaThe Yarrawonga nail artist is bringing award-winning design work to a regional town and proving small businesses there can compete nationally.
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