Over 600 of Welsh elite Hair & Beauty professionals gathered at the Cardiff City Stadium, on Sunday May 19 for a glitzy night, put on to acknowledge the best of the country’s hair and beauty industry.

The Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards, now in their sixth year have become a stable event, dedicated to those who work hard to make us look and more importantly, feel fantastic.

The awards celebrated the amazing breadth of talent and style that flow in Wales as well as the efforts and commitment of the very best professionals who ensure their customers always receive high-quality services and innovative treatments that are second to no-one.

The star-studded evening was hosted by radio presenter, Polly James. As chosen by the public, she presented the winners and provided a platform to thank those in the hair and beauty industry, letting them know that their good work doesn’t go un-noticed.

The competition was fierce but Kimberley Roberts hair and beauty won the most wanted salon of the year north wales category and took the trophy home.

I am overwhelmed with winning such a prestige award all my family, friends and clients are so made up for myself and my team of amazing girls. My 20 year of hairdressing has paid off, it’s the first time of ever putting my self out there for an award and I still can’t believe I’ve won. All I can say is thank you so much to the welsh hair and beauty awards for such an amazing night we meet some wonderful people that we will be keeping in touch with and we hope we are lucky enough to see you all again next year…

A Spokesperson for the Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards 2019 said: “We are very honoured to have welcomed such talented hair and beauty gurus at the 6th Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards. It was a memorable and inspiring night, reflecting the world-wide known style and elegance of Wales.

“The awards aimed to recognise meritorious specialists who take care of our needs in the best possible way and work within salons where excellence is a standard.

“The professionals who work for the Welsh hair and beauty industry are true masters for creating glamorous looks and seem to be role models for the worldwide hair and beauty realm.

“We would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their outstanding work.”

The awards also provided the opportunity to fundraise for a worthwhile cause and this year helped raise money for the official charity partner, Make A Wish Foundation UK who grant magical wishes to children and young people, fighting life-threatening conditions.