Beauty Launchpad's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards Nominations
Nominations are now open for Beauty Launchpad's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards. We are seeking submissions to determine the best professional hair and nail products in the industry. There is a $50 charge per brand, with two nominations allowed per brand submission. Each additional submission form is another $50 charge. Nominations close July 11 at 6pm EST. We can't wait to learn more about your favorite products!
Beauty Launchpad Categories
Hair Care: Best Bond Builder
Hair Care: Best Brow/Lash Serum
Hair Care: Best Dry Shampoo
Hair Care: Best Hair Loss System
hair lines, systems that help fight hair loss
Hair Care: Best Hair Mask
Hair Care: Best Hair Oil/Serum
Hair Care: Best Leave-In Product
leave-in conditioner, leave-in styling product, etc.
Hair Care: Best Scalp Care Product
product that aids client in maintaining optimal scalp health
Hair Care: Best Smoothing Product/Treatment
In-Salon and Retail
Hair Color: Best Bleach
Hair Color: Best Color Care Line
Hair Color: Best Color Line
Permanent, Semipermanent and Demipermanent Color
Hair Color: Best Foils
Hair Tools: Best Blowdryer
Hair Tools: Best Brush/Comb
Hair Tools: Best Clipper/Trimmer
Hair Tools: Best Hot Tool
curling iron, flat iron, styling tool, etc.
Hair Tools: Best Shears
Hairstyling: Best Curl Product
Hairstyling: Best Hair Extensions
Hairstyling: Best Hairspray
Hairstyling: Best Texture Spray
Hairstyling: Best Volume Spray
Misc: Best New Launch (Hair)
Best New Hair Product Launch (Fall 2024-Summer 2025)
Misc: Best Salon Disinfectant
spray, wipes, etc.
Misc: Best Salon Furniture
pedicure chair, shampoo chairs, salon/barber chairs, salon mats, etc.
Misc: Best Salon Management Innovation
New Launch/Development from Salon Management Softwares
Misc: Best Sustainable / Eco-Friendly Line
sustainable, eco-conscious product lines in hair and nails
Misc: Best Sustainable Salon Solution
salon recycling, clean beauty communities, etc.
Nails: Best Acrylic System
Nails: Best Base Coat
Nail Base Coat
Nails: Best Builder in a Bottle (BIAB)
Builder in a Bottle Gel: Nails
Nails: Best Cuticle Oil
Nails: Best Gel Polish Line
Nails: Best Mani/Pedi Tool
Nail Tools: clipper, nipper, e-file, etc.
Nails: Best Moisturizer
lotions, masques, scrubs, etc. for hands and feet
Nails: Best Nail Art Tool
brush, dotting tool, etc.
Nails: Best Nail Curing Lamp
UV/LED, etc. nail curing lamp
Nails: Best Nail Enhancements/Extensions
Nail Extensions, Press-Ons, Gel Extensions, etc.
Nails: Best New Launch (Nails)
New Nail Product from Fall 2024-Summer 2025
Nails: Best Top Coat