F.A.M.E. TEAM 2027 SEMI-FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

The Fellowship for British Hairdressing is delighted to announce the 2027 F.A.M.E. Team Semi-Finalists. The Fellowship Academy of Merit and Excellence is an annual initiative that was created to nurture, encourage, and promote an elite group of up-and-coming hairdressers in all aspects of the industry. The F.A.M.E. Team enjoys a busy and fulfilling year which includes mentor days with a variety of industry experts, photoshoots, the opportunity to work on shows and seminars and much more. 

The semi-finalists will now be asked to take part in an all-day event on the 8th of September 2026 where they will be invited to showcase their talent and creativity in front of a prestigious panel of judges. When the tasks have been completed, the judges will mark each section, totals will be counted and 16 will become eight to go through to the finals on the 5th of October 2026. The 2026 F.A.M.E. Team will then officially be announced on the 7th of December 2026 at the Fellowship Luncheon and Awards at the Londoner Hotel, London.

Semi Finalists are as follows:

• Dean Lawton-Taylor, Johnson Blythe
• Christina Thomson, The Little Hair Company
• Shauna Johnson, Melissa Timperley Salons
• Joe Sirry, SHAG!
• Connor McIntyre, House of Lunor 
• Marcus Smith, Smith & Co. 
• Finlee Spearing, Toni&Guy Colchester 
• Roman Sys, Roman Sys
• Natalie Stephen, Voi
• Lauren Yates, Mack Studios
• Zara Keating, House of Colour 
• Amelia Krasinski, KH Hair, Arnold 
• Janene Bush, Heavenly Hair 
• Harley Mitsinga, Marcella, Margate
• Liberty Hunter, Billi Currie
• Connor Preston, Francesco Group

Commenting on the announcement of the semi-finalists, Barry Stephens, CEO of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing said: “The calibre of entries for the 2027 F.A.M.E. Team was incredible – which made it extremely difficult to narrow down to 16! All semi-finalists should be extremely proud that they have made it through to this stage. We now look forward to the semi-final in September – best of luck to you all!”