Megan Stanley

Beauty by Justyna on Devizes Road in Salisbury has been shortlisted as one of eight finalists for the Beauty Salon of the Year 2026 award. Owner Justyna says the nomination recognises more than 17 years of experience and dedication, while describing the salon’s focus on personalised treatments, client trust and wellbeing. Public voting will take place through coupons printed in the Salisbury Journal, with completed votes due by August 21.

The Beauty Lounge in Bulford has been shortlisted for the Salisbury Journal’s Beauty Salon of the Year 2026 award. Owner Gemma Riste said the nomination recognises her team’s dedication to client care and the support of loyal customers. The salon has grown into an award-winning clinic offering skin treatments, aesthetics, permanent makeup, beauty therapy and education, with training provided through The Beauty Lounge Academy and a partnership with the Royal Artillery Centre for Personal Development. The winner will be decided by readers voting via printed coupons in the Salisbury Journal, with votes due by August 21.

Luxe Beauty Loft in Salisbury has been shortlisted for Beauty Salon of the Year 2026. Co-founders Megan and Ashley established the independent salon in January 2025, offering beauty, skincare, massage, nail, brow, lash and Footlogix pedicure services. The award will be decided by public vote, with voting coupons appearing in the Salisbury Journal’s August 6 and August 13 editions and entries due by August 21.

Amesbury House of Perfection has been shortlisted as one of eight finalists for the Salisbury Journal’s Beauty Salon of the Year 2026 award. Owner Jenny praised the salon’s growth from a small team into a 21-person business offering hair, beauty and aesthetic treatments, while emphasizing its welcoming and training-focused environment. The winner will be decided by reader votes submitted through coupons published in the Salisbury Journal, with entries due by August 21.

A selection of 14 photographs from the Salisbury Journal Camera Club’s July theme, “Outdoor Action,” showcases wildlife, landscapes, community scenes and outdoor activities around Salisbury, the New Forest and nearby areas. The gallery highlights images by local photographers and invites readers to join the club and submit their own photographs.

The Salisbury Journal has revealed eight finalists for its 2026 Beauty Salon of the Year award, selected following reader nominations across Salisbury. The shortlist includes salons and beauty businesses in Salisbury, Amesbury and Bulford. Ellure Hair and Beauty in Downton won the 2025 title, with owner Ella Stretch describing the recognition as unexpected and affirming. Readers will choose the 2026 winner using voting coupons published in the Salisbury Journal on August 6 and 13; completed coupons must be received by August 21.