Pro Hair Awards 2026: Meet the Finalists

June 15, 2019

Say hello to the official line-up of our Pro Hair Awards 2026 Finalists:

 

PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Revlon Professional

Bruno Marc Giamattei
Darren Ambrose
Josh Goldsworthy
Luke Benson
Mark Leeson
Tracey Ann Smith

PROFESSIONAL COLOURIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Quif

Dan Spiller
Diana Carson
Jamie Richards
Sophie Lenton
Sophie-Rose Goldsworthy
Tracey Ann Smith

PROFESSIONAL SALON STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by JOICO

Corinne McNaughton, Medusa
Ellie Smith, Smith England
Joseph Wielgomas, Luke Benson Hair
Mille Nesbitt, Hooker & Young
Shaun Hall, Mark Leeson
Sylvie Brooks, Dorata Hairdressing

PROFESSIONAL SALON OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Wella Professionals 

Dot Hair
Mark Leeson
Neil Moodie Studio
Smith England
Trinder Hair Studios
Zoology

PROFESSIONAL SALON GROUP OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Phorest Salon Software

Academy Salons
Goldsworthy’s Hairdressing
Haringtons Hairdressing
Q Hair & Beauty
ROAR Hair & Beauty
Unique

PROFESSIONAL SUSTAINABLE SALON OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Easydry

Bliss Hair Therapy
Butchers Salon
Cherries Hair & Beauty
CRAFT
Rebel Rebel Hair Studio
The Hair Salon

PROFESSIONAL HOME SALON OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by ASP Expert Haircare

Dannielle Susan Hair
Hair by Diane
Jo Cruickshank Hairdressing
Kirsty Innes
Rachel Valentine Hair
The Craft Hairdresser

PROFESSIONAL CO-WORKING SPACE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Salon Gold

Rebel Rebel Hair Studio
Studio U
The 145 Collective
The Hair Salon
Tressly Studios
Williams & Hirst

PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENT STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Olaplex

Danny Malone
Ellie Mighall
Jo Haywood
Lukas Payne
Rebecca Johnston
Sean Alexander

PROFESSIONAL HAIR INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Crazy Colour

Holly Fairley
Kerry-Ann Buckell
Liz Cooper
Rachel Valentine
Rob Wood
Sheree Gough

PROFESSIONAL EXTENSIONIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Beauty Works

Ashley Long
David Cassidy
Jude Bale
Katy Grimshaw
Kerry-Ann Buckell
Lisa Brady

PROFESSIONAL BARBER OF THE YEAR

Bobby Gordon
Charles Rose
Jake Cox
Jonathan Andrew
Rino Riccio
Tom Hoffman

PROFESSIONAL TEXTURED HAIR STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Design Essentials

Ashley-Michael Graham
Chris Grimley
Emma Simmons
Kelly Spragg
Naomi Brooks
Sina Cuts

PROFESSIONAL BRIDAL STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Rapture Hair Extensions

Caitlin O’Riordan
Carla Viljoen
Claire Hartley
Jade Betson
Jo Cruickshank
Sheree Gough

PROFESSIONAL YOUNG TALENT OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by BaBylissPRO

Amelia Wilmott
Dodge Mackay
Ella Fisher
Gemma Waters
Lewis Dunn
Pearl Dunford

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Revlon Professional

Andrew Plester
Anneliese Hesse
Bruno Marc Giamattei
Lee Stafford
Mark Blake
Sophie-Rose Goldsworthy

PROFESSIONAL BLONDE SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by BLONDME by Schwarzkopf Professional

Amelia Evans
Giuseppe Di Rosa
Jo Lomax
Tim Scott-Wright
Tomm Bucknell
Tracey Ann Smith

PROFESSIONAL CELEBRITY STYLIST OF THE YEAR

Joe Mills
Jonathan Andrew
Luke Benson
Neil Moodie
Pete Burkill
Simon Tuckwell

Join us in celebrating the best of British hairdressing at the Pro Hair Awards 2026 Live Final on Monday 7th September 2026.

You can expect first-class hospitality, spectacular surprises, complimentary drinks, delicious food and an after party in true Pro Hair style!

Venue: STEREO, 35 The Piazza, London, Covent Garden, WC2E 8BE

Date: Monday 7th September 2026

Timings: 7.00pm – 3.00am

Whether you’re a finalist, supporter, sponsor or someone that simply wants to be part of one of the biggest nights in the hairdressing calendar, this is your chance to celebrate alongside the industry’s very best.

Click HERE to buy your tickets.

Please email prohairawards@hamerville.co.uk with any questions.

 

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