The highly anticipated Professional Beauty GCC Awards 2025 shortlist has officially been announced, marking a significant milestone for the industry. This year’s awards have seen an extraordinary 715 entries submitted by properties, individuals, and teams across the region.
The overwhelming response reflects the dynamic growth and innovation within the beauty and wellness sector, setting a new standard for participation and excellence. With such robust engagement, the 2025 awards promise to celebrate the best talent, creativity, and achievements in the industry.
Advanced Therapist of the Year
Sponsored by: HydraFacial
Jessica Helen Lisnyj, The Nova Clinic
Iuliana Cotocel, Este Medical Group
Maria Margarita Majuelo, Skin 111
Melanie Bernal Dantes, Lifecore Clinic
Nasim Rashidi, Skin 111
Valeriya Kraskova, New You Polyclinic
Aesthetic Clinic of the Year
°CRYO Health Clinic LLC, Dubai
Biolite Aesthetic Clinic, Dubai
Drypskin Poly Clinic LLC, Dubai
Orskin Aesthetics Clinic, Dubai
SKIN111, Dubai
Barber of the Year
Sponsored by: Level 3
Billy Gray,Tara Salon / Fratelli BarberShop
Demian Rakic, Mantis Gents Salon
Edwin Mendoza, Aveda
Jonas, Chaps & Co
Omar, Shakirovna
Younes Kedaid, Chaps & Co
Beauty Salon of the Year
Sponsored by: Zaphira Nature
306 Spa, Abu Dhabi
Mojo Beauty Bar, Dubai
Nails the modern manicure Studio, Abu Dhabi
Royal Nails Beauty Lounge, Abu Dhabi
Salon971, Dubai
Ushi Nail Spa, Al Ain
Vernie Beauty Salon CO., Dubai
Bridal HairStylist of the Year
Sponsored by: Enigma Beauty Group
Assel Satuova, Aveda
Bimala Pariyar, Be Bar Blow Dry Bar
Nareeka kainth, Boho Salon
Olga Dankevich, Boho Salon
Thomas Almond, 91 Beauty Salon
Ybelle Leann, 306 Spa
Business Director of the Year
Achwak Sultan, Royal Dutch Clinic
Jordan Ferris, Aveda
Layla Alhajjaj, Boho Salon
Liza Harper, The Lunatic Fringe Dubai
Mariela Marcantetti, Furless Permanent
City Spa of the Year
Sponsored by: The Product House
Conrad Spa, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Pause Spa Chateau Berger, Paramount Hotel Midtown
Zayna Spa, Grand Millennium Al Wahda
Colour Technician of the Year
Sponsored by: Schwarzkopf Professional
Dhanrupa Chauhan, Salon Ink
Irina Ulezko, Salon 971
Isabela Franco, Bella Brazil Beauty Salon
Lucy Palmer, Boho Salon
Rashmi Deshpande , Aveda
Ruth Bocock, Tara Rose Salon
Sviatlana kananenka, Slam salon
Hair & Beauty Salon of the Year
Sponsored by: Blust ON
Aveda Flagship, Dubai
Boho Salon, Dubai
Locks by Lou lou, Dubai
Niche Hair and Beauty Salon, Dubai
Snob Salon and Boutique, Dubai
The Lunatic Fringe, Dubai
Hair Salon of the Year
Aveda Bloomingdale's, Dubai
Boho Salon - Abu Dhabi
Cabello Lounge, Dubai
Hair Signature Salon, Dubai
Salon Ink, Dubai
The Perfect Blend, JVC, Dubai
Y12 Salon, Dubai
Lash Technician of the Year
Sponsored by: Iolite
Adel Akam, Locks by Lou Lou
Alicia Cannon, Salon 91
Archie Alpanza, TheHairTho
Nancy Netoliano, Browz
Rovina Jordan, TaraRose
Sapana Baraili, Sister Beauty Lounge
Makeup Artist of the Year
Diana Kolchyk
Madina Ali
Iqra Hussain
Lata Hirani
Moe Nge
Natalie Cropper
Sandy Coutinho
Yuliia Poturaieva
Manicurist of the Year
Sponsored by: Nano Professional
Crissle Joy Mendoza, 306 Spa Abu Dhabi
Kimberly Casas, Tara Rose Salon
Kristine Lim Nagal, Snob Salon and Boutique
Madina Suerkulova, Paulista Beauty Salon
Marry Joy Galos, Tara Rose Salon
Sapana Baraili, Sisters Beauty Lounge
Marketing Campaign of the Year
Sponsored by: Golden LILI
Aveda Flagship Salon
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
Paramount Hotel Midtown
Salon 971
Sisters Beauty Lounge
The Lunatic Fringe
Nail Professional of the Year
Sponsored by: Brunson
Abegail Hagos, 306 Spa
Kristy Salloum, Boho Salon
Liubov Chipkova, The Lunatic Fringe
Noemi Ruth Doroja, SO Original Art and Beauty Salon
Ruby Linda, The Perfect Blend
Tia Wylde, 91 Beauty Salon
Resort Spa of the Year
Sponsored by: Gharieni
Amara Spa, Park Hyatt Dubai
Cinq Mondes Spa, Raffles The Palm Dubai
Nikki Spa, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
Sofitel Spa with L'Occitane, Sofitel Dubai The Palm Dubai
The Spa at Address, Address Beach Resort
The Spa, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira Dubai
Salon Manager of the Year
Aleksandra Panic, Hairworks Beauty
Emma Williamson, Tara Rose Salon
Fiona McGuire, Hair Signature Salon
Lucy Palmer, Boho Salon
Nareeka Kainth, Boho Salon
Shiela Sabino, Chi Nail Spa
Salon Stylist of the Year
Sponsored by: Madi International
Dhanrupa Chauhan, Salon Ink
Fatima Zahra eddamni, Legend Beauty and Spa
Francia Rubi, Hadilstrokes Salon
Lucy Palmer, Boho Salon
Pramila magar, Royal Nails Beauty Lounge
Stuart Hastings, Tara Rose Salon
Spa Leader of the Year
Sponsored by: Leader Healthcare
Anastasiia Sak, One&Only Spa, One&Only Royal Mirage
Anju Tamang, Zayna Spa, Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel
Hanna Kulyba, The Spa at Address, Address Beach Resort,
Maja Corridon, Conrad Spa, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Martin Lukas Seiwald, AWAKEN Spa, Atlantis The Palm
Samy Ibrahim, Away Spa , W Abu Dhabi Marriott
Sioux Henrietta Lees, Cinq Mondes Spa, Raffles The Palm Dubai
Team of the Year
Sponsored by: Enigma beauty Group
Aveda, Dubai
Boho Salon, Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Hair Signature Salon, Dubai
Pause Spa, Paramount Hotel Dubai
Sofitel SPA, Sofitel Dubai The Palm
The Lunatic Fringe, Dubai
Therapist of the Year
Sponsored by: The Product House
Boni Kholi, Klei Spa & Hammam
Fanny Sundberg, The Club Spa
Fitri Handayani Sinaga, Awaken Wellness
Jeffrey A. Cabello, DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai - Jumeirah Beach
Merliza C. Seguin, Royal Nails Beauty Lounge
Muliani Ni Nengah, Pause Spa Paramount Hotel Dubai
The winners will be revealed at the prestigious black-tie awards gala on February 18, 2025, at Festival City Dubai, where industry leaders and pioneers will come together to celebrate outstanding talent and remarkable achievements.
