National Beauty Awards

WELCOME TO

NATIONAL BEAUTY CHAMPIONSHIP

A premier competition celebrating excellence across the beauty and wellness industries.

Our mission is to recognise and honour professionals and businesses that exemplify trust, innovation, and outstanding service.

ABOUT

The National Beauty Championship is more than just an award; it’s a testament to the dedication and expertise within the beauty sector. By participating, you position your brand among the industry’s elite, showcasing your commitment to excellence and gaining national recognition. As part of the team behind the success of the National Beauty Awards, we are proud to support and elevate the industry’s top talent.

  • Event Overview
  • Entry Process
  • Eligibility
  • Categories
  • Sponsor

National Beauty Championship
31st January 2026

The Championship is a one-day event designed to showcase talent and celebrate achievements.

DAY TIME: Live Competitions and Demonstrations

  • Live Competitions and Demonstrations.

  • Participants will compete in their chosen categories, performing live before an audience and a panel of esteemed judges.

  • The day will feature demonstrations, allowing professionals to exhibit their skills and innovations.

EVENING: Awards Ceremony

  • An evening of recognition for all our championship finalists.

  • Winners from each category will be announced and honoured on stage.

  • The event will include networking opportunities, fostering connections among industry professionals.
  • Dinner & drinks.

  • Celebration after party.

How the Championship
Process Works

We welcome entries from a diverse range of professionals and businesses, including:

  • Beauty and wellness practitioners
  • Product manufacturers
  • Service providers in the beauty industry

Submit Your Entry 

  • Step 1: Choose your competition category that best represents your expertise. (Add to cart.)
  • Step 2: Check you cart and proceed to checkout.
  • Step 3. Complete the Application Form
  • Step 4: Pay the entry fee. A non-refundable entry fee of £25 is required for each category entered.

You may enter as many categories as you like (subject to availability).

This fee covers your initial judging and assessment by our panel.

Please note: Paying the entry fee does not guarantee a place in the live championships. Finalists are selected based on judging scores

Judging & Finalist Selection

After entries close, our judges will review all submissions using industry-standard criteria for each category.

Top scorers will be selected as finalists and invited to compete at the live finals on Friday 31st January 2025.

Finalist announcements will be made on “TBC” via email and social media.

Compete Live as a Finalist

Finalists will receive a formal invitation and our Finalist Competitor Pack, which includes:

Full rules and regulations

Judging criteria

What to bring

Timetables and model requirements

On-the-day logistics

These full competitor packs will be released in September 2025 to give finalists plenty of time to prepare.

Questions?

If you’re unsure about anything — from category selection to what level you qualify for — we’re here to help.
Email us at info@nationalbeautyawards.co.uk

Entry Requirements & Eligibility

To ensure a professional, safe, and fair competition environment, all entrants must meet the following criteria:

Competitor Eligibility

  • You must hold a relevant qualification for the category you are entering.
  • You must have valid insurance that covers you to perform treatments on your model in a professional setting.
  • Proof of qualification and insurance may be requested at any time and must be provided to retain your entry.

 

Entry is open to qualified and insured professionals only. We do not currently offer student or apprentice categories.

Verification Process

  • Finalists may be required to submit documentation before the live competition to confirm eligibility.
  • Failure to provide valid proof of qualifications or insurance may result in disqualification without refund.

 

By entering, you confirm that you meet these requirements and agree to provide proof if requested.

Categories

Aesthetics & Advanced Beauty

Aesthetics & Advanced Beauty / Skin Rejuvenation / Facial Contouring / Anti-Wrinkle Excellence / Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year



Semi-Permanent Makeup (SPMU)

Ombré Brow Artist / Microblading Artist / Lip Blush Artist / SPMU Artist of the Year / Best Hair Stroke

Makeup & Creative Beauty

Creative Makeup Champion / Bridal Makeup Artist of the Year / Editorial-High Fashion MUA of the Year

 

Hair & Styling

Bridal Hair Stylist / Hair Colour Expert of the Year / Precision Cutting Champion / Extension Specialist of the Year

 

Skincare & Facial Specialists

Facialist of the Year / Acne or Skin Transformation / Holistic Skincare / Clinical Skincare Expert of the Year



