HJ's British Hairdressing Awards

HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional are recognised globally as the ultimate accolade, and since their launch in 1984, the Awards have recognised the most credible names in the industry as both finalists and winners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Enter

Please make sure you download and read the Entry Form at the top of the category page before entering.

You must enter your images online through our Evessio site, as well as sending in your final hard copy images to the Awards Team, M Squared Media, Allington House, 25 High Street, Wimbledon, SW19 5DX.

Do I have to pay to enter?

No, there is no charge to enter the awards. The only cost involved is if you wish to attend the awards ceremony on Monday 24th November 2025 at JW Grosvenor House Hotel.

What is the last date to get my entry submitted?

All entries must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 27th June 2025.

I have won the same category three times - can I enter the same category again?

No, you can’t unless there has been a two-year gap from the last year you won to the year you’d like to enter again.

Can I enter more than one category?

Yes, you can. However please ensure you have submitted each separate entry and they are in the transactions section of your account. • You can only enter Trend Image of the Year once. • Make sure each entry is unique in its content. The judges can become familiar with repeated entries.

Can I enter my Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year images into a regional category?

Yes, you can. If entering Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year, the same eight images can be entered into a region.

Can I enter my Trend Image of the Year image into an additional category?

Yes, you can. If entering Trend Image of the Year, the same image can be entered into an additional category.

Can I submit more than one entry under the same account login?

Yes, one account can be created for multiple entries including entries for different Salons/Entrants. Please ensure the correct details for the entrant are completed on the entry form. File uploads • IMPORTANT: YOU WILL NEED TO ZIP OR COMPRESS THE FILE BEFORE UPLOADING. For information on how to Zip a file please use this link • The Awards system supports png, jpeg, jpg, gif, pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, txt, rtf, zip, 7z, mp3, eps, ai. files only • Individual files larger than 40MB may result in the upload failing and, in some circumstances, cause your entry information to be lost. If the files are of the correct format and less than 40MB in size then select and upload the file.

What do I need to do if I am chosen as a finalist?

You will be asked to submit a further 4 images if you are selected as a finalist. The exceptions are the Trend Image of the Year and Newcomer of the Year which will then be judged again. • Newcomer of the Year will need to submit a further 2 images to be judged again • Trend Image only enter the 1 image in the first round.

Do I need to complete the online entry form and submit straight away?

No - the entry form can be saved by clicking 'Save for Later' and returned to at any point by logging back in and selecting 'Saved Items'.

Is there a word limited on the answers?

Only on select questions. To view the word limits select enter now on the category you wish to enter, then login or create an account. You will be directed to the online entry form showing the question-and-answer fields.

About the Event

When is the awards ceremony?

The British Hairdressing Awards 2025 will be held on Monday 24th November 2025 at JW Grosvenor House Hotel.

When do tickets go on sale?

Tickets for the awards evening will be available to purchase closer to the event. We will announce this on social media or be in touch via email to invite you.

Do you have hotel recommendations or booking service?

To assist you with your travel arrangements, we have arranged a FREE accommodation and travel booking service with Jigsaw Conferences Ltd, who have arranged an allocation of rooms to be held at hotels near the venue, however if you have a preferred hotel please let Jigsaw know and they will negotiate the best rate for your stay. Rates are only available if booked by calling +44 (0)20 8945 5030, please book early to avoid any disappointment.

The finalists for HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards 2025, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, have officially been announced.

Congratulations to all the finalists on this fantastic achievement.

 

Regional

Eastern Hairdresser of the Year

Niall McNulty, YK Hair

Georgia Mountain, Lulabells

Antonio Palladino, Antonio Giovanni Hairdressing

Joanne Roe & Joanna Bishop, KH Hair Leicester

Darrel Starkey, Taylor's Hair Studio

Christian Wiles, Wiles Studios

International Collection of the Year

Bernadette Beswick, Beswick Education Services

Benjamin Martin, Salon XVI

Pauline McCabe, Rock Paper Scissors Hair Studio

Lauren McCowan, Lauren McCowan

Jude McEwen, TONI&GUY Perth

Kasper Thomas, Kasper Thomas

 

London Hairdresser of the Year

Sara Cester, TONI&GUY Covent Garden

Daniele De Angelis, TONI&GUY Academy

Danilo Giangreco & Emy Roccabella, Danilo Giangreco London

Elle Page, TONI&GUY Covent Garden

Lucia Siero Hernandez, TONI&GUY Westfield

Yui Tateno, TONI&GUY, Covent Garden


Midlands Hairdresser of the Year

Pamela Cooney, Clay Hair Studio

Rebecca Jacques and Aimee Atkins, Rebecca Jacques Hair

Sam Millard-Power, Flaunt

Nuru Perkins, M & M Spa

Tamara Robinson, Ffion's Hair & Beauty Boutique

Tracey Ann Smith, French & Ivi

 

