The winners of the Northern Ireland Hair and Beauty Awards 2023 have been revealed in a celebration of the best hair and beauty professionals across the country.

After months of anticipation and fierce competition, the awards ceremony took place on Sunday 4th June at The Europa Hotel, with the 350 guests in attendance being treated to an evening of entertainment and celebration.

The winners of The Northern Ireland Hair and Beauty Awards 2023 represent excellence in the hair and beauty industry. They have been recognised for their exceptional skills, expertise, and creativity in their respective categories, including hair salons, beauty salons, male grooming salons, spas, cosmetic clinics, makeup artists; nail salons, and beauty training academies.

A Spokesperson for The Northern Ireland Hair and Beauty Awards 2023 said: “It has been an unforgettable night, filled with incredible food, entertainment, vibrant energy, and passionate conversations.

Winning an award in this prestigious competition is a significant achievement, as it acknowledges the talent and hard work of hair and beauty professionals and sets a benchmark for others to follow. The winners of these awards represent the highest standards of quality and service in the country’s hair and beauty industry.

We have celebrated the finest professionals and businesses, recognising the creativity, innovation, and exceptional service that have become synonymous with this beloved industry. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees and thank you to everyone who participated and supported this event.”

The winners of The Northern Ireland Hair & Beauty Awards 2023 are:

Barbers of the Year

Cambridge Barber Shop (Belfast)

Male Grooming Venue of the Year

Dean Samuels Barbershop (Belfast)

Men’s Stylist of the Year

Cuts by Chris (Ballynahinch)

Stylist of the Year

Hair by Ciara O’Neill (Portglenone)

Colour Technician of the Year

Clare Shongo (Clare Shongo Hair & Makeup)

Hair Extensions Specialist of the Year

LMK Hair Extension Specialists (Whitehead)

Bridal Hair Specialist of the Year

Hair by Ciara O’Neill (Galgorm)

Best Customer Experience

Headline Barber Parlour (Limavady)

Junior Stylist of the Year

Ami Morrow (Dundonald)

Training Academy of the Year

Decorum Beauty Academy (Newtownards)

Hair Team of the Year

Runway Hairdressing (Maghera)

Local Hair Salon of the Year

Fire and Ash (Coleraine)

Most Wanted Salon of the Year

Lush Hair (Dungannon)

Best of Belfast

KeevaBee Hair

Salon Ambience of the Year

Sonya Smith Hair (Waringstown)

Hair Salon of the Year County (Fermanagh)

SG Hair & Beauty (Irvinestown)

Hair Salon of the Year (County Tyrone) 

Hygge (Omagh)

Hair Salon of the Year (County Armagh)

Cutting It (Armagh)

Hair Salon of the Year (County Antrim)

Studio 49 (Carrickfergus)

Hair Salon of the Year (County Down)

Hair Emporium (Donaghadee)

Hair Salon of the Year (County Londonderry)

The Hair Company (Claudy)

Hair Salon of the Year (Belfast)

Twisted Scissors & Soul

Hair Salon of the Year (Overall Winner)

Hygge (Omagh)