British hairdressing awards celebrate creative talent

HJ’s 2016 British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, saw the stars of our industry out in force, celebrating the creative talent that has made Britain the envy of the hairdressing world. HJ’s executive director, Jayne Lewis-Orr, welcomed guests to the Grosvenor House hotel, Park Lane, telling all the finalists that they should be immensely proud of their achievements. ”This is a culmination of hard work and dedication,” she said. “This industry continues to grow, develop and innovate. The British Hairdressing Awards celebrates the creativity that the rest of the world aspires to.” Celebrity host David Walliams brought his unique brand of humour to the event, while X Factor 2015 winner Louisa Johnson provided the musical interlude. Angelo Seminara took home the most prestigious award of the night, British Hairdresser of the Year – marking his fourth victory, rivalling Akin Konizi and his former mentor, Trevor Sorbie. The night also saw winners announced in a host of regional and specialist categories. Congratulations to all our winners! REGIONAL CATEGORIES Eastern Hairdresser of the Year Joseph I’Anson and Lisa Graham, Mark Leeson, Mansfield London Hairdresser of the Year Luke Benson, D&J Ambrose, Pinner, Middlesex Midlands Hairdresser of the Year Nick Malenko and Sophie Beattie, Royston Blythe, Wolverhampton North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year Joseph Ferraro, Joseph Ferraro, Harrogate North Western Hairdresser of the Year Marcello Moccia, Room 97 Creative Hairdressing, Wakefield Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year Julian Dalrymple, The Sitting Room Hairdressing, Ballymena Scottish Hairdresser of the Year Suzie McGill and Dylan Brittain, Rainbow Room International, Uddingston Southern Hairdresser of the Year Anne Veck, Anne Veck Salons, Oxford Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year Steven Smart, Smartest 73, Weston-Super-Mare SPECIALIST CATEGORIES Afro Hairdresser of the Year Robert Eaton and Karla Ancliff-Smith, Russell Eaton, Leeds Artistic team of the Year Angelo Vallillo Academy, Nottingham Avent-garde Hairdresser of the Year Indira Schauwecker, TONI&GUY, Covent Garden Men’s Hairdresser of the Year Terri Kay and Andrea Giles, Mark Leeson, Mansfield Newcomer of the Year William Lamb, Daniel Granger Hairdressing, Northampton Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year Robert Eaton, Russell Eaton, Leeds