Professional Beauty Awards 2018: the winners

The best and most innovative businesses and individuals in the market were recognised at the Professional Beauty Awards 2018.

The glamourous black-tie ceremony, which took place at Grade-I listed venue Tobacco Dock in East London on February 25, began with a champagne reception, followed by a three-course meal and entertainment from stand-up comedian and TV personality Stephen K Amos.

The party then continued into the night as winners and finalists celebrated on the dancefloor.

The 11 deserving winners are:

Large Beauty Salon of the Year – sponsored by Caudalie
Winner: Zen Lifestyle – Hanover Street

Boutique Beauty Salon of the Year
Winner: Zen Lifestyle – Bruntsfield

Day Spa of the Year – sponsored by Elemis
Winner: Pure Day Spa

Residential Spa of the Year: 10 Rooms or Fewer – sponsored by Codage
Winner: Dormy House Hotel & Spa 

Residential Spa of the Year: 11 Rooms or More – sponsored by Elemis
Winner: The Spa at Pennyhill Park

Nail Salon of the Year – sponsored by Semilac
Winner: Coco Nail Bar

Medical Aesthetic Clinic of the Year
Winner: EF Medispa Kensington

Therapist of the Year
Rebecca Griffiths

Nail Professional of the Year
Winner: Katie Barnes

Employer of the Year – sponsored by Phorest
Winner: Spa Experience by Better

Make-up Specialist of the Year
Winner: Rachael Divers

The World Spa & Wellness Awards 2018 winners were also announced. See who won on our sister site World Spa & Wellness.

Note: The finalists of the salon and spa categories were made up from the winners and highest scoring finalists of the PB regional Awards, which were held in Manchester in 2017.