HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards 2014: The Winners

 By Rachael Gibson on November 25, 2014 in British Hairdressing Awards

Thirty years ago, one hundred hairdressers attended the very first British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional. This week saw more than 1,700 hairdressers come together at the glamorous Grosvenor House hotel to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the hairdressing Oscars, and to celebrate the winners in the nine regional and six specialist categories, as well as the ultimate award, HJ’s 2014 British Hairdresser of the Year.

The evening started with a trip down memory lane with a beautiful retrospective film that highlighted the achievements from the past 30 years.

While HJ’s executive director Jayne Lewis-Orr welcomed everyone to the Great Room, host for the night comedian and TV personality James Corden wowed the crowd with his insider jokes and impressions of the industry.

The night promised to be the most glittering event of the year – and it didn’t disappoint. Following a delicious three-course meal of smoked cheese arancini, fillet of Aberdeen Angus beef and lemon crème brulee the awards were underway. Jamie Stevens, Philip Bell, Bruno Marc Giamettei and Cos Sakkas were both inducted in to the Hall of Fame, for three wins each in the Men’s Hairdresser of the Year, Scottish Hairdresser of the Year, Southern Hairdresser of the Year and London Hairdresser of the Year categories, respectively.

The X Factor’s Union J were mobbed as they sang a medley of their hits including new single, You Got It All and a festive rendition of new track, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.
Before the coveted British Hairdresser of the Year was presented, the nominees – Akin Konizi, Angelo Seminara, Darren Ambrose, Errol Douglas, Gary Hooker and Michael Young, Jamie Stevens, Mark Hayes and Mark Leeson – showcased a spectacular show of beautiful and creative styling.

British Hairdresser of the YearMark Leeson, Mark Leeson Hair, Body & Mind, Mansfield

Finally it was time to announce the 30th British Hairdresser of the Year – with Mark Leeson taking home the title. Mark, with his fourth British nomination, won with his feminine, eye-catching collection in what is his 30th year in hairdressing.

 

HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards 2014

 

Clayde Baumann – 2014 British Colour Technician of the Year Collection

Clayde Baumann at D&J Ambrose is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year. Here we share his collection.

Claire Chell – 2014 British Colour Technician of the Year Collection

Claire Chell at the Francesco Group Advanced Academy is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year.

Abby Smith – 2014 British Colour Technician of the Year Collection

Abby Smith at D&J Ambrose is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year. Here we share her collection in full.

Sue Comery and Alice Spencer – 2014 British Colour Technician of the Year Collection

Sue Comery and Alice Spencer at Zullo and Holland in Nottingham are finalists for HJ's 2014 Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year.

Sam McGee – 2014 British Colour Technician of the Year Collection

Sam McGee is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year. Here we share her collection in full.

Mark Leeson – 2014 British Colour Technician of the Year Collection

Mark Leeson is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year. Here we share his collection in full.

Sophie Chandler – 2014 Newcomer of the Year Finalist Collection

Sophie Chandler at Rush Hair is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Newcomer Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share her collection in full for the first time.

Jake Unger – 2014 Newcomer of the Year Finalist Collection

Jake Unger at HOB Salons in Camden is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Newcomer Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share his collection in full for the first time.

Kayleigh DeVries – 2014 Newcomer of the Year Finalist Collection

Kayleigh Devries at Craig Chapman is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Newcomer Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share her collection in full for the first time.

Sophie Springett – 2014 Newcomer of the Year Finalist Collection

Sophie Springett at TONI&GUY is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Newcomer Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share her collection in full for the first time.

Jamie Benny – 2014 Newcomer of the Year Finalist Collection

Jamie Benny at Rush Hair in London is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Newcomer Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share his collection in full for the first time.

Scott Jordan – 2014 Newcomer of the Year Finalist Collection

Scott Jordan at TONI&GUY in London is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Newcomer Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share his collection in full for the first time.

