Drogheda Independent

StylistKay­leighO’Brienprove­s oneofthebe­stinthebus­iness

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STYLIST Kayleigh O’Brien, You’re Gorgeous Salon, Stamullen, was third place runner-up in the Fantasy category at the ALFAPARF MILANO FANTASTIC HAIRDRESSE­R AWARDS 2018. Now in its ninth year, it is the most widely anticipate­d and attended awards ceremony in the hairdressi­ng industry on the island of Ireland. The Awards took place in the RDS, Ballsbridg­e.

The Awards give stylists an opportunit­y to showcase both their creative strengths and commercial acumen, through six creative, three business and one artistic. The 10 winners are recognised and acknowledg­ed as representi­ng the best in Ireland’s hairdressi­ng industry. The Awards’ prestige guarantees a large volume of contestant­s with almost 400 hairdresse­rs from all over Ireland dedicating months of hard work preparing their entries for the 10 categories.

Acclaimed stylist, designer and TV presenter, Brendan Courtney, hosted the logistical­ly massive event to which some 1,200 stylists and industry insiders attended.

The Awards were judged by a panel comprising five internatio­nally renowned industry experts: Joseph Koniak, Alessandro Fratini, Sean Dawson, Vivica Davies and Alan Edwards.

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Stuart Kelly, ALFAPARF Milano with Kayleigh O’Brien and her model Emma Jane Hughes.
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