Awards & Accomplishments
Nikolina Svorinic is an award-winning permanent makeup artist, educator, and founder of Beauty by Nikolina in Kitchener, Ontario. Recognized both nationally and internationally, she is known for her advanced hairstroke techniques, community involvement, and commitment to elevating the PMU industry.
Browista Canada Competition – May 2024
In her first ever Permanent Makeup Competition, Nikolina proudly earned Second Place in Canada for the Hairstroke Technique at the prestigious Browista Canada Competition in May 2024. This national recognition highlights her expert artistry in crafting hyper-realistic eyebrows using advanced hairstroke methods. Competing against top professionals from across the country, Nikolina demonstrated precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of facial anatomy and aesthetics. Her award-winning performance further solidifies her position as one of Canada’s leading permanent makeup artists, known for achieving flawless, natural-looking results in every client transformation.
WULOP Canada Winner – September 2024
In September 2024, Nikolina took home First Place in Microblading Hairstrokes and Third Place in Nano Hairstrokes at the World Universal League of Permanent Makeup (WULOP) Canada Championships. WULOP is one of the most competitive and globally recognized PMU events often referred to as the Olympics of PMU. It brings together the most elite artists from around the globe. These awards not only celebrate her technical mastery and artistic innovation, but officially rank her among the World’s top PMU artists. Her performance at WULOP confirms her status as a global leader in hairstroke excellence.
WULOP Antalya, Turkey - October 2024
Nikolina competed in WULOP Turkey representing Canada with Team Canada. In October 2024, Nikolina made history by winning Top 20 in the World in Turkey for Microblading Hairstrokes, proudly representing Canada on this prestigious stage. These achievements reflect Nikolina’s excellence in hairstroke innovation, her refined techniques, and her ability to push creative boundaries in the permanent makeup industry. Representing Canada, she proudly brought home top-tier honors that affirm her international status as a world-class PMU expert.
Community Involvement & BEA Gala Nomination
Nikolina remains deeply committed to giving back to her community through annual sponsorships and volunteer support. Since 2023, she has proudly sponsored golf tournaments and purse bingos organized by the Kitchener Croatian Club Kraljica Jelena and Kralj Zvonimir Norval, promoting cultural pride and unity. In 2025, she was nominated for the BEA Gala Entrepreneurship Award, recognizing her impactful business leadership and contribution to her community. Her continued involvement with the Croatian-Canadian community reflects her strong roots, leadership spirit, and her mission to inspire and uplift young individuals through beauty and entrepreneurial spirit.
The Croatian Women’s Alliance (CWA)
The Croatian Women’s Alliance (CWA) proudly featured Nikolina on their panel highlighting inspiring young entrepreneurial women who are breaking barriers, building successful businesses, and shaping their own paths. During this empowering networking event, Nikolina shared her personal journey—speaking about the obstacles she faced, how she overcame them, and the mindset required to rise above challenges.
Her message focused on ambition, resilience, and elevating standards of excellence within the global community, leaving a powerful impact on emerging entrepreneurs and women pursuing their own dreams.
Speaker – ESI Showcase Toronto with Maple PMU Supplies
Nikolina was selected as a speaker at the ESI Showcase Metro Beauty Convention in Toronto, one of Canada's largest professional beauty events. Representing Maple PMU Supplies, she presented her Signature Hairstroke Technique to a wide audience of beauty professionals, students, and educators. Sharing her techniques and journey on such a prominent stage not only emphasized her expertise but also cemented her role as a respected industry educator and mentor. Her presence at this event reflects her dedication to empowering others through education and advancing the PMU industry in Canada.
Celebrity Client: Severina – Zagreb, Croatia
Nikolina’s artistry reached new heights when she was invited to perform her signature Hairstroke Technique on none other than Severina, the iconic Croatian singer, at the renowned Manuela Picard Studio in Zagreb. As one of the Balkans’ most celebrated celebrities, Severina entrusted Nikolina with perfecting her brows—an honor that highlights Nikolina’s rising influence in the international beauty scene. In addition to her celebrity clientele abroad, Nikolina has also worked with top Canadian influencers including Marina Santarossa and Rachel Dinh, making her a go-to brow artist for public figures and beauty leaders in both Europe and North America.
International Speaker – WULOP Serbia 2025 (Representing Canada)
Nikolina was chosen to represent Canada as a speaker at the World Universal League of Permanent Makeup (WULOP) in Serbia June 2025. She is presenting her Signature Hairstroke Mastery Technique to a global audience of top-tier PMU professionals. This incredible opportunity marks a major milestone in her career, placing her among the most respected voices in the international PMU community. Her presentation showcases advanced techniques, passion for innovation, and deep dedication to education and empowerment in permanent makeup.
Winner WULOP EX YU BALKAN
Nano Brow Hairstroke Technique - June 2025 Representing Croatia
In June 2025, Nikolina proudly represented Croatia on one of Europe’s most prestigious stages—the WULOP EX EU Competition. After winning 1st Place in Croatia and 3rd Place across all Ex-YU Balkan countries, she earned her spot among the continent’s elite artists.
Her journey didn’t stop there. Nikolina advanced to the global finals in Turkey, a powerful achievement that cements her status as a leading international PMU artist and educator.
This placement reinforces her growing legacy across both European and Canadian beauty communities and led her to compete again in Turkey.
WULOP Antalya, Turkey - October 2025
Nikolina competed in WULOP Turkey representing Team Balkan and her homeland Croatia. She took the international spotlight once again, and placed top 16 in the world amongst 80 countries and the best artists in the world.
Beauty By Nikolina Won The Canadian Choice Award for Beauty Salons 2026
The Canadian Choice Awards (CCA)
Recognize outstanding Canadian small and medium-sized businesses, chosen through customer nominations and feedback, highlighting excellence in service, quality, and community impact, with winners receiving recognition.
