On Sunday April 16th in Cork , Ireland’s most vibrant and glamorous industry stepped out in style for the annual Tia Maria Hair and Beauty awards.
Hi Style supports and celebrates salons, clinics,professionals and teams in Ireland by recognising their commitment to their craft. A superb night was had with the bets and brightest in the industry coming together to celebrate.
Here are the winners
THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AESTHETICS 2023- Dr Patrick Treacy
Hi Style is delighted to honour Dr. Patrick Treacy with a lifetime achievement award for Aesthetic Medicine for his outstanding vision, dedication, and commitment to research, philanthropy and improving standards through education and research. Dr Treacy was awarded the “Top Aesthetic Practitioner in the World 2019” at the MyFaceMyBody Global Awards (Las Vegas). He is the driving force behind countless humanitarian efforts that impact the lives of children in communities across Africa, Haiti, and the Third World. To this end, he has opened orphanages in Monrovia, Liberia, and Mirebalais, Haiti. He practises cosmetic medicine in his clinics in Dublin and Cork. He is an advanced aesthetic trainer and has trained over 3,500 doctors and nurses from around the world. He has featured on CNN, Dr Drew, RTÉ, TV3, Sky News, BBC News. His international accolades showcase a doctor that has dedicated his life and work to helping people and creating industry standards
THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HAIR 2023- Valerie Finnegan Cahill
Lifetime Achievement award Hair
Hi Style is delighted to honour Valerie Finnegan Cahill with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Hair for her outstanding contribution to the hairdressing industry in Ireland. Valerie’s salon Ikon has been smashing industry boundaries for over 25- years and Valerie herself has been hairdressing for 35. She is already a multi award winning Hairdresser and took home the first award ever to be given to an Irish salon ,winning ‘Supreme Team’ at The Guildhall in London. Ikon was the first Irish salon ever to be recognised in the Industries highly acclaimed Creative Head’s Most Wanted Award Ceremony. Her training courses help salon owners maximise their business potential by aligning all of their team in terms of business standards, culture and performance. Motivating and encouraging hairdressers of all levels to elevate their skill set, instilling knowledge and confidence in all areas of their business.
BEST PR COMPANY 2023- At the helm is a veteran PR pro with twenty years of industry experience and trailing blazing. Add to this a team of dynamic and passionate people with an interest in digital and you have a winning agency. Tonight we are delight to award this accolade to The Publicity Loft
BEST NEW PR COMPANY 2023
Launched in August 2021 our next business is a partnership of two professionals with backgrounds in PR, journalism, sales & marketing. A broad knowledge of industry makes this fledgling company agile and ready for a changing market. Our WINNER IS 2 Way Communications
BEST HAIR ENTREPRENEUR 2023- Serving her time behind the chair means our next hair pro knows the industry inside out, it was only natural for her to spread her wings and launch a brand. We are excited to see what comes next. Our winner this evening is Denise Philips of Pelo and Voduz
BEST BEAUTY ENTREPRENEUR 2023 Our next winner heads up Ireland’s best loved tan brands and has just added to her phenomenal portfolio with some high end makeup products. A true professional with attention to detail and an unparalleled market knowledge. We are thrilled to announce our winner, Linda Stinston of Bellamianta
BEST IRISH BEAUTY BRAND 2023 Our next winner should be on your radar for skin care excellence. Harnessing her knowledge from years of working with clients in a clinic environment, the founder of this brand developed it to work on clinics and as a complete homecare brand. Our winner this evening is Skin Formulas
BEST IRISH HAIR BRAND 2023 Our next winner is a brand that specialises in hair products and extensions that are stocked right across Ireland in salons and pharmacies. The growth of the brand in the last year is incredible to see and we are excited to see where our next winner’s next destination is. Our winner tonight is King Luxury Hair.
BEST YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR 2023 Our next winner is a beauty professional that is constantly evolving and changing her offering. Recently her award winning business launched a coveted faux lash line . Our winner is -Jillian Lake -Elevate Lashes and Professional Beauty
BEST AESTHETIC CLINIC 2023- Innovation and safety are two pillars of our next winners business. A multi clinic operation with an emphasis on finding your inner glow the team is dynamic and consistently upskilling. We are delighted to give our next award to The Glow Clinic
BEST AESTHETIC NURSE 2023- Our next winner is a veteran nurse who is dedicated to continuous professional development. A board member of DANAI and trainer for GALDERMA, her gentle approach to her patients on their aesthetic journey is what makes her a top class nurse. Our next winner is Anne Hegarty Cosmetic Care
BEST LASER AND SKIN CLINIC 2023- A Team of experienced professionals is exactly what you’d expect from an advanced skin and laser clinic and our next winner is not only well established but has the best in technology and products. Our winner this evening is Mediskin.
