Nominations are now open for the NHBF's Top 50 Beauty Influencers 2026, which celebrates professionals making an impact across the beauty industry
The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has opened nominations for its Top 50 Beauty Influencers 2026 awards.
Now in their sixth year, the annual awards recognise UK-based creators, educators and industry leaders working across the beauty, nails, spa and aesthetics sectors. Rather than focusing solely on follower numbers, the awards aim to highlight professionals who combine industry expertise with meaningful engagement and influence.
The final Top 50 will be revealed at Professional Beauty London, taking place at ExCeL London on October 4-5, 2026. The Top 20 influencers will be invited to collect their certificates in person during the event.
The nominations are free to submit, and entries are open to the entire professional beauty sector. Industry professionals can nominate colleagues, peers or themselves for consideration.
To be eligible, nominees must either hold a recognised industry qualification from a regulated awarding organisation or have at least five years' continuous professional experience within their specialist field.
The NHBF says the awards are designed to recognise individuals working across a wide range of sectors, including beauty therapy, nails, spa and aesthetics, who are helping to educate, inspire and influence the professional industry through their work and online presence.
Last year's Top 50 Beauty Influencers list was topped by dermatologist Dr Aamna Adel. This year's winners will be announced during Professional Beauty London, one of the UK's largest trade events for beauty, spa and nail professionals.
Professionals wishing to take part can submit nominations through the NHBF website, where full eligibility criteria and guidance on the nomination process are also available.
Register for Professional Beauty London here.
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