SALONS across Flintshire and Wrexham are in the running to be named as Wales' best.

Creative Oceanic has announced the finalists of the ninth Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards 2023.

The Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards have become the leading celebration of the hair and beauty professionals that operate in the country. Stylists, colour technicians, barbers, academies and salons among others are to receive an award this year in a memorable celebration that will take place in the spring.

The ceremony, which will be held in Cardiff, promises to be a night to remember, dedicated exclusively to those who work tirelessly to make us look our best by following the latest trends and using creative techniques that result in flawless looks.

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A spokesman for The Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards 2023 said: “Some of the most iconic stylists, beauticians and well-known salons got shortlisted in this year’s Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards, making it a really fierce competition.

“Our aim is to highlight the strong presence and profitability of the country’s hair and beauty industry and recognise the professionals whose talent, ethos and excellence have put them forward to receive the recognition they deserve.

“We can’t wait to welcome all our guests and deliver an enjoyable event. We would like to wish all finalists the best of luck.”

All the finalists from Flintshire and Wrexham are as follows:

Beauty Salon of the Year (North)

  • BANK Beauty (Hawarden)
  • A Touch of Class (Wrexham)
  • Hello Beauties Brows & Lashes (Wrexham)
  • Under the Castle (Wrexham)
  • Boss Brows By AJP (Wrexham)
  • Pure Beauty (Mold)
  • The Lash Lab (Wrexham)

Hair Salon of the Year (North)

  • Lakeside Hair Lounge (Gresford, Wrexham)
  • ME Hairdressing (Shotton)
  • Heaven Hair and Beauty (Wrexham)
  • Wow! Hairdressers Buckley (Buckley)
  • Hair Do’s (Wrexham)
  • My Hair Lady (Mold)

Hair & Beauty Salon of the Year (North)

  • A & R Studios (Buckley)
  • Cherise Amore Hair & Beauty (Mold)
  • AJ’s Hair and beauty Studio (Shotton )
  • Revolution Hair and Beauty (Mold)
  • Hair and Nails By Sharnah (Queensferry)
  • Elements Hair Nails & Beauty (Cefn Mawr, Wrexham)

Outstanding Beauty Salon of the Year

  • BANK Beauty (Hawarden)

Aesthetic Clinic of the Year

  • Aesthetics & Beauty by Jade (Mold)
  • Kayleigh Marie Aesthetics (Wrexham)
  • Empire Hair & Extensions (Connah's Quay)
  • Chelsea Louise Hair & Training (Connah's Quay)
  • Hair by Kayleigh (Hawarden)

Nail Salon of the Year

  • Nailed On (Wrexham )
  • A Touch of Class (Wrexham)

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Junior Stylist of the Year

  • Empire Hair & Extensions (Connah's Quay)
  • Revolution Hair & Beauty (Mold)

Beautician of the Year

  • Pretty Green Eyes (Wrexham)

Tanning Salon of the Year

  • The Beach Salon (Wrexham)
  • Go Bronze Ltd (Wrexham)

Barbers of the Year (North)

  • The Barbers Stop (Wrexham)
  • Sarah Tweedie Barber & Stylist (Wrexham)

Men’s Stylist of the Year

  • Hair by Cody (Wrexham)
  • Johnstown Barbers (Johnstown, Wrexham)
  • Blades Gents Barbers (Wrexham)

Stylist of the Year

  • Lakeside Hair Lounge (Wrexham)
  • Hair by Cody (Wrexham)

Training Academy of the Year

  • Kings Academy of Hair and Beauty (Queenferry)
  • Oasis Hair & Beauty Queensferry/Kings Academy (Deeside)
  • CS Beauty Academy (Wrexham)
  • Peridot Academy of Beauty & Skin (Shotton)

Lash Extensions Specialist of the Year

  • LSBeauty (Connah’s Quay)
  • Natalie Roberts Browtique and Co (Connahs Quay)

Semi Permanent Make Up Specialist of the Year

  • Boss Brows By AJP (Wrexham)
  • Pure beauty (Mold)

Best Customer Experience

  • Kk’s Hair and Beauty (Shotton)

Local Beauty Salon of the Year

  • Lowri Pope Hair Design (Holywell)
  • Blush Salon CQ (Connah's Quay)
  • In Trim Ladies & Gents (Wrexham)
  • Neighbourhood Salon of the Year
  • Bernadettes (Wrexham)

Hair Extensions Salon of the Year

  • Angels Creative Hair Design (Wrexham)
  • Carly Angel Lounds (Wrexham )
  • Lash Expert of the Year
  • The Lash Lab (Wrexham) 

Most Loved Salon of the Year

  • Serendipity Hair and Beauty Boutique (Wrexham)

Creative Nail Artist of the Year

  • By Beth Price (Buckley)