Discover the winners of the Wella Professionals UK & Ireland TrendVision Award 2026, announced at Town Hall by Bottaccio in London as part of The House of Wella London.
More than 450 hair professionals gathered at Town Hall by Bottaccio in London as Wella Professionals hosted the UK & Ireland TrendVision Award 2026 Final on September 14, 2026, revealing six category winners at an immersive new-format spectacle hosted by Patrick Cameron.
For the first time, the awards formed part of The House of Wella London, a two-day event featuring masterclasses, education, and brand experiences across Wella Professionals, Sebastian Professional, Nioxin, ghd, Clairol, OPI, and Briogeo.
Max Amen, General Manager Northern Europe at Wella Company, praised the initiative: "Bringing together world-class education, innovation, brand experiences and creative talent under one roof this week demonstrates our commitment to the professional hair community in the UK&I."
A Celebration of Creative Excellence
The evening opened with a drinks reception and a show titled Pure Perfection by Sassoon Academy, showcasing the new Wella Professionals Pure Perfection colour range with looks inspired by London Fashion Week.
Guests were served a sit-down tasting menu alongside six artistic hair shows from creative teams including TONI&GUY, HOB Academy, and a joint colour showcase from Richard Ward, NJUK, and Francesco Group.
Wella Professionals Global Ambassador James Earnshaw mentored previous TrendVision Award winners to present a dedicated collection, accompanied by a high-energy performance from singer Fleur East.
Following a live competition earlier in the day, the evening concluded with a competitor catwalk and the awards.
Wella Professionals TrendVision Award 2026 winners
Transformation Visionary Award UK Winner: Kris Brown, Lara Johnson Lifestyle
Transformation Visionary Award UK winner Runner up: Richard Bailey, HOB Salons, Mill Hill
Transformation Visionary Award Ireland Winner: Ciara Gallagher, House of Colour
Transformation Visionary Award Ireland Runner up: Zara Keating, House of Colour
Editorial Visionary Award UK Winner: Radoslaw Lewandowski, McIntyres
Editorial Visionary Award UK Runner up: Natassia Dean, Toni & Guy Derby
Editorial Visionary Award Ireland Winner: Samantha Byrne, Vanilla Hair Design
Editorial Visionary Award Ireland Runner up: Leah Swift, House of Colour
Digital Transformation Award UK & Ireland Winner: Heather Shaw Francesco Hair Salons
XPOSURE Future Talent Award UK & Ireland Winner: Mia Buckle, KH Hair Training Academy
XPOSURE Future Talent Award UK & Ireland Runner Up: Freya Morris, Nottinghamshire Training Group
Max Amen said, "The creativity, passion and skill on display from every finalist was truly outstanding. Congratulations to all our winners, who represent the very best of professional hairdressing."
Winners will receive a bespoke education plan for themselves and their salon, alongside a professional photoshoot and digital content creation session.
The event concluded with a Sebastian Collaborative Men’s Colour & Styling show during the afterparty, transforming the space into a live shoot experience.
After that guest stayed long into the night, partying with the Wella team and the outstanding talent among the Award winners and show teams.
