The 2023 British Hairdressing Awards have named their finalists, and one of Australia’s own is a nominee in the category of International Collection of the Year. The awards are sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional and in their 39th year, continuing to fuel British and global talent by honouring the pinnacle creators across regional and specialist categories.
The finalists were judged anonymously on Monday 24 July at Epsom Downs Racecourse by over 100 leading hairdressers, in a group that included celebrity stylists, session stylists, salon owners, previous winners and Hall of Fame members, with the winners to be announced at a gala ceremony on November 27 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London.
Amidst the talented nominees, Australia’s own Nathan Yazbek of Salon Yazbek was nominated in the category of International Collection of the Year. Competing against international pioneers from all around the world, including renowned talents such as Aveda’s Antoinette Beenders, Nathan proudly represents Australia in the category, after recently winning NSW Hairdresser of the Year and BTS Dream Team at the Australian Hair Industry Awards (Creative).
Industry luminaries Darren Ambrose, Richard Ashforth, Errol Douglas, Robert Eaton, Gary Hooker, Mark Leeson, Cos Sakkas and Angelo Seminara will compete for the esteemed British Hairdresser of the Year title, while other talented nominees compete across regions or in disciplines of men’s hair, Avant Garde, teamwork, colour and more.
“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,” said Jayne Lewis-Orr, Executive Director of HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards.” 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 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,” added Julian Crane, General Manager for Henkel Beauty Care Professional UK and Ireland.
Congratulations to the finalists!
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
British Hairdresser of the Year
- Darren Ambrose, D&J Ambrose
- Richard Ashforth, SACO
- Errol Douglas, Errol Douglas Salon
- Robert Eaton, Russell Eaton
- Gary Hooker & Michael Young, Hooker & Young
- Mark Leeson, Mark Leeson
- Cos Sakkas, TONI&GUY
- Angelo Seminara
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