BRITISH HAIRDRESSING AWARDS: 2023 WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
The 2023 BHA: See The Winners Below!
The biggest names in British hairdressing were celebrated this past week at the 2023 British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional® and hosted by Hairdressers Journal International. Keep reading to get the results of the prestigious award show and find out which award-winning hairdressers took the stage in front of 1,400 hairdressers, influencers and media on November 27.
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A Night To Remember at The JW Marriott Grosvenor House
Currently in their 39th year of the awards, the evening was hosted by comedian, actress and singer Katherine Ryan, who was joined by Hairdressers Journal International’s Executive Director Jayne Lewis-Orr and General Manager for Henkel Consumer Brands Hair Professional UK & Ireland, Julian Crane.
In front of an audience of 1,400 hairdressers, influencers, and press, 19 trophies were awarded to the winners for ten regional categories, as well as nine specialist awards, honoring work including Afro, Men’s, Session and Newcomer. The entries were judged by over 100 leading hairdressers, including celebrity stylists, session stylists, previous winners and Hall of Fame members.
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Jayne remarked on stage: “Almost four decades since they began, HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards continue to celebrate the most exciting and creative names in our industry. Tonight’s winners have demonstrated creative vision, dedication and passion for their craft. Their work is an inspiration to us all and utterly deserving of this recognition.”
Schwarzkopf Professional® has been the sole sponsor of the event since its launch in 1984. Julian said: ‘Schwarzkopf Professional is honoured to shine a spotlight once again on some of the industry’s greatest talents. Our winners have wowed us with their passion and skill and should feel incredibly proud of their achievements.’
Specialist Category Winners 2023:
- British Hairdresser of the Year: Cos Sakkas, TONI&GUY
- Session Hairdresser of the Year: Eugene Souleiman
- Afro Hairdresser of the Year: Melissa Timperley & Sara Williams, Melissa Timperley Salon
- Artistic Team of the Year: Mark Leeson Artistic Team
- Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year: Darja Laett, TONI&GUY Kensington
- Men’s Hairdresser of the Year: Sam Elliot, TONI&GUY Covent Garden
- Newcomer of the Year: Lucia Siero Hernández, TONI&GUY Westfield White City
- Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year: Suzie McGill, Rainbow Room International
- Trend Image of the Year: Elyse Pointon, Edward & Co
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Regional Winners 2023:
- Eastern Hairdresser of the Year: Olivia Binch, Mark Leeson
- London Hairdresser of the Year: Jordanna Cobella, Cobella
- Midlands Hairdresser of the Year: Tracey Ann Smith, French + Ivi
- North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year: Rick & Zoe Roberts, Rick Roberts
- North Western Hairdresser of the Year: Laura Kulik & Ria Kulik, The Hairbank
- Scottish Hairdresser of the Year: David Corbett, David Corbett Hairdressing
- Southern Hairdresser of the Year: Seung-ki Baek, RUSH Hair
- Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year: Ken Picton, Ken Picton Salon
- Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year: Danny Malone, MACC Hair
- International Collection of the Year: Antoinette Beenders & Jorge Cáncer, Aveda and X-Presion
Hall of Fame: Winning the same category three times!
- Caroline Sanderson (Scottish)
- Steven Smart (Wales & South West)
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