On Monday 12 February 2024, hair and beauty professionals, expert judges, influencers, creators and press gathered to celebrate some of the best products and brands in the industry at the first ever Salon Services Professional Hair & Beauty Awards.
Taking place at The Century in London, the awards were hosted by beauty entrepreneur, journalist and influencer Ateh Jewel, who brought her effervescent energy and passion for the industry to the stage. Ateh was also joined on stage by the inspirational founder of Salon Services' charity partner the Little Princess Trust, Wendy Tarplee-Morris, who attended with her co-founder Phil Brace. Wendy shared her story and the amazing work that the Little Princess Trust does to give ‘Hair and Hope’ to thousands of children and young people. Wendy also recognised the huge role that hair professionals play in helping the charity offer wigs for those battling cancer.
Dara Goolsby, Senior Director of Marketing at Salon Services, said: “It was a fantastic evening. We wanted to create a moment to recognise the products that support every hair and beauty professional and the brands that work so hard to create them. We are so grateful to everyone that got involved, including our amazing expert panel that took a deep dive and tested the products nominated. We look forward to making these awards an annual celebration.”
There were eight categories including Haircare, Hairstyling, Colour, Nails, Beauty, Vegan, Tools, Innovation and two dedicated Community Awards. You can check out the winners of the hair categories below, or to see the full list of winners, head to the Salon Services website here.
Salon Services Professional Hair & Beauty Awards – The Winners
Haircare
Best Repair for Damaged Hair
Winner: Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Range
Highly commended: Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Range
Best Scalp Product
Winner: L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Scalp Advanced Anti-Dandruff Dermo Clarifier Shampoo
Highly commended: Olaplex No.4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo
Best Curl Range
Winner: L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Curl Expression Range
Highly commended: Redken All Soft Mega Curl Range
Best for Colour Protection
Winner: Wella Professionals Invigo Color Brilliance Mask
Highly commended: L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Vitamino Colour Protecting
Best Range for Blondes
Winner: Redken Color Extend Blondage Range
Highly commended: Olaplex No.4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo & 5P Blond Enhancer Toning Conditioner
Best Purple Shampoo
Winner: Osmo Super Silver No Yellow Shampoo
Highly commended: OLAPLEX No.4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo
Best Overall Haircare Range
Winner: Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Range
Highly commended: Wella Professionals Invigo Color Brilliance Range
Best Affordable Haircare
Winner: Osmo Deep Moisture Range
Highly commended: Wella Professionals Invigo Color Brilliance Range
Hairstyling
Best Styling Product
Winner: L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.Art Pli Shaper
Highly commended: Olaplex Volumizing Blow Dry Mist
Best All-in-One Multitasker
Winner: Revlon Uniqone Original Hair Treatment
Highly commended: Redken One United All-in-One Treatment
Best Heat Protector
Winner: Wella Professionals Eimi Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray
Highly commended: Redken Iron Shape Thermal Heat Protection Spray
Best Smoothing & Shine Product
Winner: Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum
Highly commended: Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil
Colour
Best Permanent Hair Colour
Winner: Wella Professionals Kolestan Perfect Permanent Hair Colour
Highly commended: XP100 Intense Radiance Permanent Hair Colour
Best Fashion Hair Colour
Winner: Crazy Color Semi Permanent Hair Colour Cream
Highly commended: Wella Professionals Color Fresh Mask
Best in Affordable Hair Colour
Winner: XP100 Intense Radiance Hair Colour
Highly commended: Wunderbar Permanent Hair Color Cream
Best Express Colour
Winner: Wella Professionals Shinefinity Zero Lift Glaze
Highly commended: Redken Color Gels Lacquers 10 Minute Permanent Liquid Hair Colour
Tools
Best Hair Dryer
Winner: Diva Veloce 3800 Pro Hair Dryer
Highly commended: Parlux 3200 Plus Hair Dryer
Best Straightener
Winner: ghd Straightener Original
Highly commended: Diva Pro Digital Styler
Best Curling Tool
Winner: ghd Curve Soft Tong 32mm
Highly commended: Babyliss Ceramic Dial-A-Heat Tong 24mm
Best Clipper, Trimmer & Shaver
Winner: Wahl 5 Star Magic Clip Cordless Hair Clipper Kit
Highly commended: Wahl 5 Star Detailer Cordless Trimmer
Best Scissor
Winner: Jaguar Pre Style Ergo Scissors 6.0"
Highly commended: S-Pro Offset Cutting Scissors 5.5"
