Following 229 application downloads, over 10,000 public votes and 40 shortlisted, the winners of the inaugural North-East Hair and Beauty Awards were crowned at a black tie event at the Aberdeen Treetops hotel in Aberdeen.

More than 200 people were in attendance last night where the best in the North-east scooped awards across 14 categories.

Organisers Etiom Events continued their annual fundraising activities by hosting a charity auction and fashion show, with all proceeds raised going to STV Children’s Appeal.

Gavin Esslemont, Managing Director of Etiom Events, said: “On behalf of everyone at Etiom Events, I would like to congratulate all of our 2019 NEHBA winners.

“We have been overwhelmed by the support that this celebration has gained in such a short period of time. Even in its first year, the competition was of an extremely high standard, and it was humbling to see so many extremely talented, passionate local individuals from throughout the hair and beauty sector, gathered together in the same room, to celebrate all that is great about the north-east hair and beauty sector.

“It has never been more important to celebrate the good things in life, to recognise efforts and achievements, and to share good news in a way that can inspire others, motivate people to work hard, and encourage them to bring out the best in those around them.

“The Hair and Beauty sector in the north-east continues to grow and grow - 13% increase last year, to circa. 12,000 people in the North-East working in the industry, and this continues to grow year on year. Despite this, this sector in the North-East gets little or no local recognition. NEHBA has been created to celebrate this incredibly talented and hard-working sector and those individuals and businesses operating throughout the North-east.