Lashes & Brows

Lash Tech of the Year / Brow Artist of the Year / Lamination Champion

Body & Wellness

Body Contouring Specialist / Massage Therapist of the Year / Champion of Holistic Therapies

tattoo

Tattoo Artist of the Year / Best Fine Line or Minimalist Tattoo / Best Large-Scale or Realism Tattoo / Tattoo Studio of the Year

Piercing

Piercing Professional of the Year / Best Curated Ear or Styling Work / Rising Star in Piercing / Piercing Studio of the Year

Nail Artistry

Nail Technician of the Year / BIAB Specialist of the Year / Creative Nail Artist of the Year / Acrylic or Gel Extension Champion

We are excited to invite you to become a sponsor for the National Beauty Championship, an event that goes beyond recognizing talent—it celebrates the highest level of skill, passion, and innovation in the beauty industry. As a sponsor, your brand will be prominently featured alongside the best in the business, gaining valuable exposure to a national audience that values quality and excellence. By partnering with us, you demonstrate your commitment to supporting and uplifting the industry’s top professionals. With the success and prestige of the National Beauty Awards behind us, we are dedicated to bringing exceptional opportunities to our sponsors, helping you gain unmatched visibility and recognition within this thriving sector.

In addition to the immense exposure your brand will receive, sponsoring the National Beauty Championship offers a unique opportunity to connect with a highly engaged audience of industry professionals, influencers, and beauty enthusiasts. This prestigious event provides a platform for you to showcase your products or services to a targeted demographic, strengthening your brand’s position as a leader in the beauty sector. As a sponsor, you will not only be supporting the recognition of top talent but also gaining access to valuable networking opportunities and building lasting relationships with key players in the beauty community. Join us in making this championship an unforgettable celebration of excellence.

  • Event Overview
  • Entry Process
  • Eligibility
  • Categories
  • Sponsor

National Beauty Championship
31st January 2026

The Championship is a one-day event designed to showcase talent and celebrate achievements.

DAY TIME: Live Competitions and Demonstrations

  • Live Competitions and Demonstrations.

  • Participants will compete in their chosen categories, performing live before an audience and a panel of esteemed judges.

  • The day will feature demonstrations, allowing professionals to exhibit their skills and innovations.

EVENING: Awards Ceremony

  • An evening of recognition for all our championship finalists.

  • Winners from each category will be announced and honoured on stage.

  • The event will include networking opportunities, fostering connections among industry professionals.
  • Dinner & drinks.

  • Celebration after party.

How the Championship
Process Works

We welcome entries from a diverse range of professionals and businesses, including:

  • Beauty and wellness practitioners
  • Product manufacturers
  • Service providers in the beauty industry

Submit Your Entry 

  • Step 1: Choose your competition category that best represents your expertise. (Add to cart.)
  • Step 2: Check you cart and proceed to checkout.
  • Step 3. Complete the Application Form
  • Step 4: Pay the entry fee. A non-refundable entry fee of £25 is required for each category entered.

You may enter as many categories as you like (subject to availability).

This fee covers your initial judging and assessment by our panel.

Please note: Paying the entry fee does not guarantee a place in the live championships. Finalists are selected based on judging scores

Judging & Finalist Selection

After entries close, our judges will review all submissions using industry-standard criteria for each category.

Top scorers will be selected as finalists and invited to compete at the live finals on Friday 31st January 2025.

Finalist announcements will be made on “TBC” via email and social media.

Compete Live as a Finalist

Finalists will receive a formal invitation and our Finalist Competitor Pack, which includes:

Full rules and regulations

Judging criteria

What to bring

Timetables and model requirements

On-the-day logistics

These full competitor packs will be released in September 2025 to give finalists plenty of time to prepare.

Questions?

If you’re unsure about anything — from category selection to what level you qualify for — we’re here to help.
Email us at info@nationalbeautyawards.co.uk

Entry Requirements & Eligibility

To ensure a professional, safe, and fair competition environment, all entrants must meet the following criteria:

Competitor Eligibility

  • You must hold a relevant qualification for the category you are entering.
  • You must have valid insurance that covers you to perform treatments on your model in a professional setting.
  • Proof of qualification and insurance may be requested at any time and must be provided to retain your entry.

 

Entry is open to qualified and insured professionals only. We do not currently offer student or apprentice categories.

Verification Process

  • Finalists may be required to submit documentation before the live competition to confirm eligibility.
  • Failure to provide valid proof of qualifications or insurance may result in disqualification without refund.

