Open to all members of the Hooker and Young salon team, the Hooker and Young Photographic Awards were recently revealed. The competition saw the team’s assistants and stylists enter their looks, all photographed by Michael Young. The incredible entries were judged by top names in the hairdressing industry and the winners are…
Assistant 1 – Kizzy O’Hara, Jesmond
Open to all assistants with under 2 years’ experience, entrants were required to create a styling only look of their choice to showcase their skill and talent.
Assistant 2 – Bevan Clark, Jesmond
Open to all assistants with over 2 years’ experience. Entrants were required to create a look of their choice to showcase their skill and talent.
Salon Trend – Loren Williams, Ponteland
Open to all stylists, entrants were required to create an on-trend cut and colour look with consumer appeal.
Creative Long Hair – Sophie Gibson, Gosforth
From classic long hair to avant garde, this award was open to all team members who were required to create a long hair look of their choice showcasing their creative skill and talent.
Schwarzkopf Essential Look – Jonathon Turner, Jesmond
To the stylist most accurately representing this season’s Schwarzkopf Essential Looks collection.
Oribe Style Award – Millie Nesbitt, Gosforth
To the stylist most accurately representing the beauty of Oribe hair.
The Visionary – Zack Hammond, Darlington
To the most progressive look epitomising the Hooker & Young brand.
Stylist of the Year – Stewart Craig, Gosforth
Artistic Team – Gosforth
For the salon whose team members scored highest across the awards.
Salon of the Year – Gosforth