WorldSkills UK Beauty Therapist National Final 2026
- Entry standard
- Level 2
- National qualifiers
- 5
- Core skills judged
- 7
- Days to go
- 21
- Event days
- 2
- Hosted by
- WorldSkills UK
About WorldSkills UK Beauty Therapist National Final 2026
WorldSkills UK Beauty Therapist National Final 2026 in Cardiff. Watch the UK's best young beauty therapists compete in timed practical tasks judged to industry standards. Open to Level 2 learners through their college or training provider.
WorldSkills UK Beauty Therapist National Final 2026 is the UK's top skills competition for young beauty therapists. It takes place at Cardiff and Vale College in Cardiff, Wales, as part of the WorldSkills UK National Finals, where learners from colleges and training providers across the country compete in front of industry judges.
To reach the final, beauty therapy learners work towards a Level 2 qualification and pass a remote entry stage, then a face to face national qualifier. Five qualifier dates are held across the UK in May and June. The best performers go through to Cardiff for the final, where they complete timed practical tasks to a professional standard.
Judges look at seven key skills: professional demeanour, safe working practices, professional attitude, effective client interaction, high skill and dexterity, time management and ergonomic working. These are the same habits that employers look for when they hire a new beauty therapist.
This event is a great day out for beauty therapy students, tutors, college lecturers, salon owners, spa managers and training providers. Come to spot new talent, see best practice in action, find out how to enter future years and support the next generation of UK beauty professionals. Find full details on the WorldSkills UK website.
Key information
- Dates
- Wednesday 18 November 2026 to Thursday 19 November 2026
- Time
- 09:00 to 17:00
- Venue
- Cardiff and Vale College, City Centre Campus, Dumballs Road, Cardiff CF10 5FE, United Kingdom
- Type
- Beauty, Competition, Lashes, Make up, Nails, Skincare, Training & Education
- Hosted by
- WorldSkills UK
Contact WorldSkills UK
Event features
- Live demos
- Networking opportunity
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WorldSkills UK Beauty Therapist National Final 2026 held?
At Cardiff and Vale College in Cardiff, Wales, as part of the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2026.
Who can enter the Beauty Therapist competition?
Learners working towards a Beauty Therapy Level 2 programme, or who were within the last 12 months. It is an individual competition and entry is through your college or training provider. Registration for 2026 has closed.
How do competitors reach the national final?
They pass a remote entry stage, then a face to face national qualifier held in May or June. The top performers from the qualifiers go through to the final.
What skills are judged in the competition?
Judges look at professional demeanour, safe working practices, professional attitude, effective client interaction, high skill and dexterity, time management and ergonomic working methods.
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