The National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) has opened its Top 100 Influencer Index to nominations.

The annual event recognises and rewards professionals in the hair, barbering and beauty industries whose social media presence ‘influences, educates and innovates our sector’.

First introduced post-COVID lockdowns, the event is now in its fourth year and celebrates those with an active clientele or column across the hairdressing, barbering, beauty, wellbeing or aesthetics industries, or those with applicable qualifications and a minimum of five years’ experience working in the industry. If also meeting the criteria, freelance and employed professionals can participate; however brand, salon, and barbershop nominations will not be accepted.

Last year, four nail pros sat proudly in the top 20:

• Scratch Stars multi-award winner, Kirsty Meakin of @kirstymeakin scooped fifth place.
• The GelBottle Inc global brand ambassador, Harriet Westmoreland of @harrietwestmoreland, sat proudly in 11th.
• Scratch Stars Social Media Star of the Year finalist 2023, Charlotte Cliff of @charsgelnails_, got the 16th spot.
• Michelle Humphrey of @nailsbymh, placed in 18th place.

With a further six nail pros placing in the top 100:

• Amanda Byrne (amanda_byrne_nailartist), in 22nd place.
• Theresa Foddering (@thenaildresser), in 47th place.
• Robbie Tomkins (@robbietomkins), in 61st place.
• Jaz Moger (@paintbyjaz) in 84th place.
• Grace Yardley (@nailsbygracey) in 89th place.
• Jennifer Rose (@siren_beauty_x) in 98th place.

Nominate yourself or industry influencers for the 2024 index by 2 August via www.nhbf.co.uk/top-100-influencers/.

Watch the YouTube video below to see last year’s best bits: