CELEBRATING THE BEST OF BRITISH HAIRDRESSING!

The good and the great of British hairdressing came together for the glittering Fellowship Luncheon & Hair Awards this week, recognising the best of creativity and business acumen in British hairdressing. 
Held at The Londoner in the heart of London’s Leicester Square, some 400 industry greats, peers and ones to watch came together for a three-course lunch followed by special Hair Awards to celebrate the creativity and successes of its membership, including the presentation of the Fellowship’s highest accolade, Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year.

Hosted by President Robert Eaton and Chancellor Karoliina Saunders, Robert Eaton said: “It was an honour to become your President. Whatever you decide to do with your career and whichever path you decide to take, the Fellowship will be there to support you.”

A special thanks went to the Project leaders for 2021-2022 who have inspired their teams during the most challenging times the industry has faced – ClubStar Art Team leader Karoliina Saunders, Project Colour leader Paul Dennison, Project X leader Sam Burnett and leaders of the F.A.M.E. Team Gary Hooker and Michael Young. 

The new F.A.M.E. Team leader was announced to a standing ovation as three-times British Hairdresser of the Year and former Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year, Sally Brooks. She will be mentoring the new team who have an incredible year of amazing opportunities in front of them – Stephanie Gallagher from Wonderland; Stacey Wright from McKoy Hair Company; Edd Moss from Headmasters and James Parr from Nashwhite.

As well as the old favourites, members were also recognised for going above and beyond throughout the past 12 months, giving up their time to mentor, lead and help at events. 

2022 saw a slew of new awards launched – Educator of the Year and Session Hair Stylist of the Year was joined by Hall of F.A.M.E. Award, celebrating the successes of former F.A.M.E. Team members. 

The biggest award of the day was Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year, which was presented to TONI&GUY global creative director Cos Sakkas to a standing ovation, the second major award he has clinched in the last week. 

To view all the photographs from the day click HERE.

And the winners are:

Fellows with Honours 

• Kay Binnersley
• Simon Shaw
• Sam Burnett
• David Mannah
• Darcey Clarke

Fellows with Distinction 

• Paul Dennison
• Gary Hooker
• Michael Young
• Karoliina Saunders 

Gold Medal

• Karine Jackson

Member of the Year 

• Emma Simmons

Sassoon Scholarship

• Phoebe Carraro 

Achievers of the Year

• Project Colour – Kayleigh Byrne
• Project Men – Janene Hawkins Bush
• Project X – Cameron Willetts
• ClubStar Art Team – Samantha Bickle 

Fellowship Hall of F.A.M.E. Award

• Errol Douglas MBE and Robert Masciave

President’s Award

• Guy Kremer

Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year

•  Cos Sakkas

Image Awards

• Fellowship Image of the Year – Cos Sakkas, TONI&GUY, London 
• Fellowship Afro Image of the Year – Robert Masciave, Metropolis Hairdressing, Kingston-upon-Thames 
• Fellowship Colour Image of the Year – Tim Scott-Wright, The Hair Surgery, Stourbridge 
• Fellowship International Image of the Year – Danny Pato, D&M Hair Design, New Zealand 
• Fellowship Men’s Image of the Year – Dom Capel, Lara Johnson Lifestyle, Swansea
• Fellowship Snapshot Image of the Year – Lydia Stiles, TONI&GY Canary Wharf

Art & Commerce Awards

• Fellowship Individual Salon of the Year – Smith England, Salisbury
• Fellowship Salon Group of the Year – The Chapel Group
• Fellowship Educator of the Year – Dom Capel
• Fellowship Session Hair Stylist of the Year – Lisa Farrall