2023 Hair And Beauty Awards

The 2023 Hair and Beauty Awards is your stage to dazzle in this vibrant industry. Business Awards UK invites you to submit your entry and shine amongst the industry’s best. Embrace the opportunity today.

New Pricing - Please Read

Effective 19th May 2023: All awards will be launched with a new fee structure. Your Award Acceptance Fee will be a single, “flat fee”. If you are selected as a Winner, you will only pay one single fee regardless of how many awards you win, and 1x Winner Trophy is included in this fee. Additional trophies can still be purchased.

This has been made possible thanks to our new sponsors and partners, who have enabled us to pass our cost savings on to winners. All entries are still FREE for all sectors.

Before You Enter: What You Need To Know

Free entry in all sectors and categories

We know that many small business owners, entrepreneurs and larger organisations don't like to pay up front for awards, where fees range from £99 to more than £250 per category. With us, all your entries are free.

You only pay a fee if you win an award

Unlike other programmes, you only pay a fee if you are selected as a winner. There's only one Award Acceptance Fee to pay regardless of how many awards you win, and 1x personalised Winner trophy is included*!

Publicity Package

As a winner or finalist, you get credible industry recognition & publicity from National press releases, Google and Yahoo! News features, content marketing and case studies.

Social Marketing

Social media marketing is important for all businesses, which is why we announce your accolades on social platforms, and regularly engage with you and your followers.

Interviews & PR

We can create quality, in-depth content with your team, making you a trusted voice in your industry, and highlighting the achievements & success of your business or enterprise**.

Fees

Winner

£375 +VAT

(Award Acceptance Fee)

Finalist

£0

(Free Forever)

Trophy

£99 +VAT

(per additional trophy)

* Trophy included: The Award Acceptance Fee includes 1x Winner’s trophy only. If you win multiple awards, additional trophies may be purchased at £99 +VAT.

** Interviews & PR: We will contact you regarding all publicity and PR opportunities based on the options you select in the entry form

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UK Business Experts

Our judging panel are business experts with a wealth of knowledge in various industries. They lend their experience and business acumen to the many award sectors we cover.

Our panel consists of dozens of private & public guest judges; below are a few of our business experts who will be selecting shortlists, winners and finalists in our awards!

Interested in being a guest judge? Contact us here.

Our Judges

I have a very strong digital marketing background which started at my parents' marketing agency in Germany. As a digital leader with more than twelve years of international digital experience, I have worked in almost any channel from PPC, Display, Social, Email, SEO etc. and have helped businesses to become more efficient whilst driving growth. I’m passionate about coaching and mentoring teams to perform at the top of the class to drive results & keep on improving and reimagining the digital landscape.

LinkedIn | Enesco

Founder and Managing Director of leading digital marketing agency Circus PPC. Rick founded Circus PPC in 2009 to tackle the growing need for businesses to have dedicated, highly trained, highly skilled professionals working on their digital marketing campaigns. Having taken his own agency from £0 to £15mil annual turnover he works tirelessly to help his clients achieve respective results, growing Sales, Revenue and Profit for all.

LinkedIn | Circus

I have worked in the Film & Television industry for over 19 years. I've had much experience on Film & Television Dramas, including Last of the Summer Wine, London's Burning, Rocket Man, Doctors and Films like Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban, Magicians, The Bourne Ultimatum, First Night and Ackley Bridge. I specialise in creating video content for businesses across the engineering, manufacturing, logistics and aviation sectors. This covers corporate video, testimonials, training, trade show films and many more.Recent work includes 360 VR with Thomas Cook Airlines, Video marketing training for SME's and our 6 part Documentary series The Inflight Food Trip.

LinkedIn | Albion Street Studios

Director & Founder of Spike. I have 10 years client side marketing experience, gave me the inspiration to set our agency up to be a driving force in class leading, strategic marketing. I have a real passion for SEO and digital innovation as a whole.

LinkedIn | Spike

Joanna is currently the Audience Manager at LGBTQ+ news publishers PinkNews. With over a decade in the marketing industry across content, SEO, social media and audience development, they have worked on award winning multichannel campaigns for globally-recognised brands.

LinkedIn | PinkNews

Jamie is the founder and Managing Director of Sculpt Digital, a boutique digital performance agency dedicated to helping businesses excel in the digital space. In addition to Sculpt Digital, Jamie is the proud owner of Blend Analytics, a digital analytics consultancy that specialises in providing data-driven insights to clients. With a wealth of experience working at global digital agencies, Jamie has held prominent positions, including serving as the Ex Dentsu Head of Digital for both iProspect and Carat brands. Jamie also played an instrumental role in leading the growth of the digital media team at Brass, further solidifying their reputation as a digital marketing leader. As an accomplished expert in the field, Jamie has been invited to judge at prestigious events such as the UK Business Awards, where they continue to make a meaningful impact on the industry.

LinkedIn | Sculpt Digital

Managing Director and founder of Velocity Academy. Velocity Academy is an independent training provider that delivers accredited apprenticeships into the IT, Data, Marketing, Management and Administration sectors. I have experience in gaining a number of government funded contacts and following standards and protocols set by the Skills Funding Agency to grow provision. Professional qualifications achieved in Management Accounting (CIMA), Data Analytics and Operational Management.

LinkedIn | Velocity Academy

Type	Award/category	Description / Criteria
Primary	Best Beauty Therapist	Celebrates a beauty therapist who consistently delivers outstanding treatments, enhancing client well-being and beauty with exceptional skill and care.
Primary	Best Hair Stylist	Honours a hair stylist whose creativity and technical expertise consistently result in exceptional hairstyles, meeting diverse client needs and setting industry trends.
Primary	Best Hair Salon	Recognises a salon that offers superior hair services in a welcoming, professional environment, driven by a team of skilled stylists and excellent customer service.
Primary	Best Colour Artist	Awards a professional whose mastery in hair colouring techniques results in stunning transformations, demonstrating creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of colour theory.
Primary	Best Business Branding	Acknowledges a beauty or hair business that has built a compelling, distinctive brand identity, resonating with customers and setting it apart in a competitive market.
Primary	Best Social Media Campaign	Acknowledges a campaign that effectively leverages social media platforms, creating engaging content that increases brand visibility, customer engagement, and business growth.
Primary	Diversity and Inclusion Champion	Honours a salon or individual promoting diversity and inclusivity within the beauty industry, fostering equal opportunities and contributing to a more equitable sector.
Primary	Rising Star Award	Recognises a new or rapidly growing individual or business showing outstanding potential for future success in the hair and beauty sector.
Primary	Fastest Growing Team	Celebrates a salon that has rapidly expanded its team, indicative of a positive work environment and strong leadership.
Primary	Triumph Over Adversity	Awards a hair or beauty professional or business that has overcome significant challenges, demonstrating resilience, innovation, and determination in the face of adversity.
Primary	Best Nail Technician	Recognises a nail technician who consistently provides exceptional nail services, demonstrating creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of nail health.
Primary	Best Semi-permanent Makeup Artist	Celebrates a makeup artist who excels in semi-permanent makeup techniques, providing long-lasting beauty enhancements with skill and precision.
Primary	Best Barber Shop	Recognises a barber shop that offers superior grooming services in a comfortable, professional environment, driven by skilled barbers and excellent customer service.
Primary	Best Brow Technician	Honours a brow technician who excels in shaping and enhancing eyebrows, providing transformative results that frame the face and highlight natural beauty.
Vertical	Best Wedding Hair Stylist	Honours a stylist specializing in wedding hairstyles, creating beautiful and memorable looks that complement the bride’s style and wedding theme.
Vertical	Best Wedding Makeup	Acknowledges a makeup artist who excels in bridal makeup, enhancing natural beauty and ensuring brides look their best on their special day.
Vertical	Best Hair Extension Technician	Awards a technician demonstrating excellence in hair extension services, offering seamless, natural-looking results that enhance client confidence and satisfaction.
Vertical	Best Apprenticeship Experience	Acknowledges a salon or individual providing an exceptional apprenticeship experience, nurturing talent, fostering learning, and contributing to the next generation of beauty and hair professionals.
Vertical	Best Aesthetics Provider	Recognises a provider that consistently delivers outstanding aesthetic treatments, enhancing client beauty and well-being with a high level of skill, care, and professionalism.
Vertical	Best Salon Interior Design	Honours a salon with a beautifully designed interior, creating a welcoming, stylish, and comfortable environment that enhances the customer experience.
Vertical	Best Customer Service	Celebrates a salon, spa, or individual that consistently delivers exceptional customer service, going above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction and foster loyalty.
Vertical	Best Client Loyalty Programme	Acknowledges a hair or beauty business that offers an outstanding loyalty programme, providing exclusive benefits and incentives that enhance customer retention and loyalty.
Vertical	Most Innovative Creations	Recognises a hair stylist, makeup artist, or beauty therapist who consistently produces innovative and trend-setting creations, pushing the boundaries of style and beauty.
Vertical	Most Influential On Social Media	For a beauty professional or business that effectively leverages social media to influence trends, engage audiences, and drive business growth, setting the tone in the digital beauty space.

2023 Hair And Beauty Awards