If you're a talented make-up artist or student who'd love to be recognised for your skills, the Make-up Competitions at Professional Beauty & Hair Ireland are for you.
Register your interest for 2026Make-up Competitions are back at Professional Beauty & Hair Ireland, with exciting categories to enter.
Competitors will have the chance to show off their skills and battle it out for the chance to raise their profile in the industry.
Here is what we had on for 2025 Make-Up Competitions at PBH Ireland.
TIME ALLOWED - 2 hours Model: Any gender and aged over 16 Style: Top to toe – makeup, hair and clothing Theme: Elements – Earth, Fire, Water and Wind The four classical elements—earth, water, fire, and wind—are not just mere concepts; they are the very essence of our existence, painting a vivid portrait of the world and the profound tapestry of the human experience. Integrate these elements into your styling by harmonising nails, hair, and makeup to reflect your artistic interpretation. Keep in mind that your final look should be impactful from both a distance and up close. Open to students and professionals.
Competition Area 10:30 9th March, 2025 Book Now
TIME ALLOWED - 2 hours Model: Any gender and aged over 16 Style: Top to toe – makeup, hair and clothing Theme: Glamorous, Natural or Traditional To ensure a successful and captivating presentation for your bride, it is essential to align their vision whether it embraces glamour, celebrates her natural beauty, or honours cultural heritage, while meeting the expectations of even the most discerning clients. Your goal is to encapsulate your bride's unique essence through impeccable makeup, hair, nails, and overall styling. Keep in mind that your final look should be impactful from both a distance and up close. Open to students and professionals.
Competition Area 10:30 9th March, 2025 Book Now
2 hours.
Competition area 12:30 9th March, 2025
Awards Ceremony for Make-up Competitions
Competition Area 16:00 9th March, 2025 Book Now
Creative front cover TIME ALLOWED - 2 hours Model: Any gender and aged over 16 Style: Head and Shoulders – makeup, hair and clothing Theme: Movie Stars This category requires you to create a visually compelling look suitable for a front cover. Your design should be detailed and intricate, showcasing your keen sense of colour and creativity. It is essential that your final presentation withstands close scrutiny. Open to professionals and students.
Competition Area 10:30 10th March, 2025 Book Now
TIME ALLOWED - 2 hours Model: Any gender and aged over 16 Style: Top to toe – makeup, hair and clothing Theme: Musicals Taking your influence and interpretation from one of the many musicals throughout the ages. Your task is to take a well-known musical character and infuse the character with your own unique spirit and flair. You must incorporate prosthetic pieces within your design, which are then to be coloured with either brush, sponge or airbrush. Keep in mind that your final look should be impactful from both a distance and up close. Open to students and professionals.
Competition Area 10:30 10th March, 2025 Book Now
Purpose: To create a photo you would be proud to showcase your skills and business. This image should showcase your skills, and your creativity. There will be two awards for this competition. • Image must be of a high resolution for printing purposes (300dpi). • You must provide a short video reel of you creating the design or image step by step of your entry (this will not be scored, this is for proof of authenticity) • Images can be used on social media after you have submitted your entry. • Professional competition judging team will score all images based on set judging criteria and scores. 1st, 2nd ,3rd placings will be awarded. • Online PUBLIC vote where the photo that’s most popular will win the Voters’ Choice Award. • All entries MUST be submitted digitally to [email protected] before the agreed deadline, please ensure your full name is on your email. No entries received after the deadline will be judged and no entries will be accepted at the competition. • You may enter a maximum 3 entries into this category; however, they must be different work and cannot be the same make up application in a different pose. Only 1 of your highest scoring entries can place in the top 3. Entry deadline: Thursday the 27th February 2025 5pm Online Public Vote: Wednesday the 5th of March 2025
Online 17:00 27th February, 2025 Book Now
PROFESSIONALS: €35 | STUDENTS: €15
Entry fees for the Professional Beauty & Hair Ireland nail competitions are €35 for professionals and €15 for students.
To enter the make-up competitions:
Register for your free ticket to Professional Beauty & Hair Ireland 2025
Go to the 'What's On' section and click the Make-up Competitions.
Choose the category/categories you would like to enter.
Add to basket and follow through to checkout.
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