Get 25% off Nail & Makeup Competitions at Professional Beauty & Hair

AIT members can save 25% on entry fees for the Nail Competitions and Makeup Competitions at Professional Beauty & Hair Ireland, the industry event taking place in partnership with Irish Beauty at the RDS, Dublin on 19th and 20th April.

The competitions are open to professionals and students looking to showcase their skills in front of leading industry judges, with valuable networking and learning opportunities on the show floor. An awards presentation and certification will take place after judging to recognise standout talent.

AIT member perks: As well as 25% off competition entry, AIT members can also claim free entry tickets and a VIP upgrade to the Salon Owners Lounge. DM @IrishBeautyShow for your exclusive code.

Nail competitions return to Professional Beauty & Hair Ireland with categories designed to test salon-ready techniques and creative skills, ideal for raising your profile and getting your work seen by industry leaders.

Nail competition categories:

• Structure/Builder in a Bottle

• Manicure - Professional

• Manicure - Student

• Gel Polish - Student

• Gel Polish - Professional

• Salon Nail - Student

• Salon Nail - Professional

• On Location Nail Designs

• Insta Nails

• Mixed Media Boxed Art – Nails

Makeup competitions (25% off for AIT members)

Makeup competitions also return, giving artists the chance to compete in front of expert judges, build their portfolios and connect with brands and educators across the two-day exhibition.

Makeup competition categories:

• Body Painting - Professional

• Body Painting - Student

• Bridal- Professional

• Creative Front Cover - Student

• Creative Front Cover - Professional

• Bridal- Student

• Insta Makeup

Professional Beauty & Hair Ireland, in partnership with Irish Beauty, takes place at the RDS in Dublin on 19th and 20th April. Show entry is free for AIT members using this link and entering teh code AIT25 when booking. Claim your free VIP upgrade to the Salon Owners Lounge by DMing   @IrishBeautyShow for your exclusive code.

How AIT members can enter - and claim the discounts

1. Register your free entry ticket for Professional Beauty & Hair 2026 using this link.

2. Go to What's On and choose Nail Competitions or Makeup Competitions.

3. Select the category (or categories) you want to enter.

4. Add to basket and proceed to checkout, inserting your discount code AIT25 when prompted. 

5. Let us know you're entering!