We're going 100% online for 2026!

We're reimagining what an awards ceremony looks like. No expensive tickets. No hotels.

No travel, outfits, hair, or makeup costs. Instead, we're bringing the celebration directly to you, online, at no extra cost.

It's going to be an unforgettable celebration!

Welcome to The Beauty & Skincare Awards UK

The Beauty & Skincare Awards UK proudly celebrates the most exceptional beauty, skincare, and aesthetics businesses and professionals across the UK.

Our mission is simple: to create awards that beauty professionals, and their clients, can trust.

These awards exist to recognise talent, dedication, innovation, and excellence within an industry that works tirelessly to transform lives every single day.

By entering, you’re not just applying for an award - you’re positioning your business among the very best in the industry.

Winners and finalists can gain powerful recognition, increased visibility, and valuable press exposure that elevates their brand authority and credibility. Many past entrants have experienced a renewed sense of confidence and growth in their business, with some seeing sales increase by up to 37% and national press features after leveraging their award recognition.

This is your opportunity to step forward, be seen, and see if you earn your place among the industry’s most celebrated businesses.

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How The Beauty & Skincare Awards UK Elevates Your Business

Build Instant Credibility

Being shortlisted or winning an award at The Beauty & Skincare Awards immediately positions your business as a trusted, high-quality brand. It reassures clients that they are choosing an award-recognised professional, increasing trust before they even step through your door. Which is why only the best of the best make it through to the finals.

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How The Beauty & Skincare Awards UK Elevates Your Business

The chance to be recognised as one of the Industry’s Best

Our awards shine a spotlight on outstanding businesses and professionals who are raising the bar treatments and client care across the beauty, skincare and aesthetics industry. This recognition sets you apart in a competitive market and validates the effort you pour into your business every day.

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How The Beauty & Skincare Awards UK Elevates Your Business

100% Blind Judging Process

Every entry is judged solely on its merit. Our 100% blind judging process ensures fairness, integrity, and transparency - no business names, follower counts, or popularity contests. Just fairness and recognition for those who truly deserve it.

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How The Beauty & Skincare Awards UK Elevates Your Business

Judged by Industry Experts & Leaders

Entries are reviewed by respected industry experts and leaders with years, and in many cases decades, of real-world experience. Your work is assessed by professionals who truly understand the industry, its challenges, and what excellence looks like at the highest level.

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How The Beauty & Skincare Awards UK Elevates Your Business

Fair & Transparent Entry Fee

With an entry fee of just £25 per category, The Beauty & Skincare Awards UK is designed to be affordable to businesses at every stage. Excellence deserves recognition, no matter the size of your business.

Your entry fee includes the full review of your application, nominee social media posts, digital certificates, a PR pack to help you maximise your recognition, and access to our online awards ceremony.

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THE PROCESS

  • Step 1 - Choose your categories

    Our awards are self-nominated, because no one knows your work better than you. With 30+ categories to choose from, there’s a category for every beauty, skincare, and aesthetics professional - whatever your niche, level, or stage of business.

    Explore the categories that best reflect your expertise. You can enter as many as you wish - this is your moment to be seen.

    Entries for 2026 are now OPEN and close on Friday 16 October 2026.

  • Step 2 - Submit your entry form for assessment

    Once you’ve secured your entry, you’ll receive your entry form by email. This is your opportunity to truly showcase your business. Take your time, share your journey, highlight your results, include client reviews, and answer each question thoughtfully - this is the information our judges will review so make it count!

    Your submission is assessed by our expert judging panel, who carefully review every entry to determine which businesses are shortlisted for the finals of The Beauty & Skincare Awards UK.

    Thanks to our 100% blind judging process, every entry is judged fairly and ethically, based purely on merit - not popularity, followers, or brand size.

    You’ll receive an update on your application within six weeks of submission.

  • Step 3 - Promotion, Recognition & The Grand Final

    All finalists receive free access to our 100% online awards ceremony, taking place on Saturday 21 November 2026.

    We’re reimagining what an awards ceremony looks like. No expensive tickets. No hotels. No travel, outfits, hair, or makeup costs. Instead, we’re bringing the celebration directly to you, online.

    Gather your friends, family, or team, pour a drink, and enjoy an unforgettable online experience as we reveal the Top 10 finalists in each category, followed by the 1st Place Winners!

    It’s accessible, exciting, and designed to celebrate you - wherever you are.
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Get Featured in the Press

Becoming a finalist or winner at The Beauty & Skincare Awards UK opens the door to powerful PR opportunities that elevate your business profile.

Finalists and winners receive a PR pack with ready-to-use templates, making it easy to share your success with local and national media.

Many of our finalists have been featured in the press completely free of charge, gaining valuable exposure and increased credibility.

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Golden Nail Academy by Dominika LTD

Winner of Nail Technician of the Year 2025

Winning this award was a deeply meaningful moment in my journey, both personally and professionally.

It gave me a profound sense of confidence and validation, reaffirming that my passion, precision and commitment to excellence are truly seen and appreciated.

