Australian Hairdressers Named as Finalists in 2024 British Hairdressing Awards

The 2024 HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards have named their finalists and a myriad of talented Australian hairdressers are in the running for the title of International Collection of the Year, making up an impressive five finalists out of seven in the category. This year is the global stalwart’s 40^th year as an internationally renowned awards platform, making the nominations all the more coveted.

Congratulations to Aussie finalists Dee Parker Attwood of Wieselmann Salon, Jude McEwen of TONI&GUY Perth, Pauline McCabe of Rock Paper Scissors Hair Studio, Bernadette Beswick of Beswick Education Services and Silk Hair and the latest AHIA Australian Hairdresser of the Year Sam James of SJ Establishment for being nominated in this illustrious title. The group join Belgian hairdresser Sevda Durukan of THE STUDIO BY SEVDA and Dutch, American based hairdressing leader Antoinette Beenders as finalists competing for the title.

“Reaching the finals feels incredible – I’m over the moon,” Bernadette said. “The standard of entries is always so impressive so it’s a real ‘pinch me’ moment to have made it this far in such a world-renowned competition.”

“I love producing collections which show what I’m about as a hairstylist, and I hope the judges will recognise the passion and personality behind my work,” Dee added.

The entrants each submitted four photographic images showcasing their technical and creative hairdressing skills, as anonymously assessed by over 100 leading hairdressers, including celebrity stylists, session stylists, salon owners, previous winners and Hall of Fame members. The final round of judging will assess additional images in October, with the winners announced at the gala event on November 25 at Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel in London’s Park Lane.

Beyond the international category, the awards honour hairdressers regionally throughout the UK, from London to Scotland, Wales, Ireland and in specific locales, while specialist categories focus on afro hair, team work, Avant Garde talent, men’s hair, session style, emerging talent, colour and the Trend Image of the Year.

The pinnacle British Hairdresser of the Year title has been won by hairdressing legends including Trevor Sorbie, Nicky Clarke, John Frieda, Charles Worthington, Angelo Seminara, Robert Eaton, Cos Sakkas and Sally Brooks. This year, Richard Ashforth of SACO, Sally Brooks of Brooks & Brooks, Jordanna Cobella of Cobella, Errol Douglas of Errol Douglas Salon, Robert Eaton of Russell Eaton, Gary Hooker & Michael Young of Hooker & Young, Cos Sakkas of TONI&GUY and Angelo Seminara of Angelo Seminara Hair Salon will compete for the title.

“The past forty years have seen us celebrate the most exciting and creative individuals working within this fantastic industry,” said Jayne Lewis-Orr, Executive Director of HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards. “Four decades on, HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards continue to recognise excellence, passion and technical ability, and it is privilege to honour those who are exceling in their field. Each of our finalists has demonstrated a level of skill and expertise that is to be admired and they should be applauded for this remarkable achievement.”

“Schwarzkopf Professional is honoured to have supported this prestigious event for the past forty years and it is a privilege to reflect on the talent that has graced our stage and lifted a trophy,” added Julian Crane, General Manager of Henkel Consumer Brands Hair Professional UK and Ireland. “This year’s finalists are no exception, showcasing work which epitomises the qualities that make British hairdressing so revered. I am delighted to see their skill and expertise acknowledged and look forward to announcing the winners this November.”

Congratulations and good luck to our Aussie representatives!

To see the full list of finalists visit https://hji.co.uk/the-finalists-of-the-british-hairdressing-awards-2024-sponsored-by-schwarzkopf-professional-are-here

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