Pro Hair Awards 2026 Open for Entries

Entries are now open for the Pro Hair Awards 2026, celebrating excellence, creativity and business success across the professional hairdressing industry.

Open to hairdressers, salon owners, independent stylists, barbers, educators and influencers, the Pro Hair Awards recognise outstanding talent across a broad range of categories – from technical expertise and colour mastery to sustainability and business leadership.

The entry process has been designed to be accessible, affordable and sustainable, requiring just three elements: a short, written submission explaining why you should win, a selection of your strongest images, and a single video summarising your work and achievements. It is completely free to enter.

Finalists will be chosen by an independent, external panel of judges to ensure a transparent and credible process.

The Live Awards Final is returning to STEREO in Covent Garden, London on Monday 7^th September 2026.

Categories for 2026 include:

• Professional Hairdresser of the Year

• Professional Colourist of the Year
• Professional Salon Stylist of the Year
• Professional Salon of the Year
• Professional Salon Group of the Year
• Professional Sustainable Salon of the Year
• Profession Home Salon of the Year
• Professional Co-Working Space of the Year
• Professional Independent Stylist of the Year
• Professional Hair Influencer of the Year
• Professional Extensionist of the Year
• Professional Barber of the Year
• Professional Textured Hair Stylist of the Year
• Professional Bridal Stylist of the Year
• Professional Young Talent of the Year
• The Pride of Pro Hair Award

New Categories for 2026:

• Professional Educator of the Year
• Professional Blonde Specialist of the Year
• Professional Celebrity Stylist of the Year

Key Dates:
Entries close: Tuesday 5^th May 2026
Finalists notified: Monday 15^th June 2026
Live Awards Final: Monday 7^th September 2026

Entries are now open and you can enter at rdr.link/enter2026

“The Pro Hair Awards genuinely recognise the incredible talent and professionalism across our industry. These awards are not just about beautiful hair; they are about celebrating innovation, resilience and business excellence. We’ve worked hard to ensure the entry process is straightforward and accessible, giving professionals at every level the opportunity to step forward and be recognised. I can’t wait to see the standard of entries for 2026.” – Nicola Shannon, Pro Hair Editorial Director