News - Congratulations to the BHA Winners

Text by Jamie Harrison // Images courtesy Alison James PR  // Published Tuesday 29 November 2011 

MyHairDressers.com wishes to congratulate all of the winners at last night's British Hairdressing Awards, with a special mention to HOB Salon's Akin Kanizi who is HJ's British Hairdresser of the Year 2011.

Compered by leading media personality Jonathan Ross with entertainment provided by chart topping Aloe Blacc, guests from the world of hairdressing, fashion and media mingled at the prestigious event. The awards, presented by Hairdressers Journal International and sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, are the highlight of the UK's hairdressing calendar and over 27 years have become the most prestigious awards in the UK and globally. The British Hairdressing Awards has significantly raised the profile of British hairdressing both in the UK and overseas. All the winners can enjoy an increased media profile and the biggest award of the night – British Hairdresser of the Year – is recognised throughout the world; with the winner overnight becoming a tremendous ambassador for British hairdressing appearing on television, radio and in the national and consumer press. Previous winners in individual categories have appeared on MyHairDressers.com including Lee Stafford, Michelle Thompson and James Rowe.

Akin joins the list of just 15 hairdressers to have the top title which also includes Trevor Sorbie, Anthony Mascolo, Irvine and Rita Rusk, John Frieda, Andrew Collinge, Nicky Clarke, Charles Worthington, Umberto Giannini, Beverly C, Mark Hill, Antoinette Beenders, Lisa Shepherd, Andrew Barton and Angelo Seminara. The night also saw the introduction of a new member into the prestigious British Hairdressing Awards Hall of Fame as Sharon Peake from Ethos Hairdressing in Manchester was recognised for winning the North Western Hairdresser of the Year category three times. 

Akin said, “I couldn’t believe it when my name was called out, I was overwhelmed and delighted – winning the title is a dream come true.”

“British hairdressing is renowned throughout the world for its creativity and innovation, and with the British Hairdressing Awards we continue to recognise, reward and celebrate the best of British,” said Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Hairdressers Journal International, Jayne Lewis-Orr. “The standard of entries in all categories this year was incredible and the judges had a really difficult job. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners, who truly are the best of British.” 

Mark Butcher, CEO of MyHairDressers.com told us, "I followed the progress of the awards live on the HJI website from Dubai. The standard of the work from the HOB team this year was amazing and Akin's award was very well deserved. I wish to extend my personal congratulations to all the winners, and look forward to seeing more from them all in the future."

The Winners of the 2011 British Hairdressing Awards in full:

HJ’s British Hairdresser of the Year 2011 – Akin Konizi, HOB Salons
Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year – Indira Schauwecker, Toni & Guy, London
Men’s Hairdresser of the Year – Jamie Stevens, Errol Douglas Salon, London
Afro Hairdresser of the Year – Junior Green, Junior Green Hair and Beauty, London
Artistic Team of the Year – HOB SalonsNewcomer of the Year – Jasmine Redstone, RUSH Hair, Croydon
Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year – Christel Lundqvist, HOB Salons, London
London Hairdresser of the Year - Richard Mannah, Toni & Guy
Southern Hairdresser of the Year - Bruno Marc Giamattei, Marc Antoni, Henley-on-Thames
Eastern Hairdresser of the Year – Terri Kay, Mark Leeson Hair Body & Mind, Mansfield
Midlands Hairdresser of the Year – Sean Tetlow, The Colour Room, Stockport
North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year – Julian Holland, The Mark Hill Salon, Kirk Ella
North Western Hairdresser of the Year – Marcello Moccai, Room 97 Creative Hairdressing, Wakefield
Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year – Ken Picton, Ken Picton, Cardiff Bay
Scottish Hairdresser of the Year - Suzie McGill, Rainbow Room International, Uddingston
Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year – Kevin Kahan, Kevin Kahan, Bangor

See the winning collections and more images from the night at HJI >>