Pro Beauty & Hair Competitions: Dublin 2026 event results
By Jess Watts | 21 April 2026 | News & Events
The Pro Beauty & Hair Show and Competitions in Dublin has wrapped up its most successful year to date, welcoming 117 entries across the categories – marking a significant increase from 81 entries in 2025.
Held over two days, the competition arena was electric with excitement as talented competitors from across the industry showcased their skills before a panel of respected judges from the make-up and nail worlds. From emerging talent to seasoned professionals, the event provided a platform for all levels to shine.
This year’s live competition featured 25 make-up seats and 62 nail seats, alongside a series of online competitions themed around ‘Whispers of the Forest’. The online categories attracted strong engagement, with 16 entries in the Insta Make-Up category and 14 in the InstaNail category.
Organisers praised the exceptional standard of talent on display, with competition directors, Jacqui and Sean O’Sullivan, stating: “The level of artistry and professionalism was impressive, and it was truly uplifting to see so many passionate individuals celebrating our amazing industry. This competition was all about talent, dedication and the wonderful sense of community that brings us all together.”
The results, which were announced at the event, are as follows:
Sunday 19 April 2026
MAKE-UP COMPETITIONS
BODY PAINTING STUDENT
Winner: Catherine Hartigan 112pts
2nd place: Ally Murphy 83pts
3rd place: Jade Dunn 77pts
BODY PAINTING PRO
Winner: Danielle Fitzgerald 149pts
2nd place: Declan Doyle 133pts
3rd place: Caitriona Giblin 122pts
BRIDAL PRO
Winner: Nataliia Nalyvayko 145pts
2nd place: Ana Stoica 143pts
3rd place: Karolina Brodziak- Gasior 139pts
NAIL COMPETITIONS
STRUCTURE/BIAB
Winner: Karolina Bastian 147pts
2nd place: Maksymillian Borowy 143pts
3rd place: Beatriz Braga 134pts
LEARN A SKILL
Winner: Aurelija O’Neill 126pts
2nd place: Mariana Nishimaru 121pts
3rd place: Patrycja Loniewska 120pts
ON LOCATION NAIL DESIGN
Winner: Karolina Bastian 245pts
2nd place: Patrycja Loniewska 236pts
3rd place: Maksymillian Borowy 221pts
Monday 20 April 2026
MAKE-UP COMPETITIONS
INSTA MAKE-UP VOTER’S CHOICE
Winner: Sara Ashmore Kehoe 52%
INSTA MAKE-UP STUDENT
Winner: Hannah Hulme 118pts
2nd place: Sophie Kennerley 117pts
3rd place: Katie Rose Kelly 114.5pts
INSTA MAKE-UP PROFESSIONAL
Winner: Sara Ashmore Kehoe 116pts
2nd place: Nataliia Nalyvayko 108pts
3rd place: Olena Orlova 104pts
BRIDAL STUDENT
Winner: Mia Doyle 133pts
2nd place: Katie Rose Kelly 113pts
3rd place: Caitlin O’Grady 88pts
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CREATIVE FRONT COVER STUDENT
Winner: Hannah Pepper 128pts
2nd place: Kamila Sudak 123pts
3rd place: Katie Farrell 95pts
CREATIVE FRONT COVER PRO
Winner: Nataliia Nalyvayko 159pts
2nd place: Holly Doyle 119pts
3rd place: Sara Ashmore Kehoe 100pts
Make-up Student College Cup
Winner: Carlow College
NAIL COMPETITIONS
MANICURE
Winner: Lucy Price 151pts
2nd place: Vaida Griskeviciute 150pts
3rd place: Maksymilian Borowy 149pts
UV GEL POLISH
Winner: Maksymilian Borowy 160pts
2nd place: Beatriz Braga 154pts
3rd place: Karolina Bastian 150pts
SALON NAIL
Winner: Maksymilian Borowy 138pts
2nd place: Karolina Bastian 137pts
3rd place: Lucy Price 131.5pts
MIXED MEDIA BOXED STUDENT
Winner: Ashleigh Arcaini 134pts
2nd place: Megan Rhodes 127pts
3rd place: Demi Fletcher 119pts
MIXED MEDIA BOXED PROFESSIONAL
Winner: Aneta Denkowska 148.5pts
2nd place: Amanda Johnstone 148pts
3rd place: Zsuzsanna Radicsne Tamba 126pts
INSTANAIL STUDENT
Winner: Ella Mai Hooley 109pts
2nd place: Mya Travis Stewart 93pts
3rd place: Demi Fletcher 92pts
INSTANAIL PROFESSIONAL
Winner: Amanda Johnston 114pts
2nd place: Aurelija O’Neill 104pts
3rd place: Zsuzsanna Berecz 99pts
INSTANAIL VOTER’S CHOICE
Winner: Arina Dres 40%
Nail Champion PBH Ireland
Winner: Maksymilian Borowy