BEST HAIR RESTORATION CLINIC 2023 Our next winner is a medically led clinic using some of the best technology and medical talent available worldwide currently. Their focused patient care and minimum downtime approach has seen them obtain the best care and results. Our winners this evening are -CHRC Tralee
BEST DOCTOR INJECTOR 2023 – Our next winner will be a familiar face to many here, he is an aesthetic trailblazer, author and master of aesthetics. Already a multi award winner internationally. Ladies and gentlemen our winner is Dr Patrick Treacy
BEST HOLISTIC AND MASSAGE SALON 2023- Creating a safe space and client experience is of the utmost importance to our next winner. This salon offers a full beauty and massage service to their clients with an extra focus on wellness. Our winner this evening is Calm Beauty
BEST SPA 2023 Our next winner is a destination Spa experience, using the most opulent products. They offer a full treatment menu with unparalleled wellness, where transformative healing is at the heart of each lavish treatment. You can enhance your experience by staying in the sumptuous hotel or dining in the restaurant. Our winner is The Heritage Co Laois
BEST MAKEUP / SKINCARE RETAILER 2023- Our next winner is dedicated to bringing their customers the best in makeup, skincare and at- home beauty technology. They are our go to destination for trending products. Our winner is TRND Beauty
BEST SALON SUPPLIERS 2023- Distributing beauty products, cosmeceuticals and the latest technology is something our next winner does with ease. Her five star training service that accompanies this is what makes her a winner. Congratulations to Susan Fox and Eden Beauty Group
MOST INNOVATIVE NEW BUSINESS 2023 We have been watching this winner’s progress over the last few years.They specialise in the provision of wigs and hair loss treatments to patients of all ages suffering hair loss and a range of conditions like psoriasis, alopecia and eczema. They have a private space and trichologist to help with all of your scalp needs. – Our winner is The National Scalp and Hair Loss Clinic
BEST HAIR EDUCATOR 2023 The original creator of consultation culture our next winner is familiar to many salons for education, whether it is for business or cutting. Her 360 degree approach to business and clients is what makes her courses so successful. Our winner is – Valerie Finnegan Cahill
INDUSTRY TRAILBLAZER 2023 Our next winner began her career as a beauty therapist and ascended to business management and marketing in the hair and beauty industry, adding business development to her range of skills her brands are going from strength to strength. Our winner is Anita O’Donoghue
BEST STYLIST- Our next winner is a well loved hair stylist that has the caring personality to match his spectacular skill. He has amassed a large fanbase of guests and his reviews speak for themselves. Our winner is Philip Akerland – Moyo Hair Dublin
BEST COLOURIST 2023- Creating beautiful hair is what our next winner excels at. She completes some of the most difficult hair colour tasks on a daily basis. From matching formulas from other colour lines, to covering and blending grey, and selecting the best tones to match a client’s hair. Our winner is Laura Grufferty House of LA
BEST EDITORIAL HAIR 2023- From working with London Fashion week, the X Factor and featuring in magazines and newspapers our next winner is back in Ireland for the last seven years. She has featured in shoots alongside the iconic Tyler Johnson and some of the worlds best stylists. Our winner tonight is Amy Michelle Shanahan
MOST CREATIVE TALENT IN HAIR 2023- A well established salon is the perfect place to showcase their creative directors talents. Her salon has won the coveted Alfaparf fantastic salon for three years running. Our winner is – Maria from The Berlin Hair Lounge
BEST AT BLONDE 2023 – Blonde is a very specific type of prescription service and our next salon has a superb damage limitation policy and have been creating the most incredible blondes through precision placement and passionate aftercare. Our winners this evening are Hairs Another Salon
BEST AT BALAYAGE 2023 Balayage is an intricate skill and our next winner is an expert at creating low maintenance looks and high quality finishes. The winner is Danielle at The Honeycomb
BEST UPSTYLING 2023 Already an award winning bridal stylist our next winner has put her salon on the map as a destination for creativity and beautiful hair, whatever your occasion she will create a stunning upstyle. Our winner is Patricia from Lavender Hair
BEST FREELANCER 2023 Our next winner is a freelance colourist, stylist and occasional hair expert who is consistently upskilling to bring her clients the best products and services Our winner is – Jessica McCarthy
