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Making Magic

Creativity was to the fore at the Make-up Competitions, which took place over the two days of Professional Beauty & Hair at the RDS in Dublin

DUBLIN THE RDS 9-10 MARCH 2025

Sponsored by Andreia Professional, the Make-up Competitions at Professional Beauty & Hair saw talented make-up artists (MUAs) enter a range of exciting categories, which were judged by well-known MUAs Kiera Symth, Hayley Morrissey and Nicola Weldon.

“The sheer level of artistry was breathtaking,” said competition director

Jacqui O’Sullivan.

“It was nothing short of inspiring to witness so many passionate souls completely immersed in their work, each one championing the brilliance and diversity of our beauty industry.

Sponsored by Andreia Professional, this competition was a beautiful celebration of raw talent, unwavering commitment, and the unbreakable bond that connects us all in our amazing field.”

THE WINNERS ARE:

BRIDAL STUDENT

• Winner: Victoria Hulisz

• 2nd place: Ruth Buchanan

• 3rd place: Orla Hillis

BRIDAL STUDENT WINNER VICTORIA HULISZ WITH HER MODEL AND ISABELLA MOMESSO, TRADE MARKETING MANAGER UK & IRELAND, ANDREIA PROFESSIONAL

BRIDAL PROFESSIONAL

• Winner: Yevheniia Barbelia

• 2nd place: Dorina Sirbu

• 3rd place: Nataliia Nalyvaykov

CATWALK STUDENT

• Winner: Holly Doyle

• 2nd place: Kayla Green

• 3rd place: Ellen Griffin

CATWALK PROFESSIONAL WINNER SARAH ASHMORE KEHOE WITH HER MODEL AND ISABELLA MOMESSO, TRADE MARKETING MANAGER UK & IRELAND, ANDREIA PROFESSIONA

CATWALK PROFESSIONAL

• Winner: Sarah Ashmore Kehoe

• 2nd place: Lauren Guiry

INSTA MAKE-UP

• Winner: Sara Ashmore Kehoe

• 2nd place: Anastasija Vidusa

• 3rd place: Rhona Gatt

‘It was nothing short of inspiring to witness so many passionate souls completely immersed in their work, each one championing the brilliance and diversity of our beauty industry’