The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has officially opened nominations for its highly anticipated, annual Top 50 Beauty Influencers. Now in their sixth year, the awards are designed to champion the creators, educators, and leaders across beauty, nails, spa, and aesthetics who successfully blend clinical and technical expertise with genuine digital influence.
Moving far beyond vanity metrics like follower counts. Instead, using a third party to monitor the genuine engagement the nominees receive, the NHBF Influencer Awards specifically recognise the raw talent, professionalism, and innovation shaping the sector today, and defining its future. Last year’s prestigious top spot was claimed by renowned dermatologist Dr. Aamina Adel. Who should it be this year?
The final winner and the definitive Top 50 Beauty Influencers list will be officially announced at Professional Beauty, taking place from 4–5 October 2026 at the ExCeL London, where the top 20 will be invited to receive their certificates in person.
Key Information & Eligibility
Nominations are completely free and open to the entire sector. Industry professionals are highly encouraged to nominate as many individuals as they wish, including self-nominations.
To ensure the awards maintain the highest standards of professional integrity, all nominees must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Hold a recognised industry qualification from a regulated awarding organisation,
OR
- Demonstrate five or more years of continuous professional experience within their respective field.
Nominees are also invited and encouraged to share their nominations across their social channels to amplify visibility, celebrate their peers, and support the wider growth of the professional beauty industry.
How to Nominate
To submit your Top Beauty Influencer choices or to find out more about the guidelines, please visit the official NHBF website.