Creative excellence

Success in the hairdressing industry can be measured in a variety of ways, dependent upon the aim or purpose that you set out to achieve. From business successes to creative triumphs, having a positive mindset and a desire to win is the first stage in the process. Internal and external competitions motivate teams to push boundaries and achieve; and when managed well can attract new team members and salon clients as we all like to be associated with success.

HJ's British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional has 15 categories that can be entered including regional titles and specialist awards. The most coveted titles in hairdressing - and recognised on the global stage - these awards recognise those hairdressers and teams that set the creative standards, raising the bar each year in terms of technical excellence and inspiring hairdressers the world over with their ingenuity.

From Newcomer to Afro, Artistic Team to Men's - all entries are judged independently and anonymously to ensure absolute fairness with external auditors collating the results at each stage of the competition. The closing date for first round entries is 5pm, Friday 28th June so click here for an entry form or call Dan Eversfield on 020 8652 8845 or email [email protected] for more information.

You can check out the work of the 2012 winners by downloading the HJ Plus app in the App Store and downloading our souvenir Winning Collections supplement free of charge.

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