Trending 5th August 2026 by Bronwyn O'Neill

Hayu STELLAR InstaStar Awards 2026: Nominees For Rising InstaStar, Sponsored by KASH Beauty

It's that time of year again

The Hayu STELLAR InstaStar Awards are returning for their sixth year this September – and it’s safe to say that we are SO excited to crown the brightest and best in online content creation.

This year, we are once again joined by our amazing title sponsor Hayu, as well as so many other incredible category sponsors including KASH Beauty, Superdrug, Platinum Expert Hair, Disaronno, NYX Hotels, Perfectil, Kerry Hanaphy Clinics, Penneys, Schweppes, John Frieda, and Bondi Sands.

Taking place on Friday, September 4th in Anantara The Marker Hotel we’ll be celebrating the best Ireland has to offer when it comes to shining bright online across 12 categories: InstaStar of the Year, Rising InstaStar, Fashion InstaStar Over 100k, Fashion InstaStar Under 100k, Beauty InstaStar Over 50k, Beauty InstaStar Under 50k, Wellness InstaStar, Travel InstaStar, Home & Lifestyle InstaStar, Foodie InstaStar, Comedy InstaStar, Podcast InstaStar, as well as Best Dressed on the Night.

On the night, guests will enjoy some delicious cocktails from Disaronno and a gorgeous meal before our amazing winners are announced.

Take a look at the incredible nominees for Rising InstaStar, Sponsored by KASH Beauty below – and make sure you cast your votes here NOW!