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COMPETITION & AWARDS SUPPLEMENT Jan/Feb 2019 salonfocus

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President's Message

PR ESIDEN T’S

L E T T E R W SALONFOCUS IS PUBLISHED BY: National Hairdressers’ Federation, One Abbey Court, Fraser Road, Priory Business Park, Bedford MK44 3WH t: +44 (0) 1234 831965 f: +44 (0) 1234 838875 e: sfenquiries@salonfocus.co.uk w: www.nhf.info PUBLISHER Hilary Hall e: hilary.hall@nhf.info PR, EVENTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Kelly Sylvester t. +44 (0) 1234 834384 e. kelly.sylvester@nhf.info GRAPHIC DESIGN Josh Green Matrix Print Consultants Ltd t: +44 (0) 1536 527297 e: sacha@matrixprint.com

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elcome to this special salonfocus Competitions and Awards Supplement.

We're thrilled to showcase the outstanding commitment, creativity and skill of everyone who beat off stiff competition to triumph in the NHF/NBF's prestigious nationwide competitions.

I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate our winners and thank everyone who took part. Also a further thank you to our sponsors who supported us in 2018 to make the events a success.

I'm proud to be part of such an exciting and endlessly inventive business and honoured to serve as president of the NHF/NBF which represents and champions the interests of the hair, beauty and barbering industries.

I hope to see you all at our competitions and awards in 2019.

AGNES LEONARD NHF/NBF president

Don’t forget to make the most of your NHF/NBF Membership during 2019 and beyond. At less than 75p a day we offer incredible value for money, helping you boost your business while keeping you safe and legal.

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C O N T E N T S

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P4 BLACKPOOL HAIRDRESSING COMPETITION P6 WALES’ FINEST HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY CHAMPIONSHIPS P8 BRITAIN'S BEST P10 NHF BUSINESS AWARDS P14 PHOTOGRAPHIC STYLIST OF THE YEAR P16 WELSH AWARDS P18 STEP UP & SHINE P19 BEFORE & AFTER

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE & CONTENTS

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COVER IMAGE

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The front cover shot is by 2018 Photographic Stylist of the Year winner of the Male Fashion Collection (professional photography) category, James Beaumont - Allure Hair & Beauty, Exmouth. The look is based on moulding urban barbering details and trends into hairdressing looks that have more movement and colour.

CREDITS: Hair: James Beaumont Photographer: Felix Northover Model: Henry Fleming

CONNECT WITH US AND HAVE YOUR COMMENTS AND TWEETS IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF SALONFOCUS

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Blackpool Hairdressing Competition

BLACKPOOL HAIRDRESSING COMPETITION Monday 12th March 2018 The Winter Gardens, Blackpool

FIRST TIMERS - BLOW DRY (STUDENTS & TRAINEES)

FRONT COVER (STUDENTS & TRAINEES)

1. Layla Ballinger, Reds Hair Company

1. Emma-Jane Davies, Ha Ha Training

2. Ebony Burrows, Reds Hair Company

2. Jasmeen Akhtar, Sandwell College

3. Katie-Louise Mattocks, Doncaster College

3. Lyndsey Crampton, Doncaster College

MALE FASHION LOOK CUT AND FINISH (OPEN TO ALL) 1. Christian Scott, Christian Scott Hairdressing 2. Lixon Chaudhury, Studio 2 3. Callum Dale, Mr Men's Barbers

MALE FASHION LOOK CUT AND FINISH (STUDENTS & TRAINEES) 1. Laurence Langley, Christian Scott Hairdressing 2. Nathan Ryan 3. Tazul Islam, Studio 2

FRONT COVER (OPEN TO ALL) 1. Linzi Weare, Reds Hair Company 2. Hannah Clague, Reds Hair Company 3. Wez Parry, Voodou Hair

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2. Threza Peake, Elements Salon 3. Rachel Warren, Doncaster College

BARBER TOTAL LOOK - BLOW DRY (OPEN TO ALL)

HAIR UP - FORMAL OR CASUAL (OPEN TO ALL)

