British hairdressing awards 2008 in summary
There was glitz, there was glamour, there was excitement, there was passion, there was fashion: HJ's British Hairdressing Awards 2008, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, really was a night to be remembered.
If you weren't there to enjoy the fun and frollicks here's a brief guide to how the evening's events unfolded...
It was...
In the elegant surroundings of London's Grosvenor House Hotel London. At 6pm proceedings began with a drinks reception in the Ballroom while Schwarzkopf's guests mingled at an exclusive champagne reception and the talented finalists gathered in the Great Room.
Guests included...
The best of British hairdressing, including all the British Hairdressing Awards finalists, British Hairdresser of the Year nominees an array of Hall of Fame members and television presenter Michael Underwood.
They wore..
Jewel colours of iridescent purples and shimmering turquoises as well as a multitude of stunning LBDs. This really was a night of high glamour with guests donning everything from designer vintage to on-trend looks.
They said...
"This is the biggest night for British Hairdressing and you guys scrub up beautifully. It is going to be a memorable night for all of you" - host Graham Norton.
"This reaffirms that British Hairdressing is still the best in the world and has become the benchmark for creativity" - Jayne Lewis-Orr, HJ's publisher and editor in chief.
The entertainment...
What Not To Wear star Mica Paris sang her classic hit 'You Are My One Temptation' along with her latest release.
The talking points...
The British Hairdresser of the Year nominees' catwalk presentation of Contemporary Glamour.
From strong geometric shapes to avant garde styles and party hair, each of the hair icons injected their own personality into their look. The biggest cheer was reserved for Angelo Seminara's model - a gorgeous little girl, who stole the catwalk show.
But of course the biggest talking point was hob Salons' success at scooping three prestigious awards.
The post British Hairdressing Awards partying...
If there is one thing that British hairdressers are great at - aside from leading the world in the hair stakes - it's partying! So it was back to the Ballroom to party, celebrate or drown the sorrows, and dance the night away.
British Hairdressing Awards 2008
