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It’s with great pleasure that we can now announce the Session Hairdresser of the Year 2025 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 Hairdresser of the Year recognises the creative vision and technical skill of hairdressers working outside of a salon environment.
Need a reminder of the British Hairdresser of the Year nominees? Check them out here.
The Session Hairdresser of the Year 2025 Nominees are as follows...
Duffy
Gary Gill
Syd Hayes
Nick Irwin
Tyler Johnston
Sam McKnight
Guido Pala
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 2025: How to enter
Not entered the specialist or regional categories yet? Entries are open for the British Hairdressing Awards 2025, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, so to be in with a chance of becoming a winner of your region or specialist category, enter now as entries close Friday 27 June, by 5pm. You can see the full list of categories here and keep scrolling to see them below.
For 2025, we are extending the time in which images can have been photographed from one year to two in recognition of the economic uncertainty the industry is facing. Photos can have been shot from 1 July 2023 - 27 June 2025. If you have images that have not been entered into the British Hairdressing Awards before (you can have used them in social/marketing/print) then why not find your category and enter?
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the British Hairdressing Awards 2025 Deadline?
Entries must be submitted by Friday 27 June 2025 by 5pm.
When is the awards ceremony?
The British Hairdressing Awards 2025 will be held on Monday 24 November 2025 at JW Marriott 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 & 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
British Hairdresser of the Year - check out the nominations here!
Start your British Hairdressing Awards 2025 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 2024, and view the finalists’ collections here?
