SHORTLIST
I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals who took the time to vote for the shortlisted businesses and professionals in Brian Cunningham’s Hair Beauty & Style Awards for the Kilkenny and Carlow region.
Your votes are a testament to the outstanding work and dedication of these businesses and professionals in providing exceptional services in the Hair, Beauty, and Fashion industry. It is through your support and recognition that they are able to thrive and continue to deliver exceptional quality in their work.
I am deeply grateful for your participation and contribution in recognizing the hard work and excellence of these businesses and professionals. Your votes not only help in acknowledging their achievements but also provide motivation and encouragement to continue to provide the best services to their clients.
Once again, thank you for your time, effort and support in making these awards a success. Your participation has made a significant difference, and we are grateful for your contribution.
It is with great pleasure that I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the shortlisted businesses and professionals. Your passion for the Hair, Beauty, and Fashion industry is truly commendable, and it is through your exceptional services that you have garnered the trust and support of your clients. Your work is not only about making your clients look good, but also about helping them feel good, and that is an incredibly valuable contribution to their lives.
Congratulations to all of you for making it to the shortlist! We are inspired by your talent and commitment, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. We hope that this recognition will continue to motivate and encourage you to continue providing exceptional services to your clients.
Kindest regards,
Brian Cunningham
HAIR
Best Barber
Anett Barbershop
Class Barber Shop
Marble City Barbers
No.6 Barbershop
Smoke and Mirrors Barbers
Studio One Barbers
Sweeney Todd Barbers
The Butcher Shop Barbers
Best Color Technician of the Year
Martina O’Neil – Anton’s Hair Salon
Jade Condron – Berlin Hair Lounge
Sophie Galster – Crown Hair and Beauty
Mira Molnar – Peter Mark Macdonagh Kilkenny
Meaghan O’Daly – Rustiq Salon
Best Editorial Hair/Most Creative
Olivia Treacy – Berlin Hair Lounge
Kapelli Hair Studio
Kieran O’Gorman Hair & Beauty
Meaghan O Daly – Rustiq Salon
Best Educator
Kerrieann Ayres – Berlin Hair Lounge
Lynda Maher Hair Studio
Denise Walsh – Rustiq Salon
Best Freelance
Elaine Kavanagh – Bridal Hair by Elaine
Tanya Costello – Hair By Tanya
Rebecca Cooper – Makeup and Hair by Rebecca
Leanne Nolan – Vow 2 Wow
Best Front of House
Fab Hair Studio
Ashley Manning -Inara Hair and Beauty Lounge
Kelly – K.Hair
Kieran O’Gorman Hair & Beauty
Luke Parsons Hair Salon
Karina Cahill – Peter Mark Macdonagh Kilkenny
Best Hair Extension Specialist of the Year
Aoife Brennan – Aura by Aoife
Melissa Griffin – Darque Salon
Jade Scanlon – Hair by Jade
Jayne King – Peter Mark Macdonagh Kilkenny
Sharon Robinson Costello – Runway Hair Extensions
Edwina Hayes – Streetlife Hair Salon
Best in Salon Product Selection
Anton’s Hair Salon
Crown Hair and Beauty
Kieran O’Gorman Hair & Beauty
Peter Mark Macdonagh Kilkenny
Rustiq Salon
Best Junior Stylist
Jenny O’Keeffe – Alison Hehir Studio
Clodagh McCann – Berlin Hair Lounge
Amber Core – Fifty Shades Hair Lounge
Samantha Monaghan – Lavish Studio
Best Newcomer
Anett Barbershop
Crown Hair and Beauty
Inara Hair and Beauty Lounge
Best Overall Hair Salon
Anton’s Hair Salon
Berlin Hair Lounge
Blakes Hair Salon
Crown Hair and Beauty
Kieran O’Gorman Hair & Beauty
Rustiq Salon
Izabela Hairdressers
Best Social Media/Online Content
Bridal Hair by Elaine
Lynda Maher Hair Studio
Rustiq Salon
Sandra’s Hair Studio
Vow 2 Wow
Best Stylist
Anton Arslan – Anton’s Hair Salon
Jade Condron – Berlin Hair Lounge
Elaine Holden – Crown Hair and Beauty
Fiona Lawler – Harmony Hair and Beauty
Kelly Hogan – Lavish Studio
Mira Molnar – Peter Mark Macdonagh Kilkenny
Best Up-Styling
Anton Arslan – Anton’s Hair Salon
Caitlin O Sullivan Byrne – Berlin Hair Lounge
Jayne King – Peter Mark Macdonagh Kilkenny
Best Wedding Hair
Hair by Anna Danielle Ltd
Elaine Kavanagh – Bridal Hair by Elaine
Tracey Lawler Hairdressing
Sandra’s Hair Studio
Vow 2 Wow
Employee of the Year