1. Christian Scott, Christian Scott Hairdressing

1. Linzi Weare, Reds Hair Company

3. Lixon Chaudhury, Studio 2

2. Hannah Clague, Reds Hair Company 3. Sarah Gradwell, The Urban Spa

HAIR UP - FORMAL OR CASUAL (STUDENTS & TRAINEES) 1. Daisy Biggin, Reds Hair Company

2. Callum Dale, Mr Men's Barbers

BARBER TOTAL LOOK - BLOW DRY (STUDENTS & TRAINEES) 1. Josh Fox, JR Men's 2. Tazul Islam, Studio 2 3. Haydn White, JR Men's

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THE BRIDE FORMAL OR CASUAL (OPEN TO ALL) 1. Hannah Clague, Reds Hair Company 2. Sarah Gradwell, The Urban Spa 3. Linzi Weare, Reds Hair Company

BLACKPOOL HAIRDRESSING COMPETITION

THE BRIDE FORMAL OR CASUAL (STUDENTS & TRAINEES) 1. Gavin Kyte, Reds Hair Company 2. Rachel Warren, Doncaster College 3. Kerris Plews, Doncaster College

COLOUR OF THE DAY (OPEN TO ALL) 1. Wez Parry, Voodou Hair 2. Hannah Clague, Reds Hair Company 3. Sally-Anne Brown, L K Hair

COLOUR OF THE DAY (STUDENTS & TRAINEES) 1. Ruby Smith, Ha Ha Training 2. Chloe Stephenson, Ha Ha Training 3. Nergiz Sevimli, Doncaster College

FANTASY (OPEN TO ALL) 1. Patryk Prokopowicz

IT'S A DRAG (OPEN TO ALL)

2. Lilvija Skipsna, Lilvijas Hair & Beauty

1. Patryk Prokopowicz

3. Skye Mosley, Farah Naz Hairdressing

FANTASY (STUDENTS & TRAINEES) 1. Catherine Sarria, Brooklands College 2. Phoebe Hills, Brooklands College 3. Megan Carter, Brooklands College

IT'S A DRAG (STUDENTS & TRAINEES) 1. Brytanee Brown & Gabriela Solek, Sandwell College 2. Katarzyna Kosiba, Sandwell College 3. Gabriele Sasnauskaite, Sandwell College

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The Welsh Open Hairdressing Championships

The Welsh Open Hairdressing Championships Sunday 20th May 2018 The Students Union, Y Plas, Park Place, Cardiff

WELSH FASHION BARBER - PART 1 1. Mario Mayer, Poland

LADIES HAIR UP (STUDENTS & TRAINEES)

2. Steve Clewlow, The Coachhouse

1. Tom Evans. Guy Christian Salon

3. Tariq Mehmood, Turf Impressions

2. Carrigan Smith, Hair Design, Neath

LADIES CATWALK HAIR (STUDENTS & TRAINEES) 1. James Bowen, Guy Christian Salon 2. Natasha Starkey, Captiva Spa

3. Natasha Starkey, Captiva Spa, Caerphilly

LADIES HAIR UP - PART 2 1. Ida Kolari, Finland 2. Minna Korhonen, Finland

3. Carrigan Smith, Hair Design

3. Alison Clewlow, The Coachhouse

LADIES CATWALK HAIR - PART 1

WELSH BARBER PART 2

1. Ida Kolari, Finland

1. Lixon Chaudhury, Studio 2

2. Alison Clewlow, The Coachhouse

2. Mario Mayer, Poland

3. Minna Korhonen, Finland

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3. Steve Clewlow, The Coachhouse

FEMALE FASHION LOOK 1. Steve Clewlow, The Coachhouse 2. Lucy Bowery, Sharon Groves Hairstyling

THE BRIDE 1. Nathan Pithers, O’Constantinou & Sons, Cardiff

2. Stacey Hayward, Stacey Jane, Bristol 3. Minna Korhonen, Finland

MODEL OF THE DAY 1. Lixon Chaudhury, Studio 2, Rochdale 2. Nathan Pithers, O’Constantinou & Sons, Cardiff 3. Minna Korhonen, Finland

The Welsh Open Hairdressing Championships

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THE WELSH OPEN HAIRDRESSING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Britain’s Best

