Best in the business honoured at Hair and Beauty Awards

IT WAS glitz and glamour in Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow recently as the best in the business gathered for the Hair Beauty and Style Awards. This national awards ceremony saw businesses in the hair, beauty and style along with a wide range of other sectors in the Carlow and Kilkenny region being honored and recognised.

Radio and television broadcaster Brian Cunningham and Aidan Disney from Brighter Horizons Management were at the helm as MCs, with judges for the event including national names Dr Gerald Kean from Kean Solicitors, Fiona Gratzer from Unislim, Catherine Lonergan from Bord Gais, Darren Gavin from National Sales Apprenticeships and Louis Copeland from Louis Copeland and Sons.

The Carlow winners were:

Best Social Media and Online Content, K Hair Salon 

Pharmacy of the Year, Chemco Pharmacy 

Carlow GP of the Year, Dr Niamh Gallagher, Gallagher Medical Practice Best 

Hair Educator, Kerriann of Berlin Hair Lounge 

Bakery of the Year, Sweet Baking Mama 

Barber of the Year, Daryl of The Lad Pad Barbershop 

Best Up-Styling, Andrea Flynn of Lavish Studio 

Veterinary Clinic of the Year, Vetcare, Carlow 

Best Stylist, Amy Moore of The Beauty Boutique, Rathwood 

Best Editorial Hair and Most Creative, Meg Doran of MD Hair 

Best Junior Stylist, Erin Maguire of The Beauty Boutique, Rathwood 

Tyre Supplier of the Year, Bridge Tyres and Car Repairs 

Best Barber Shop, The Lad Pad Barbershop 

Garden Centre of the Year, Rathwood Garden Centre 

Kitchen Supplier of the Year, Cahills Kitchens Ltd 

Best Hair Extension Specialist of the Year, Melissa Griffin of Darque Salon, Carlow 

Best Newcomer Hair Salon, Studio Cox 

Hardware Store of the Year, Expert Hardware, Declan Byrne & Sons Ltd 

Best Front of House, Denise Glover of Blake’s Hair Salon 

Carpenter of the Year, Mark, Hollymount Outdoor Living Ltd 

Jewellery Store of the Year, Douglas Jewellers, Carlow 

Best Make-up Artist, Roisin Hayden of MC Beauty 

Florist of the Year, Darling Buds 

Entertainment Activity of the Year, Dome, Carlow 

Dental Practice of the Year, Carlow Dental Centre 

Nursing Home of the Year, Borris Lodge Nursing Home 

Best Nail Technician, Sara Barden of The Beauty Boutique, Rathwood 

Homecare Provider of the Year, Home Instead, Kilkenny and Carlow 

Best Nail Salon, Deep Fusion Beauty 

Motor Dealership of the Year, Padraic Dunne Motors 

Mechanic of the Year, Padraic, Padraic Dunne Motors 

Best Aesthetic Clinic, Phoenix Biomedical 

Legal Firm of the Year, Philip Vint & Co Solicitors 

Photographer of the Year, Steven Kelly Photography, Carlow 

Videographer of the Year, Sky Eye Wedding Films 

Best Tattoo Studio, Pierce of Ink, Carlow 

Accountancy Firm of the Year, Munnelly & Co Accountants 

Oil Company of the Year, Klass Oil, Carlow 

Crèche of the Year, Absolute Beginners Crèche 

Best Casual Boutique, Trendy Curves 

Optician of the Year, Jennings Opticians, Carlow 

Best Social Media and Online Presence, Obsession Showroom 

Best Style Influencer, Leanne Delaney of Obsession Showroom 

Financial Services of the Year, Lidierth Financial 

Best Jewellery Selection, Oona’s 

Letting Agent of the Year, Carlow Property Management 

Locksmith of the Year, Flight Hawk Security 

Salon Team of the Year, Harmony Beauty Salon 

Best Overall Boutique, Elanna’s Boutique 

Best Overall Hair Salon, Berlin Hair Lounge 

Judges’ Choice Award for Hair, Beauty and Style, Kon K of Hair by Kon K 

Outstanding Contribution to Care of the Elderly, Sonas Nursing Home 

Rising Star 2025, Amy Fenlon of Amy’s Lashes 

Judges’ Choice Award for Customer Excellence, Ciaran Smith Heating.