2017 British Hairdressing Awards Winners Announced
More than 1,500 hairdressers celebrated Great Britain’s top talent at the 2017 British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional and hosted by Hairdressers Journal International. Hairdressers were recognized in 16 categories, including regional entries and specialist collections, plus the ultimate accolade—British Hairdresser of the Year.
Hosted by Cat Deeley, guests and finalists enjoyed entertainment by pop supergroup Boyzlife and were inspired by Schwarzkopf Professional’s Ikonic Looks presentation by session stylist Tyler Johnston, Lesley Jennison and Rainbow Room International’s award-winning duo, Suzie McGill and Dylan Brittain.
Finalists are judged twice by a panel consisting of hairdressing legends, leading national beauty press and past winners of the awards who have since joined the British Hairdressing Awards Hall of Fame, an accolade presented to those who win the same category on more than three occasions.
See the winners below, and click the “C” icon to view winning collections!
British Hairdresser of the Year
Sally Brooks, Brooks & Brooks, London
Sally is the first female winner of the top award since 2005. “I never thought I’d be standing on stage accepting this award, especially as I was up against such amazing hairdressers that I respect so much,” Sally said. “Thank you to my amazing team and the support they give to me and each other, and thank you to my photographer, Jenny Hands. She was the first photographer I worked with back when we were test shooting. I couldn’t have done this without her!”
Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year
Robert Eaton, Russell Eaton, Leeds
Artistic Team of the Year
RUSH Hair, London
Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year
Emmanuel Esteban, Anne Veck Salons, Oxford
Men’s Hairdresser of the Year
Terri Kay and Andrea Giles, Mark Leeson, Mansfield
Newcomer of the Year
Olivia Nevill, Ashley Gamble, Shifnal
Afro Hairdresser of the Year
Charlotte Mensah, Hair Lounge, London
Eastern Hairdresser of the Year
Joseph I’Anson and Lisa Graham, Mark Leeson, Mansfield
London Hairdresser of the Year
Indira Schauwecker, TONI&GUY Bedford Street, London
Midlands Hairdresser of the Year
Shaun Hall, Mark Leeson, Chesterfield
North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year
Isobel Eaton, Russell Eaton, Barnsley
North Western Hairdresser of the Year
Daniel Couch and Ashleigh Maybank, Russell Eaton, Leeds
Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year
Julie Cherry and Colette Fitzpatrick, Shane Bennett Salon, Lisburn
Scottish Hairdresser of the Year
Suzie McGill & Dylan Brittain, Rainbow Room International, Glasgow
Southern Hairdresser of the Year
Thomas Hills, TH1 Hair, Oxted
Wales and South West Hairdresser of the Year
Zoe Williams & Scott Evans, Ken Picton Salon, Cardiff