Simon Khan – 2014 Men’s Hairdresser of the Year Finalist Collection

Simon Khan from TONI&GUY in Solihull is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Men's Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share his collection in full for the first time.

Donna Mitchell – 2014 Men’s Hairdresser of the Year Finalist Collection

Donna Mitchell at Bonce Salons is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Men's Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share his collection in full for the first time.

Rosanne Potter and Mikio Akiawaza – 2014 Men’s Hairdresser of the Year Finalist Collection

Rosanne Potter and Mikio Akiawaza are finalists for HJ's 2014 Men's Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share his collection in full for the first time.

Martin Crean – 2014 Men’s Hairdresser of the Year Finalist Collection

By Rachael Gibson on November 12, 2014 in British Hairdressing Awards

Martin Crean at Mode in Chipping Campden is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Men's Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share his collection in full for the first time.

Jamie Stevens – 2014 Men’s Hairdresser of the Year Finalist Collection

Jamie Stevens at Jamie Stevens Hair is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Men's Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share his collection in full for the first time.

Darren Webster – 2014 Men’s Hairdresser of the Year Finalist Collection

Darren Webster at Webster Whiteman is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Men's Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share his collection in full for the first time.

Indira Schauwecker – 2014 Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year Finalist Collection

Indira Schauwecker from TONI&GUY is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share her collection in full for the first time.

Karen Brown – 2014 Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year Finalist Collection

Karen Brown from Hair by JFK is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share her collection in full for the first time.

Chie Sato – 2014 Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year Finalist Collection

Chie Sato from TONI&GUY is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share her collection in full for the first time.

Robert Masciave – 2014 Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year Finalist Collection

Robert Masciave from Metropolis is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share his collection in full for the first time.

Lucie Monbillard – 2014 Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year Finalist Collection

Lucie Monbillard from seanhanna is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share her collection in full for the first time.

Skyler McDonald – 2014 Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year Finalist Collection

Skyler McDonald from seanhanna is a finalist for HJ's 2014 Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year. Here we share her collection in full for the first time.

Michelle Griffin – 2014 Artistic Team of the Year Finalist Collection

The Michelle Griffin team from Birmingham are finalists for HJ's 2014 Artistic Team of the Year. Here we share their collection in full for the first time.

Shane Bennett Salon – 2014 Artistic Team of the Year Finalist Collection

The Shane Bennett Salon team are finalists for HJ's 2014 Artistic Team of the Year. Here we share their collection in full for the first time.

Rush Hair Croydon – 2014 Artistic Team of the Year Finalist Collection

The Rush Hair Croydon team are finalists for HJ's 2014 Artistic Team of the Year. Here we share their collection in full for the first time.

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• The biggest challenge colorists face, when trying to achieve great color results, is bad lighting.

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• The biggest challenge colorists face, when trying to achieve great color results, is bad lighting.
• With this technology, you will get amazingly clear, clean light. It will show you precisely the complex colors of the hair you are working on and the color you are applying.
• You will see accurate color rendition, making it possible to consistently deliver better results for your clients.
• If you are a salon professional, these lights are an essential and affordable tool, which enables you to work properly.
• Best of all, they are completely affordable and come with a 3-year warranty, with hassle-free customer service just a phone call away.

Testimonials

“Once you experience Peter Millard’s color accurate lighting you will think twice before asking an electrician or a contactor to specify your lights.  Peter knows about color and they don’t.  It’s just that simple.”

-Sam Villa, Three-time Winner of Stylist Choice Awards’ Platform Artist and Educator of the Year.

 




“I am a HUGE fan of the Peter Millard salon lighting. It showcases perfectly L’Oreal Professionnel’s true to tone color. I will never have to bring a client out into the sunshine to show them their color again!“

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"We installed Peter Millard's lighting during our renovation with some apprehension because of the initial cost, but became true believers when we saw how this lighting had made the salon brighter, livelier and true to its purpose.

