Hj's 2012 british hairdressing business awards finalists
A prestigious panel of judges, including representatives of major manufacturers and industry experts, spent two days poring over entries to HJ's 2012 British Hairdressing Business Awards, drawing up a shortlist in each of the 16 categories.
These are the finalists who will discover if they are the ultimate winners at the Awards night on 17 September at the Lancaster London.
Business Director of the Year, sponsored by Hairdressers Journal International
Gina Conway, Gina Conway Aveda
Errol Douglas, Errol Douglas Salon
Will Foran, Foran & Blake Hair & Beauty
Colin Greaney, Russell-John Barker & Anthony Licata, Mahogany Hairdressing
Ken Picton, Ken Picton Salon
Tommy & Esther van der Veken, Tommy's Hair Company
Marc Westerman & Steve Rowbottom, Westrow
Customer Care Award, sponsored by Kérastase
Abacus Hair
Haringtons
Jones & Payne
The Colour Room
The House of RUSH
Tommy's Hair Company
Franchisee of the Year
Tim Avory, Toni&Guy Guildford
Laura Procter, Westrow West Park
Rupert Towers, Forresters (Wallingford)
Lisa Walby and Jeremy Magadia, Francesco Group - Cheltenham
Franchisor of the Year, sponsored by Xpert HR
RUSH Hair
Westrow
Front of House Team of the Year
Clay Salon and Spa
Hair by JFK
The Colour Room
Tommy's Hair Company
Westrow Wetherby
Zoology
Independent Salon - Business Newcomer, sponsored by Great Lengths
Austen Thomson Hair
Malcolm Murphy Hair
Rituals Hair Spa
Ruffians
Strand
The Salon
Junior of the Year, Bangstyle.com
Corina Bryce-Arnold, Errol Douglas
Emma Harrison, Emma J Steven
Natasha Joy Hayford, Errol Douglas
Jessica Hurley, Michael Van Clarke
Jack Kosta, Jamie Stevens
Rory Share, Michelle Griffin Academy
Hannah Stoneham, Strangeways Ltd
Manager of the Year, sponsored by L'Oreal Professionnel
Louise Curtis, seanhanna Putney
Alexandra Hamilton, Toni&Guy Putney
Natalie Hinton, Ken Picton Salon
Lea Jones, Anne McGuigan
Tracy McCullough, Zoology
Claire Timlin, En Route
Marketing Award, sponsored by 3.6.5.Salon Education
Bonce Salons
Ego Hair Design
Independent mindbodysoul
Sarah Hodge Hairdressers
The Lounge
Tommy's Hair Company
Retail Salon of the Year, sponsored by Flip-In Hair
Centrestage
Elajé Hair & Beauty
Hooker & Young - Darlington
Wicked Hair
Salon Design Award, sponsored by Aston & Fincher
Elan
Forresters Pangbourne
Shimmers Hair Salon
Synergy Hair
The Hair Lounge Rossett
The House of RUSH
Salon of the Year 1, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional
Hair at 58
Jones & Payne
Ken Picton Salon
The Colour Room
Tommy's Hair Company
Westrow West Park
Salon of the Year 2, sponsored by Clynol Salon Exclusive
Clay Salon and Spa
Ego Hair Design
Janet Maitland Hair Excellence
Spirit Hair Company
The Curious Comb
Thomas & Miles Hairdressing
Tommy's Hair Company - Llandudno
Salon Team of the Year, sponsored by Kerastraight
Bang
Barrie Stephen Hair
Foran & Blake Hair & Beauty
Headquarters Hair Salon
Hensmans
Rainbow Room International
Training Award, sponsored by Wella Professionals
Haringtons
Review
Richard John
Sarah Hodge Hairdressers
Strangeways Ltd
W Academy and Education
Website/Innovation of the Year, sponsored by TIGI
Forresters
Guy Christian Salon
Hair @ Jibe
Kell Skött Haircare
Ken Picton Salon
Voodou