• Those entries reliant on Chat GPT or Al will be marked down accordingly. We are not looking for essay writing material, this entry is judged on the content so please answer in your own words.

• Please ensure all photos submitted are as requested. Where requested for the room they should show the room as a whole and not the corner of a couch etc.

• Please do not upload selfies for your headshot, these images should be professional photos in your work environment.

• Team images should be the team together and not individual headshots.

• Entries will not be submitted to the judging panel where entrants supply and answer of "N/A" to a required question.

No - ALL entries must be submitted online.

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

Entrants eligible for consideration must have been opened before the end of February 2025.

• No, there is no charge to enter the awards.
• 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.
• 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 Wednesday, 27 January 2027. You will be required to provide your own model for the practical day.
• 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 29 January 2027.

• 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.

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

No, you can’t unless there has been a two-year gap from the last year you won to the year you’d like to enter again.

• IMPORTANT: YOU WILL NEED TO ZIP OR COMPRESS THE FILE BEFORE UPLOADING. For information on how to Zip a file please use this link
• The Awards system supports png, jpeg, jpg, gif, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, txt, rtf, zip, 7z, mp3, eps, ai. files only
• Individual files larger than 40MB may result in the upload failing and, in some circumstances, cause your entry information to be lost. If the files are of the correct format and less than 40MB in size then select and upload the file.
• All images uploaded are to be 2000px width minimum.

No - the entry form can be saved by clicking 'Save for Later' and returned to at any point by logging back in and selecting 'Saved Items' 

However when finished please move your entry to basket and complete your entry. On completion you will receive an automated email from evessio confirming your entry.

Only on select questions. To view the word limits select enter now on the category you wish to enter, then login or create an account. You will be directed to the online entry form showing the question-and-answer fields

The Finalists will be announced after the Monday 5 October 2026.

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

Official Visitor:

• If you reach the finalist stage of any of the Boutique Salon, Boutique Salon, Spa 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 October and November 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 in January 2027. 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 January 2027.

The Professional Beauty Awards 2027 will be held on Sunday, 28 February 2027 in London.

To assist you with your travel arrangements, we have arranged an accommodation and travel booking service with Jigsaw Conferences Ltd. Rates are only available if booked via Jigsaw  - please contact our free booking agent, and quote "Professional Beauty Awards - 28 February” and your budget:

Kashy Kaur

kashy@jigswaconferences.co.uk

02033362688

Sian Bennett-Rodgers

sian@jigsawconferences.co.uk

02033362674