BEST HAIR EXTENSION SALON 2023 This extension salon group created their own brand, offers all of the styles of extensions and built an award winning product line to compliment it, They supply 100’s of salons across Ireland and have exciting plans for 2023. Our winner is Platinum Hair Extensions
BEST HAIR TEAM Munster- 2023 If your vibe attracts your tribe then this salon is vibrating high. A team of focused and successful stylists, colourists and social team. They have exactly the type of welcome and attentiveness that makes their guests feel welcome. This can only be created through teamwork. The winner is Bliss Ballincollig
BEST HAIR TEAM LEINSTER- 2023Team work makes the dream work and our well established next team of dream catchers are moving forward towards exciting things adding new services regularly and pulling together to do the best for the business our winner is Reba Hair
BEST BARBER 2023- Our next winner is an inclusive place with a full range of barbering services. Although a new business the team is proving to be popular with clients travelling for the perfect haircut. Our winner is Kinsale Turkish Barbers
BEST WEDDING HAIR 2023– Our next winner creates soft glamorous elegant hair for her brides and is happy to help them on their hair journey. Our winner is Niamh Kennedy
BEST TRAINEE 2023- Our next winner is enthusiastic helpful and destined for super stylist status,her customer service and upstyling are top notch Our winner is Sophie Beaumont from Love my Hair
SOLOPRENEUR HAIR 2023-Our next winner is a pro colorist and stylist that brings his clients on their complete hair journey. He took a leap of faith and opened his salon and has immersed himself completely in his art , Tonight’s winner is David Keenan
NEW BUSINESS LEINSTER 2023- A brand new stunning salon focused on inclusivity and creating perfect hair whilst catering to the clients comfort which is a top priority for this salon. Our winner is Bleach Hair Spa
NEW BUSINESS MUNSTER 2023- A hair and beauty business that opened and has set an exemplary standard we are delight to give this award to Ni Lasaigh Hair and Beauty
BEST HAIR SALON- MUNSTER 2023- The feel good factor is something this salon excels at as well as creating beautiful hair. They have a comprehensive range of retail , a funky space and complete service list which includes extensions and a team of friendly professionals. Our winner tonight is Edit Hair Club
BEST HAIR SALON LEINSTER 2023- A destination salon for all things hair related including the scalp means that this salon offers their clients a full five star service. Our winners are Cheveux Hair
BEST FRONT OF HOUSE EXPERIENCE SALON AMBIENCE 2023– The minute you enter this salon you are sure of a warm welcome and a relaxing service. They offer their clients the very best of welcomes and have guests travelling from all over Munster. The winner is V Hair Design
BEST HAIR AND BEAUTY TEAM 2023 – A salon that started out as a small business with a niche customer base has grown into a bigger premises with a bigger than ever service list. Ladies and gentlemen our winner is Serenity Hair and Beauty Clane
BEST BEAUTY SALON MUNSTER 2023- Introducing new technology and treatments to their thriving salon is our next winner’s ethos to offering their clients the latest trends . Our next winner is The Ivy Waterford
BEST BEAUTY SALON LEINSTER 2023- A dedicated team of therapists ensure that their clients are taken on a journey with the best treatment plan. Investment in technology and the best products make them best in class our next winner is Bella and Me
BEST BEAUTY SALON CONNACHT 2023- Already a multi award winning business our next winner has a thriving business offering all beauty services but with a special interest in skin. Our winner is Peaches and Cream Sligo
BEST BEAUTY ACADEMY 2023- Our next multi-site academy teaches all aspects of beauty and advanced skin ensuring that all students leave their courses ready for employment. Our winner is FX Beauty Academy and Advanced Beauty Courses
BEST BEAUTY EDUCATOR 2023- Our next winner has a successful hair and beauty salon and beauty academy. She has designed courses that ensure all students gain expertise and the knowledge required for a well rounded upskilling of therapists. Our winner is Romy Birdthistle
BEST NAIL EDUCATOR 2023- Our next winner has a successful nail business for the last ten years so is well qualified to educate students on all aspects of nails and the business side of running a successful salon. Our winner this evening is AMIE PIKE
BEST NAIL SALON 2023- Our next winner is a new business with a big client base. She opened her luxe salon which offers clients the best surroundings and service. Our winner is Notions Nails and Beauty
BEST NAIL TECHNICIAN 2023 – Our next winner is a talented nail technician. She creates the designs of dreams while advising clients on the best style to suit their needs. Our winner is Chloe Crichton
BEST BEAUTY THERAPIST 2023 Our next winner has a multi award winning beauty clinic and has a reputation for excellence in all aspects of skin and beauty – Our winner is Denise Bennett White of Denise’s Beauty Clinic
