The Scottish Make Up Awards 2023 has announced the winners of this year’s prestigious awards, recognising the most talented and dedicated professionals in the Scottish make-up industry.

The annual event, held on Sunday 19th February at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, brought together over 150 guests, including leading industry experts, top beauty bloggers, and Scotland’s most successful makeup artists, to celebrate the achievements of Scotland’s make up industry.

The Awards are a celebration of the incredible talent and dedication of the best make-up artists whose passion and commitment to excellence continue to inspire and elevate the beauty industry in Scotland and beyond.

A Spokesperson for The Scottish Make-Up Awards 2023 said: “Scotland’s make-up industry is truly exceptional, and it’s an honour to recognise and celebrate the talent and dedication of the professionals who make it so remarkable. The Scottish Make Up Awards 2023 winners are a testament to the creativity, innovation, and passion that make Scotland one of the leaders in the global beauty industry.

We are proud to recognise the outstanding achievements of this year’s winners and to support the growth and development the country’s thriving makeup industry.

Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists of The Scottish Make Up Awards 2023.”

The winners of The Scottish Make-Up Awards 2023 are:
Training Academy of the Year
Lunar Beauty & Training Academy (Kilmarnock)

SFX Artist of the Year
Erin Richford Makeup & SFX (Rutherglen)

Make Up Influencer of the Year
Miss Molly’s Beauty (Glasgow)

Celebrity Make Up Artist of the Year
Kirsty Martin Make Up Artist (Glasgow)

Best Make Up Salon – Glasgow
Hidden Beauty (Glasgow)

Best Make Up Salon – Edinburgh
Makeup by Lynn Hair & Beauty Parlour (Edinburgh)

Best Make Up Salon – North
Stephanie Melissa Aesthetics (Aberdeen)

Outstanding Make Up Business of the Year
Helen Matthews makeup artist (Paisley)

Ethnic Make Up Specialist of the Year
 Humera Tayyub (Glasgow)

Make Up Blogger/ Vlogger of the Year
Lisa Chandler (Scotland)

Best Customer Experience
Makeup By Rach (Paisley)

Make Up Team of the Year – North
Pink Lily Salon (Aberdeen)

Make Up Team of the Year – Central
Pure Beauty (Dundee)

Make Up Team of the Year – South East
That Rosie Glow (Edinburgh)

Make Up Team of the Year – South West
RICH Hair & Makeup Lounge (Glasgow)

Make Up Team of the Year Overall Winner
RICH Hair & Makeup Lounge (Glasgow)

Lash Extension Specialist of the Year – North
GLOW – Julie Dickson (Stonehaven)

Lash Extension Specialist of the Year – Central
 NCW Studios (Falkirk)

Lash Extension Specialist of the Year – South West
Sophisticated Beauty (East Dunbartonshire)

Lash Extension Specialist of the Year – South East
Valentine Beauty (Penicuik)

Lash Extension Specialist of the Year Overall Winner
GLOW – Julie Dickson (Stonehaven)

Freelance Make Up Artist of the Year – North
Bekah Cran Makeup Artist (Aberdeen)

Freelance Make Up Artist of the Year – Central
Chloe Ballantine Hair & Make up (Perth)

Freelance Make Up Artist of the Year – South West
Helen Breen Makeup Artistry (Glasgow)

Freelance Make Up Artist of the Year – South East
Mirren Mckinlay MUA (Tranent)

Freelance Make Up Artist of the Year Overall Winner
Helen Breen Makeup Artistry (Glasgow)

Creative Make Up Artist of the Year – North
 Makeup by Eve-Rose (Aberdeen)

Creative Make Up Artist of the Year – Central
Chloe Ballantine Hair & Make up (Perth)

Creative Make Up Artist of the Year – South West
SK makeup   (Glasgow)

Creative Make Up Artist of the Year – South East
 Suzanne Christie Makeup Artist   (Edinburgh)

Creative Make Up Artist of the Year Overall Winner
Makeup by Eve-Rose (Aberdeen)

Bridal Make Up Specialist of the Year – North
Jodie Griffith Makeup Artistry (Aberdeen)

Bridal Make Up Specialist of the Year – Central
Kirsty MacPherson Hair and Makeup (Perth)

Bridal Make Up Specialist of the Year – South West
Laura Dewar MUA (Troon)

Bridal Make Up Specialist of the Year – South East
Susie Campbell Makeup Artist (Dunfermline)

Bridal Make Up Specialist of the Year Overall Winner
Laura Dewar MUA (Troon)

Semi-Permanent Make Up Specialist of the Year – North
Beautex Clinic Permanent makeup (Aberdeen)

Semi-Permanent Make Up Specialist of the Year – Central
Mona Permanent Cosmetics (Stirling)

Semi-Permanent Make Up Specialist of the Year – South West
Dawn Paterson Ross Permanent Make up (Saltcoats)
Semi-Permanent Make Up Specialist of the Year – South East
Natrabrow (Bathgate)

Semi-Permanent Make Up Specialist of the Year Overall Winner
Dawn Paterson Ross Permanent Make up (Saltcoats)

Make Up Salon of the Year – North
Gillian Hoban Makeup Studio (Inverness)

Make Up Salon of the Year – Central
NCW Studios (Falkirk)

Make Up Salon of the Year – South West
RICH Hair & Makeup Lounge (Glasgow)

Make Up Salon of the Year South East
Smokeout Make Up Studio (Edinburgh)

Make Up Salon of the Year Overall Winner
NCW Studios (Falkirk)