There was plenty of sparkle, style and celebration in the room as the South African beauty industry came together for the Professional Beauty Awards 2026 on 6 September.
Following a busy first day of Professional Beauty & Salon International expo, the evening offered the industry a chance to step away from the exhibition floor and celebrate its achievements in true, glamourous style.
Held at the stunning Hotel Sky, Sandton, the awards gala brought together leading salon owners, spa professionals, aesthetic practitioners, nail technicians, suppliers and beauty brands for an evening of fine dining, entertainment and, of course, the highly anticipated announcement of this year’s winners.
Adding to the excitement was our fabulous host, LouLou Blue, who brought her signature energy, wit and personality to the stage. With plenty of laughs, anticipation and moments of celebration throughout the evening, LouLou Blue kept the audience entertained as the awards unfolded.
From elegant eveningwear and glamorous beauty looks, to the excitement of hearing each winner announced, the atmosphere reflected an industry that knows how to celebrate in style.
🏆 Professional Beauty Awards Winners
Aesthetic Clinic of The Year - Sponsored by Trioareuke
Duet Aesthetics Laser & Beauty
Selest Esterhuizen
Beauty Salon of The Year – Sponsored by SIX Skincare
Skin Sations Beautiful Skin (PTY) Ltd
Liezel de Ridder
Day Spa of The Year – Sponsored by Lime Light
Delaire Graff Spa
Monique Botha
Nail Salon of The Year – Sponsored by Bio Sculpture
Plush by Bianca
Bianca Van Der Linde
Nail Technician of The Year – Sponsored by Bio Sculpture
Nails Bellavita
Chantelle Ayres
Therapist of The Year – Sponsored by VTC
Skin PHD
Elize Wickham
Spa Manager of The Year - Sponsored by My Appointment
Kievits Kroon
Shumelyne Lungu
🏆 Professional Beauty Industry Awards Winners
The celebrations continued with the Professional Beauty Industry Awards, recognising the products, brands, suppliers and industry professionals making an impact behind the scenes.
Best Colour Product
Biosense
Best Lash & Brow Product
RefectoCil
Best Nail Product
Gelish
Best Sales Representative
Tarryn Prince – Spa Consultants
Best Skin Care Product
SIX Skincare
Best Speciality Brand
Screaming Beauty
Best Training Academy
Bio Sculpture
Supplier with Best Marketing
Bio Sculpture
A Night Worth Celebrating
The Professional Beauty Awards are about more than winning a trophy. They are about recognising the dedication that goes into building a successful salon, spa, clinic or brand and celebrating the professionals who continue to push the industry forward.
For one evening, the focus shifted from treatments, products, business and the busy exhibition floor to the people behind the industry.
With the glamour of Hotel Sky Sandton as the backdrop, LouLou Blue keeping the room entertained and a room full of talented professionals celebrating together, the 2026 Professional Beauty Awards was a fitting celebration of an industry that continues to evolve, innovate and inspire.
Congratulations to all our 2026 winners and finalists.
Your talent, passion and commitment are what make the professional beauty industry what it is today — and we look forward to celebrating even more achievements next year.
