Are you ready to be recognised as one of the best in the business? Entries are now open for HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026 – the biggest celebration for business brilliance in the hairdressing industry.
Whether you’re a director of a salon chain, manager of an independent salon, or starting out your career in hairdressing, there is a category for you!
Don't miss out - this year's British Hairdressing Business Awards will be held on Monday 2 March 2026 at Royal Lancaster London!
Entries close Monday 1 December 2025. Click here to enter now!
Why Enter the British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026?
Winning a British Hairdressing Business Award is not just about being recognised live on stage in front of the industry, it elevates your profile, can open doors to new clients and partnerships, strengthen your brand, and boost your staff morale. It’s recognition from the industry’s most respected voices!
What’s New for The British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026?
The British Hairdressing Business Awards are set to be bigger, bolder, and better than ever. With 16 categories to enter, there’s a chance for everyone to shine.
Looking to enter? Choose your category, or categories – you can enter more than one as long as you meet the criteria – and start planning your entry. This year’s categories are:
- Assistant of the Year
- Barbershop/Grooming Salon of the Year
- Business Director of the Year
- Customer Service Award
- Educator of the Year
- Independent Salon - Business Newcomer
- Innovation of the Year
- Manager of the Year
- Marketing Campaign of the Year
- Salon Design Award
- Salon of the Year 1
- Salon of the Year 2
- Salon Stylist of the Year
- Salon Team of the Year
- Social Stylist of the Year
- Sustainable Salon of the Year
Everything You Need to Know about The British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026
The British Hairdressing Business Awards 2026 will be held on Monday 2 March 2026 at Royal Lancaster London – so mark your calendars! All you need to do is prove your business prowess and you could be joining the list of prestigious past winners. Speaking of, see the full list of 2025 winners here!
The closing date for entries is Monday 1 December 2025, so be sure to get those entries in now!
Remember your entry will need to convince the judging panel of industry experts that you deserve to be recognised as one of the best in the business. But the rewards are worth the effort. A win, or an appearance on the shortlist can be a career changing achievement.
The British Hairdressing Business Awards are all about celebrating business acumen and those people and companies that go the extra mile to ensure that creativity and commercial success go hand in hand.
Team HJ wishes you the best of luck.
