Celebrating creativity, technical excellence, and transformative results in hairdressing.
This category is open to hairstylists across all disciplines — whether you specialise in cutting, styling, bridal hair, textured hair, or all-round salon work. It’s your opportunity to showcase your skill, consistency, and the unique touch you bring to each client experience.
We’re looking for professionals who combine trend awareness with technical precision, and who tailor their work to reflect the personality and lifestyle of each client they serve.
Consider the following when submitting your entry:
What are your areas of expertise and how do you tailor your service to each client?
What training, qualifications, or continued development have you undertaken?
How do you stay ahead of trends while still delivering timeless, wearable styles?
How do you ensure client satisfaction, comfort, and confidence?
Can you share examples of transformations or feedback that reflect your impact?
This category is for stylists who don’t just style hair — they shape confidence, enhance identity, and bring creativity to life through every cut, curl, and colour.
Compete in one of 12 regional finals across the UK for the title of Regional Winner, with finalists going head-to-head at the National Finals to claim the ultimate accolade.
Please ensure you have read and understood the terms and conditions before applying: Entry Rules
Hairstylist Of The Year
We soon have a new Applicant platform launching which will contain all your application forms. This will be live at the end of June. Please purchase your categories and you will be sent your portal link as soon as its live.
Upon purchasing your category you will recieve a Nominee Badge. (Please allow up to 72 hours to receive this)
Upon fully completing your application form you will recieve a Regional Finalist certificate and will have the chance to purchase a Regional Finalist trophy.
All Regional Finalists will be invited to attend the Online Regional Awards Ceremony on the 2nd of March.
Regional winners will naturally progress through to the live National finals taking place in Manchester on the 27th of June.
Please ensure you have read the full Entry Rules before applying