FELLOWSHIP AWARD WINNERS CELEBRATE AT A SPECIAL LUNCH

The 2021 Fellowship for British Hairdressing Award Winners came together this month for a special celebratory lunch to start the new year.

The winners, who picked up their awards at the Fellowship Luncheon & Awards at The Londoner in December, enjoyed a three-course Indian lunch at the trendy Dishoom in Shoreditch, London.

The 2022 F.A.M.E team also came together to mark the start of their exciting year of opportunities, which includes mentoring by some of the biggest names in British hairdressing and a photo shoot with their leaders Gary Hooker and Michael Young.

The lunch was also an opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the industry, from sustainability to business challenges and the future of hairdressing.

Chancellor Ashleigh Hodges, who welcomed the winners, said: “This is the first time we have held a lunch for our winners, and it was important for us to celebrate their success, especially after the crazy 18 months we have had. It was lovely to see everyone and discuss some of the issues facing us all.” The awards have been recognising creativity since they were launched in 1995, which saw Nicky Clarke take the first trophy for his wearable hair.

And the winners were:

Hairdresser of the Year: Errol Douglas MBE

President's Award: Carol Spencer

Fellow with Honours 

• Jonathan Andrew
• Andrew Barton
• Junior Green

Fellow with Distinction: Chris Williams (Recd by Andy Heasman)

Gold Medal: Jo Martin

Member of the Year: Janene Bush

Individual Salon of the Year: Karoliina Saunders Hair Design

Salon Group of the Year: Blushes

PROJECT: Colour Achiever of the Year – Darrel StarkeyPROJECT: Men Achiever of the Year – Tammy Reynolds

PROJECT: X Achiever of the Year – Emma Simmons

Snapshot Image of the Year: Efi Davies, TONI&GUY

Men’s Image of the Year: Charlie Cullen, Charlie Cullen Education at Joe and Co

Colour Image of the Year: Hooker & Young

Afro mage of the Year: Emma Simmons, Salon 54

International Image of the Year: Jacky Chan, Oscar Oscar Chadstone

Image of the Year: Casey Coleman

F.A.M.E. Team 2022:

• Darrel Starkey, Taylors Hair Studio
• Lydia Wolfe, Jack & the Wolfe
• Jessica Hau, Rush Wimbledon
• Alex Cook, Wispers Hair Salon