HJ's 2015 British Hairdressing Awards

Last night was the prestigious Hairdressers Journal British Hairdressing Awards which changes the lives of 16 winners through this amazing accolade

The Grosvenor House in London welcomed the glamorous evening and everyone had dressed to impress for this highly anticipated calendar date. Hosted by the infamous David Walliams and the Executive Director of Hairdressers Journal Jayne Lewis-Orr it was an opportunity to celebrate their success in style!

Each of the finalists had created a collection of 8 images which showcased their expertise, skills, creativity and technical ability with judging taking place earlier this year.

Everyone came together yesterday, and industry icons and previous winners filled the room, including many Fellowship members who I work alongside. Oh and did I mention X Factor winner Ben Haenow also took to the stage with his chart topping hits?

A huge congratulations to the following individuals and salons on receiving such wonderful recognition:

Regional Categories

Eastern Hairdresser of the Year

Callum Standen-May, The Egg, Norwich

London Hairdresser of the Year

Cos Sakkas, Toni & Guy, Sloane Square

Midlands Hairdresser of the Year 

Shaun Hall, Mark Leeson, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year

Jill Watkins-Wright, Watkins-Wright Hairdressing, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year 

Julie Cherry and Collette Fitzpatrick, Shane Bennett Salon, Co. Down

North Western Hairdresser of the Year 

Gary Taylor, Edward & Co., Brighouse, West Yorkshire

Scottish Hairdresser of the Year 

Caroline Sanderson and Claire McIntyre, Ego Hair Design, Inverness

Southern Hairdresser of the Year 

Robert Masciave, Metropolis Hairdressing, Kingston-upon-Thames

Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year

Martin Crean, Mode, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Specialist Categories

Afro Hairdresser of the Year 

Michelle Thompson, Francesco Group Advanced Academy, Stafford

Artistic Team of the Year

Shane Bennett Salon, Hillsborough, Co. Down

Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year

Lucie Monbillard, seanhanna, London

Men's Hairdresser of the Year

Marcus King, Hooker & Young, Wynyard, Billingham

Newcomer of the Year 

Sophie Springett, Toni & Guy, South Kensington, London

Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year

Issie Churcher, HOB Salons, Camden, London

British Hairdresser of the Year

Darren Ambrose, D&J Ambrose, Pinner

Next date is Monday 7th December for The Fellowship for British Hairdressing Luncheon & Awards for another glamourous evening celebrating this truly amazing industy. 

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