Pro Hair Awards 2026: Meet the Winners!

June 14, 2019

400+ Guests, Nineteen Winners and One Unforgettable Night! The Pro Hair Awards 2026 proved, once again, just how much there is to celebrate in professional hairdressing.

More than 400 guests came together at STEREO in the heart of London’s Covent Garden on Monday 7th September for a night dedicated to recognising talent, celebrating success and, most importantly, having a seriously good time while doing it!

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With more than 400 hair professionals, leading brands, sponsors and industry friends filling the iconic Covent Garden venue, the atmosphere was electric from the moment the doors opened.

The Pro Hair Awards shine a spotlight on the people who make the professional hair industry what it is – from exceptional colourists, stylists and extensionists to educators, salon teams, independents and specialists who continue to push their craft, creativity and businesses forward.

Across 19 categories, this year’s finalists represented an incredible breadth of talent, with each winner taking to the stage to collect their coveted Pro Hair Award in front of an audience of friends, peers and some of the biggest names in the industry. The award ceremony was overseen by global session stylist and industry favourite, Lisa Farrell, who most definitely brought the razzmatazz to her hosting duties.

But while there were 19 trophies to be won, the night was about celebrating every finalist who had earnt their place in the room. And celebrate they did…

From the first welcome drinks to the final award of the evening, STEREO provided the perfect backdrop – combining awards-night glamour with the energy of one of Covent Garden’s most exciting venues. Once the final trophy had been presented, it was time toreally celebrate, as guests, finalists and winners all hit the dancefloor for the official after party!

The Pro Hair Awards would not be possible without the fantastic professional brands that support the event and the industry it celebrates. A huge thank you goes to all the 2026 sponsors who helped make this year’s Awards such a memorable occasion.

“What a night! The Pro Hair Awards are all about celebrating the incredible people who make this industry so special, and to see more than 400 of us together at STEREO was amazing. There was so much talent in the room and such a brilliant atmosphere. Huge congratulations to every one of our finalists and, of course, our 19 very deserving winners. We hope everyone went home with some fantastic memories!” – Nicola Shannon, Pro Hair Editorial Director

 

The 2026 Winners are:

Professional Hairdresser of the Year 2026
Sponsored by Revlon Professional

Bruno Marc Giamattei

Professional Colourist of the Year 2026
Sponsored by Quif

Sophie-Rose Goldsworthy

Professional Salon Stylist of the Year 2026
Sponsored by JOICO

Joseph Wielgomas, Luke Benson Hair

Professional Salon of the Year 2026
Sponsored by Wella Professionals

Trinder Hair Studios

Professional Salon Group of the Year 2026
Sponsored by Phorest Salon Software

Academy Salons

Professional Sustainable Salon of the Year 2026
Sponsored by Easydry

Rebel Rebel Hair Studio

Professional Home Salon of the Year 2026
Sponsored by ASP Expert Haircare

The Craft Hairdresser

Professional Co-Working Space of the Year 2026
Sponsored by Salon Gold

Williams & Hirst

Professional Independent Stylist of the Year 2026
Sponsored by Olaplex

Jo Haywood

Professional Hair Influencer of the Year 2026
Sponsored by Crazy Color

Rob Wood

Professional Extensionist of the Year 2026
Sponsored by Beauty Works

David Cassidy

Professional Barber of the Year 2026
Sponsored by Ghostbond

Rino Riccio

Professional Textured Hair Stylist of the Year 2026
Sponsored by Design Essentials

Naomi Brooks

Professional Bridal Stylist of the Year 2026
Sponsored by Rapture Hair Extensions

Claire Hartley

Professional Young Talent of the Year 2026
Sponsored by BaBylissPRO

Dodge Mackay

Professional Educator of the Year 2026
Sponsored by Revlon Professional

Anneliese Hesse

Professional Blonde Specialist of the Year 2026
Sponsored by BLONDME by Schwarzkopf Professional

Tim Scott-Wright

Professional Celebrity Stylist of the Year 2026
Sponsored by Cloud Nine

Pete Burkill

Pride of Pro Hair 2026
Sponsored by Passion4hair

Ashley Higgins

 

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