Over 600 guests descended on London’s iconic venue, Old Billingsgate, for an evening of glitz and glamour to celebrate the winners and runners-up. The finalists had competed throughout the day, before coming together in the evening for an exceptional night of entertainment and celebration.
The theme of the night was ‘self-expression’, which was perfectly fitting for the array of creativity that was presented. The event began with a drinks reception and an opportunity for guests to mingle and enjoy the stunning venue on the banks of the River Thames, before sitting down to a gala dinner which combined a ‘back to nature’ theme with theatrical artistry.
Wella Company General Manager UK & Ireland, Max Amen, opened the evening: “Tonight, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of TrendVision in the UK. We have celebrated more than 200 winners, and each time it becomes a life changing event in their career. TrendVision is not just about the finalists and the stylists, it’s also about the businesses that invest in education to train and elevate their teams. You are inspiring people to join this industry, and I want to thank you very much for all the support and motivation that you bring, and for elevating hairdressing to such a premium level.”
One of the highlights of the event was the astonishing, boundary-pushing hair shows that took place throughout the night: Wella’s UK & Ireland Colour & Trend Ambassador, Jordanna Cobella, presented ‘Renaissance’ – an interpretation of period hair, fashion and photography, celebrating the palette of the golden hour glow.
HOB Academy showcased ‘Infinity’, which brought together bold, innovative styling with futuristic fashion, pushing the boundaries of traditional beauty and showcasing an infinite range of possibilities.
STIL salon wowed with its show, ‘Scandi Style Storytellers’, where Scandinavian minimalism met bold, creative expression through hair and fashion.
James Earnshaw’s ‘Alien Allure: A Futuristic Hair Odyssey’ showcased futuristic beauty through an intense colour palette, from acid-wash to vivid purples, highlighting hair as the centrepiece of the avant-garde looks.
TONI&GUY’s ‘Hair at TONI&GUY’ was inspired by the brand’s iconic journey and previous collections, with looks that pushed the limits of hair on the runway.
Sassoon’s ‘Beyond Boundaries’ show fused stunning hair creations inspired by three powerful hues: red, black and white, drawing on themes from Paris and Berlin’s 1920s style.
In true Wella style, the night culminated with a high-octane after party with guests dancing the night away to legendary DJ, Fat Tony, who closed what was another incredible Wella Professionals industry celebration.
COLOUR VISIONARY
(the global category)
UK winner: Dawid Mielnik, Regis Salon Manchester
Ireland winner: Maggie Grant, House of Colour
CRAFT VISIONARY
(local to UK & Ireland)
UK winner: Corinne McNaughton, Medusa Bread Street
Ireland winner: Alex White, House of Colour
XPOSURE CREATIVE COLOUR
(for students only)
UK & Ireland winner: Skye Holford, Kleek
Apprenticeships/Regis UK
