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Brian Cunningham Hair Beauty and Style Awards Success in Limerick
Brian Cunningham Hair Beauty and Style Awards 2023 – Cyril Morgan Hair pictured above won Best Overall Hair Salon
Brian Cunningham Hair Beauty and Style Awards saw businesses in the Limerick region being honoured and recognised.
Brian Cunningham’s Hair Beauty and Style Awards descended on the Longcourt House Hotel on Sunday, April 16, 2023. This National Award ceremony which takes place all over the country saw businesses in the Hair, Beauty and Style sectors in the Limerick region being honoured and recognised.
TV Broadcaster and Fashion Designer Brendan Courtney was at the helm as MC once again with judges on the night including the Chairperson of the judging panel Glenda Gilson, Makeup Artist Derrick Carberry, Mikey North (Gary Windass from Coronation Street) and surprise special guest Celia Holman Lee giving out the top prizes in a range of categories.
Brian Cunningham is known as a celebrity agent, an event management firm and travel company and his company host and own The Hospitality Awards, The Customer Service Awards and introduced the Hair, Beauty and Style Awards last year and the reaction from the industry has been fantastic. Speaking on the night Brian Cunningham paid tribute to all the businesses. “who work tirelessly in the industry making people look and feel good daily” and paid tribute to all the owners who have faced severe challenges over the last number of years including the pandemic of Covid 19, the increase in costs to owning a business and so much more.
There was a lot of excitement as the awards began with fantastic entertainment by Louis Younge on Saxophone and DJ. Diarmuid Guinan performed during the meal with music provided by the Lolz after the awards.
Winners included Cyril Morgan Hair for Best Overall Hair Salon and Eternal Beauty Salons for Best Aesthetic Clinic. Congratulations to all the winners!
HAIR
Best Overall Hair Salon – CYRIL MORGAN HAIR
Best Barbers – Figaro Barber Shop
Best Colour Technician of the Year – Cathy Sparling Chroma Hair Salon
Best Editorial Hair/Most Creative – Cyril Morgan – Cyril Morgan Hair
Best Educator – Ruth Davis – Next Generation School of Barbering
Best Freelance – Hair by Val O Dea
Best Front of House – Sinéad McNamara – Cyril Morgan Hair
Best Hair Extension Specialist of the Year – Kate Ambrose – Alley Cuts
Best in Salon Product Selection – Laurie’s Top Styles
Best Junior Stylist – Aaron Lim – Cyril Morgan Hair
Best Newcomer – Queens Hair Salon
Best Social Media/Online Content – Leah Morgan – Cyril Morgan Hair
Best Stylist – Laura Carey – Poppy and Barley
Best Up-Style – Martina Curtin – Alley Cuts
Best Wedding Hair – Claire Hartnett – Hair By Claire
Employee of the Year – Laura Carey – Poppy and Barley
Salon Team of the Year – Raven’s Hair Salon
Outstanding Contribution to their Community – Mary’s Hair Salon
BEAUTY
Best Aesthetic Clinic – Eternal Beauty Salons
Best Beauty Newcomer – Liv Beauty
Best Beauty Therapist – Sophia Rochford – Sophia’s Beauty
Best Brow Artist – Lauren Fitzell Makeup Artist
Best Educator – Pembroke College of Beauty & Body Therapy
Best Eyelash Artist – Louisa Dempsey – FMN Studio
Best Freelance Makeup Artist – Lisa Ryan MUA
Best Front of House – Renata Tkacenke – Elegance House of Beauty
Best in Salon Production Selection – Wax Works
Best Makeup Artist – Therese Corless Makeup
Best Male Grooming – Claire Corcoran – Wax Works
Best Nail Salon – Eternal Beauty Salons
Best Nail Technician – Natalia Jordan – FMN Studio
Best Overall Beauty Salon – Glow by Sarah Jane
Best Skin Clinic – Complete Laser Care
Best Spa Therapist – Eve Sage – Vanilla Brown Spa
Best Tanning Professional – Claire Corcoran – Wax Works
Best Wedding Makeup Artist – Fiona McNamara – FMN Studio
Masseuse of the Year – Maya Ziolek – Vanilla Brown Spa
Salon Team of the Year – Glow by Sarah Jane
Semi-Permanent Makeup Specialist – Candy Dingren Hou – Candy’s bespoke permanent make-up clinic
STYLE
Best Accessories Selection – River Island
Best Bridal Wear – The Little White Dress
Best Casual Boutique – The White Feather Boutique
Best Formal Menswear – Suits You Menswear
Best Formalwear Boutique – Dani’s Closet
Best Menswear – Suits You Menswear
Overall Boutique – The White Feather Boutique
Best Shoe Selection – Leavy’s Shoes
Best Social Media/Online Presence – Craig Morrissey – Style in the City
Best Shoe Influencer – Chloe Koyce
Best Value for Money – Earls & Pearls Adare