Formal fever: Best hair stylist, makeup artist, nail, brow techs and spray tanners of 2023

With the 2023 formal season officially kicking off, it’s time to find the region’s best hair stylist, makeup artist, nail, lash, brow techs and spray tanners. Help vote for the best in the region.

The Sunshine Coast's best beauty, skin and body experts have been nominated, in the search to find the go to spots for the formal season.

With the formal season upon us, Sunshine Coast’s graduating class is eagerly preparing for the most anticipated night of the year.

For many, this event has been a lifelong dream, a night they have imagined and looked forward to for as long as they can remember.

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The Sunshine Coast Daily is putting together the ultimate formal glam guide to help students have the night of their dreams.

We asked readers to nominate their recommendations for the best hair stylists, make-up artists, nail, lash and brow technicians, and spray tan stylists. We have now compiled a list of more than 50 businesses.

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See who made the shortlist and vote for your favourite to be crowned the best in the formals business.

The poll will stay open until midnight on Tuesday, November 14.

Hair Stylist

Paired with the dress, jewellery and makeup, a good hairdo could make or break a formal look.

The region has nominated 16 hair stylists for the quest to find the go to hair stylist for the formal season.

Makeup Artist

Whether it’s a bold look to complement the dress or nails, or a soft glam to bring out their beauty, a good makeup look is essential for a night to remember.

The region has nominated 22 makeup artists for the quest to find the go to make up artist for the formal season.

Nail Technician

Earlier this year Nova Nails Studio was crowned the Sunshine Coast’s best nail technician, but are they the favourite for this formal season?

With 12 business nominated, will Nova Nails Studio retain their title or will another technician be crowned the queen of nails?

Lash and Brow Technician

There are many brow queens and lash experts across the Sunshine Coast, with students having their pick from 21 of the best lash and brow technicians for the formal season.

Spray tan stylist

We may live in one of the Sunshine Coast, but that doesn’t mean we can easily achieve an even tan without some expert help.

The region has nominated a small but might shortlist of 10 spray tan stylists for the quest to find the best spray tan stylist for the formal season.