Lisburn beautician Caitlin Una Brady, who owns DOLLED Studio, is celebrating after being named ‘Best of County Down’ at the recent Northern Ireland Hair And Beauty Awards.

Caitlin opened her salon in 2022 when she was 23 years of age and within just six months she had been named as a Finalist in the Beauty Salon to Watch category in the NI Beauty Excellence Awards.

Since then Caitlin and her business have gone from strength to strength, being named Beauty Team Of The Year at the Northern Ireland Hair And Beauty Awards, and in 2025 she brought home the Beauty Salon of the Year award.

Now she is delighted to have been named as the ‘Best of County Down’.

placeholder image — Caitlin Una Brady is delighted to have won the 'Best of County Down' award at the recent Northern Ireland Hair and Beauty Awards. Pic credit: Caitlin Una Brady

"If you had told younger me that one day I’d be standing here celebrating my third win I don’t think I would nave believed you” admitted Caitlin.

"This is always what I wanted to do. I wanted to build something of my own. I wanted to make a name for myself, create a brand.

"Every early morning, late night, every client who’s sat in my chair, every message of support, every recommendation, every like and every share has all led to this moment."

Caitlin would like to thank all of her clients, colleagues, staff, family, and friends for their support over the years.

"This award may say my name on it but it belongs to every client, friend, family and supporter who has helped me get here,” she continued.

"To every client old and new, thank you for trusting me, supporting my business and being a part of this journey. We’ve laughed together, cried together, and shared so many special moments.

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"Thank you to my mum Kelly, who from day one has always helped me and supported me in every single way possible.

"She was the magic behind getting my salon open with only two weeks to do so and still now she is always right there when I need her. Nothing is ever too much. She is my biggest supporter.”

Caitlin has also thanked her partner Jordan and her friend Beth, from Finishing Touch Nails, who have supported her through her journey,

“I’m feeling incredibly grateful and motivated than ever to keep growing and everything still to come with DOLLED,” she added.