The 40th annual British Hairdressing Awards (BHA) were held on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane in London, England.
Sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, the event was hosted by celebrity presenter Rylan Clark, Hairdressers Journal International’s executive director Jayne Lewis-Orr and Henkel Consumer Brands Hair Professional UK & Ireland general manager Julian Crane.
This year marked the BHA’s 40th anniversary of celebrating creativity and talent in the British hairdressing industry. “For four decades, these awards have honoured the incredible creativity, innovation, and skill of U.K. hairdressing talent,” says Lewis-Orr. “This year’s winners represent the very best of our craft, and it is a privilege to shine a spotlight on their achievements.”
The evening began with a heartfelt tribute to the late Trevor Sorbie, the first-ever winner of British Hairdresser of the Year.
The night also included a montage of iconic moments from the award’s four-decade history.
Congratulations to TONI&GUY’s creative director Cos Sakkas, who claimed the prestigious title of British Hairdresser of the Year for the third year in a row.
It was also a big night for the HOB Academy, which secured three major awards following their impressive Canadian debut at the 2025 Contessa Awards. The HOB Creative Team won Artistic Team of the Year, while HOB’s head of education Jake Unger triumphed in two categories—Trend Image of the Year and London Hairdresser of the Year—for his exceptional work with HOB Salons/Academy in Camden.
Congratulations to all the winners!
British Hairdresser of the Year
Cos Sakkas, TONI&GUY
Session Stylist of the Year
Duffy, London
Afro Hairdresser of the Year
Lisa Farrall, WIG London
Artistic Team of the Year
HOB Creative Team, HOB Academy
Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year
Efi Davies, TONI&GUY Academy
Men’s Hairdresser of the Year
Kevin Luchmun, Luchmun Studios
Newcomer of the Year
Annabel Payne, TONI&GUY Covent Garden
Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year
Michela Bazzoli & Charley Henery, TONI&GUY Academy
Trend Image of the Year
Jake Unger, HOB Salons/Academy
Eastern Hairdresser of the Year
Olivia Barnes, Mark Leeson, Mansfield, Notts
London Hairdresser of the Year
Jake Unger, HOB Salons/Academy, Camden
Midlands Hairdresser of the Year
Tracey Ann Smith, French & Ivi, Belper, Derbyshire
North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year
Rick and Zoe Roberts, Beverley, Hull
North Western Hairdresser of the Year
Jon Wilsdon, TONI&GUY, Deansgate, Manchester
Scottish Hairdresser of the Year
Frazer Wallace, THEHAUSSTUDIO, Dundee
Southern Hairdresser of the Year
Andrew Smith, Andrew Smith Salons, Gosport
Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year
Nicholas James Tucker, Nicholas James Salon, Tonypandy, Wales
Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year
Danny Malone, MACC Hair Belfast
International Collection of the Year
Jude McEwen, TONI&GUY, Perth, Australia
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