UK Hair & Beauty Awards (HBA) 2027
- Entry
- Public welcome
- 31 Categories
- Across 5 Disciplines
- Panel Judged
- Expert Assessment
- Awards Night
- Annual Ceremony
About UK Hair & Beauty Awards (HBA) 2027
UK Hair & Beauty Awards (HBA) 2027 dates are to be announced. The last edition ran 15 August 2026 in Manchester. Check back here for the confirmed dates.
UK Hair & Beauty Awards (HBA) 2027 dates are to be announced. The details below are from the 2026 edition, and this page will be updated as soon as the organiser confirms the new dates.
About the UK Hair & Beauty Awards (HBA)
The UK Hair & Beauty Awards (HBA) is one of the leading recognition programmes for hair, beauty, nail and barber professionals across the United Kingdom. The awards celebrate outstanding skill, creativity and business excellence through a professional panel-judging process.
Categories
The 2026 edition features 31 categories organised across seven areas: Hair Awards (including Hair Stylist, Best Blonde, Hair Extensions, Colour Salon, Bridal, Colour Specialist, Mobile Stylist and Best Salon), Beauty Awards (including Beauty Therapist, New Talent, Brows, Entrepreneur, Salon Team and Education Excellence), Barber Awards (Barber of the Year and Barber Shop of the Year), Nail Awards (Nail Technician and Best Gel Nails), Aesthetics Awards, New Talent Awards and Salon & Business Awards.
How It Works
Entries are submitted online and evaluated by a professional judging panel. Judges assess entries on technical skill, presentation and overall quality. Special awards such as the HBA Choice Award and Industry Icon Award are also presented.
Awards Night
Winners are announced at the annual HBA Awards Night, a formal ceremony that brings together finalists, winners and industry professionals for an evening of celebration and networking.
Key information
- Dates
- Saturday 15 August 2026
- Time
- 18:06 to 18:06
- Venue
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Aesthetics, Awards, Beauty, Hair, Nails
- Entry
- Public welcome
- Hosted by
- UK Hair and Beauty Awards (HBA)
Contact UK Hair and Beauty Awards (HBA)
Event features
- Disabled access
- Live demos
- Networking opportunity
- Speaker lineup / guest experts
- Sponsorship/exhibitor opportunities
- VIP options
Frequently asked questions
What are the UK Hair & Beauty Awards?
The UK Hair & Beauty Awards (HBA) are a panel-judged awards programme that celebrates excellence across the hair, beauty, nail, barber and aesthetics industries in the United Kingdom. With 31 categories, they recognise outstanding professionals, salons and businesses.
How are the HBA winners chosen?
Winners are selected by a professional judging panel. Judges evaluate entries based on technical skill, presentation, creativity and overall quality. This is not a public vote.
What categories are available?
The HBA features 31 categories across seven areas: Hair Awards, Beauty Awards, Barber Awards, Nail Awards, Aesthetics Awards, New Talent Awards and Salon & Business Awards. Categories include Hair Stylist, Colour Specialist, Beauty Therapist, Barber of the Year, Nail Technician and more.
Is there an awards ceremony?
Yes, the HBA holds an annual awards night ceremony where winners are announced and celebrated. The event brings together finalists, winners and industry professionals for an evening of celebration.
How do I enter the HBA?
Entries are submitted online through the HBA website at hairandbeautyawards.co.uk. You will need to provide images and information about your work in your chosen category or categories.
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