Find out who wowed our judges in the first round of this iconic competition
Published:Each year, the SB Awards celebrate outstanding talent, innovation and business excellence across salons, teams, individuals and brands, shining a spotlight on those raising the bar for the professional industry.
Following an exceptional volume of entries this year, judges have been carefully reviewing submissions from across the UK and beyond. The standard has been nothing short of extraordinary, with entrants demonstrating creativity, resilience, commercial success and a deep commitment to elevating the client experience.
The SB Awards are renowned for their robust and transparent judging process, designed to recognise genuine achievement rather than popularity. Entries are assessed by an internal panel of industry leaders, ensuring that every finalist earns their place on merit alone.
Now the finalists will move onto the second stage of judging from pioneers across the industry including successful salon owners, business owners and more.
Finalists represent the very best of the industry, from independent salons and multi-site operators to emerging talent and established professionals, all united by a shared passion for excellence. We look forward to welcoming them to the final in March.”
Being named an SB Awards finalist is more than a trophy moment; it’s a powerful endorsement of business credibility, team culture and professional standards, offering winners and finalists invaluable recognition within the industry.
Finalists will be revealed across SB channels on at Midday on February 9, with winners announced at the SB Awards ceremony on Monday, March 16 at Sea Containers, London.
Stay tuned — and good luck to everyone who entered. The future of the industry has never looked brighter.
