The esteemed winners of the 2023 International Hairdressing Awards (IHAs) have been named, announced in a world wide tour that was conducted internationally from March 6 to 14. The winners were personally surprised by Mikel Luzea, IHA director and founder, and Sergi Bancells, global ambassador of the awards, with the tour also streamed on social media, and will also be invited to a gala event on May 8 in Spain.
For the second consecutive year, TONI&GUY Global Creative Director and current British Hairdresser of the Year Cos Sakkas was named International Hairdresser of the Year. He won against fellow global hair legends Antoinette Beenders and Angelo Seminara as finalists.
“Wow I can’t believe it, what a great surprise, it’s absolutely made my day,” Cos said. “Congratulations to all the finalists. I’m delighted to have won this award for the second year running. TONI&GUY is celebrating 60 years this year and I have been with them for 30 of those years. It’s an amazing brand, I get to work with incredible people, and it has a fantastic heritage. I love what I do every day.”
It was a stellar year across the board for UK hair artists. Robert Masciave, from the United Kingdom, won the title of Best International Women’s Commercial Collection, Bayleigh Peace & Laura Scott of Mark Leeson salon, also from the UK, won Best International Men’s Commercial Collection and the UK’s Mark Leeson team won International Artistic Team of the Year. Sweden’s Erika Okvist won International Film & TV Hairdresser of the Year for her work on TV sensation Bridgerton.
Rounding out the winners, the internationally renowned Anthony Mascolo was recognised as International Hair Legend of the Year, while International Hair Influencer of the Year was won by hairdresser, international educator and social media star Sophia Hilton. Both industry figures also hail from the UK, making this a bona fide shut out.
Congratulations to the winners!
For more information visit www.ihawards.com
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