 As for the stylists, they see truer color from their clients. At the shampoo bar there are no more shadows and we can see the actual color as we are rinsing in the sink. No more, "Let's take the mirror outside," when we want our clients to see the results of their hair color service. When clients comment on how good they look when sitting at the station, it's a testament to how fabulous the lighting
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- Alfredo Lamparelli, Owner, Salon Bogar.

 

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You will get amazingly clear, clean light, which will show you the complex colors of the hair you are working on—as well as the color you are applying— with greater detail than ever before. You will get clarity with bright beautiful light that is free of glare. Your eyes will be less tired than ever before and you will reduce the tension and fatigue associated with eye strain caused by poor lighting.

Right now, most colorists and stylists are working under a type of light that was never intended for use in color-sensitive environments such as salons. Fluorescent, incandescent, or halogen technologies all lack the color accuracy salon professionals need to consistently deliver professional-grade results.

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The Result of the Testing?

Read the comments of the Colorists and Designers themselves and of Salon Owners. The most remarkable endorsement of all – at the end of the tests - The Redken Exchange actually bought the lighting and installed it over all of the work stations and shampoo bowls in the Redken Exchange on Fifth Avenue in New York.—a true testament to the importance and value of Color Accurate Lighting.

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Testimonials

“Once you experience Peter Millard’s color accurate lighting you will think twice before asking an electrician or a contractor to specify your lights.  Peter knows about color and they don’t.  It’s just that simple.”

-Sam Villa, Three-time Winner of Stylist Choice Awards’ Platform Artist and Educator of the Year.

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This year’s 25th Anniversary Celebration included a specialty opportunity drawing for a chance to win a 2014 Fiat 500A, courtesy of J Beverly Hills, with proceeds benefiting the PBA Disaster Relief Fund. Plus, high-energy, artistic presentations by Aveda, jcp salons, Redken and Allen Ruiz, recipient of the 2013 NAHA Hairstylist of the Year award, electrified the audience.


As the top achievement for professional hairstylists and makeup artists, past and present NAHA entrants, finalists and winners continue to push the boundaries of trend-setting style. NAHA 2014?s top honor, Hairstylist of the Year, was presented to Alain Pereque from Saco Salon Drummond in Montreal, Quebec. This is Pereque’s first NAHA Hairstylist of the Year honor. He also won Contemporary Classic in 2010 and was the Master Hairstylist of the Year in 2008.

After the ceremony finalists, winners, and attendees celebrated the success and excitement of the night with an open bar courtesy of PBA at the official NAHA After Party. With 3,000 attendees and thousands more watching the live broadcast by Modern Salon, NAHA 2014 was the pinnacle of PBA Beauty Week.

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FORMULA: Rose Ombre

“This ombre started off as a correction three months ago,” says Gina Bianca (@the_hair_doctor) of Gina Bianca Hair (@ginabiancahair), Southington, Connecticut. “We went in and blended all of her lines and gave her a gorgeous rose gold to accentuate the warmth she still had.”

 

 

A few weeks later, Bianca added more ombre highlights, blending in all of the lines using Joico Hot Pink at the sink on towel blotted hair. The color was processed for 20 minutes to give her an amazing pink and coral finish.

 

For this visit, Bianca used three different shades to get this look and advises “The trick is to stay symmetrical,” says Bianca, “so using the same placement on each side.”

 

Here she offers the HOW TO:

 

Formula 1: Equal parts Joico Indigo and Hot Pink

Formula 2: 3 parts Pravana Rose and 1 part Joico Indigo

Formula 3: Joico Hot Pink “straight up”

 

 

Technique:

In the top and sides:

Step 1: Using horizontal sections, paint formula 1 on the roots and mids.

Step 2: Blending down with formula 3 for most of the sections

Step 3: On random sections apply formula 2 along the mids to add depth and dimension.

Step 4: You can be more creative in the back and middle. Apply the three different formulas as desired.

Step 5: Process for 35 minutes and then shampoo from the hair.