The Make-up Competitions at Professional Beauty & Hair 2024 took place over the two days of the show on 21-22 April in the RDS, with talented MUAs showcasing their skills and creativity.
With the judging panel including some well-known industry names such as Cathyanne Mac Allister, Emma O’Byrne and James Mac, the deserving winners across the different categories have now been revealed:
Bodypaint Pro
Winner: Danielle Fitzgerald
2nd place: Sarahmarie Howes
Bridal Pro
Winner: Sanay Bajaj
2nd place: Olena Huliaieva
Bridal Student
Winner: Ana Stoica
Bodypaint Student
Winner: Lorraine De Faoite (Carlow Institute)
2nd place: Ciara McGrath (Carlow Institute)
Catwalk Student
Winner: Bianca Bidi (Carlow Institute)
2nd place: Enkhnomin O’Brien (Blackrock Further Education Institute)
Character Pro
Winner: Danielle Fitzgerald
2nd place: Chaeli McCarthy
Character Student
Winner: Megan Stewart (FX Makeup Academy)
2nd place: Louise O’Brien (Carlow Institute)
Creative Front Cover Pro
Winner: Sarah Kehoe
2nd place: Amy El Fehli
Creative Front Cover Student
Winner: Ellen Griffin (Limerick College of Further Education)
2nd place: Katelyn Cosgrove (Limerick College of Further Education)
Instamakeup Photographic
Voters’ Choice: Monika Kowalska
Judges’ Choice: Maisie Jones
