The HBS Hair & Beauty Show India 2025 wasn’t just a celebration—it was a spectacle of skill, creativity, and fierce competitions. Held on the 7th and 8th of April at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, this year’s edition raised the bar for professional competitions in India, bringing together over 400+ contestants from across the country for a merit-based battle of excellence.
At HBS, it’s all about what you can do. That’s why every competition was judged purely on skill, creativity, and execution. No brand affiliations. No bias. Just raw talent and artistry taking the spotlight.
HBS Competition: A Platform Designed for Professionals, by Professionals
In an industry where recognition matters, HBS Competitions offered an unmatched opportunity for beauty professionals to showcase their talent on a national platform. Whether you’re a makeup artist, hair stylist, nail technician, or skincare specialist, participating in HBS is more than just a contest—it’s a recognition of your creativity and skill.
Winning at HBS gives recognition and adds to your professional standing – it opens doors to new clients, partnerships and teaching opportunities. For many, HBS is a stepping stone to the next big opportunity.
A Diverse Competition Line-up Spanning 17 Categories
This year, the HBS 2025 Competition format was divided into five major segments, each designed to highlight the core skills and push creative limits of the contestants:
- SkinPro Competition
- Ladies Facial Treatment
- Hair Removal Treatment (Face and Hand)
- Nailathon
- Salon Fast & Perfect
- Fantasy En Vogue
- French Jazz
- Classic Flat Art
- Bridal Chic
- WarPaint
- Runway Makeup
- Contemporary Bride
- Ladies Hairdressing
- Fantasy Hair
- Red Carpet
- Ladies Haircut
- Ladies Hair Colour
- The Barber Challenge
- Traditional Barbering
- Trend Expression
- Punk Funk
- Beard & Moustache
Each competition drew a tremendous response, with professionals bringing their A-game to create stunning, high-impact looks that wowed the judges and audience alike.
Celebrating the Stars of HBS 2025
Every winning look at HBS 2025 was evaluated by an esteemed panel of industry leaders based on technique, innovation, and overall execution. Here are the winning artists who stole the show at HBS 2025:
- SkinPro Competition
- Ladies Facial Treatment – Gauri Sakpal (LTA School Of Beauty, Mumbai)
- Hair Removal Treatment (Face and Hand) – Shruti D (LTA School of Beauty, Mumbai)
- Nailathon
- Salon Fast & Perfect – Urvi Patel ( Bluesky Nail Academy, Mumbai)
- Fantasy En Vogue – Wungam Shimray (Hexagon Nails, Mumbai)
- French Jazz – Wungam Shimray (Hexagon Nails, Mumbai)
- Classic Flat Art – Jiban Biswas (The SoBo Nail Salon, Mumbai)
- Bridal Chic – Rumki Das (Derumi Nails Studio & Academy, Jaipur)
- WarPaint
- Runway Makeup – Anika Vidwans (Enrich Salon, Mumbai)
- Contemporary Bride – Khairoon Shaikh (Casa Barbato Salon, Navi Mumbai)
- Ladies Hairdressing
- Fantasy Hair – Bhaskar Jyoti Saikia (Pink Villa Salon, Guwahati)
- Red Carpet – Pooja Golani (Rubious Makeovers, Mumbai)
- Ladies Haircut – Vijendra Gavkar (Enrich Salon, Mumbai)
- Ladies Hair Colour – Ravi Kumar Joiya (House of Elton, Mumbai)
- The Barber Challenge
- Traditional Barbering – Imran Sheikh (Jawed Habib Unisex Salon, Bareilly)
- Trend Expression – Raju Bhai (The Fat Barber, Chennai)
- Punk Funk – Vinu (The Fat Barber, Chennai)
- Beard & Moustache – Mangesh Lohor (Flying Scissor Unisex Salon, Pune)
Brand Champions of HBS 2025
At HBS 2025, special brand awards were also presented to standout performers, recognising excellence in specific categories:
- Graham Hill Best Hair Stylist Trend Expression Category – Raju Bhai (The Fat Barber, Chennai)
- 3TENX Best Ladies Hair Colourist Category – Ravi Kumar Joiya (House of Elton, Mumbai)
- Ikonic Professional Best Hairdresser – Tuleswar Doley (The Hair Salon, Guwahati)
- RICA Best Haircut Stylist Ladies Haircut Category – Shantanu Birmole (Casa Barbato Salon, Navi Mumbai)
- Milkshake Natural Beauty Best Hair Stylist Red Carpet Category– Pooja Golani (Rubious Makeovers, Mumbai)
- Beauty Garage Professional Best Hair Stylist Fantasy Hair Category– Bhaskar Jyoti Saikia (Pink Villa Salon, Guwahati)
- Mintree Best Skin Therapist Facial Category – Gauri Sakpal (LTA School Of Beauty, Mumbai)
Why You Can’t Miss HBS Competition 2026
If you’re serious about a career in beauty, HBS is where you need to be. The competitions are more than a chance to win—they’re a gateway to recognition, learning, and community. By competing among the best, HBS provides you the opportunity to be seen by industry insiders, and walking away with much more than just a trophy.
So mark your calendars for the next edition of HBS, taking place on 13th and 14th April, 2026.
Don’t just watch the action—be part of it!