BEST SPA THERAPIST 2023 Our next winner is a therapist that works in a five star Spa. A treatment with this therapist will leave you refreshed and renewed. The winner is – JADE O DOHERTY ADARE MANOR
BEST WAXING PRO 2023- Creating a safe space for intimate waxing is something our next winner has mastered. With a steady and loyal client base you are in the safest of hands . Our winner is Ellen Gaffney Bare Necessities
BEST BROW ARTIST-Our nest winner has a beauty salon but is a brow specialist, offering all brow services from a simple wax to a semi permanent brow. Our winner is Ceara Duffy from NV Brows and Beauty
BEST TANNING PROFESSIONAL 2023- Our next winner has spray tanned many stars as a tanning pro, she is passionate about getting the desired result for her clients. The winner is ANUA Wellness
BEST EYELASH ARTIST 2023- Our next winner is a dab hand at creating the perfect lash regardless of your preferred style, natural or high voltage glamour. Our winner is Beauty by Barbara
Make Up Artists
BEST OCCASION MUA 2023 If you have a night out or an all day event that you need super glamorous makeup the next winner is the best person to have as part of your glam squad. Our winner is – Lorraine Martin from Revo Hair and Beauty
BEST Wedding MUA 2023 -Soft glamorous make up is what our next winner is a specialist in.She has developed her own core make up collection to compliment her service. Creating perfect looks for brides all over Ireland our winner is Carly Fisher Makeup
BEST EDITORIAL MUA 2023 – Our next winner is a young dynamic MUA that has worked backstage and creates looks for everything from bridal to fantasy make up. Our winner is Sophie Wong Make UP
BEST SEMI PERMANENT MAKE UP ARTIST/CLINIC 2023 A dedicated brow and semi permanent makeup artist with knowledge, skill and empathy is what make our next winner among the best in the business – Our winner is Code of Beauty
BEST BEAUTY TRAINING TEAM 2023 This ITEC team is well established and respected and are committed to their students and helping them to level up their experience. They are expert trainers and a dream team, Our winners are – Carella Training
BEST BEAUTY TEAM 2023 – A small team based in Clare, that are committed to their clients with compassion and delivering the best results for them impressed our judging panel. Our winners are Forever Young
BEST WEDDING SPRAY TAN 2023 – Bridal tanning is a specialist skill and this dynamic duo will ensure that your wedding party is glowing. They are perfectionists at their craft. Our winner is Blush Bridal Beauty
BEST NEWCOMER BEAUTY 2023 Our next winner is a skin therapist that has already won awards for her make up lashes and brows but has invested a lot of time in upskilling her skin services . Our winner is Hannah Noone
BEST NEWCOMER NAILS 2023 Our next winner is a bright and enthusiastic nail technician that opened her business only a year ago and is already booked out weeks in advance. She offers all nail services and is creative and her work is exemplary. The winner is – Shannons Nails
SOLOPRENEUR SKIN CLINIC 2023 – Starting a skin journey can be hard but our next winner is a skin expert and dedicated to training and upskilling as well as retailing the best products. A truly exemplary one to one appointment is always guaranteed . Our winner is Sarah McGarry
BEST FREELANCER BEAUTY 2023- Our next winner offers a fully freelance beauty business seven days a week making it convenient for her clients to book her services when it suits their busy lives. Our winner is Amy Ellen Beauty
BEST COMMUNITY SALON LEINSTER 2023-Our next winners are an important part of the community, as well as offering a great standard in hair and beauty they also look after their elderly customers and the local community by helping out with fundraisers and collecting and dropping off clients, Our winners this evening are Sasahara
BEST COMMUNITY SALON MUNSTER 2023- Our next winner is a salon with a big heart loved by all of the local community and have loyal clients and friends for over 30 years.They create gorgeous hair and lifelong friendships. Our winner is New Images Dungarvan
BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA INDIVIDUAL 2023- Our next winner has leveraged her social media to build her brand and launch a unique product which she has shipped worldwide . Our winner this evening is ILLUMINATE BY SHAUNA
BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA BUSINESS 2023- Our next winner is a newly opened five star salon that uses social media to her advantage by showcasing a great mix of products and services. Our winner this evening is is Beautilocks
ONE TO WATCH 2023- Our final award this evening goes to a person that is building a skin clinic with super technology and excellent skill. and who we believe will be very successful. Our Winner is Alessandra Assis