Jul
10,
2026
The beauty industry’s brightest minds were celebrated from coast to coast as Gurus Magazine brought its 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards to life with two unforgettable events—beginning in New York City before culminating with an intimate Beauty Soirée in Los Angeles this week.
Together, the celebrations honored the innovators, entrepreneurs, creatives, and brands redefining the future of beauty and wellness while highlighting the growing influence of the Gurus community.
The festivities began in Manhattan, where the second annual Gurus Beauty Awards transformed Docks Off Fifth into a breathtaking botanical oasis. Co-hosted by wellness expert Hilaria Baldwin and Gurus Magazine Founder, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Derek Warburton, the evening welcomed beauty leaders, celebrities, designers, media personalities, and industry tastemakers for a glamorous celebration of creativity and innovation.
Photo Gallery Credit: Dennis Tooshkanov
Guests entered through a spectacular floral installation before stepping into a venue adorned with towering floral displays, lush garden-inspired décor, and elegant touches that made every corner feel like an immersive experience. The evening paired exceptional hospitality with an awards program recognizing standout brands and individuals shaping today’s beauty landscape.
Among the evening’s presenters were fashion designer Nicole Miller, Sex and the City creator Candace Bushnell, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Sutton Stracke, and The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Margaret Josephs, who presented awards honoring excellence across skincare, beauty accessories, hair care, legacy brands, and celebrity hairstyling.
Following the success of the New York awards, the celebration headed west as the Gurus community reunited in Los Angeles for the Gurus Beauty Soirée, a more intimate evening focused on celebrating the relationships and collaborations that continue to drive the beauty industry forward.
Hosted by Selling Sunset’s Mary Bonnet and Sandra Vergara, the Los Angeles gathering took place inside the stunning Bloom Boom Boutique Florist, where guests were surrounded by lush floral installations, live piano music, and thoughtfully curated beauty experiences that reflected Southern California’s relaxed elegance.
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The evening opened with remarks from two-time Emmy Award winner Vincent De Paul, who welcomed Warburton to share the vision behind the Gurus Beauty Awards—a community built on creativity, innovation, and authentic connection.
Throughout the soirée, guests sampled handcrafted cocktails, wellness beverages like coconut milk straight from fresh coconuts, and floral-inspired desserts from local favorite Sweet Lady Jane bakery, while exploring immersive beauty activations featuring several of this year’s award-winning brands. Attendees also received curated gift bags filled with products from some of the industry’s most innovative beauty and wellness companies.
Los Angeles also featured additional award presentations recognizing standout achievements in design, wellness, and beauty innovation. SipFace received Best in Design, Ole Henriksen Spa Hollywood was honored as Best Day Spa, and Haroutine earned recognition for excellence in supplements.
The guest list once again blended entertainment and beauty, with appearances from Jai Rodriguez, Ashley Alexiss, Vincent De Paul, Claudia Charriez, William McNamara, renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Michael K. Newman, wellness personalities, media members, and beauty founders, reinforcing the collaborative spirit that has become synonymous with the Gurus brand.
More than simply recognizing products or personalities, the Gurus Beauty Awards continue to celebrate the people and ideas driving meaningful innovation across beauty, wellness, fashion, and lifestyle from coast to coast.
