International Beauty Industry Awards
- Entry
- Public welcome
- 50+
- Countries Represented
About International Beauty Industry Awards
Fully virtual, blind-judged international hair and makeup competition with ~50 categories. Open to artists in 50+ countries. No public voting — pure merit-based evaluation by independent judges.
The International Beauty Industry Awards is an inclusive online hair and makeup competition founded in 2018, with its launch celebrated in Times Square, New York. The programme features nearly 50 categories spanning avant-garde to everyday looks, including Best Glam, Best Bridal, Best Special Effects, Best Natural Hair, and Best Avant-Garde/Hair Art. Open to beauty artisans, salons, studios, and students from 50+ countries.
Judging is completely blind — members of the Independent Judging Council see no identifying information. Entries are evaluated on Visual Success, Technical Execution, Creativity & Concept, and Overall Impression. There is no popularity voting, sponsorship requirement, or brand mandate. Winners receive a hand-crafted, personalised statuette designed by the same New York creators who make Emmy and MTV awards.
Key information
- Dates
- Wednesday 10 June 2026
- Time
- 09:00 to 17:00
- Venue
- Online, United States
- Type
- Awards, Beauty, Competition, Hair, Make up, Online
- Entry
- Public welcome
- Hosted by
- Independent, Artist-Funded Platform
Contact Independent, Artist-Funded Platform
Event features
- Online access / replay available
Frequently asked questions
How does the blind judging process work at the International Beauty Industry Awards?
Entries are evaluated by an Independent Judging Council who see no identifying information about entrants — no names, professional backgrounds, or country of origin. Each entry is scored on Visual Success, Technical Execution, Creativity & Concept, and Overall Impression, ensuring a pure merit-based evaluation.
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