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 Laois & Offaly 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 Barbers

Portland Barbers

Old County Barbers

Boston Barber Bars

Penthouse Barbershop

Cartel Men’s Hair

Hairport Barber

Tommy Clarkes Barbershop

Best Color Technician of the Year

Maria Corrigan – Frankie’s Hairdressing

Martina Feehan – NAKID by Sharon Leavy

Clara Cassidy – Eden Glamour Hair Studio

Jessica Wallace – Redmond’s Hair Salon

Jennifer Egan – Bankz Hair and Beauty

Caroleen Creevy Murphy – Ritzys Hair Salon

Joanne Gorman – Hair by Joanne

Joanna Banach – Grey Hair Studio

Best Editorial Hair/Most Creative

Ann Marie Comerford – Cheveux Hair Salon

Ciara O’Reilly – Bankz Hair & Beauty

Natalie Redmond – Redmonds Hair Salon

Orla Kidney McDonald – Brushed Hair Salon

Best Educator

Sharon Leavy – Sharon Leavy Academy

Mary Griffin – Bankz Hair & Beauty

Ger Leech – Cartel Men’s Hair

Best Freelance

Louise Reid – Louise Reids All About Hair

Lisa O’Connor – LOC’s Cabin

Best Front of House

Frankie Horan – Frankie’s Hairdressing

Jennifer Comerford – Cheveux Hair Salon

Leanne Leavy – NAKID by Sharon Leavy

Best Hair Extension Specialist of the Year

Joanne Gorman – Hair by Joanne

Michelle Cleary – Cheveux Hair Salon

Frankie Horan – Frankie’s Hairdressing

Karolina Raczka -NALA Hair Extensions

Vilma Valentaite – Wow Hair Extensions

Best in Salon Product Selection

INDUSTRY By Glen Cullen

Brushed Hair Salon

Redmond’s Hair and Beauty

Grey Hair Studio

Katoka Hair Salon

Stylebar Portlaoise

Society Salons

Studio One Unisex Hair Salon

Best Junior Stylist

Shannon Wynne – NAKID by Sharon Leavy

Kathleen Dwyer – Cheveux Hair Salon

Courtney Dunne – INDUSTRY by Glen Cullen

Allie Brown – Bankz Hair & Beauty

Best Social Media/Online Content

Frankie’s Hairdressing

The Company Hair Salon

Salon M

Best Stylist

Olive Doyle – Cheveux Hair Salon

Kellie Merriman – NAKID by Sharon Leavy

Michelle Cleary – Cheveux Hair Salon

Martina Feehan – NAKID by Sharon Leavy

Laura White – Infinity Hair Salon

Jessica Wallace – Redmond’s Hair & Beauty

Barbara Aldritt – Bankz Hair & Beauty

Best Up-Styling

Caroline Egan – The House of Beauty

Orla Kidney McDonald – Brushed Hair Salon

Redmond’s Hair & Beauty

Caroleen Creevy Murphy – Ritzys Hair Salon

Stylebar Portlaoise

Society Salons

Best Wedding Hair

Laura Thornton – Laura Thornton Hair and Makeup

Glen Cullen – INDUSTRY by Glen Cullen

Orla Kidney McDonald – Brushed Hair Salon

Natalie Redmond – Redmond’s Hair & Beauty

 

