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Hazel Manning, Karolina Nienczyk, Samantha Clifford and Michaela Nicolai at the Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards at The Rose Hotel on Sunday. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE annual Connect Kerry Hair and Beauty Awards was another glamorous affair on Sunday with 170 attending the event in The Rose Hotel.

Winners from all over Kerry were announced, chosen through an application and submission of images of their work by a panel of judges who are all experienced in the industry.

“We were delighted to welcome a room full of experienced and talented individuals from across the county,” said Margaret Kissane of Connect Publications.

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“It is important to support each other, especially in these times when costs are rising in all businesses and we must work together and encourage our younger generation to choose the path of hair and beauty to keep the industry alive,” added Margaret.

A wonderful day was had by all and the celebrations continued long into the evening. Here’s the list of winners with many photos below…

• Connect Kerry Make-Up Artist of the year in association with That’s Perfect- RACHEL DRISCOLL VOGUE HAIR AND BEAUTY TRALEE

• Connect Kerry Best use of social media- BEAUTZ SALON KILLARNEY

• Connect Kerry Wedding and Occasion Make-up specialist in association with Expose Design- CLIODHNA FOLEY NIKKIS HAIR AND BEAUTY KILORGLIN

• Connect Kerry Best Start up Individual -ELLEN HAND BEAUTY BY ELLIE

• Connect Kerry Nail Technician – in association with Nails by Daniela- JUSTYNA SWITLICKA-PAPROCKA BEAUTZ KILLARNEY

• Connect Kerry Excellence in Customer Service NIKKIS HAIR AND BEAUTY KILORGLIN

• Connect Kerry Facial Specialist in association with Eavanna Breen Skin and Laser Clinic-SHAARON O CONNOR PENINSULA SPA AT DINGLE SKELLIG..

• Connect Kerry Outstanding Contribution to the Industry ANNE FITZGERALD TRALEE HAIR STUDIO

• Connect Kerry Waxing / Threading Specialist – in association with Connect Events LEONA MURPHY THE BEAUTY BASE LISTOWEL

• Connect Kerry Business Development award PATRICIA MCCARTHY LAVANDER HAIR KERRY/CORK

• Connect Kerry Wedding /Occasion Hair in association with John Walsh Photo NOIRIN GOULDING NO 18 HAIR AND BEAUTY LISTOWEL

• Connect Kerry Years of service to the Industry FRANCES, MAUREEN McCarthy BRUSH N BLUSH

• Connect Kerry Brow Specialist– in association with Rashas Beauty. MONIKA BANACH TRANSFORM BY MON

• Connect Kerry Lash Specialist in association with Rashas Beauty- LILLIANA BOJANOWSKA LILLANAS LASHES KILLARNEY

• Connect Kerry Outstanding Knowledge of chosen industry-KAROLYNA NIEMCYK VOGUE HAIR AND BEAUTY

• Connect Kerry Colour Technician – in Association with Listowel Garden Centre- COURTNEY GOGGIN BRUSH N BLUSH

• Connect Kerry One to watch in the industry- EMMA O SULLIVAN EILEENS BEAUTY

• Connect Kerry Best Blow Dry in association with ROCK_IT_KAFTANS- DEMELZA MORIARTY TRALEE HAIR STUDIO

• Connect Kerry Rising Star Award-BRID MASON BEAUTY BY BRID.

• Connect Kerry Aesthetics Specialist in association with Thermage at Susan Crean Dental & Facial Esthetics JOAN MARIE PIERCE AESTHETICS LISTOWEL

• Connect Kerry Team of the Year VOGUE HAIR AND BEAUTY

• Connect Kerry Cutting and Restyling Specialist – in association with K+A Cleaning- JEAN COUNIHAN ALLURE HAIR KILLARNEY.

• Connect Kerry Salon Ambience Award -SKIN BEAUTY AT THE GLENEAGLE

• Connect Kerry Hair Extension specialist of the year – in association with Tracey Grimes hair and extensions.- SAMANTHA CLIFFORD VOGUE HAIR AND BEAUTY

• Connect Kerry Overall Hair Individual ELAINE CASEY PETER MARK TRALEE

• Connect Kerry Male Grooming and barbering in association with Beardsmith- MO SALEH THE TURKISH BARBER KILLARNEY.

• Connect Kerry Overall Beauty Individual- JACQUELINE O CONNOR NADUR SPA

• Connect Kerry Counter/ Salon/Spa Manager – In association with Billgenie.- SHAUNA O SHEA EASANNA SPA AT SHEEN FALLS.

• Connect Kerry Peoples Choice NADUR SPA AT BALLYGARRY ESTATE

• Connect Kerry Junior Hair/ beauty in association with Kerry College AMY REIDY NIKKIS HAIR KILORGLIN.

• Connect Kerry Massage Specialist in association Celebration events -KATERINA PETROVA PENINSULA SPA AT DINGLE SKELLIG

• Connect Kerry Hair Salon of the year in association with Hairworks Hair and Beauty-PETER MARK TRALEE

• Connect Kerry Beauty Salon of the year in association with Kenmare Beauty Rooms-MARIONS BEAUTY CASTLEISLAND

• Connect Kerry Spa of the year Dr Grainne Ryan Aesthetics. THE SPA AT KILLARNEY PLAZA.

• Connect Kerry Best Educator to the industry. RACHEL ASLETT

• Connect Kerry Beauty Therapist of the year.- DOREEN ENRIGHT THE BEAUTY SPOT TARBERT.