British Hairdresser of the Year 2021 Nominees Named

Some international hair news from the UK sees the important announcement of the nominees in the HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards’ (BHA) iconic British Hairdresser of the Year category for 2021.

The inimitable group of names showcases global leaders in the hair community – Adam Reed, Angelo Seminara, Cos Sakkas, Errol Douglas, Eugene Souleiman, Hooker & Young, Richard Ashforth, Robert Eaton, Sally Brooks and Zoë Irwin are this year’s finalists. This top ten received the closet votes ever recorded in the award’s history.

If the names sound very familiar to you, there’s good reason. Adam is a celebrated session stylist whose work with ghd has often made its way across the pond, while Angelo is a bona fide hair artist and four time winner of this award. Cos is a TONI&GUY legend who has been nominated in this category three times, while Errol is an industry icon who has been honoured by The Queen for his work. Eugene is an unparalleled session stylist whose work inspires globally and Hooker & Young are a stage-star duo that have been nominated 13 years in a row. Richard is an aesthetic leader and innovator and Robert is a household name in colour. Sally has won the award three times herself while Zoe earns her first nomination for her excellence in colour and trends.

“British hairdressing has certainly faced its greatest ever challenge over the last year or so. It has been a testing time for us all, but I have been so impressed with, but not surprised by, the industry’s professionalism, resilience and creativity, ignited by this difficult time,” said Executive Director of Hairdressers Journal International, Jayne Lewis Orr.

“The British Hairdresser of the Year title has been the most sought-after in the industry for more than three decades,” she continued. “This year especially, it is recognition of the stylists at the forefront of this thriving, talented and professional community. The award not only cements the careers of exceptional hairdressers but consistently raises standards across our industry year-on-year.”

This top ten was nominated by top-tier hairdressers and UK and international press for their professional reputation, creative vision and their ability to act as an ambassador for British hairdressing, building on the awards ceremony’s significant leading role in international hair and elevating and certifying the best of British hair talent.

“Being the sole sponsor of HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards for the past 37 years, is a huge honour for Schwarzkopf Professional,” said Julian Crane, general manager of Henkel Beauty Care Professional UK and Ireland. “Today, we reveal who is in this echelon of elite-level hairdressers in the UK, and it’s a day we can again start to celebrate the best of British hairdressing. As an industry we have been hugely hit by COVID-19, but the resilience and the spirit of British hairdressing continues to be evident as we pull together and recognise that we are united as an industry. Today is another great reminder that we have so much amazing talent within our midst.”

The winner will be announced on Monday 29^th November 2020 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, Park Lane, alongside the winners in seven specialist categories and ten regional categories at the British Hairdressing Awards.

Stay tuned for more news.

For more information visit www.hji.co.uk/british-hairdressing-awards-sponsored-by-schwarzkopf-professional

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