North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year

Kirby Blythe, Hair by Kirby Blythe

Gee-Kent Ho, Gee-Kent Ho

Nathan Richardson, Nathan Richardson Hair

Kelly Rowney, Tate Hair

Emma Simmons, Salon 54

Jonathan Turner and Sophie Lenton, HOOKER & YOUNG


Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year

Martine Broggy & Lynsey Campbell, Natural Hair Company

Corey Crosby, Kevin Kahan Salon

Simon Houston, Houston Hair

Damien Johnston and Stephen Aiken, Purehair

Danny Malone, DM Hair 

North Western Hairdresser of the Year

John Claxton, Claxton Hair

James Earnshaw, James Earnshaw Hair

Mai Ha, Vera Mai Ha

Laura Kulik and Ria Kulik, The Hairbank

Melissa Timperley & Sara Williams, Melissa Timperley Salons

Jon Wilsdon, TONI&GUY Deansgate


Scottish Hairdresser of the Year

Diana Carson, Rainbow Room International

David Corbett, David Corbett Hairdressing and Beauty

Jason Hall, Jason Hall Hairdressing

Colin McAndrew, Medusa Hairdressing

Paul Ralph & Hiro Kudo, KIKU Salon

Karen Thomson, KAM Hair & Body Spa


Southern Hairdresser of the Year

David Baker & Ben Hendry, The Vault Hair and Spa

David Cassidy, Palette & Bristle

Andy Heasman, RUSH Hair

Ashley Long, Directors Hair and Beauty

Robert Masciave & Ceri Cushen, Metropolis Hairdressing  

Anne Veck, Kelly's Hair Oxford


Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year

Casey Coleman, CHAIR Salons

Fergal Doyle & Brandon Messinger, Fergal Doyle Hair

Josh Goldsworthy & Sophie-Rose Goldsworthy, Goldsworthys Hairdressing

Nicholas James Tucker, Nicholas James

Steven Smart, Smartest 73

Michelle Summers-Davies, Michelle Davies Hair

Specialist

Afro Hairdresser of the Year

Lisa Farrall, WIG London

Ashley-Michael Graham, Ashley Michael Hair

Aycan Kemal, New York Hair Design

Rick Roberts & Zoe Roberts, Rick Roberts

Darrel Starkey, Taylor's Hair Studio

Melissa Timperley & Sara Williams, Melissa Timperley Salons

Artistic Team of the Year

French and Ivi Artistic Team

HOB Artistic Team

Kevin Kahan Artistic Team

Rainbow Room International Artistic Team

Rick Roberts Art Team

RUSH Artistic Team

Smartest 73 Artistic Team

 

Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year

Sylvie Brooks, Dorata Hairdressing

Efi Davies, TONI&GUY Academy  

Jean Sylvestre Finold, TONI&GUY Wimbledon

William Gray & Bianca Gray, Gray's International

Darja Laett, TONI&GUY Kensington

Adrian Paoluccio, Smiths Salon

Men’s Hairdresser of the Year

Gianni Cardinale, CARDINALE COLLECTIVE

Sam Elliot, TONI&GUY Covent Garden

Jonathan Fisher, Palmer Fisher London

Dexter Dapper Johnson, TONI&GUY 

Josh Lamonaca, MENSPIRE

Desmond Murray, Athertoncox

Newcomer of the Year

Kerry Adair, HOOKER & YOUNG

Matteo De Vita, TONI&GUY Wigmore Street

Jak Hall, Jason Hall Hairdressing

Chloe Houston, Houston Hair

Dodge Mackay, Andrew Jose

Millie Nesbitt, HOOKER & YOUNG

Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician

Kirsty Judge & Poonam Mehmi, RUSH Hair

Stuart Matuska, TONI&GUY Shoreditch

Jo O'Neill, TONI&GUY Sloane Square

Steven Smart, Smartest 73

Andrew Smith, Andrew Smith Salons

Emanuele Temperini, TONI&GUY Covent Garden

Trend Image of the Year

Ashley Long, Directors Hair and Beauty

Corinne Mcnaughton, Medusa Hairdressing

Georgia Mountain, Lulabells

Rick Roberts, Rick Roberts

Steven Smart, Smartest 73

Jonathan Turner, HOOKER & YOUNG

You can check out the British Hairdresser of the Year 2025 nominees here. And the Session Hairdresser of the Year 2025 nominees here.

The biggest night in the hairdressing calendar, HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards sponsored by Schwarzkopf, takes place on Monday November 25th 2024 at JW Marriot Grosvenor House, London and you are invited!

To book your ticket, simply follow the link below and choose whether you’d like a single ticket or a table.  

Essential Information About Booking Your Table 

Process Registration / login

  • An account must first be created and you must login before you can book your table or individual place
  • After registration you can select and save for later but you must click the email activation link before you will be able to finish an order Basket
  • This is where all entries are held before completing the process (it functions like a shopping basket)

Saved Items

  • If you can't finish the entry immediately please use the "Save for later" button to move an entry to the "Saved items"
  • You can return at a later stage and complete missing information, move the saved item to the basket and process it

"Process x Items"

  • This is the green button at the bottom of the basket
  •  This button is only available if ALL items in the basket have ALL required information
  • After clicking this button your items are move from the basket into a "Personal Details" section then “Invoice Details” then a “Summary Page” before final confirmation.

Adding Guest Names to table bookings

  • Login into your account
  • Locate a completed entry via the "My transactions" menu
  • Click on the transaction code to access the transaction detail
  • Locate the nomination inside the transaction via its linked code or using the "Items" tab
  • Edit the entry and use the save button to store changes.

For all enquiries for the British Hairdressing Awards contact:

Lizzi Brady
020 3841 7365
[email protected]

Sponsors

Schwarzkopf Professional

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