The finalists of Scotland's newest hair, beauty and aesthetics event have been announced.
A total of 147 entries were received for the inaugural year of The Look Awards, supported by Defecto Salons, City of Glasgow College, Colours Agency, Habia and Salon Geek.
The judges were on the lookout for the top hair and makeup artists, salons, spas and clinics and selected finalists across 18 categories. The quality of entries was outstanding and the judges were overwhelmed with the number of entries displaying innovative work and creative business models.
For the Defacto Salon of the year category for both the hair and beauty section, Marcus Macleod, director of Defacto said: "We would like to thank all entrants and wish luck to all the finalists in their quest to become Salon of the Year 2015."
The Best Start up category pays tribute to all the new businesses in their first two years or less, and is sponsored by City of Glasgow College. Shona Martin, curriculum head-hairdressing said: "It is great to see hard work and dedication within the professions being encouraged and recognised. Good luck to all the finalists."
The winners of each category will be announced on Sunday May 17. Tickets for the event are priced at £80 which includes a champagne drinks reception, goody bag, two course dinner, entertainment and the highly anticipated awards ceremony.
Hosted by Clyde 1's Knoxy, the event will take place at Radisson Blu, Glasgow and promises to be as stylish as the guests attending.
For more information on attending the event and to book tickets, please contact Lynn Kelly on 0141 302 7410 or lynn.kelly@heraldandtimes.co.uk.
You can follow all news on this event using #lookawards15.
The finalists
Expert Makeup Artist of the Year:
Lauren Gollan
Lynsey C Reilly
Sara Hill
Sandra Cormack
Defacto Beauty salon of the year (Small) - sponsored by Defacto:
Beauty Beehive
Macs Salon
Angel Loving Care
Diva
Defacto Beauty salon of the year (Medium) - sponsored by Defacto:
The Guerlain Spa at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonia
The Wax Bar
Sleeping beauty salon
The Floatarium Spa
Nail Technician of the Year:
Ania Kesiak, Beauty Beehive
Lia Clarke, Swoon Nails
Samantha Grant, Polish Nail and Beauty
Spa of the Year:
The Guerlain Spa at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh The Caledonian
PURE Spa & Beauty
Crieff Hydro Spa
Best Cosmetic Dentist:
Brite Dental Clarkston
Visage Cosmetic Dentistry
Vita Dental Spa
Cosmetic Clinic of the Year:
Visage Cosmetic Dentistry
Innocent Aesthetics
Wedding Stylist of the Year:
Amber&Jades hair design
Wedding Hair Lanarkshire
Angela Christie Wedding Hair Designer
Rutherfords
Hair Stylist of the Year:
Paolo Andreucetti , MB Hair
Dylan Brittain, Rainbow Room International George Square
Suzie McGill, Rainbow Room International, Uddingston
Hair Extension Specialist:
Weaves World Glasgow
Macs Glasgow
Kapello
Steph'Stensions
Defacto Hair Salon of the year (Small)- sponsored by Defacto:
Hair Heroes
Toni Cook Hairdressing
Rutherfords
BLOW
Defacto Hair Salon of the year (Medium) - sponsored by Defacto:
Ego Hair Design
MB Hair
Élan Hair Design
Defacto Hair Salon of the year (Large) - sponsored by Defacto:
Rainbow Room International, George Square
Charlie Taylor Hair and Beauty
Best Barbers:
H.I.M - Hair and Image for men
House Martin Barbers
Ruffians
Mo Hair Glasgow
Rebel Rebel
Best use of Social Media:
Ego Hair Salon
BLOW
DIY Nails
PURE Spa
House Martin Barbers
Best Start up Award - sponsored by City of Glasgow College:
BLOW
Hair Heroes
DIY Nails
Bon Vivant Hair/Beauty Boutique
House Martin Barbers
Marketing Campaign of the Year:
Ego Hair Design - Super Style Campaign
Visage Cosmetic Dentistry
Polly&Molly Hairdressing
Innovation in Technology Award:
Visage Cosmetic Dentistry
Defacto Corporate Ltd
Bon Vivant Hair/Beauty Boutique
Training Institution of the Year:
Rainbow Room International
City of Glasgow College
The Academy of Makeup
HD Brows Glasgow Training Academy
One To Watch:
House Martin Barbers
DIY Nails
West End Wax & Beauty Specialists
Outstanding Contribution of the Year:
Rainbow Room International
West College Scotland, The Athletes' Village Salon - XX Commonwealth Games, Glasgow
Élan Hair Design
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