Frequently Asked Questions

Attending The Awards

Where do the Awards take place?

The Professional Beauty Awards 2026 will take place on Sunday 1st March 2026 at The Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.

How do I get a ticket?

You can register your interest for 2026 Professional Beauty Awards tickets here.

Can we take the team?

Yes, please do! We would recommend getting in touch with the Awards Team if you are looking
to do this in separate transactions so that we can allocate your booking accordingly.

Do you have hotel recommendations or booking service?

To assist you with your travel arrangements, we have arranged an accommodation and travel booking service with Event Express. This information will go live at the end of the year. 

Do I have to attend Professional Beauty London to attend the awards?

No, you do not have to attend Professional Beauty London to attend the Awards. 

How To Enter The PB Awards

What is the last date to get my entry submitted?

The entry deadline is Wednesday 10th of September 2025.

Can I post a hard copy of my entry?

No - ALL entries must be submitted online.

Can I enter if I live abroad?

You can only enter if you live in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

What are the eligibility dates for entry?

Entrants eligible for consideration must have been opened before the end of February 2024.

Do I have to pay to enter?

No, there is no charge to enter the awards. 

Can I enter more than one category?

You may only enter one of the Spa or Salon categories for any individual property.

You may only enter Therapist or Mobile/Home-based Beauty Business of the Year, you cannot enter both categories.

If entering more than one category, please ensure you have submitted each separate entry and they are in the transactions section of your account. Make sure each entry is unique in its content. The judges can become familiar with repeated entries.

Can I submit more than one entry under the same account login?

Yes, one account can be created for multiple entries including entries for different Salons/Spas/Entrants. Please ensure the correct details for the entrant are completed on the entry form.

If I reach the shortlist, is there anything else I need to do?

Yes, please see further details below.

 

Second-round judging for the Employer and Mobile/Home-based Beauty Business of the Year categories:

• If you reach the finalist stage of the Employer of the Year or the Mobile/Home-based Beauty Business of the Year categories, you will be asked to attend a video interview on Wednesday 21 January 2026.

 

Second-round judging for the Educator of the Year categories: If you reach the finalist stage of the Educator of the Year category, you will be asked to attend a video interview on Wednesday 21 January 2026.

 

Second-round judging for Boutique Salon, Boutique Spa, Large Salon, Large Spa, Nail Salon and Skin Clinic of the Year categories:

Official Visitor:

 

• If you reach the finalist stage of any of the Boutique Salon, Boutique Spa, Large Salon, Large Spa, Nail Salon and Skin Clinic of the Year categories you will be required to host an official visitor. 
• All finalists will be contacted by an official visitor, who will make an appointment to see the facilities and interview the managers, staff and owner.
• Finalists will be responsible for providing one treatment free of charge for the Official Visitor.
• These visits will take place between 20 and 22 January 2026, if your business is closed for any period during these months, we need you to notify us of this in advance by sending an email to Anna van der Walt at anna.v@thepbgroup.com. If we do not receive advance notification, this could limit your business’ chances of progressing to the final stage of the awards

Second-round judging for Electrologist of the Year:

• If you reach the finalist stage of the Electrologist of the Year category, you will be asked to attend a practical session in central London on Thursday 29 January 2026. You will be required to provide your own model for the practical day and perform a blemish removal treatment.

 

Second-round judging for Therapist of the Year:

• If you reach the finalist stage of the Therapist of the Year category, you will be asked to attend a practical session in central London on Friday 30 January 2026.