The highly anticipated Professional Beauty London Competitions returned on March 2-3, 2025, at ExCeL London, celebrating talent, creativity and expertise across multiple disciplines, including nails, makeup and facials.
This year marked the debut of the Facial Competition in partnership with Jacqui and Sean O'Sullivan, offering professionals and students the opportunity to demonstrate their technical skill, client care and artistry in delivering a flawless 60-minute facial treatment.
What are the Facial Competitions?
Participants in the Facial Competitions were judged on their technique, professionalism and ability to provide a complete facial experience, including:
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A thorough skin consultation.
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Comprehensive cleansing, exfoliation and massage.
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The application of an opaque mask paired with either a scalp or hand and arm massage.
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Final toning, moisturising and professional homecare advice.
The competition attracted exceptional talent, with winners earning well-deserved recognition for their expertise.
Facial Competition Winners
Student Category
3rd place: Katie Kitchen – 65.5 points
2nd place: Lisa Ahmed – 69 points
Winner: Amber Cuthbert – 78 points
Professional Category
2nd place: Anna McAndrew – 99 points
Winner: Jeanette Ribeiro – 107 points
The Professional Beauty Competitions provide a platform for both rising stars and industry veterans to showcase their skills, gain recognition and advance their careers.
In addition to celebrating technical excellence, the event also highlights the importance of continued education, with Habia CPD certificates awarded to lecturers who support their students in competing.
Find out the winners of the nail competitions here, and the makeup competitions here - and read about all of the highlights from Professionl Beauty London 2025 here.
Congratulations to all the winners and participants who participated in this year’s competitions!
