The winners of the IIAA Salon of the Year Awards 2026 have been announced, recognising skincare professionals, salons and clinics from across the UK and Ireland.
Held on 22 June at the Rosewood Hotel in Holborn, London, the event welcomed more than 150 skincare professionals to celebrate achievements over the past year, and recognise client results delivered across a range of treatment categories.
The ceremony was hosted by broadcaster Zeb Soanes for the sixth consecutive year, and featured presentations from skincare professionals sharing business experiences and career journeys.
These included Corinna Tolan of Monica Tolan The Skin Experts, who discussed how embracing social media helped transform her business by consistently showcasing treatments, sharing client results and creating authentic content to increase brand awareness and attract new clients.
Among the Ireland winners were Skin & Bodyworks in Co Meath, which won Salon of the Year Ireland; Vermilion Cosmetic Clinic, Belfast, which won Salon of Excellence Ireland; and Soileir Skin in Co Laois, which was named Independent Salon of the Year Ireland.
Galánta Skin in Co Galway was crowned Newcomer of the Year; Denises Beauty & Skin Clinic in Co Wexford was named Sustainable Salon of the Year; and Touch & Glow Skin and Laser Clinic in Co Monaghan won Environ Salon of the Year.
Jo Anne O’Neill from Lipstick & Lashes in Belfast won Therapist of the Year, while also taking the honours in the Acne/Problem Skin category. Tracey Ahearne from Lavish Beauty, Co Tipperary won in the Roscea category.
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