The Beauty, Hair & Spa Awards are back for 2026 and are now open for entries, with the gala ceremony set to take place at the InterContinental Dublin on 19 April.
There are 13 categories in total, and we are delighted to introduce you to some of our sponsors.
Aesthetic Clinic of the Year
The Aesthetic Clinic of the Year category is sponsored by Creagh Aesthetic Distribution, a Cork-based aesthetic distribution company that supplies brands such as Dermoaroma (purasomes and exosomes), VAION NAD+, Endolift, Stylage and MINT.
“We are absolute delighted to be part of the Beauty, Hair & Spa Awards 2026,” said co-founder and owner Robin Creagh, who set up the business with his wife Lynn in 2014. “We have such a great client base on the island of Ireland that we decided it was time to give something back. The aesthetics industry here is buzzing at the moment, and long may that continue. The annual Professional Beauty & Hair show has been such a huge part of our growth over the past few years, and we were thrilled to be given the opportunity to sponsor the Aesthetic Clinic of the Year at the Beauty Hair & Spa Awards.”
Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year
The Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year category is sponsored by Dermapenworld Ireland, which is the exclusive distributor of Dermapenworld in the Republic of Ireland. Dermapenworld was created by Australian innovator and medical developer Stene Marshall, and is the most widely used microneedling system worldwide. Dermapenworld Ireland is run by Nicola Kieran, the founder of the Institute of Dermal Science and Noka Aesthetics. Kieran discovered Dermapenworld during her time in Australia. She introduced the brand into her own clinic, before setting up the distribution business.
“Dermapenworld Ireland is proud to sponsor the Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year category, celebrating excellence, innovation and dedication within the aesthetics industry,” said Kieran. “We believe in recognising the passionate professionals who are setting new standards in patient care and results-driven treatments. These values align perfectly with our own mission to advance skin health through cutting-edge technology.”
Beauty Salon of the Year
Bioline Jatò is the sponsor of the Beauty Salon of the Year category. Distributed in Ireland by Aspiring Wellness Ireland, Bioline Jatò is an Italian family-owned company that was founded in 1979. It began as a training school for beauty therapists, and has since evolved into an international professional skincare brand, synonymous with quality and excellence. Its success is built on a unique combination of cutting-edge product development, high-level education programmes and a steadfast commitment to the growth of industry professionals.
“At the heart of Bioline Jatò is a woman who is modern, strong and multifaceted, someone who knows where she’s going, yet always leaves space for intuition, joy, and originality,” said Clodagh Duffy, co-founder, Aspiring Wellness Ireland. “That same spirit shines in Ireland’s beauty salons, where passionate professionals pour their expertise into every client experience. As sponsors of the Beauty Salon of the Year category, we are honoured to celebrate salons that are not only thriving, but also evolving into spaces of empowerment, healing and transformation. With Bioline Jatò, we proudly stand beside them, united by a shared dedication to purposeful beauty, care, and high- performance innovation.”
Nail Salon of the Year
The GelBottle Ireland is the sponsor of the Nail Salon of the Year category. The company, which is the sole Irish distributor for The GelBottle (TGB) Inc products, is run by mother-and-daughter team Breda O’Neill and Laura Oglesby.
Nine years ago, having used many brands over her then almost 15-year career, O’Neill came across TGB’s BIAB, which was created for nail techs by a nail tech – namely TGB founder Daisy Kalnina. She and her daughter flew to the UK to meet Kalnina and signed on the dotted line.
“We are as passionate about quality education as we are about quality products, and in addition to distributing TGB’s industry-leading products, we are proud to be able to deliver TGB Academy’s in-depth accredited beginners and conversion courses to Irish students, helping to nurture tomorrow's talent,” said O’Neill. “The GelBottle Ireland is delighted to sponsor Nail Salon of the Year at the Beauty, Hair & Spa Awards 2026. Our industry is thriving and it’s truly amazing to see the level of talent on this island, and an honour to be invited to sponsor this category.”
Make-up Artist of the Year
The Make-up Artist of the Year category is sponsored by EVAGARDEN. Distributed in Ireland by Aspiring Wellness Ireland, the Italian brand is known for its cutting-edge professional make-up products with innovative formulations, easy application and skincare properties. Its philosophy and values are focused on treating beauty with honesty, independence and simplicity, empowering women to look and feel good.
“Ireland’s make-up industry is alive with energy, with artists pushing creative boundaries while staying rooted in true beauty,” said Samanta Dunne, co-founder, Aspiring Wellness Ireland. “EVAGARDEN was made for this moment; it is a muse for professionals, a symbol of Italian sophistication, and a community united by a shared passion for self-expression and wellbeing. As proud sponsors of the Make-up Artist of the Year category, we are honoured to celebrate the visionaries who bring confidence and colour to life, those who inspire through their craft. From the ateliers of Italy to make-up chairs across Ireland, this award reflects the power of make-up to elevate not only looks, but lives.”
Therapist of the Year
SQT Ireland is the sponsor of the Therapist of the Year category. SQT Ireland is the Irish distributor for SQT Bio-Microneedling, a groundbreaking treatment that has quickly become one of the most sought-after natural skin regeneration solutions on the global stage. Backed by seven years of dedicated research and development, SQT launched officially just four years ago. Since then, it has expanded into over 80 countries, and is recognised as one of the most advanced systems in the microneedling and spicule treatment industry.
“SQT Ireland is proud to sponsor the Therapist of the Year category at the Beauty, Hair & Spa Awards 2026,” said Evanza Ferris, owner, SQT Ireland. “What began as a small venture with a deep passion for helping clinics deliver exceptional treatments to their clients, has now grown into one of Ireland’s most trusted and innovative brands in the beauty industry. It is in this same spirit of passion, dedication and innovation that SQT Ireland is honoured to support and celebrate outstanding therapists who go above and beyond in their profession — those who, like us, are driven by the desire to bring the very best to their clients.”
For more information about the Beauty, Hair & Spa Awards 2026, visit here.
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