British hairdresser of the year 2020 – nominees announced

The most exciting announcement in the British hairdressing calendar has arrived, the nominees for the 2020 British Hairdresser of the Year at HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional. This year saw the closest vote in the history of the awards resulting in a record ten nominees. British Hairdresser of the Year nominees are chosen by top-tier hairdressers, influencers and UK and international press for their professional reputation, creative vision and their ability to act as an ambassador for British hairdressing. The nominees for HJ’s 2020 British Hairdresser of the Year are: Darren Ambrose Richard Ashforth Sally Brooks Errol Douglas Robert Eaton Gary Hooker & Michael Young Adam Reed Cos Sakkas Angelo Seminara Eugene Souleiman The winner of the British Hairdresser of the Year title will sit in great company among industry legends. Since its inception in 1985, the title has transformed exceptional stylists into either household names or meteoric hairdressing careers, previous winners include Trevor Sorbie, John Frieda, Umberto Giannini, Nicky Clarke, Charles Worthington, Antoinette Beenders, Beverley C and Sally Brooks. “The British Hairdresser of the Year title has been the most sought-after in the industry for more than three decades," says Jayne Lewis-Orr executive director of Hairdressers Journal International. "This year especially, it is recognition of the stylists at the forefront of this thriving, talented and professional community. The award not only cements the careers of exceptional hairdressers but consistently raises standards across our industry year-on-year.” Continues Jayne; “British hairdressing has certainly faced its greatest ever challenge this year. It has been a testing time for us all, but I have been so impressed with, but not surprised by, the industry’s professionalism, resilience and creativity, ignited by this difficult time." The winner will be announced on Monday 30 November 2020 during the British Hairdressing Awards 2020 sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional. The event will take place at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, on the biggest night in the hairdressing calendar. Julian Crane, general manager of Henkel Beauty Care UK and Ireland comments; “Being the sole sponsor of HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards for the past 36 years, is a huge honour for Schwarzkopf Professional. Today, when we reveal who is in this echelon of top hairdressers in the UK, it’s always a day to celebrate the best of British hairdressing. As an industry we have been hugely hit by Covid-19, but the resilience and the spirit of British hairdressing is seen as we pull together and recognise that we are united as an industry, it is a great reminder that we have so much amazing talent within our midst.” For more information on the British Hairdressing Awards sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional click here To download the form to enter the other six specialist categories and nine regional categories click here