 

By entering, you confirm that you meet these requirements and agree to provide proof if requested.

Categories

Aesthetics & Advanced Beauty

Aesthetics & Advanced Beauty / Skin Rejuvenation / Facial Contouring / Anti-Wrinkle Excellence / Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year



Semi-Permanent Makeup (SPMU)

Ombré Brow Artist / Microblading Artist / Lip Blush Artist / SPMU Artist of the Year / Best Hair Stroke

Makeup & Creative Beauty

Creative Makeup Champion / Bridal Makeup Artist of the Year / Editorial-High Fashion MUA of the Year

 

Hair & Styling

Bridal Hair Stylist / Hair Colour Expert of the Year / Precision Cutting Champion / Extension Specialist of the Year

 

Skincare & Facial Specialists

Facialist of the Year / Acne or Skin Transformation / Holistic Skincare / Clinical Skincare Expert of the Year



Lashes & Brows

Lash Tech of the Year / Brow Artist of the Year / Lamination Champion

Body & Wellness

Body Contouring Specialist / Massage Therapist of the Year / Champion of Holistic Therapies

tattoo

Tattoo Artist of the Year / Best Fine Line or Minimalist Tattoo / Best Large-Scale or Realism Tattoo / Tattoo Studio of the Year

Piercing

Piercing Professional of the Year / Best Curated Ear or Styling Work / Rising Star in Piercing / Piercing Studio of the Year

Nail Artistry

Nail Technician of the Year / BIAB Specialist of the Year / Creative Nail Artist of the Year / Acrylic or Gel Extension Champion

We are excited to invite you to become a sponsor for the National Beauty Championship, an event that goes beyond recognizing talent—it celebrates the highest level of skill, passion, and innovation in the beauty industry. As a sponsor, your brand will be prominently featured alongside the best in the business, gaining valuable exposure to a national audience that values quality and excellence. By partnering with us, you demonstrate your commitment to supporting and uplifting the industry’s top professionals. With the success and prestige of the National Beauty Awards behind us, we are dedicated to bringing exceptional opportunities to our sponsors, helping you gain unmatched visibility and recognition within this thriving sector.

In addition to the immense exposure your brand will receive, sponsoring the National Beauty Championship offers a unique opportunity to connect with a highly engaged audience of industry professionals, influencers, and beauty enthusiasts. This prestigious event provides a platform for you to showcase your products or services to a targeted demographic, strengthening your brand’s position as a leader in the beauty sector. As a sponsor, you will not only be supporting the recognition of top talent but also gaining access to valuable networking opportunities and building lasting relationships with key players in the beauty community. Join us in making this championship an unforgettable celebration of excellence.

Categories

Our categories are designed to encompass the breadth of the industry, including:

  • Champion of Lip Filler Artistry
  • Champion of Skin Rejuvenation (incl. Profhilo, Polynucleotides, etc.)
  • Champion of Facial Contouring
  • Champion of Anti-Wrinkle Excellence
  • Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year
  • Best Ombré Brow Artist
  • Best Microblading Artist
  • Best Lip Blush Artist
  • SPMU Artist of the Year
  • Best Hair Stroke
  • Creative Makeup Champion
  • Bridal Makeup Artist of the Year
  • Editorial/High Fashion MUA of the Year
  • Best Bridal Hair Stylist
  • Hair Colour Expert of the Year
  • Precision Cutting Champion
  • Extension Specialist of the Year
  • Facialist of the Year
  • Best Acne or Skin Transformation
  • Champion of Holistic Skincare
  • Clinical Skincare Expert of the Year
  • Lash Tech of the Year (Volume/Classic/Hybrid)
  • Brow Artist of the Year
  • Lamination Champion
  • Body Contouring Specialist
  • Massage Therapist of the Year
  • Champion of Holistic Therapies
  • Tattoo Artist of the Year
  • Best Fine Line or Minimalist Tattoo
  • Best Large-Scale or Realism Tattoo
  • Tattoo Studio of the Year
  • Piercing Professional of the Year
  • Best Curated Ear or Styling Work
  • Rising Star in Piercing
  • Piercing Studio of the Year
  • Nail Technician of the Year
  • BIAB Specialist of the Year
  • Creative Nail Artist of the Year
  • Acrylic or Gel Extension Champion