Sheffield-based salon Scullion & Scot took home a spectacular triple victory at the landmark 70th anniversary UK L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final.
The monumental, platinum-themed event took over London's O2 Arena, bringing together 62 elite grand finalists following eight regional semi-final heats across the country.
Hosted by TV and radio presenter Amanda Holden, the evening marked seven decades of celebrating professional hair artistry and technical skill and featured an electrifying line-up of hair shows as well as a live orchestra.
The flagship L’Oréal Colour Trophy Overall Winner trophy was lifted by Lewis Inkles and Jessica Elwell of Scullion & Scot, Sheffield.
The salon swept the board, also claiming the North Eastern regional title and the coveted Star Award, which was won by team member Millie Grierson.
The top spots were fiercely contested by the nation’s capital talent, with London’s Elle Foreman from Tribe Clapham taking second place overall, and Charlotte Illi from Brooks & Brooks, London securing third.
The night also celebrated the best in afro hair, future talent and social media skill.
L’Oréal Colour Trophy UK 2026 Winners
- L’Oréal Colour Trophy Overall Winner: Lewis Inkles & Jessica Elwell, Scullion & Scot, Sheffield
- Second Place: Elle Foreman, Tribe Clapham, London
- Third Place: Charlotte Illi, Brooks & Brooks, London
- L’Oréal Colour Trophy Star Award 2026 Winner: Millie Grierson, Scullion & Scot, Sheffield
- L'Oréal Colour Specialist Award Winner: Adriana Seagrave, Daniel Wilson Hairdressing, Southampton
- L’Oréal Colour Trophy Afro Award Winner: Danielle Louis, Headmasters Dulwich, London
- L’Oréal Colour Trophy Social Colour Creator Award Winner (UK&I): Lauren Fox, Willow Fox Hairdressing, Sheffield
- L’Oréal Colour Trophy Future Talent Award Winners: Amy McDonald, Charlotte Rikuneko, Evie Fisher, Olivia Dare, Patrice Rhatigan
L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2026 Regional Champions
- Northern Ireland: Leighann Rea, Leighann Rea Hairdressing, Belfast
- Scotland: Grant Carr, Garçon, Glasgow
- North Eastern: Lewis Inkles & Jessica Elwell, Scullion & Scot, Sheffield
- North Western: Drew Udall, Drew Udall & Co, Shropshire
- Western: Zoe Hodgkiss, Zoe Hodgkiss Hair Artistry, Holsworthy
- Eastern: Darren Cunningham & George Waterfield, The Secret Garden, Leiceste
- Southern: Daniel Stanley, Peg Hair, Brighton
- London: Elle Foreman, Tribe Clapham
Live runway shows
The grand final featured two major creative runway shows.
Off The Earth by TONI&GUY
Off The Earth by TONI&GUY was created by an artistic team including Cos Sakkas, Indira Schauwecker, Efi Davies, and Jo O'Neill.
The show explored shape and movement through untethered hair sculptures in a parallel-world setting.
Eras of Hair by The Collective
Led by creative director Sally Brooks, Eras of Hair by The Collective was a multi-salon showcase that paid tribute to the past seven decades of the competition, connecting historic hair design with modern trends.
What is The L’Oréal Colour Trophy?
First launched in 1954, the L’Oréal Colour Trophy is one of the industry's longest-running and most prestigious hair competitions.
It provides professionals at every stage of their career with a global platform to showcase their technical skill and creative vision.
The competition continues its legacy of championing talent across the sector, offering diverse entry categories designed to welcome hair professionals of all experience levels.
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