A businesswoman is ecstatic after winning an industry award for the third time running.

Polished Nail and Beauty Training has emerged proud winners of the LUXlife Health Beauty & Wellness Awards 2020, 2021 and 2022 in the 'Best Beauty Training Provider' category.

Owner Rachel Barrow has spoken of her pride at winning the award again.

She said: "It’s amazing to be continuously recognised for doing something that we love, seeing my teaching and admin team grow along with all our learners developing their own businesses.

"It makes me incredibly proud as the training academy owner."

Since 2017, LUXlife has proudly presented the luxurious awards, aiming to celebrate those who are championing the trends in health, beauty and wellness, recognising the innovators and pioneers in this industry.

Polished Nail and Beauty Training is an award-winning beauty, nail and holistic training academy in Barrow.

Ms Barrow said: "We provide a wide range of training courses for beginners or therapists wishing to add to their current skill set. Our wide range of courses include courses covering brow, lash, nail, make-up, facial, and massage treatments.

"All courses are taught by our vastly experienced and highly qualified tutors. We offer a range of privately accredited ABT, Towergate and IPHM short courses in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria at Polished Nail and Beauty Training Academy.

"Courses are taught to the highest standards possible and have an excellent pass rate. We also deliver a range of VTCT courses. VTCT courses are available for NVQ and VRQ levels 2- 4 at Polished in a range of subjects.

"These courses are run on a part-time basis and with small class sizes to ensure quality. Government funding is available for some of our VTCT courses, subject to eligibility."