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Grosvenor House Hotel, a JW Marriot Hotel in London’s Park
Lane, was the setting for a glittering awards ceremony as
the winners of HJ’s 27th British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored
by Schwarzkopf Professional were announced. The biggest event
in the hairdressing calendar, it was a night Akin Konizi certainly
won’t forget as he was announced as the 2011 British Hairdresser
of the Year. He was delighted to reclaim the title, after
winning it twice before in 2008, 2009.
Akin Konizi is in good company, as over the past 27 years
there have only been 15 hairdressers who have been awarded
this title, the greatest accolade in hairdressing. They are
- Trevor Sorbie, Anthony Mascolo, Irvine and Rita Rusk, John
Frieda, Andrew Collinge, Nicky Clarke, Charles Worthington,
Umberto Giannini, Beverly C, Mark Hill, Antoinette Beenders,
Lisa Shepherd, Andrew Barton and Angelo Seminara. The newly
crowned British Hairdresser of the Year, Akin was ecstatic
when he won the coveted title. “I couldn’t believe it when
my name was called out, I was overwhelmed and delighted –
winning the title is a dream come true,” said Akin.
In 1985, the British Hairdressing Awards - presented by Hairdressers
Journal International and sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional
- were launched to recognise and reward hairdressers who were
pushing the boundaries of hairdressing, creating and setting
the trends for others to follow and excelling in this competitive
industry.
Each year hairdressers from all over the UK dedicate months
of hard work preparing their entries with fifteen categories
to choose from. There are nine regional categories covering
all areas of the UK and six specialist categories that recognise
the skills required in specific areas, including - Afro, Men’s,
Newcomer, Artistic Team, Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year,
and the Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician
of the Year. Hairdressers from any salon in the UK can enter
the awards and compete with the biggest names in the industry
as the anonymous and independent judging process ensures complete
fairness for all. Unlike other awards, the British Hairdressing
Awards are based on photographic entries that demonstrate
the skills and talents of the entrant. All entries are judged
by a distinguished, yet extensive panel of credible individuals,
and the results collated by an independent firm of auditors.
Compered by leading media personality Jonathan Ross with entertainment
provided by chart topping Aloe Blacc, guests from the world
of hairdressing, fashion and media mingled at the prestigious
event. Tonight saw the introduction of a new member into the
prestigious British Hairdressing Awards Hall of Fame as Sharon
Peake from Ethos Hairdressing in Manchester was recognised
for winning the North Western Hairdresser of the Year category
three times.
The British Hairdressing Awards has significantly raised the
profile of British hairdressing both in the UK and overseas.
All the winners can enjoy an increased media profile and the
biggest award of the night – British Hairdresser of the Year
– is recognised throughout the world; with the winner overnight
becoming a tremendous ambassador for British hairdressing
appearing on television, radio and in the national and consumer
press.
“British hairdressing is renowned throughout the world for
its creativity and innovation, and with the British Hairdressing
Awards we continue to recognise, reward and celebrate the
best of British,” said Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Hairdressers
Journal International, Jayne Lewis-Orr. “The standard of entries
in all categories this year was incredible and the judges
had a really difficult job. Congratulations to all the finalists
and winners, who truly are the best of British.”
The Winners of the 2011 British Hairdressing Awards
HJ’s British Hairdresser of the Year 2011 – Akin Konizi, HOB
Salons
Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year – Indira Schauwecker,
Toni & Guy, London
Men’s Hairdresser of the Year – Jamie Stevens, Errol Douglas
Salon, London
Afro Hairdresser of the Year – Junior Green, Junior Green
Hair and Beauty, London
Artistic Team of the Year – HOB Salons
Newcomer of the Year – Jasmine Redstone, RUSH Hair, Croydon
Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the
Year –
Christel Lundqvist, HOB Salons, London
London Hairdresser of the Year - Richard Mannah, Toni & Guy
Southern Hairdresser of the Year - Bruno Marc Giamattei, Marc
Antoni, Henley-on-Thames
Eastern Hairdresser of the Year – Terri Kay, Mark Leeson Hair
Body & Mind, Mansfield
Midlands Hairdresser of the Year – Sean Tetlow, The Colour
Room, Stockport
North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year – Julian Holland, The
Mark Hill Salon, Kirk Ella
North Western Hairdresser of the Year – Marcello Moccia, Room
97 Creative Hairdressing, Wakefield
Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year – Ken Picton, Ken
Picton, Cardiff Bay
Scottish Hairdresser of the Year - Suzie McGill, Rainbow Room
International, Uddingston
Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year – Kevin Kahan, Kevin
Kahan, Bangor
Article by Heather Bell.
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