CONCEPT HAIR LEARNER OF THE YEAR 2023 WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Here at Concept Hair, we know hairdressing and barbering students are super-talented and creative, and this shone through at the Learner of the Year 2023 Final. What a day and what an incredible group of finalists.
 
The atmosphere at Telford College on March 23, 2023, was electric, as 48 finalists, whittled down from more than 2,000 entries, blew everyone away with their skill and artistry. 

The Concept Team are thrilled to announce that the winner of Concept Hair Learner of the Year 2023 is Victoria Day of South Essex College. 

Speaking shortly after collecting her winner’s trophy and prizes, Victoria said:

“It’s been really amazing. I thought that competing would be really nerve-wracking, but when I was actually doing it, I was calm. I felt at home. The whole experience has taught me so much and given me more confidence.” Zoe Tanner, Managing Director of Concept Hair said:

“A massive congratulations to all those who took part in this year’s Concept Hair Learner of the Year competition. The finalists all brought their A-game to battle it out for the winning spot in their chosen category and should be extremely proud of themselves. It has been an absolute honour to see the next generation of hairdressers and barbers showing off their skills, vision, and talent.”

The day also provided an opportunity to connect with like-minded hairdressers and barbers as well as watch and learn from incredible brands at the Education Stage. The day was filled full of fun from start to finish.

This year’s incredible category winners were…

Styling Level 1 
Ruta Yemane, Leeds City College

Styling Level 2
Emily Williams, Alan D

Hair-Up Level 2
Madeleine Hakansson, Exeter College

Hair-Up Level 3
Daisy Nicole Matthews, East Coast College

Barbering Level 2
Jacob Hassall, Hereford and Ludlow College

Barbering Level 3
Jack Bradshaw, Walsall College

Colouring
Victoria Day, South Essex College

Avant-Garde
Isabel Cole, West Suffolk College

Fellowship for British Hairdressing Foundation Award Winners
Oliver Large GHQ Training
Carly Behan, Riverside College, Kingsway
Hallie Head, West Suffolk College

Concept Hair Learner of the Year 2023
Victoria Day, South Essex College

Concept Hair Learner of the Year attracts sponsorship from some of the biggest brands in hairdressing, and the competition couldn’t happen without them. A huge thank you to all our sponsors for 2023: L’Oréal Professionnel, Cloud Nine, Wahl, The Fellowship for British Hairdressing, Joewell and VTCT. 
Thanks also to our judges:
•    Frazer Wallace on behalf of L’Oréal Professionnel
•    Marie Nieuwoudt on behalf of CLOUD NINE
•    Simon Shaw on behalf of Wahl
•    Robert Eaton on behalf of The Fellowship for British Hairdressing
•    Nicola Steinbach on behalf of VTCT
•    Sharon Roberts on behalf of Joewell
•    Returning special Guest Judge, Lisa Farrall

Thank you to all those who have supported the competition, including all the lecturers and salon owners who have inspired and supported their learners throughout the competition. A special thanks once again to Telford College for being fantastic hosts.