On Saturday 15 November, HJ’s Editor, Charlotte Grant-West, joined more than 250 of the UK’s leading extension specialists at the Remi Cachet Extensionist of the Year Awards. Hosted by Founder and Global Creative Director Victoria Lynch and CEO Lisa Jackson, the prestigious event took place at Manchester’s Edwardian Hotel.
Reflecting on the evening, Victoria said: “Each year we gather to celebrate not just our amazing industry but also to recognise outstanding talent. The Remi Cachet community is growing, and tonight was a wonderful way for our members to meet and kick up their heels. It’s so important to take a moment to celebrate success and I am so proud of all of our winners.”
The ceremony delivered a sense of understated glamour, immersing guests in a Winter Wonderland of clean white tones, a memorable dinner, and an exciting awards reveal.
Sixteen categories honoured excellence across the UK and beyond, with this year’s winners revealed as:
Recycler of the Year – Kim Warburton, Sistachic Hair Extensions
Rising Star Award – Leona Kerr, Leona Kerr Hair
Super Stylist of the Year – Poppy Saunders, PS Hair Extensions
Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026:
• Scotland West – Jenna Orr, Luxe Locks by Jenna
• Scotland East – Rowan Milne, Beyond Bond
• North East of England – Georgia Reynolds, GLR Hair
• Yorkshire and the Humber – Brittany Jae Lamb, Juno Salon Ltd
• North West of England – Raminta Doskute, Flawless Xtensions by Raminta
• Midlands – Kym Grace, Hair Extensions by Kym
• Wales and Northern Ireland – Michelle Crumlish, Crumlish House
• East Anglia – Jade Pask, Hair Extensions by Jade
• London – Emily Dickson, Extensions by Em
• South East of England – Hollie Johnson, Divamane Limited
• South West of England – Yasmin Carter, Yasmin Ellen Hair
• International – Stacy Johnstone, Stacy Johnstone Dubai
Overall Hair Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026 – Rowan Milne, Beyond Bond
Each winner received a trophy alongside a £250 gift certificate.
Victoria, Lisa, and the Remi Cachet team extended heartfelt thanks to this year’s judging panel, who faced exceptionally tough decisions. Judges included:
Stephen Hopper, Founder of SH Hair and Remi Cachet Ambassador;
Christopher Laird, Remi Cachet Brand Ambassador and Founder of Laird & Co.;
Alex Ferris, Owner of AF Hair Extensions Salon and Remi Cachet Ambassador;
Louise Bailey, Founder of Beauty Club London;
Michelle Griffin, CEO of Loxbox, VP of the Fellowship of British Hairdressing, and global educator;
Inanch Emir, Founder of Inanch London;
and Sarah Ashley, Founder of Upstate Hair Extension Studio, NYC.
A dazzling start to the festive season, the Remi Cachet Extensionist of the Year Awards saw guests celebrating well into the early hours, an unforgettable night honouring artistry, innovation, and the ever-growing extensionist community.
