Held on Monday 4^th October at Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards – now in their 23^rd year – rewarded the hardworking names that have built outstanding salon businesses, helping to make British hairdressing the most respected in the world.

Held in person for the first time since 2019, and hosted by comedian Joel Dommett, the awards celebrated professionalism, innovation and excellence and recognised the individuals and teams who are making waves within their business and changing the landscape of the hair industry, for the benefit of everyone.

Launched in 1998, HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards have previously honoured names including Lee Stafford, Trevor Sorbie and TONI&GUY. From standout salons and exemplary teamwork to groundbreaking innovations and trailblazing individuals, HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards are an annual celebration of business brilliance.

A total of 16 trophies were handed out at the event, with the results as follows:

• Business Director of the Year, sponsored by Hairdressers Journal International: Mark Woolley, Electric
• Customer Service Award, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional: John Roads, Gatsby & Miller
• Educator of the Year, sponsored by Wella Company: Westrow
• Franchisee of the Year, sponsored by Hairdressers Journal International: Nicola Hughes, Saks Chester
• Independent Salon–Business Newcomer of the Year, sponsored by NHBF: Alchemy & I
• Innovation of the Year, sponsored by Salon International: Mark Woolley, Electric Space
• Male Grooming Salon/ Barbershop of the Year, sponsored by Modern Barber: Crate Cheshire
• Manager of the Year, sponsored by KAO Salon Division: Sophie-Rose Goldsworthy, Goldworthy’s Hairdressing
• Marketing Campaign of the Year, sponsored by Phorest Salon Software: Harringtons
• Salon Design Award, sponsored by Salon International: Silverclip Concept Store
• Salon of the Year 1 (turnover more than £350,000, sponsored by VTCT: Melissa Timperley Salons
• Salon of the Year 2 (turnover less than £350,000), sponsored by L’Oréal Professionnel Paris: Bloggs Salon
• Salon Stylist of the Year, sponsored by Hairdressers Journal International: Josh Goldsworthy, Goldsworthy’s Hairdressing
• Salon Team of the Year, sponsored by Treatwell: Melissa Timperley Salons
• Social Stylist of the Year, sponsored by Hairdressers Journal International: Casey Coleman, Chair Studio