Salon Business is opening the floor for public votes to determine the winner of its People's Choice award for 2026. The professional hair community, including clients, can cast their ballot to recognise outstanding technical skill, creative excellence, innovation, and the industry's true spirit. This initiative highlights the organisation's commitment to celebrating artistry that pushes boundaries within the sector.
Voting requires participants to visit the @salon_business Instagram page and comment on the designated post with their full name and the image they select. Alternatively, votes can be emailed directly to joanne.charlton@salonbusiness.co.uk, again including the voter's full name and chosen image. Each individual is limited to one vote to ensure fairness. Salon Business will exclude incomplete or fraudulent entries and reserves the right to verify eligibility.
The closing deadline for all votes is midnight on March 1, 2026. While this award champions public opinion, the specific criteria for image submission and judging prior to the public vote remain undisclosed. This leaves an opportunity for further transparency regarding how the initial pool of images is curated.