The recognition elevated my visibility and strengthened trust with my clients, opening new opportunities and inspiring continued growth.

- Dominika Jedrzejczak, Golden Nail Academy by Dominika LTD

Dominika received 1st Place for Nail Technician of the Year 2025.

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Pure Skin Aesthetics Clinic

National Top 10 Winner in 3 Categories in 2025

"Being named in the Top 10 of The Beauty & Skincare Awards and finalists in 3 categories is a significant honour. We are proud of the standards we uphold and grateful to industry leaders who inspire excellence. This milestone is the beginning of a new chapter."

- Nicola Lowe, Pure Skin Aesthetics Clinic

Pure Skin Aesthetics Clinic placed in the Top 10 for Aesthetics Clinic of the Year, Aesthetics Practitioner of the Year and Laser Specialist of the Year 2025.

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nkd () waxing

Winner of Best Salon and Training Academy of the Year 2025

"The awards boost everything we strive to achieve all year around, day in, day out. To win what we did has just been amazing and we are so proud! Such an honour, we are so pleased. Thank you to The Beauty & Skincare Awards UK"

- Sarah Nickel on behalf of nkd ( ) waxing

nkd ( ) waxing received 1st place for Best Salon and Training Academy of the Year 2025 and placed in the Top 10 for Salon Excellence Award, Best Salon Decor and Entrepreneur of the Year.

Sarah placed National 4th Place Winner for Waxing Specialist of the Year and National 6th Place Winner for Best Hair Removal Specialist

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Spray Tanning by Siobhan

National Top 10 Winner Spray Tan Artist of the Year

"Placing in the Top 10 at The Beauty and Skincare Awards UK for Spray Tan Artist of the Year is an incredibly proud moment for me and a huge validation of the passion, care and high standards I put into my business and clients.

I entered the award to challenge myself, gain industry recognition, and showcase the quality of my work on a wider platform. Being recognised at a national level not only boosts my confidence, but also strengthens trust with both new and existing clients, helping to elevate my business, attract new opportunities, and continue growing my business as a leading name in the industry.

Super proud… thank you so much to The Beauty and Skincare Awards UK for this fantastic opportunity"

- Spray Tanning by Siobhan

Siobhan placed in the Top 10 for Spray Tan Artist of the Year 2025

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Izabela Jachowska

Winner Spray Tan Artist of the Year 2025

"Winning 1st place represents the level of commitment and the highest standards I put into my work every day. I believe the UK tanning industry needs stronger education and professionalism, and this award supports my mission to raise standards, educate professionals, and help my students trust in the quality of my courses"

- Izabela Jachowska, Spray Tan Leicester

Izabela was the National 1st Place Winner for Spray Tan Artist of the Year 2025

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FAQ's

How do I enter and when is the deadline?

Entries for the 2026 Beauty & Skincare Awards UK are open until Friday 16 October 2026.

We recommend entering early to give yourself plenty of time to complete your submission and for maximise business exposure if you make it through to the finals.

Where is the Awards Ceremony being held?

The 2026 Awards Ceremony will be a 100% online event, taking place on Saturday 21 November 2026.

This allows finalists from across the UK to attend without the added costs of travel, accommodation, tickets, outfits, or time away from their business. We bring the celebration directly to you!

Can I enter more than one category?

Absolutely! You're welcome to enter as many categories as you like, as long as they align with your business, qualifications, and experience.

How many finalists are shortlisted per category?

To ensure the awards remain meaningful and credible, we shortlist a maximum of 25 finalists per category.

From there, finalists progress to the Grand Final, where the Top 10 and 1st Place Winner are announced during our online awards ceremony.

Why do you charge an entry fee?

Running a credible, ethical, and professionally judged awards programme requires time, investment, staffing, resources, systems, and expert judges.

The £25 entry fee helps cover:

  • Review of your application
  • A 100% blind judging process
  • Nominee and finalist promotion
  • Digital certificates
  • A PR pack to help you maximise your recognition
  • Free workshops we run throughout the year to help boost your business
  • Free access to the online awards ceremony

There are no hidden fees - just one transparent cost designed to support and celebrate excellence across the industry.

Is the judging process fair?

Yes, because fairness and integrity are at the heart of everything we do.

All entries are judged through a 100% blind judging process, meaning business names, followers, and personal details are removed. Judges assess entries purely on merit.

Our judging panel consists of trusted industry experts and leaders with years, and often decades, of experience. Every judge agrees to an ethical judging standard to ensure an unbiased and professional process.

How do I enter?

Simply purchase the categories you’d like to enter. With 30+ categories available, there’s something for every beauty, skincare, and aesthetics professional and you can enter as many as you like.

Once your entries are purchased, you’ll receive your entry form by email. This is what our judges will review, so we encourage you to take your time, showcase your best work, and answer each question in detail.

You’ll receive an update on your application within six weeks of submission.

5 Tips To Create An Award Winning Entry - FREE GUIDE

Updated for 2026, this guide is a must-read with easy-to-follow tips. You'll learn what the judges are looking for and how to make your entry stand out from the competition!

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