Winning a Professional Hairdresser Award sends out a clear message to clients that the winner is the best in the industry at what they do.
Align your brand with that message.
Our Vision:
To create a stand-out, accessible and inclusive awards programme which benchmarks and rewards creativity, innovation, skills and excellence in the hairdressing industry.
The Pro Hair Awards 2025
was a night to remember
The Categories – Individual Sponsors
Professional Hairdresser of the Year
Professional Colourist of the Year
Professional Extensionist of the Year
Professional Men’s Hair Stylist of the Year
Professional Textured Hair Stylist of the Year
Professional Bridal Stylist of the Year
Professional Freelance Hairdresser of the Year
Professional Young Talent of the Year
Professional Independent Salon of the Year
Professional Salon Group of the Year
Professional Sustainable Salon of the Year
Professional Home Salon of the Year
Professional Salon Stylist of the Year
Professional Co-Working Space of the Year
Professional Hair Influencer of the Year
Hair
New Categories for 2026
Professional Blonde Specialist of the Year
Professional Celebrity Stylist of the Year
Each category is £6,000 to sponsor
Align your brand with a worthy winner
Become a Pro Hair Awards Sponsor and come on a year-long journey with the winner throughout their reign across all our platforms.
Pro Hair Awards 2026 Sponsor’s Package:
- Full page advert in November issue.
- Logo inclusion on all print and digital coverage of the awards – including entry packs, press releases, tickets, pop ups and AV at the Live Awards Final.
- Tagged in all Pro Hair social media campaigns.
- Six VIP tickets to Live Awards Final on 7th September 2026.
- Access to Sponsor’s Lounge on Live Awards Final.
- Brand name engraved on the award.
- Backlinks to be provided on relevant feature articles.
- Opportunity to provide product, brochures and vouchers into goodie and winner’s bags.
- Opportunity to present the category award at the Live Awards Final.
- Option to have 30-second VT playing on loop ahead of the ceremony.
- Opportunity to host an educational Winner’s Day.
- Sponsored Bespoke Email.
- Brand inclusion on Winner’s Interview.
- Brand inclusion for every point of winner’s journey.
- A social advert bundle.
The Winner’s Journey –A year-long reign of success
- Winner’s Prize Bag – high-ticket items and education offerings.
- Winner’s Tiles for socials.
- Winner’s Video for socials.
- Promotion in awards review, both in print and digital.
- Bespoke newsletter for each winner.
- ‘Winner’s Interview’ for each winner. An editorial page in the magazine for each winner to curate.
- Opportunity to attend educational Winner’s Days with sponsors.
- A ‘Winner’s Word’ from the Professional Hairdresser of the Year, to sit alongside our editorial First Word.
Additional
sponsorship opportunities:
Stage Bar
Photobooth
Bar Sponsorship
Live Acts
Prices available on application
Key Dates
Entries Open: Monday 2nd March 2026
Entries Close: Monday 1st June 2026
Judging Period: Monday 22nd June-6th July 2026
Finalists Notified: Monday 13th July 2026
General Release: Monday 13th July 2026
Live Awards Final: Monday 7th September 2026
The Venue
STEREO Covent Garden
For a second year, the Pro Hair Awards are stepping into STEREO, a subterranean haven for live music with a cool party vibe.
A heady mix of New York and London nightlife with an undertone of Parisien style, STEREO is the ultimate destination for the Pro Hair Awards 2026.
Incorporating a first-class service in ambient surroundings, this buzzing and vibrant venue, is a killer space to celebrate the best in hairdressing!
35 The Piazza . Covent Garden . WC2E 8BE
For more information, contact... Laura Jowsey, Commercial Manager: ljowsey@hamerville.co.uk / 07841 978996