On Monday 28 November 2022 the brightest and most brilliant stars in British hairdressing were celebrated at the British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional. Judged anonymously by over 100 leading hairdressers, HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards are a celebration of hairdressing excellence.
HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards drew 1,300 of the best dressed, and best coiffed, industry guests to the Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel in London’s Park Lane. The glittering event – now in its 38th year – was hosted by comedian Katherine Ryan, who took on presenting duties alongside Jayne Lewis-Orr and General Manager for Henkel Beauty Care Professional UK & Ireland, Julian Crane. During the ceremony, guests were treated to a spectacular performance by singer Professor Green.
The stellar title on the night, HJ’s British Hairdresser of the Year 2022, was bestowed on Global Creative Director and Head of Education for world-renowned TONI&GUY salon empire, Cos Sakkas which saw him put together a winning photoshoot representing his aesthetic, skillset and visionary look.
Born and raised in London to Greek-Cypriot parents, Cos trained in TONI&GUY’s acclaimed Oxford Street Academy and has spent the last 26 years progressing through the ranks to achieve his current role overseeing the creative direction and education offering of the hairdressing superbrand. He’s also a regular face backstage at London Fashion Week and an acclaimed editorial stylist.
Accepting his award on the night, Cos commented, “It’s amazing to win this award and I want to thank Hairdressers Journal, you’ve always been there for me. Schwarzkopf Professional, you were there to present me with Newcomer of the Year back in 1999 and here we are again today! I’ve been with TONI&GUY for 30 years and people always search for the grass that is greener, my grass has always been super green! I started with Toni and Anthony Mascolo, my mentor and the reason I am here today is Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck, she is my everything. I’d like to end with a special thanks to my TONI&GUY team and family and a special dedication to a beautiful friend, the late Franca Grossi.”
Jayne Lewis-Orr, Executive Director of HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards said: “We couldn’t be more thrilled for Cos, who is an extremely deserving winner. He is not only a brilliant hairdresser but is also completely committed to education and mentoring, even outside his own salon group. His passion for passing on knowledge and promoting best-in-class learning amongst the next generation of hairdressers is precisely what the industry needs.”
East London born Eugene Souleiman took home the coveted gong of Session Stylist of the Year 2022. Session styling has become one of the most desirable and renowned careers in hairdressing with many now household names with books, exhibitions and best-selling products – not to mention millions of followers on social media.
Without further ado, the winners at the British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional are…
Midlands Hairdresser of the Year – Tim Scott-Wright
North Western Hairdressers of the Year – Laura and Ria Kulik, The Hairbank
Scottish Hairdressers of the Year – Caroline Sanderson and Paul Ralph, Ego Hair Design
North Eastern Hairdressers of the Year – Rick and Zoe Roberts, Rick Roberts
Southern Hairdresser of the Year – Andrew Smith, Andrew Smith Salons
Wales and South West Hairdresser of the Year – Steven Smart, Smartest 73
Eastern Hairdresser of the Year – Rebecca Jacques, Daniel Granger Hairdressing
London Hairdresser of the Year – Jordanna Cobella, Cobella
International Collection of the Year – Viktoriia Vradii, Le Salon VRV
A huge congratulations to the following Hall of Fame entrants at the British Hairdressing Awards 2022:
Rick Roberts, Afro Hairdresser of the Year Hall of Fame
Sharon Malcolm, Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year Hall of Fame
Shaun Hall, Midlands Hairdresser of the Year Hall of Fame
Sylvestre Finold, Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year Hall of Fame
Trend Image of the Year – Jo Lomax, Smartest 73
Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year – Enrica Russo, Danilo Hair Boutique
Men’s Hairdresser of the Year – George Smith, TONI&GUY Salisbury
Afro Hairdresser of the Year – Stephanie and Ashley Gamble, Ashley Gamble Hair
Newcomer of the Year – Emy Roccabella, Danilo Hair Boutique
Artistic Team of the Year – Hooker & Young Art Team
Eugene Souleiman – Session Hairdresser of the Year
Schwarzkopf Professional Colour Technician of the Year – Daniel Spiller, Marc Antoni
And finally, the British Hairdresser of the Year 2022 Cos Sakkas, TONI&GUY
