Hair Awards in the UK

Awards are a big part of British hairdressing. The UK calendar gives stylists, colourists, barbers and whole salon teams a long list of stages to be recognised on, from black tie ceremonies on Park Lane to online awards you can enter from anywhere.

The biggest night is the British Hairdressing Awards, held each November at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, with its business counterpart, the British Hairdressing Business Awards, following in London each March. December brings the Fellowship Luncheon and Awards at The Londoner, a trade only celebration, while early spring adds the CEW UK Beauty Awards at the Business Design Centre and the National Beauty Awards in Liverpool each January. For creative competitions, the House of Wella TrendVision Award runs each September and the L'Oreal Colour Trophy puts colour work in the spotlight. Summer is busy too, with the UK Hair and Beauty Awards, the Barber Awards in Manchester and the BritHair Awards.

Every hair award in the UK is listed below with dates, venues and who can enter or attend, so you can plan your entries and book your table.

Getting around

Most of the big ceremonies are in central London. JW Marriott Grosvenor House is on Park Lane, a short walk from Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner stations. The Londoner is on Leicester Square, and the Business Design Centre is a few minutes from Angel. Heathrow is linked to central London by the Elizabeth line and the Piccadilly line. For Liverpool, the Hilton is at Liverpool ONE, close to Lime Street station.

Where to stay

For a black tie evening, booking a room at the venue or a nearby Mayfair hotel means no late journey home. For Liverpool, the waterfront and city centre are both within walking distance.

Tips for awards season

• Entry deadlines are usually months before the ceremony, so plan your shoot and paperwork early.
• Check the dress code; most of the big nights are black tie.
• Many salons book a table as a team, which is a great reward for staff.
• Finalists are often announced weeks ahead, so keep an eye on each award's listing.