Professional Beauty GCC Awards 2023 shortlist can now be revealed
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We are very proud to announce that over 682 properties, individuals and teams entered the 2023 awards this year. Our international and local judges would like to congratulate all who entered, and expressed that the judging process this year was very tight. Good luck to all finalists!
ADVANCED THERAPIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by:HydraFacial
Agnieszka Kuraczyk, The Nova Clinic
Baby Jane David, Saudi German Health
Denphy Austria, ReSync Wellness Club
Jessica Lisnyj, The Nova Clinic
Kenz Myrel Hernandez, SKIN 111 Medical
Wilfred Suarez, Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont the Palm
AESTHETIC CLINIC OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: VOYA
Aesthetics International, Dubai
Biolite Aesthetic Clinic, Dubai
Dr Kayle Aesthetic Clinic, Dubai
Harley Street Medical Center, Abu Dhabi
Skin 111 Aesthetic & Medical Clinic, Dubai
BARBER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Morgan's
Adel Yousef, AVEDA
Issam Oueslati, 1847
Jordan Karim, Uptown Barbershop
Mohamed Elmessaoudi, Cabello Lounge
Osama Alsouliman, Man Lab
Romeo Rapas, Shanab Gents
BARBERSHOP OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Murdock
1847 The Dubai Mall, Dubai
Chaps & Co, Dubai Design District, Dubai
Chelsea Man Spa, ALOFT Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Hair The Lounge Spa, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai
Profile AVEDA, Dubai
SFeRA Gents Salon, Bulgari Hotel, Dubai
BEAUTY SALON OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: COMFORT ZONE
306 Spa, Abu Dhabi
306 Spa, Dubai
Brow & Beauty Salon, Dubai
NBAR, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Sisters Beauty Lounge, Mirdiff City Center
Valery & Co, Beauty Salon, Bay Avenue Mall
BRIDAL HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: CELINE CLAIRE
Ekaterina Kravtec, Hair Signature, Dubai
Hasnae Rhoumimete, Snob Salon & Boutique, Dubai
Haymanot Abrham, Blowout Bar, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Mariya Sorokina, I [eye] Capture Platform Crew & Marquee UAE
Sashi Perera, Be Bar Blow Out, Dubai
Ybelle Marie Caso, 306 Spa
BUSINESS DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: EIDEAL
Deena Alawaid, Collective.
Indira Urazova, Brow & Beauty Salon
Kelly Cyndowski, Salon INK
Leila Sanii, N.BAR, The Grooming Company
Luke Bingham, Chill Salon & Tito and Tuthill
Tara Kidd, Tara Rose Salons, Abu Dhabi
CITY HOTEL SPA OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: MAISON D'ASA
Conrad Dubai Spa, Conrad Hotel, Dubai
InterContinental Health Club, InterContinental, Abu Dhabi
Iridium Spa, St Regis the Palm, Dubai
Pause Spa Chateau Berger, Paramount Midtown Hotel, Dubai
Sofitel Spa, Sofitel Hotel, Dubai Downtown, Dubai
Soul Senses Spa & Wellness, Jumeirah Creek, Dubai
COLOUR TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL
Beatriz Chaparro Torcies, Trevor Sorbie
Blossom Day, Tara Rose Salons
Danni Chauhan, Salon INK
Mette Vigand Norgaard, Sisters Beauty Lounge
Paul Standen-May, Elaine Quinn
Ruth Bocock, Tito & Tuthill
Tegan Skinner, Tara Rose Salons
DAY SPA OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: dnalife
COYA Spa, Dubai
Legend Beauty & Spa, Dubai
The Club Spa, Abu Dhabi Country Club
The Lounge Spa, Jumeirah Golf Estates
HAIR & BEAUTY SALON OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: MATRIX
306 Spa, Dubai
Hair Signature, Dubai
Locks by LouLou, Dubai
Maryam Sabhan Cosmetics & Beauty Salon, Kuwait
Orchid Beauty Boutique, Sharjah Ladies Club, Sharjah
The Perfect Blend, Dubai
Sisters Beauty Lounge, City Walk
HAIR SALON OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: AMAZON KERATIN
306 Spa, Dubai
Salon INK, Dubai
SFera Salon, Bulgari Hotel, Dubai
Sisters Beauty Lounge, Dubai Mall, Dubai
Tara Rose Salon, Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
Y12 Saloon Ltd, Dubai
EYELASH TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: IOLITE
Akam Adel, Locks by LouLou
April Hamodiong, 306 Spa
Lorna Des Ordinario, NBAR
Josphet Babangha, The Lounge Spa
Reda Jimenez, Tara Rose Salons
Yana Bessarab, AWAKEN Spa
MAKE-UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: PROVOC
Moe Nge
Isabel Miala
Rafael Castro de Mesquita
Shatha Ajhar
Soumia Lichani
Tyler Samson
MANICURIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: ESSIE
Abegail Hagos, 306 spa
Anne Mariel Borgonos, N.Bar Spa & Salon
Glezelle Vasquez, Snob salon and Boutique
Jackie Togan, Hair Signature
Laiza Berami, 306 Spa
Rina Crisostomo, Stay Flawless Beauty Salon
MARKETING OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: PHOREST SALON SOFTWARE
COYA, Spa & ,Beauty, Dubai
Mirrors Beauty Lounge, Dubai
NBAR, Dubai
Reign Beauty Bar, Dubai
Sisters Beauty Lounge, Dubai
NAIL TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: BRUNSON
Arlyn Wenes, Locks by LouLou
Judy Barias, Tara Rose Salons
Maritess Rosario, 306 Spa
Marry Anne Perez, Sisters Beauty Lounge
Svitlana Kryvenko, Al Ibhar Ladies Salon
Vanessa Pereda, Ushi Nail Spa
RESORT SPA OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: GHARIENI
Qua Spa, Caesars Palace Dubai
Cinq Mondes, Raffles The Palm
Nikki Spa, Nikki Beach Resort
The Pearl Spa, Four Seasons Jumeirah
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
SALON MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: GOLDWELL
Christma Nathali, Snob Salon & Boutique
Daisy Cropper, Tara Rose Salons
Emma Williamson, Tara Rose Salons
Neeka Kainth, Tara Rose Salons
Ruth Bocock, Tito & Tuthill
Shikha Bhardwaj, The Grooming Company
SALON STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: DAVINES
Beatriz Chaparro Torices, Trevor Sorbie
Callum Standen-May, Elaine Quinn
Danni Chauhan, Salon Ink
Emily Tucker, Hair Signature
Olena Ostertag, Tara Rose Salon
Tegan Skinner, Tara Rose Salon
SPA LEADER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: LEADER HEALTHCARE
Anna Kolec, The Spa, Abu Dhabi Country Club
Deborah Molloy, Nikki Spa
Divya Sudheesh, Conrad Abu Dhabi
Karen Coetzee, Raffles The Palm
Keeks Malhi, The Lounge Spa
Stavroula Kardasi, Conrad Spa
TEAM OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: AUTHENTIC BEAUTY CONCEPT
Aveda Flagship Salon, Dubai
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
Salon 971, Dubai
Salon INK, Dubai
St Regis Palm, Dubai
Tara Rose Salons, Abu Dhabi
THERAPIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES
Arijun Chudali, Raffles The Palm
Bekezela Patience Ndlovu, Zenzu Wellness
Irene Mendoza, Talise Spa
Nyoman Sinta Nadi, Nikki Spa
Rajan Jaisi, Pause Spa Chateau Paramount Midtown Hotel
Sherylle Cajayon, AWAKEN Spa Atlantis The Palm