The winners in the highly regarded HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards have been named for 2023, at an event that took place on Monday July 3 at London’s Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.
The annual awards recognise global industry leaders of pioneering people, brands and businesses in 17 categories that run the gamut of styling, salon business, marketing, innovation, education and more as they pertain to Britain’s best. Previous winners include such heralded names as Trevor Sorbie, TONI&GUY, Sophia Hilton, Colin McAndrew and Casey Coleman.
The evening was hosted by TV personality Craig Doyle and included a drink reception and three-course dinner. Trophies were presented to each winner by representatives from the category sponsors and industry VIPS.
“This year’s entries prove once again that the British hairdressing industry is brimming with passion and a desire to push boundaries and inspire others,” said Jayne Lewis-Orr, Executive Director of HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards. “Our finalists each displayed creative flair and business acumen, combined with a thirst for success and refusal to compromise on their ambitions. It is a true privilege to celebrate their achievements and share their stories of success with you this evening.”
Congratulations to the winners!
Assistant of the Year, sponsored by Denman Professional
Victoria Tryhorn, Smith England
Barbershop/Grooming Salon of the Year, sponsored by Modern Barber
West and Hunter – Gentlemen’s Grooming Club
Business Director of the Year, sponsored by HJ
Salv Mulé, Academy Salons
Customer Service Award, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional
STIL Salon
Educator of the Year, sponsored by Wella Professionals
Laura Leigh Kerr, Rainbow Room Academy
Franchisee of the Year, sponsored by Great Lengths
Michael Tough, Headmasters, Windsor, Cobham & Farnham
Independent Salon – Business Newcomer, sponsored by NHBF
Fergal Doyle Hair
Innovation of the Year, sponsored by Salon International
Lions Barber Collective
Manager of the Year, sponsored by Kao Salon Division
Mark Hide, Electric Hairdressing
Marketing Campaign of the Year, sponsored by Treatwell
Headmasters
Salon Design Award, sponsored by Takara Belmont
STIL Salon
Salon of the Year 1, sponsored by Vagaro
Melissa Timperley Salons
Salon of the Year 2, sponsored by L’Oréal Professionnel Paris
Cheveux Salon
Salon Stylist of the Year, sponsored by Revlon Professional
Ceri Cushen, Metropolis
Salon Team of the Year, sponsored by Alan Howard
Melissa Timperley Salons
Social Stylist of the Year, sponsored by OLAPLEX
Casey Coleman, CHAIR Studio
Sustainable Salon of the Year, sponsored by Authentic Beauty Concept
En Route Hair and Beauty
Hall of Fame 2020, 2021 & 2022 (winning the same category three times)
Nicola Hughes, Saks Chester
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