2018 British Hairdressing Awards Winners Announced
THIS JUST IN. Great Britain’s top hairdressers and talent were celebrated at the annual 2018 British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional and hosted by Hairdressers Journal International—and we’re sharing the winning collections! From regional entries to specialist collections, hairdressers were recognized in 16 different categories including the prestigious British Hairdresser of the Year.
British-favorite TV personality Rylan Clark-Neal hosted the evening at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, where guests were welcomed and danced along with musical entertainment from noughties rock band Scouting For Girls. For the second year, Schwarzkopf Professional inspired the audience by showcasing their Young Artistic Team collection, art directed by session stylist Tyler Johnston (@tylerjohnstonhair).
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 (@sallybrookshair), Brooks & Brooks, London


Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year
Robert Eaton, (@robertjeaton), Russell Eaton, Leeds


Artistic Team of the Year
Marc Antoni Art Team (@marcantonihair), Marc Antoni


Newcomer of the Year
Gialuca Caruso (@gianlu_caruso), Toni & Guy North Audley Street, London


Afro Hairdresser of the Year
Michelle Thompson (@michellethompsonhair), Francesco Group Birmingham


Men’s Hairdresser of the Year
Desmond Murray (@desmondmurray), Atherton Cox


Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year
Sylvestre Finold (@sylvestre_finold), Toni & Guy Wimbledon


London Hairdresser of the Year
Philipp Haug (@philipp_haug), Toni & Guy Sloane Square
Eastern Hairdresser of the Year
Mary Geoghegan & Jessica Neil (@khhair_nottingham), KH Hair
Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year
Steven Smart (@smartest73), Smartest 73
Southern Hairdresser of the Year
Robert Masciave (@robertmasciave), Metropolis Hairdressing
North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year
Isobel Eaton & Jesse Jackson (@russelleatonhair), Russell Eaton, Barnsley
Scottish Hairdresser of the Year
Karen Thomson (@karenthomsonkam), KAM Hair & Body Spa
Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year
Damien Johnston (@damienjohnston_ph), Pure Hair
North Western Hairdresser of the Year
Marcello Moccia & Karen Perry (@room97creative), Room97 Creative
Midlands Hairdresser of the Year
Nicola Smyth (@nicolasmythhair), Nicola Smyth Award Winning Hair