KATHMANDU: Successful woman entrepreneur and experienced beautician Chandani Shrestha, who participated as contestant number 8 has been declared the winner of Beautician Talent Nepal 2026 Season 8.

Shrestha, who is also a central member of the All Nepal Beautician Workers’ Association and vice-chair of its Dhading district committee, impressed judges and audiences from the initial rounds with her talent, creativity and professional skills, ultimately securing a place in the grand finale and winning the title.

Actively engaged in the beauty industry for a long time, Shrestha is also recognized as a successful woman entrepreneur. According to the organizers, her experience in beauty services, innovative approach and dedication to the profession helped her stand out in the competition.

On the occasion of her victory, a felicitation and congratulatory program was organized by the All Nepal Beautician Workers’ Association at Parisdanda. The event was attended by former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, CPN leaders Dev Gurung and Ramdip Acharya as well as senior beautician Ganga Narkmi, among others.

Speakers at the event described Shrestha’s achievement as an inspiring milestone in the Nepali beautician sector and extended best wishes for her continued success in the future.

Participants expressed confidence that her achievement would further encourage women’s entrepreneurship and skill based professions in Nepal.