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IBPA Beauty Award 2026

Industry Leadership Conference

IBPA Beauty Award 2026

Beauty Business Forum + IBPA Beauty Award 2026

September 25–26, 2026950 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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About the award

IBPA Beauty Awards 2026

IBPA Beauty Awards 2026 is an international award in beauty, education, and beauty business, held as part of the IBPA Beauty Business Forum. Our mission is to recognize outstanding professionals, support professional development, and unite industry leaders for the exchange of experience, innovation, and new growth opportunities.

One Event

Three Powerful Experiences

01

Beauty Business Forum

Knowledge. Connections. Growth.

Insights from successful entrepreneurs and beauty industry experts.
Practical strategies for business growth and scaling.
Networking opportunities with salon owners, educators, brands, and industry leaders.
A space for collaboration, innovation, and new business opportunities.

Designed for beauty professionals, educators, business owners, and brands seeking growth, meaningful connections, and long-term success.

02

IBPA Beauty Awards 2026

Recognition. Prestige. Opportunity.

An international award celebrating excellence in the beauty industry.
Independent evaluation by a panel of respected international experts.
An opportunity to strengthen your professional reputation and personal brand.
Awards that highlight outstanding achievements and industry leadership.

Created for beauty professionals, educators, business owners, and brands seeking recognition, credibility, and greater visibility within the industry.

03

Brand Exhibition

Innovation. Partnership. Growth.

Discover the latest beauty products and technologies.
Connect with leading brands and industry suppliers.
Test products and receive professional consultations.
Access exclusive offers and valuable business connections.

For beauty professionals and business owners looking for new opportunities and industry innovations.

Participation

Everything You Need to Join

Registration Period

2 July – 10 August

Grand Prix

5+

Participants who submit applications in 5 or more nominations automatically enter the Grand Prix category.

Registration Fee

$50+

Participation is paid separately for each selected nomination.

Jury Registration

$100+

Professionals with at least 5 years of experience may apply to join the jury. The registration fee is paid only after approval.

Participation

Open to Everyone

Specialists of all levels may apply, with no restrictions by country or years of experience.

Pricing

Participation Pricing

Forum tickets, award nominations, and jury registration are priced separately. Forum and award pricing differs for IBPA members and guests.

Tickets

Forum Tickets

OptionIBPA MembersGuest
1 Day Forum
2 Days Forum
Gala Dinner

IBPA Member pricing is available to current IBPA Association members.

Award

Award Nominations

OptionIBPA MembersGuest
1 Nomination
3 Nominations
5 NominationsMost popular

Save more with multi-nomination packages.

Jury

Jury Registration

IBPA Member

Guest

IBPA members receive a discounted jury registration rate.

Special Package

Coming Soon

Special Packet

2-day Forum passes and Gala Dinner for two people.

IBPA Members

Guests

Forum Speakers

Learn from Industry Leaders

Successful beauty entrepreneurs and experts will share practical strategies, real-world experience, and proven systems that help professionals build stronger businesses.

Yaroslavna Atapina

Yaroslavna Atapina

San Jose, California, USA

Owner of two nail salons in Silicon Valley, USA, and an active nail professional with more than 10 years of experience. Over the past three years, she has built a strong business ecosystem with structured operations, exceptional customer service, and an efficiently managed team of 30 professionals.

Topic

Systems Instead of Chaos: The Foundations of Scaling a Beauty Business

Natalie Vaulin

Natalie Vaulin

Tampa, Florida, USA

Founder and CEO of Vaulabs, a U.S.-based contract cosmetics manufacturer specializing in Clean Beauty products. With more than 15 years of experience in marketing, branding, and business development, Natalie helps entrepreneurs transform ideas into market-ready beauty brands.

Topic

How to Build Your Own Beauty Brand in the USA: From Idea to Store Shelf

Eleonora Bediukh

Eleonora Bediukh

Sacramento, California, USA

Brow artist and brow lamination specialist, educator, author of the book Brows Top Start, international judge, organizer of TB Champions, co-founder of TE’ORA Beauty Corp, and beauty influencer.

Topic

Content That Sells: A Social Media Growth System for Beauty Professionals Without Burnout

Yulia Malina

Yulia Malina

Miami, Florida, USA

AI strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of the educational platform AI Insiders. Yulia develops AI agents and intelligent systems for content creation, marketing, and business automation, helping entrepreneurs transform scattered AI usage into efficient teams of specialized AI assistants.

Topic

The Next Generation of Beauty Business: How an AI Team Helps You Create, Sell, and Grow

Hanna Vakulych

Hanna Vakulych

United States

Founder of Magica Beauty LLC (USA), international educator, beauty industry expert with more than 25 years of experience, former regional trainer for L'Oréal and Vitality's, international championship judge, and creator of proprietary educational methodologies.

Topic

Who Is Your Client? The Psychology of Sales Through Simple Examples

Yulia Bailo

Yulia Bailo

United States

Certified business mentor, neurocoach, entrepreneur with more than 15 years of business experience in the United States, and international speaker.

Topic

Before Scaling: How to Identify Bottlenecks and Find Growth Opportunities in Your Beauty Business

Irina Chukreeva

Irina Chukreeva

United States

International astrologer, speaker, and expert in unlocking personal potential through natal chart analysis. With more than 10 years of professional experience, over 5,000 students worldwide, and thousands of successful consultations, Irina helps experts and entrepreneurs discover their unique strengths, attract ideal clients, and increase their income by leveraging the natural abilities revealed in their birth chart.

Topic

Why Are Some Beauty Professionals Booked Months in Advance While Others Constantly Search for Clients? What Astrology Can Reveal

Beauty Business Forum

Dress Code

A style that highlights your professionalism and creates an inspiring atmosphere.

White
Milk
Light Blue
Chocolate

Day 1

Business Casual

Day 1 Business Casual 1
Day 1 Business Casual 2

Day 2

Business Casual

Day 2 Business Casual 1
Day 2 Business Casual 2

Gala Dinner

Evening Look

Gala Dinner Evening Look 1
Gala Dinner Evening Look 2

We look forward to seeing you in the style of our forum!

Official Partners

Supported by industry leaders.

Previous Event

Beauty Business Forum 2025

Top Beauty Master Award
November 7–8, 2025
San Francisco, California

A look back at the atmosphere, professional community, and industry moments that shaped our previous forum.

Previous Winners

Winners who shaped the previous forum

Tetiana Kysliuk
1st

Tetiana Kysliuk

Brow artist and Lash lamimaker

Anastasiia Sikova
2nd

Anastasiia Sikova

Nail artist and Educator

Masha Pixie
3rd

Masha Pixie

Hairstylist and Mentor

Svetlana Nesterova

Svetlana Nesterova

Makeup artist known for refined taste and trend vision

Eleonora Bedyukh

Eleonora Bedyukh

Brow and Lash expert, creator of an innovative approach to color and shape

Julia Karpus

Julia Karpus

Massage therapist integrating aesthetics and Wellness

Diana Derkach

Diana Derkach

Cosmetologist specializing in modern therapies and advanced Skincare

Natalia Yakovleva

Natalia Yakovleva

Nail master recognized for precision and contemporary design

Natalia Firsova

Natalia Firsova

Hair extension specialist and creative Stylist

Anastasiia Arabadzhy

Anastasiia Arabadzhy

Nail artist known for elegance and attention to detail

Anastasia Shevchenko

Anastasia Shevchenko

Brow artist and Lamimaker, emphasizing natural beauty and symmetry

Yulia Simonenko

Yulia Simonenko

Nail expert, blending technique with artistic expression

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