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Taking place on Monday, 26 October at The Londoner Hotel, Leicester Square, The Tress Gala Awards are back – and Hairdressers Journal International are proud media partners for the fourth-year running
Hosted by Tressly, the all-in-one software company for independent stylists, this is the fourth instalment of the Tress Gala.
Tress Gala Awards
The Tress Gala is an exclusive event celebrating the best textured hairstylists in the UK, championing excellence within the industry.
L'Oréal Professionnel are returning as headline sponsor for 2026.
This year’s awards are:
- Best Session Stylist
- Changemaker Award
- Hairstylist of the Year
- Best Braider Award
- Best Wig Specialist
- Entrepreneur Award
Don’t miss this opportunity to be recognised on one of the industry’s biggest stages. Submit your application today and celebrate the artistry and community of Black hair.
On the night, attendees are invited to embrace this year’s theme – whimsy – through playful and intricate hairstyles.
What is the purpose of The Tress Gala?
Black women are reported to spend six times more than other ethnicities on hair services, however only 302 of the 35,000 (0.8%) registered hair salons in the UK, cater to Afro hair. This has given rise to a large number of freelance Black hair stylists and hair professionals operating in the UK.
The aim of this event is to celebrate these stylists, create a space for them to connect with each other and express their creativity through hair.
All applicants will still need to purchase tickets to attend the gala, so make sure you secure your ticket now by clicking here.
