The grand finale of New Look Beauty for Life Beautician Talent Nepal 2026 Season 8 concluded in Kathmandu, celebrating skill, creativity, and personality development among beauticians.
Beating 19 contestants, Chadani Shrestha from Dhading was crowned the winner. Along with the main title, she received a cash prize of NPR 25,000 and also secured Best Hair Stylist, Public Choice, and Multimedia Awards—making her one of the most decorated winners of the season.
Hira Rai from Khotang was announced as the first runner-up. She took home NPR 15,000 along with the Viewers’ Choice Award and Best Eyelashes Technician title.
Sangeeta Rai became the second runner-up, winning NPR 10,000 along with the Best Screen Award and crown. Anita Gurung secured the third runner-up position and also won the Most Disciplined Award.
Other title winners included Swastika Adhikari Bista (Best Eye & Management Choice), Asbina Singh (Best Stylist & Organizer’s Choice), Reshma KC (Best Dress & Most Innocent), Meena Moktan (Most Beautiful), Salina Thapa (Best Figure), Samjhana Limbu (Most Photogenic), Rekha Lamichhane (Most Bubbly), and Radha Chaudhary (Best Makeup).

Grand Finale of New Look Beauty for Life Beautician Talent Nepal 2026 – Season 8 concluded in Kathmandu
Additional winners were Rabina Tamang (Most Talent), Renuka Kumari Chaudhary (Best Makeup), Gauri Karki (Most Friendly), Chandra Tamrakar (Best Smile), Anju Tuladhar Shrestha (Most Civility), Ishara Gurung (Best Catwalk), and Saraswati Acharya Gautam (Best Ayurvedic Therapist).
The judging panel featured well-known personalities including Devika Bandana, Shridev Bhattarai, Pashupati Joshi, Goma Adhikari Dhital, Sita Shrestha, Manju Sapkota, and Gyanu Shrestha.
The event was inaugurated by Shambhujit Baskota, who highlighted the competition’s contribution over the past eight years in promoting and empowering beauticians in Nepal.
Organized by Rose Beauty Academy and Bilakshan Creation Pvt. Ltd., the show was choreographed by Jayan Subba Manandhar, with dance choreography by Krishna Rasal and direction by Sarita Bharti.
The evening also featured live performances by singers Narayan Thapa, Om Sunar, Sabina Subedi, Ramesh Pathak, and Sarika Ghimire, along with dance acts by 360 Degree Dance Studio.
Over the years, Beautician Talent Nepal has grown into a strong platform that not only highlights technical skills but also builds confidence and professional identity among participants.
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