An Unforgettable Night at the Headmasters Annual Awards!
On Wednesday 8 January 2025, Headmasters salon group celebrated in apt Après Alpine style, revealing the stars of 2024 at a glamorous awards ceremony. Celebrity comedian Tom Allen brought his trademark wit to host the evening, combining high-energy entertainment with heartfelt recognition of excellence. The magnificent finals, which took place at London Evolution in Battersea Park, were attended by over 800 Headmasters team members from across fifty-four salons, two academies, and Head Office. It was an evening dedicated to recognising and celebrating the achievements of Headmasters throughout 2024.
The night opened with a show-stopping hair show by our Headmasters Creative Ambassadors and Artistic Team. Led by Creative Ambassador Clare Hansford, the performance, titled “Dreams May Not Be Real Life… But Dream Hair IS Life!”, captivated the audience with avant-garde masterpieces. From oversized hair creations to sleek and sensual designs, the presentation was a vivid celebration of visionary artistry.
Inspiring Talent and Innovation
The awards celebrated a wide spectrum of talent, from imaginative stylists in the Photographic Awards to the business innovators driving in-salon success. Among the many highlights, the prestigious Headmasters Salon of the Year award was presented to the salon that achieved exceptional results in 2024, exceeding annual targets by the highest percentage.
Photographic Awards
Texture Image Award
Sponsored by Kérastase
WINNER Neda Petruseviciute – Headmasters Tunbridge Wells
RUNNER-UP Ellis Rashleigh – Headmasters Soho
Barber Image Award
Sponsored by Redken
WINNER Ryan Ullah – Headmasters Brighton
RUNNER-UP Katherine Stevens – Headmasters Balham
Best Makeover Transformation Reel
Sponsored by ghd
WINNER Ellie Tulett – Headmasters Brighton
RUNNER-UP Kat Jenner – Headmasters Bromley
Headmasters Ultimate Image Award
Sponsored by Nioxin
WINNER Faith Ellis – Headmasters Surbiton
RUNNER-UP Johnny Shepherd – Headmasters Bromley Market Square
Colour Innovation Image Award
Sponsored by L’Oréal Professional Products
WINNER Ellie Trinidad – Headmasters New Malden
RUNNER-UP Libby Scott – Headmasters Brighton
Christine Sanders Future Star Award
Sponsored by Paul Mitchell
WINNER Daria Wargin – Headmasters Richmond
RUNNER-UP Emine Ozerkan – Headmasters Shepherds Bush
Business Awards
Busiest Retailer of the Year
Sponsored by Kérastase
Davide Simmaco – Headmasters Paddington
Busiest Stylist of the Year
Sponsored by Nioxin
Dario De Marco – Headmasters Windsor
Busiest Colourist of the Year
Sponsored by L’Oréal Professional Products
Chloe Gauntlett – Headmasters Guildford
Charitable Salon of the Year
Proudly fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support
Headmasters Bromley High Street
raising an amazing £13,310.64
Digital Salon of the Year
Sponsored by Shortcuts
Headmasters Cobham
Headmasters Salon of the Year 2024
Headmasters Cobham
Adding to the excitement, the “Every Colour Counts” live raffle awarded one lucky stylist, Keely Edwards from Wimbledon Broadway, an incredible £10,000 to spend at Selfridges. Each colour appointment booked throughout the year gave stylists entries into this thrilling live draw, making it a much-anticipated moment of the night.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for their outstanding accomplishments! Here’s to another year of excellence and innovation at Headmasters.
view press coverage on the HM Awards 2024: Creative Head | Hairdressers Journal |