Derbhla Byrne – Berlin Hair Lounge
Kelly Hogan – Lavish Studio
Meaghan O’Daly – Rustiq Salon
Salon Team of the Year
Alison Hehir Studio
Anton’s Hair Salon
Berlin Hair Lounge
Blakes
Harmony Hair & Beauty Salon
Peter Mark Macdonagh Kilkenny
Rustiq Salon
Streetlife Hair
BEAUTY
Best Aesthetic Clinic
Minnie Lash Aesthetics
AURA Aesthetic & Well-Being Clinic
Beauty Republic
Glass Skin CN cosmetology clinic
New Skin Clinic
Best Beauty Newcomer
Aura Aesthetic & Well-Being Clinic
Glass Skin CN cosmetology clinic
Simply Skin
Best Beauty Therapist
Dion Fleming Doyle – Blush Beauty
Hayley Costello – Mint MediSpa
Nirmala Perimaloo – Knnza Spring Beauty & Day Spa
Sarah-Louise Quinlan – Blush Beauty
Tracy O’Dwyer – Beauty Republic
Best Brow Artist
Amy Connell Beauty & Makeup Artistry
Lashes & brows by Debbie Gibney
LeeAnn Tierney – ELM Beauty
Niamh Costello – XTreme Beauty
Sarah Dreeling – Crown Hair and Beauty
Best Educator
Debbie Gibney Byrne
Sandra Minnie – Minnie Lash Aesthetics and Training Academy
Best Eyelash Artist
Amy Connell Beauty & Makeup Artistry
Courtney Dwyer – Courtney Cosmetics
Lashes & brows by Debbie Gibney
Sandra Klimowska – Minnie Lash Aesthetics and Training Academy
Almas beauty salon
Shauna Fitzpatrick – Illuminate by Shauna
Best Freelance Makeup Artist
Makeup By Jenny Doyle
Dawn Ryan Fahey – Glamour! by Dawn
Karen Maher Makeup
Rebecca Cooper – Makeup and Hair by Rebecca
Best Front of House
Beauty by Vaiva
Beauty Republic
ELM Beauty
Best in Salon Product Selection
Beauty Republic
ELM Beauty
Best Makeup Artist
Makeup By Jenny Doyle
Melissa Clarke makeup and beauty
Makeup By Sarah Dreeling
Alva Walsh – Nova Makeup Studio
Best Male Grooming
Sweeney Todd Barbers
Anett Barber Shop
Marble City Barbers
Best Nail Salon
Ambiance Nails & Beauty
Blush Beauty
Cristina’s Nails & Beauty
Divine Studio Nails & Beauty
Moonlight nail spa
Simply Skin
The Nail Lounge
Best Nail Technician
Sylwia Ziebicka – Sylwia Nail Art
Ciara Hennessy – Blush Beauty
Dion Fleming – Blush Beauty
Lauren Swords Nails
Leanne Salter – The Nail lounge
Best Overall Salon
Beauty by Vaiva
Blush Beauty
Butterfly Beauty Plaza
Darque tanning studio & blowdry bar
ELM beauty
Harmony Hair and Beauty
Moonlight Nail Spa
Xtreme Beauty
Best Skin Clinic
Aura Aesthetic & Well-Being Clinic
Biodecus health and beauty
Carlow Laser and Skin Clinic
Glass Skin CN
Simply Skin
Skinlab Clinic
SOMA Studio
Best Spa
Orchard Day Spa
The KO Spa
The Mount Wolseley Spa
Best Spa Facilities
Orchard Day Spa
The KO Spa
The Mount Wolseley Spa
Best Tanning Professional
Brona Dooley – Beauty Republic
Bliss Beauty
Melissa Griffin – Darque tanning studio & blowdry bar
OMG Studio – Tanning Hair Beauty
Best Wedding Makeup Artist
Melissa Clarke Makeup and Beauty
Deimante MUA
SOMA Studio
Masseuse of the Year
Amy Roberts – ELM Beauty
Sasa – Sasa Beauty and Spa Kilkenny
Online Beauty Retailer of the Year
ELM beauty
Image Beauty
Trends Beauty
Valley Of Roses Online
Salon Team of the Year
Beauty Republic
Harmony Hair and Beauty
Iris Hand & Foot Spa
The Beauty Boutique
Semi-Permanent Makeup Specialist
Aleksandra Kokoszko – AK permanent Make Up & skin care clinic
Catrinel Cadare – Powder Blue
Loren Dermody – Loren Dermody PhiBrows
STYLE
Best Accessories Selection
Carraig Donn Mac Donagh Junction
Catwalk of Kilkenny
Claire’s
Lainey Style
Best Bridal Wear
Jeutonic Bridal Wear
Just Say “I Do” Bridal
Obsession Bridal & Evening Wear
Best Casual Boutique
Lily Rose Boutique
Pretty Please Fashion
Goods
Peaches Boutique
Best Formal Menswear
David Hughes Formal Wear
Detail Menswear Carlow
Frank Walls
Top Hat Kilkenny
Best Formalwear Boutique
Obsession Bridal & Evening Wear
Perdy & Polly
Serendipity Boutique
Best Menswear
Detail Menswear Kilkenny
Frank Walls
Jack & Jones Carlow
Richard Duggan’s Menswear
Best New Boutique
Bite of Style
Just Say “I Do” Bridal
Best Overall Boutique
Lily Rose Boutique
Catwalk of Kilkenny
Erre Esse Boutique
Obsession Bridal & Evening Wear
Peaches Boutique
Savana
Serendipity Boutique
Best Shoe Selection
Tiffany Shoes
Graham Shoes
Best Social Media/Online Presence
Lily Rose Boutique
Obsession Bridal & Evening Wear
Best Style Influencer
Angelita Fonseca-Hynes – Catwalk of Kilkenny
Melissa Clarke
Vila clothes
Best Value for Money
Lily Rose Boutique
Pretty Please Fashion
Mimi Boutique
Obsession Bridal & Evening Wear
Valley Of Roses Online
