The 2022 HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards announced their winners in London, celebrating the thriving British hair industry and those who continue to evolve it. Hosting the gala event on July 4 at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, the event recognised some of Britain’s best hairdressing talent in the business sphere, commending leading salons, excellent teamwork and pioneering innovation.
“The last few years have presented our industry – and the economy at large – with seemingly endless challenges,” said Jayne Lewis-Orr, Executive Director of HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards. “Our winners have shown resilience, dedication and pure passion, and their love of hairdressing is evident in all they do. From a thorough understanding of the market to remarkable attention to detail and a genuine desire to offer an exceptional service to their clients, these salons, teams and individuals represent all that makes British hairdressing so very special. I’m delighted to see them recognised and acknowledged in this way.”
The evening was hosted by Anton du Beke and included a drinks reception and three-course dinner as 17 trophies and Hall of Fame honours were awarded.
The British hairdressing industry is a global benchmark. Based on figures from 2018, that year the hair and beauty industry generated over £8 billion in turnover for the UK economy. Stats indicate that currently over 288,000 people work in hairdressing, barbering and beauty, with 60 per cent being self-employed, while there are nearly 45,000 hair and beauty businesses listed in the UK, which is an increase of 1000 since last year. These awards recognise and salute that business prestige.
Congratulations to the winners!
Award Winners:
- Business Director of the Year, sponsored by Hairdressers Journal – Colin McAndrew, Medusa Hairdressing
- Customer Service Award, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional – Melissa Timperley Salons
- Educator of the Year sponsored by Wella Professionals – Rainbow Room Academy
- Franchisee of the Year, sponsored by Justice Professional – Nicola Hughes, Saks, Chester
- Independent Salon–Business Newcomer of the Year, sponsored by NHBF – RudHair Dunmow
- Innovation of the Year, sponsored by Salon International – BarberTalk and Hair&BeautyTalk
- Assistant of the Year, sponsored by Salon International – Declan George Parkes, Scots Hair Design
- Barbershop/Grooming Salon of the Year, sponsored by Modern Barber – Manifesto
- Manager of the Year, sponsored by Kao Salon Division – Thomas Potts, Thomas Hairdressing
- Marketing Campaign of the Year, sponsored by Phorest Salon Software – Haringtons Group
- Salon Design Award, sponsored by Alan Howard – Electric Space
- Salon of the Year 1 (turnover more than £350,000), sponsored by iTEC/VTCT – Nuala Morey
- Salon of the Year 2 (turnover less than £350,000), sponsored by L’Oréal Professionnel – Elevan Hairdressing
- Salon Stylist of the Year, sponsored by Revlon Professional – Barry Maddocks, Haringtons
- Salon Team of the Year, sponsored by Treatwell – Goldsworthy’s Hairdressing
- Social Stylist of the Year, sponsored by Hairdressers Journal – Casey Coleman, Chair Studio
- Sustainable Salon of the Year, sponsored by Authentic Beauty Concept – Anne Veck Oxford
Hall of Fame 2022: Winning the same category three times
- Mark Woolley, Electric – Business Director of the Year 2010, 2015 & 2021
- Josh Goldsworthy, Goldworthys – Salon Stylist of the Year 2019, 2020 & 2021
- Bloggs Salons – Salon of the Year 2 2017, 2020 & 2021
- Westrow – Educator of the Year – 2016, 2018, 2021
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