It’s with great pleasure that we can now announce the Session Hairdresser of the Year 2023 Nominees for HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional.
One of the most anticipated categories at HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by
Schwarzkopf Professional, Session Stylist of the Year recognises the creative vision and technical skill
of hairdressers working outside of a salon environment.
The Session Hairdresser of the Year 2023 Nominees are as follows...
Chris Appleton
Gary Gill
Syd Hayes
Nick Irwin
Sam McKnight
Guido Palau
Angelo Seminara
Eugene Souleiman
Voted for by British and international beauty press, as well as names from the British Hairdressing Awards Hall of Fame - those who have won the same category on three occasions - the nominees must now submit eight of their favourite images from the last year. Their portfolio should include a variety of work, showcasing the breadth of the stylist’s creative and technical skills.
British Hairdressing Awards 2023: How to enter
Not entered the specialist or regional categories yet?
Entries are open for the British Hairdressing Awards 2023, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, so to be in with a chance of becoming a winner of your region or specialist category you should enter now as entries close Friday 30 June, by 5pm.
You can see the full list of categories here and keep scrolling to see them below as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the British Hairdressing Awards 2023 Deadline?
Entries must be submitted by Friday 30 June 2023 by 5pm.
When is the awards ceremony?
The British Hairdressing Awards 2023 will be held on Monday 27 November 2023 at JW Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
What categories are there?
Regional Categories
Southern Hairdresser of the Year
North Western Hairdresser of the Year
International Collection of the Year
Scottish Hairdresser of the Year
Wales and South West Hairdresser of the Year
Midlands Hairdresser of the Year
North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year
London Hairdresser of the Year
Eastern Hairdresser of the Year
Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year
Specialist Categories
Men’s Hairdresser of the Year
Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year
Afro Hairdresser of the Year
Artistic Team of the Year
Trend Image of the Year
Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year
Newcomer of the Year
Start your British Hairdressing Awards 2023 entry here – good luck!
Be Inspired
If you are after some inspiration for your collection, why not
check out the winners from the British Hairdressing Awards 2022, and view the
finalists’ collections here?