The UK’s leading beauty businesses were celebrated at the Professional Beauty Awards 2026, recognising innovation and skill across salons, spas, clinics and individuals
The winners of the Professional Beauty Awards 2026 were announced at a glamorous black-tie ceremony on March 1 at Royal Lancaster London, celebrating the country’s most outstanding beauty professionals. From boutique salons to large spas, and mobile therapists to outstanding teams, the event highlighted skill and dedication across the industry.
The entries for the awards were judged by a panel of experienced industry professionals, bringing real insight and understanding to the process. With judges who work day-to-day in salons, spas and clinics, the results reflect genuine expertise and hands-on experience. Having run for over 25 years, the Professional Beauty Awards are widely respected across the industry, and it’s this peer-driven approach that gives them their credibility and makes them stand out, celebrating excellence where it really counts.
Professional Beauty editor Eve Oxberry said, "We received an incredible number of entries this year, and the standard was exceptionally high, meaning our judges had some tough decisions to make. So, the winners really are setting the benchmark for this industry and inspiring others to raise their game."
Winners of the Professional Beauty Awards 2026
Boutique Salon of the Year
Mayflower Spa & Beauty, Dorking
Large Salon of the Year – sponsored by Zemits
Beauty & Aesthetics at The Gate, Holton-le-Clay
Skin Clinic of the Year – sponsored by Dermapenworld
Elite Skin Studio, Newport
Mobile/Home-based Beauty Business of the Year
Nourish Skin + Wellbeing, Louth
Nail Salon of the Year
Brazilian Soul Beauty, London
Large Spa of the Year – sponsored by Elemis
Glass House Retreat, Bulphan
Highly commended: The Spa at Carden, Chester
Boutique Spa of the Year
Calcot & Spa, Tetbury
Salon Team of the Year
Polished Nail and Beauty Boutique, Marske-by-the-Sea
Spa Team of the Year – sponsored by Zenoti
Riverhills Health Club & Spa, Ipswich
Highly commended: The Bath House – Banya London
Therapist of the Year – sponsored by Professional Beauty
Kelly Maria Edges, Kelly Maria Skin Health & Beauty
Electrologist of the Year – sponsored by Elite Probes
Debbie Wilkins, Advanced Cosmetic Procedures
Educator of the Year
Kelly Louise Clark, Orbital South Colleges
Employer of the Year – sponsored by World Spa & Wellness
B-unique Beauty and Aesthetics, Durrington
Marketing/Social Media Award
Aqua Sana Forest Spa
Retail Excellence Award
Hoar Cross Hall, Burton upon Trent
The Professional Beauty Awards 2026 celebrated the full spectrum of the UK beauty industry, from small independent salons to large-scale spa destinations.
Congratulations to all the winners, highly commended entries and nominees. You can view the full shortlist for the 2026 Professional Beauty Awards here.
We’d like to thank all the judges for their time and expertise, and our sponsors for their support.
