THE FINALISTS FOR HJ’S BRITISH HAIRDRESSING AWARDS 2023, SPONSORED BY SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL, ANNOUNCED!

Featuring ten regional categories recognising the greatest talents from all areas of the UK, stylists from all over the globe are also celebrated in the International Collection of the Year category. Standout talent is honoured in nine specialist categories including Afro, Men’s and Avant Garde, the event’s most coveted trophy is British Hairdresser of the Year* - arguably the industry’s greatest accolade.

Judged anonymously on Monday 24 July at Epsom Downs Racecourse by over 100 leading hairdressers (including celebrity stylists, session stylists, salon owners, previous winners and Hall of Fame** members), the winners are set to be announced during a red-carpet ceremony on Monday 27th November at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London.

Jayne Lewis-Orr, Executive Director of HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards, says: “As we approach nearly four decades since their inception, HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards remain the pinnacle of recognition in our esteemed industry, celebrating the unrivalled artistry and expertise of the remarkable individuals who shape our craft. Each finalist's name represents an exceptional talent, and being named as one is a true testament to their brilliance. Through the years, Britain has undeniably held a world-class reputation for setting trends in hairdressing, and our category finalists reaffirm that the spirit of boundless creativity and excellence at the very core of the British hairdressing industry."

Schwarzkopf Professional has been the sole sponsor of the event since its launch in 1985. Julian Crane, General Manager for Henkel Beauty Care Professional UK & Ireland, says: ‘Schwarzkopf Professional is honoured to once again be sponsoring this celebrated event which recognises the remarkable talents of the British hairdressing industry. Our finalists have produced work brimming with passion, creativity and skill and I am delighted to see their expertise recognised at this level.’

As the countdown begins to the star-studded ceremony, the excitement and anticipation are palpable within the hairdressing community. HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards 2023, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, promises to be a night of glamour, inspiration, and celebration of the visionary stylists who continue to raise the bar for the entire industry.

For more information about the awards and the event, please visit HJ's British Hairdressing Awards 2023

Regional Category Finalists 2023

Eastern Hairdresser of the Year
• Olivia Binch, Mark Leeson
• Sharon Cox, Sanrizz St Albans
• Niall McNulty, YK Hair and Beauty
• Jessica Neil, KH Hair West Bridgford
• Antonio Palladino, Antonio Giovanni Hairdressing
• Christian Wiles, Wiles Studios

International Collection of the Year
• Antoinette Beenders, Aveda
• Arjan Bevers, Avanti
• Gianluca Caruso, TONI&GUY Italy
• David Marcos Siero, SIËRO HAIR STUDIO
• Carlos Valiente Escrivá, Salones CV by Carlos Valiente
• Nathan Yazbek, Salon Yazbek

London Hairdresser of the Year
• Jamie Benny, Hare & Bone
• Jordanna Cobella, Cobella
• Sylvestre Finold, TONI&GUY Wimbledon
• Danilo Giangreco, Danilo Hair Boutique
• Elle Page, TONI&GUY Covent Garden
• Yui Tateno, TONI&GUY Covent Garden

Midlands Hairdresser of the Year
• Nikki Clifford, NJUK Hair
• Rebecca Jacques, Rebecca Jacques Hair
• Rory Mason, Rory Antonio Hair
• Nuru Perkins, M&M Spa
• Tim Scott-Wright & Teri Lowe, The Hair Surgery
• Tracey Ann Smith, French + Ivi

North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year
• Joseph Ferraro, Joseph Ferraro Hair
• Claire Morley & Stephen Chapman, Contemporary
• Rick & Zoe Roberts, Rick Roberts
• Kelly Rowney, Tate Hair
• Emma Simmons, Salon 54
• Jonathan Turner & Sophie Gibson, Hooker & Young

Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year
• Jordan Stewart, JS Hair
• Danny Malone, MACC Hair Belfast
• Mark Nesbitt, MACC Hair Belfast

