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If you're a talented beauty professional who'd love to be recognised for your skills, the Beauty Skills UK Competitions at Professional Beauty are for you.
Enter NowBeauty Skills Competitions at Professional Beauty North are back with exciting categories to enter.
Competitors will have the chance to show off their skills and battle it out for the chance to raise their profile in the industry whist competing against the best!
For the first time Professional Beauty North is offering you the chance to compete in a combined competition! Beauty Skills UK is a combined competition made up of Bridal Make-up, Manicure Nail and Facial Categories.
Professionals only The task: 60-minute facial treatment A consultation will have taken place prior to the start of the competition, a completed consultation form will be provided to be updated during the treatment. ● Cleanse – eye, lip, face, neck and shoulders ● Skin analysis ● Exfoliation treatment ● Facial massage – 20 mins ● Mask – the mask must be visible and opaque. Competitors will have marks deducted if the mask is transparent. Competitor to complete either a hand and arm massage, or scalp massage whilst the mask is on. – 10 mins ● Tone and moisturise ● Professional treatment conclusion and home care advice
Competition Area 10:00 28th September, 2025 Book Now
The Manicure competition will start at 9:30am and end at 10:15am. (45 mins) Purpose: focus on perfect and safe preparation of the cuticle and surrounding skin and immaculate painting using traditional nail polish. A ‘before’ picture will be taken by the lead judge on a smart phone.
Competition area 09:00 29th September, 2025 Book Now
The task: 60-minute facial treatment A consultation will have taken place prior to the start of the competition, a completed consultation form will be provided to be updated during the treatment. ● Cleanse – eye, lip, face, neck and shoulders ● Skin analysis ● Exfoliation treatment ● Facial massage – 20 mins ● Mask – the mask must be visible and opaque. Competitors will have marks deducted if the mask is transparent. Competitor to complete either a hand and arm massage, or scalp massage whilst the mask is on. – 10 mins ● Tone and moisturise ● Professional treatment conclusion and home care advice
Competition Area 11:30 29th September, 2025 Book Now
Best of Bridal – Choose from Glamorous, Natural or Traditional It will start at 9:30am and will be 2 hours. To ensure a successful and captivating presentation for your bride, it is essential to align their vision whether it embraces glamour, celebrates her natural beauty, or honours cultural heritage, while meeting the expectations of even the most discerning clients. Your goal is to encapsulate your bride's unique essence through impeccable makeup, hair, nails, and overall styling. Keep in mind that your final look should be impactful from both a distance and up close.
Competition Area 09:00 29th September, 2025 Book Now
Facial category starts at 1:00pm. The task: 60-minute facial treatment A consultation will have taken place prior to the start of the competition, a completed consultation form will be provided to be updated during the treatment. ● Cleanse – eye, lip, face, neck and shoulders ● Skin analysis ● Exfoliation treatment ● Facial massage – 20 mins ● Mask – the mask must be visible and opaque. Competitors will have marks deducted if the mask is transparent. Competitor to complete either a hand and arm massage, or scalp massage whilst the mask is on. – 10 mins ● Tone and moisturise ● Professional treatment conclusion and home care advice
Competition Area 11:00 29th September, 2025 Book Now
Event Overview:
The Professional Beauty Skills UK Competitions will be held on 28th and 29th September 2025 at Manchester Central. This event aims to celebrate the skills of students in the beauty industry and provide valuable learning experiences.
Key Highlights:
Focus: Learner-focused competitions designed to enhance education and recognise the
contribution of colleges and private learning centres.
Target Audience: Students currently on foundation courses or qualified less than 12
months.
Competition includes - Core Categories:
Manicure, Facial and Bridal Make-Up.
Other Student Categories are available: Gel Polish, Salon Nail, InstaNail, Insta Make-Up,
Boxed Nails Mixed Media.
Awards: Individual trophies and a national college cup.
The competition is being held at Manchester Central on September 28th and 29th, 2025. Those interested in competing can register for one or all three categories.
Key Information Sources:
Facebook group: Pro Beauty Competition Group.
Website: www.professionalbeauty.co.uk.
Email: pbcompetitions@thepbgroup.com.
STUDENTS: £15
To enter Beauty Skills UK competition:
Register for your free ticket to Professional Beauty North 2025
Go to the 'What's On' section and click the Facial Categories. (To book bridal make-up or manicure categories, select the student categories under the make-up/nail competitions)
Choose the category/categories you would like to enter.
Add to basket and follow through to checkout.
