The annual skincare awards recognised clinics, therapists and businesses from across the UK and Ireland for their achievements over the past year
The winners of the IIAA Salon of the Year Awards 2026 have been announced, recognising skincare professionals, salons and clinics from across the UK and Ireland.
Held on Monday, June 22, at the Rosewood Hotel in Holborn, London, the annual awards welcomed more than 150 skincare professionals to celebrate achievements over the past year and recognise client results delivered across a range of treatment categories.
The ceremony was hosted by broadcaster Zeb Soanes for the sixth consecutive year and featured presentations from skincare professionals sharing business experiences and career journeys.
Business growth and career stories shared at the awards
During the event, DonnaMarie McGrillen, owner of Vermilion Clinic, spoke about the role that community engagement and networking played in growing her business, highlighting the impact of hosting client events and building long-term relationships.
Corinna Tolan of Monica Tolan The Skin Care Experts discussed how embracing social media helped transform her business by consistently showcasing treatments, sharing client results and creating authentic content to increase brand awareness and attract new clients.
Last year's Therapist of the Year winner, Alex Blaikie of De'Luxe Skin and Beauty Clinic, reflected on her career journey, describing how she overcame early perceptions that beauty therapy offered limited career opportunities through dedication and a passion for helping clients build confidence.
Full list of IIAA Salon of the Year Awards 2026 winners
Salon of the Year UK
Winner: Beauty by Helen French, Merseyside
Salon of the Year Ireland
Winner: Skin & Body Works, Ratoath, Ireland
Salon of Excellence
- North: MJ Beauty and Skin Clinic, Dumfries, Scotland
- South: The Beauty Room Spalding, Lincolnshire
- Ireland: Vermilion Cosmetic Clinic, Belfast
Recognition of Achievement
Winner: Opal Rooms Beauty Spa, Liverpool
Independent Salon of the Year UK
Winner: Skin Health Studio, Cambridgeshire
Independent Salon of the Year Ireland
Winner: Soileir Skin, Co. Laois, Ireland
Newcomer of the Year
Winner: Galánta Skin, County Galway, Ireland
Sustainable Salon of the Year
Winner: Denises Beauty, County Wexford
Advanced Nutrition Programme Salon of the Year
Winner: Tessa Stevens Health & Beauty Clinic, London
Environ Salon of the Year
Winner: Touch & Glow Skin and Laser Clinic, Co. Monaghan, Ireland
et al. Salon of the Year
Winner: Clarity Laser, London
Community Champion
Winner: Pure Birkdale, Southport
Therapist of the Year
Winner: Jo Anne O'Neill, Lipstick and Lashes, Belfast
Therapist category winners
- Scarring: Marie Smith, Alma Skin Health & Wellbeing, Newark
- Acne/problem skin: Jo Anne O'Neill, Lipstick and Lashes, Belfast
- Eczema/sensitive skin: Hollie's Skincare, Lancashire
- Pigmentation: Marie Smith, Alma Skin Health & Wellbeing, Newark
- Rosacea: Tracey Ahearne, Lavish Beauty, Co. Tipperary
- Ageing/mature skin: Danielle Bishop, Essential Beauty Essex
- Body: Jane Garrett, Glow Beauty, Wrexham
About the IIAA Salon of the Year Awards
The annual IIAA Salon of the Year Awards recognise skincare professionals, clinics and salons across the UK and Ireland for their work in client care, treatment results and business development.
According to IIAA, this year's event brought together more than 150 skincare professionals and celebrated achievements across categories including salon excellence, sustainability, community engagement and therapist-led client results.
Think your salon, spa or therapist deserves recognition? Entries for the Professional Beauty Awards 2027 will be opening soon. Visit the Professional Beauty Awards website for updates on how to enter.
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