BEST BEAUTY / COSMETICS FINALIST - Nicola McLaughin / Makeup Coach

Your Name: Nicola McLaughlin

Your Organisation/Company: Nicola McLaughlin Makeup, Brows, Beauty, Academy

Your Website: www.nicolamclaughlincosmetics.co.uk

Your favourite thing about West Belfast: The community and how supportive they are.

Your First Job: Woolworths

What it taught you: The importance of developing a good attitude to work and starting to earn your own money.

What do you think are the key ingredients needed to make a person or organisation the Best of the West?

Authenticity, People and organizations that stay true to their values and purpose stand out. Authenticity builds trust and relatability. Excellence & Expertise, demonstrating mastery in your craft or industry and finally community connection, strong engagement and genuine support of the local community.

We are a beauty salon & training academy on the springfield road. We are open 3 yrs this year but have almost 20 years of beauty industry experience. We have two staff members at present and offer a wide range of treatments within the salon. We are well known for our expertise and relaxing vibe we bring to our ever growing clientele.