North Western Hairdresser of the Year
• Farah Khalid Pritchard, Farah Naz Hairdressing
• Ria Kulik & Laura Kulik, The Hairbank
• Gary Taylor & Joe Taylor, Edward & Co
• Melissa Timperley & Sara Williams, Melissa Timperley Salons
• Melenie Tudor, En Route Hair & Beauty
• Jon Wilsdon, TONI&GUY Deansgate

Scottish Hairdresser of the Year
• Diana Carson, Rainbow Room International
• David Corbett, David Corbett Hairdressing
• Jason Hall, Jason Hall Hairdressing
• Allan McKechnie, Allan McKechnie Hair
• Paul Ralph & Masahimo Kudo, Ego Hair Design
• Karen Thomson, KAM Hair & Body Spa

Southern Hairdresser of the Year
• Tia Gentles, Wispers Hair
• Marcus Giamattei, Marc Antoni
• Seung Ki Baek, RUSH Hair
• Giuseppe Manco, Hair Salon Giuseppe Manco Italian Hairdresser
• Robert Masciave & Ceri Cushen, Metropolis Hairdressing
• Andrew Smith, Andrew Smith Salons

Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year
• Jason Cocking & Chris Baker, 4 Theatre Square Hair Salon
• Casey Coleman, CHAIR Studio
• Josh Goldsworthy & Sophie Goldsworthy, Goldsworthys Hairdressing
• Ken Picton, Ken Picton Salon
• Ben Russell, Ben Russell Salon
• Michelle Summers-Davies, Michelle Davies Hair

Specialist Category Finalists 2023

Afro Hairdresser of the Year
• Dom Capel, Lara Johnson Lifestyle
• Lisa Farrall, WIG London
• Junior Green, Junior Green Hair
• Aycan Kemel, New York Hair Design
• Emma Simmons, Salon 54
• Melissa Timperley & Sara Williams, Melissa Timperley Salons

Artistic Team of the Year
• Hooker & Young Art Team
• Ken Picton Art Team
• Mark Leeson Artistic Team
• Rainbow Room International
• RUSH Academy
• SMARTEST 73 Artistic Team

Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year
• Edoardo Colasanti, Trevor Sorbie
• Efi Davies, TONI&GUY Sloane Square
• Darja Laett, TONI&GUY Kensington
• Dylan McConnachie, Gro London Hairstylists
• Tomer Nagar, TONI&GUY Shoreditch
• Enrica Russo, Danilo Hair Boutique

Men’s Hairdresser of the Year
• Sam Elliot, TONI&GUY Covent Garden
• Jonathan Fisher, Palmer Fisher London
• Danilo Giangreco, Danilo Hair Boutique
• Desmond Murray, Atherton and Cox
• Bayleigh Peace & Laura Scott, Mark Leeson
• Caroline Sanderson & Masahiro Kudo, Ego Hair Design

Newcomer of the Year
• Matteo De Vita, TONI&GUY North Audley Street
• Jak Hall, Jason Hall Hairdressing
• Georgia Mountain, Lulabells
• Millie Nesbitt, Hooker & Young
• Annabel Payne, TONI&GUY Covent Garden
• Lucia Siero Hernandez, TONI&GUY Westfield White City

Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician
• Michela Bazzoli, TONI&GUY Islington
• Francesco Fontana, TONI&GUY North Audley Street
• Charley Henery, TONI&GUY Wimbledon
• Suzie McGill, Rainbow Room International
• Steven Smart, SMARTEST 73
• Daniel Spiller, Marc Antoni

Trend Image of the Year
• Simone Fanari, SiMi
• Bruno Marc Giamattei, Marc Antoni
• Danilo Giangreco, Danilo Hair Boutique
• Ria Kulik, The Hairbank
• Elyse Pointon, Edward & Co
• Caroline Sanderson & Masahimo Kudo, Ego Hair Design