Scottish talent celebrated at industry awards
The winners of the Scottish Hair, Beauty and Barbering Awards (SHABA) were announced this month in a glittering ceremony held at the Hilton Glasgow.
Over 700 people attended this much-anticipated event, which was hosted by Wahl's Simon Shaw and DJ and broadcaster Josie Smith.
As Scotland's largest industry-endorsed awards, the SHABAs celebrate the creative talents of salons and professionals across the region and honor those who excel in their fields. There are 31 titles covering a variety of categories, including hair, beauty, aesthetics, barbering, and makeup artistry, as well as brands and education.
Joanne Reid, the event organiser, commented: “The annual event attracted over 1,500 entries and were of the highest standard to date – each year, we strive to improve on the previous one and this year was no exception”.
The shortlisted finalists were judged by a panel of leading industry peers including, Zachary Falb, Katherine Jackson, Adam Sloan, Simon Shaw, and Suzie McGill.
Sponsors included Treatwell, OSMO, Novalash, Wahl, Cosmedicare, CSS Services, Hair & Beauty World, and the British Hairdressing Federation.
Entries for next year's awards open on February 23 at scotishhairandbeautyawards.com
THE 2022 SHABA AWARD WINNERS ARE:
THE SAM WALL - ONE TO WATCH AWARD
Joel Heart, Linton & Mac, Aberdeen
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Michael Connolly, Hair & Beauty World
BEST SPORT/MASSAGE THERAPIST
Debbie Cameron-MacPhee, Waxologist, Perth
BEST SPA/DAY SPA
The Gin Spa, Glasgow
BEST TANNING EXPERT
Desiree Carrigan, Desiree's, Kirkintilloch
BEST APPRENTICE BARBER
Kammy McBride, Seven Sins Salons, Glasgow
BEST APPRENTICE STYLIST
Katie Shirkie, Urban Hair & Beauty HighHouse, Auchinlech
BEST BLOW DRY
Christie McAlpine, ROAR, Giffnock
BEST WEDDING HAIR STYLIST
Nicola Frame, Urban Hair & Beauty Highhouse, Auchinleck
BEST COLOURIST
Gemma Hill, Luvely, Dalkeith
BEST WET SHAVE
Sid Sottung, Sid Sottung Academy, Edinburgh
BEST NAIL ARTIST
Carrie Burnett, Hustle Hair & Beauty, Ayr
BEST BROW ARTIST
Caelin Reid, Dollshouse Hair & Beauty Rooms, Aberdeen
BEST LASH ARTIST
Jasmine Straw Beauty and NovaLash by Jasmine, Aviemore
BEST BARBER COLOURIST
Kyle Ross, Sovereign Grooming, Aberdeen
BEST BARBER SHOP
Sovereign Grooming, Aberdeen
BEST EXTENSIONIST
Tracey Yates, Sorbie Hayes, East Kilbride
BEST SALON DESIGN
McGills Hairdressing, Edinburgh
BEST BEAUTY THERAPIST
Tegan Paxton, Womankind Beauty, Edinburgh
BEST COSMETIC PRACTITIONER
Sophie Steele - SLS Medical Aesthetics, Ayr
BEST MUA
Laura Dewar MUA, Laura Dewar MUA Freelance, Barassie
BEST BEAUTY BRAND/ RETAILER
Chinty's Nail & Beauty Supplies, Falkirk
BEST DIGITAL CONTENT given by TREATWELL
Canvass Hair Design, Bridge of Weir
BEST TRAINER/TRAINING SCHOOL
Ambition Training, Scotland
INDUSTRY LEGEND AWARD
Nick Irwin
BEST SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER
Nadia Ramage, Skin Queen, Dundee
BEST NAIL BAR
Aquitaine By Elly, Thurso
BEST BEAUTY SALON
Larouge Hair & Beauty Lounge, Helensburgh
BEST HAIR SALON
F&K Hair Lounge, Perth
BEST BARBER
Dean Currie, Hard Grind, Dundee
BEST FEMALE STYLIST
Claire Louise Naismith, Hair We Go, Glasgow
BEST MALE STYLIST
Peter Healy, Hard Grind, Dundee