Employee of the Year

Michelle Crystal – Cheveux Hair Salon

Siobhan Leavy – NAKID by Sharon Leavy

Avril Foley – Eden Glamour Hair Studio

Salon Team of the Year

Cheveux Hair Salon

Sharon McGrath Hair

Redmond’s Hair & Beauty

Frankie’s Hairdressing

Bankz Hair & Beauty

Brushed Hair Salon

Best Overall Hair Salon

Cheveux Hair Salon

Sharon McGrath Hair

Frankie’s Hairdressing

Eden Glamour Hair Studio

Brushed Hair Salon

The Company Hair Salon

Redmond’s Hair & Beauty

AJ’s Hair Salon

Studio One Unisex Hair Salon

BEAUTY

Best Aesthetic Clinic

The Aesthetics Room

Pauline’s Skin and Laser Clinic

Alken Beauty Clinic

Nessa Walsh Skincare and Makeup

REVIVE Clinic

Best Beauty Newcomer

HYDE by INDUSTRY

CF Beauty

Best Beauty Therapist

Catriona McMorris – Reveal Beauty & Wellness

Paola Andrea Arango Rivero – The Beauty Gallery

Rachel Price – Alken Beauty Clinic

Dominika Pawlowska – The Spa Tullamore Court Hotel

Shona Carroll – Lavish Beauty

Caroline Murphy – Elegant Lady Beauty

Best Brow Artist

Caoimhe Foynes – CF Beauty

Nicole Marnell – Lavish Beauty

Mary Beth O’Brien – Diva Beauty Salon

Talitha Hyland – Bankz Hair & Beauty

Hannah Carberry – NAKID by Sharon Leavy

Best Educator

Izabela Wozniak – Beauty Lab Nails & Beauty

Betty Makowka – Million Lashes Professional

Sharon Leavy – Sharon Leavy Academy

Julie Davis – Bankz Hair Group

Claire Murphy – Claire Murphy Makeup

Sara Ashmore Kehoe – Pretty Beautiful by Sara

Best Eyelash Artist

Vivian Man – Lux Lashes Ireland

Sonia Lowry – NAKID & Sharon Leavy Academy

Olga Kolesnikova – OK Lashes

Best Freelance Makeup Artist

Samantha Dunne – Samantha’s Body & Beauty Clinic

Tanya Quigley – Tanya Quigley Makeup

Nicola Smeaton – Nicola Smeaton MUA

Claire Murphy – Claire Murphy Makeup

Sinead Cullen – Sin Makeup Artistry

Best Front of House

DB Nails & Beauty

Leanne Leavy – NAKID by Sharon Leavy

Skin Deep Beauty Salon

Urba Skin Clinic

Best in Salon Product Selection

Samantha’s Body & Beauty Clinic

Skin Deep Beauty Salon

Urba Skin Clinic

Zenn Beauty and Laser Clinic

Emerald Beauty & Spa

Best Makeup Artist

Leah Leonard – Leah Hair MUA

Tanya Quigley – Tanya Quigley Makeup

Sara Ashmore Kehoe – Pretty Beautiful by Sara

Collette Kavanagh – Collette Kavanagh Beauty Salon

Best Male Grooming

Gary Devane – Portland Barbers

David Feely – Tommy Clarkes Barbershop

Barzan Mohammadi – Boston Barber Bars

Best Nail Salon

DB Nails & Beauty

Iris Hand & Foot Spa

 Beauty Lab Nails & Beauty

Lavish and Beauty

V89 Nails & Spa

NK Nails & Beauty

Pearl Beauty Boutique

Mon Bijou

Best Nail Technician

Aideen Delaney – Just Nails by Aideen

Aisling Tidd – Tiddlywinks by Aisling

Vicky Owens – Lavish Beauty

Samantha Dunne – Samantha’s Body & Beauty Clinic

Best Skin Clinic

Samantha’s Body & Beauty Clinic

Re-Nu Skin & Beauty Clinic

REVIVE Clinic

Urba Skin Clinic

Zenn Beauty and Laser Clinic

Best Spa

Alken Beauty Clinic

The Heritage Spa

The Spa, Tullamore Court Hotel

Jule Day Spa

Best Spa Facilities

The Heritage Spa

Alken Beauty Clinic

The Spa, Tullamore Court Hotel

Best Spa Therapist

Kamilla – The Heritage Spa

Dominika Pawlowska – The Spa, Tullamore Court Hotel

Aoibheann Harrison – Alken Beauty Clinic

Best Tanning Professional

Maruisz Lechicki – Tropical Sun Tanning Studio

Catriona McMorris – Reveal Beauty & Wellness

Emerald Solarium

Best Wedding Makeup Artist

Laura Thornton – Laura Thornton Hair and Makeup

Catriona McMorris – Reveal Beauty & Wellness

Claire Murphy – Claire Murphy Makeup

Masseuse of the Year

Mairead Landers – Mairead’s Holistic Therapies

Dominika Pawlowska – The Spa, Tullamore Court Hotel

Rachel Hogan – Alken Beauty Clinic

Online Beauty Retailer of the Year 

Redmond’s Hair and Beauty

Re-Nu Skin & Beauty Clinic

Salon Team of the Year

Lavish Beauty

Reveal Beauty & Wellness

NAKID by Sharon Leavy

Skin Deep Beauty Salon

Urba Skin Clinic

Semi-Permanent Makeup Specialist

Sinead Conlon – Fabulash Studio

Debbie Mulhall – Urba Skin and beauty

Best Overall Beauty Salon

Reveal Beauty & Wellness

Lavish Beauty

Redmond’s Hair and Beauty

Skin Deep Beauty Salon

The Willow Lodge

Zenn Beauty and Laser Clinic

Urba Skin Clinic

NAKID by Sharon Leavy

STYLE

Best Accessories Selection

Guinans Footwear

Boutique Ladybelle

Lainey Style

Rita Daly Design

 

Best Bridal Wear

World of Sparkles

Smart Brides

Eve’s Bridal

My Fair Lady

 

Best Casual Boutique

Kode Clothing

Born Clothing

Carraig Donn Portlaoise

The Wooden Hanger

Solo Boutique

Guy Clothing

 

Best Formal Menswear

Guy Clothing

Galvins

Eamonn Bracken Menswear

Carrolls Menswear

Larkins Formalwear

 

Best Formalwear Boutique

World of Sparkles

My Fair Lady

Kode Clothing

Born Clothing

Vero Moda Clothing

 

Best Menswear

Guy Clothing

6th Sense

Galvins

AJ Flynns Menswear

Jack and Jones

Freesoul

 

Best Shoe Selection

Paul Byron

Guinans footwear

Kode Clothing

The Shoe Loft

 

Best Social Media/Online Presence

Pretty Beautiful by Sara

Ruth Bergin Makeup Artist

Born Clothing

 

Best Style Influencer

Sara Ashmore Kehoe – Pretty Beautiful by Sara

Kara Kearns – Kode Clothing

Born Clothing

 

Best Value for Money

Guy Clothing

Kode Clothing

Boutique Ladybelle

Blossom Time Boutique

Andrew Fyffe & Sons LTD

 

Best Overall Boutique

Jerros Boutique

Guy Clothing

Kode Clothing

Vero Moda Clothing

6th Sense

Born Clothing