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