Global Hair & Makeup Awards 2026: Entry Deadline, Fees and Benefits
Entries for the 2026 Global Hair & Makeup Awards close tomorrow, Friday 23 October. If you have a hair, makeup or skincare product you want to put forward, now is the time to complete your online entry.
Your products do not need to arrive by the entry deadline. You have another two weeks, until 6 November, to get your samples to us.
Reading this after the 2026 deadline? Pre-register for future beauty awards and we can contact you when entries open. Check our awards calendar for the latest dates.
Beauty awards for hair, makeup and skincare brands
Previously known as the Global Makeup Awards, the Global Hair & Makeup Awards recognise products across haircare, cosmetics, skincare and wider beauty. The new name makes that breadth clearer, whether you are entering a single hero product or a collection.
Start with the product you most want customers to discover. It might be the shampoo they reorder, the foundation that anchors your makeup range or the moisturiser at the centre of your skincare routine. Then choose categories that genuinely match what that product does.
Haircare categories include shampoo, scalp care and curl care. Makeup options include foundation, mascara and lip oil. Skincare categories cover cleansers, moisturisers, serums and more. Explore the full hair, makeup and skincare awards categories before submitting.
Enter by 23 October. Send products by 6 November.
The entry deadline and the sample deadline are separate. For the 2026 awards, complete your online entry by Friday 23 October, then arrange for your products to reach us by Friday 6 November.
That gives you two weeks after entries close to organise your samples. You do not need to hold back your entry while you arrange delivery. If you are unsure about sending products or need help completing your entry, contact us before the deadline using the website chat or email.
How much does it cost to enter?
The 2026 entry options are:
£122 + VAT for one product entered in one category.
£699 + VAT where applicable for up to 10 products in unlimited categories.
The single-product option is a straightforward choice when you have one product and one category in mind. If you want to enter several products or relevant categories, compare the £699 package against the individual entries you would otherwise purchase.
Choose categories for their relevance to your product. A larger package gives you flexibility, but a clear match between the product and the category should guide your selection.
Winners announced before Christmas
The 2026 winners will be announced on Tuesday 1 December, ahead of Christmas. For winning brands, that creates an opportunity to share fresh news during the festive shopping season.
Plan how you would use that announcement while preparing your entry. You could update the winning product’s page, feature the news in a customer email, create a social post or include the award in a Christmas gift edit. Give customers a direct link to the relevant product so they can move from reading the news to exploring your range.
An award is a story you can build into your seasonal marketing. Make it specific: name the winning product, the category and the year, and explain where it fits into a customer’s routine or gift shortlist.
Free winner’s logo use, an e-certificate and a badge for every entrant
Winners receive free use of their winner’s logo and a free e-certificate. These give your team ready-to-use assets to help communicate the result.
Every entrant receives a finalist badge. You can share your participation while waiting for the results, then update your messaging if your product wins. Use the badge or logo that matches your actual result and keep the awards year clear.
Think beyond a single announcement. Your product page, email campaigns, social content and retailer presentations are all places where a relevant award story can help introduce the product and give your audience something new to discover.
How to prepare your beauty awards entry
Choose your products. Decide whether to focus on one hero product or put forward several products from your range.
Review the categories. Read the descriptions and choose the closest matches.
Select your entry option. Compare the individual entry fee with the multi-product package.
Complete your entry online. Check product names and links carefully before submitting.
Arrange your samples. For this edition, make sure they reach us by 6 November.
Prepare your communications. Keep product images and descriptions ready so your team can respond to the results.
Planning to enter future beauty awards?
If your next launch is still in development, start planning your awards entry alongside your launch schedule. Keep a shortlist of products, note which categories may suit them and set aside an entry budget. Having the basics ready makes it easier to act when the next entry window opens.
Our pre-registration form lets you register your interest so we can contact you when our different awards open for entry. You can also use the entry dates page to plan ahead.
The dates, fees and benefits above relate to the 2026 Global Hair & Makeup Awards. Check the relevant awards page for the next edition’s details when planning a future entry.
Frequently asked questions
Can skincare products enter the Global Hair & Makeup Awards?
Yes. Skincare is included alongside hair and makeup. Browse the category list to find the most suitable option for your product.
Do my products need to arrive by 23 October?
No. Complete your 2026 entry by 23 October and get your samples to us by 6 November.
Does every entrant receive a finalist badge?
Yes. Every entrant receives a finalist badge. Winners also receive free winner’s logo use and a free e-certificate.
How can I hear about the next awards?
Pre-register your interest so we can contact you when awards open for entry.
Last-minute questions? We can help.
For help choosing categories or completing an entry, use the chat on our website or email editor@globalmakeupawards.com.
Ready to enter? Submit your 2026 entry by Friday 23 October. Planning ahead? Register your interest in future awards.
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