Britain’s Best Sunday 13th October 2018 Salon International, ExCel, London

HAIR-UP 1. Emily Roche, Kimono Hair Company

MALE FASHION LOOK 1. Lixon Chaudhury, Studio2 Hair Stylists 2. Craig Mills, Valentino's Barbers 3. Tazul Islam, Studio2 Hair Stylists

2. Josh Leighton Elliot, Petra Bentley Hair 3. Kelly Folland, K.F.H.

TOTAL LOOK 1. Wez Parry, Voodou Liverpool 2. Kymberley Holmes, Tint 3. Bjorn Roar Larsen, Envi

FEMALE FASHION LOOK

FANTASY

1. Lauren Soley, Karoliina Saunders Hair Design

1. Luca Spinelli, The Bohemians

2. Wez Parry, Voodou Liverpool

2. Tjasa Trceck, Rush Hair Baker Street

3. Vanessa Claxton, The Hair Group

3. Ionas Kalimeris, Anne Veck Salons

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BRITAIN’S BEST

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Business Awards

NHF Business Awards 2018 Sunday 4th November 2018 The Hilton Manchester Deansgate

BEST INNOVATION eBlade Scissors WINNER Chair Salons Easystrands Ltd mysalonmanager UK Hair Specialists

BEST CLIENT EXPERIENCE Melissa Timperley Salons WINNER Beauty Matters Halo Hair & Beauty Penneys

BEST FRONT OF HOUSE

SR Hair Spa

Richard Wallace Hair WINNER

BEST NEW BUSINESS

Beauty Matters

H& Co. Hair Salon WINNER

Cobella

VL Aesthetics HIGHLY COMMENDED

Elements Kate Preston Salons

Chair Salons Kate Preston Salons

BEST APPRENTICE

Melissa Timperley Salons

Nathan Klein, Shine Hair WINNER

BEST BARBERING BUSINESS

Jake Everett, Flaunt Hairdressing

The Master Barber’s Shop WINNER

Chloe Westerman, Hair ‘N’ Beauty

18 Fourteen Male Grooming

Jordy Barlow, Karoliina Saunders Hair Design

Phillip Nicholas

MR Barbers

Georgia Medland, The Salon

BEST COMMUNITY SUPPORT House of Hair WINNER

BEST INDEPENDENT HAIR OR BEAUTY SALON CODE Hair Consultants WINNER

Barrie Stephen

Anne Veck Hair

Hair ‘N’ Beauty

Karoliina Saunders Hair Design

Karoliina Saunders Hair Design

Medusa Hairdressing

SJ Forbes

Richard Wallace

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BUSINESS AWARDS

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Business Awards

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BUSINESS AWARDS

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Photographic Stylist of the Year

Photographic Stylist of the Year Winners announced at The NHF Business Awards on Sunday 4th November 2018 The Hilton Manchester Deansgate

MALE FASHION LOOK (NON-PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY)

MALE FASHION LOOK (PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY)

Emma Simmons, Studio 54 WINNER

Aimee McPherson, Hidden Heights Creative Studio WINNER

James Parry, Goji Hair

Giap Le, GiapLe – London Hair Salon

Martin Dollard, Muse

Ross Charles, Ross Charles

Creative Hair

FEMALE FASHION LOOK (NON-PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY)

FEMALE FASHION LOOK (PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY) Royston Blythe, Royston Blythe Hairdressers WINNER

Ben Madle, Headhunters WINNER

Aimee McPherson, Hidden Heights

James Joynson, Haus Hairdressing

Creative Studio Joshua Goldsworthy, Goldsworthy

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MALE FASHION COLLECTION James Beaumont, Allure Hair & Beauty WINNER Ben Madle, Headhunters Mike Taylor, Mike Taylor Education

FEMALE FASHION COLLECTION Nick Malenko, Royston Blythe Hairdressers WINNER Kerry Mather, K J M Salons Melissa Timperley, Melissa Timperley Salons

Photographic Stylist of the Year

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PHOTOGRAPHIC STYLIST OF THE YEAR

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Welsh Awards

Welsh Awards Sunday 11th November 2018 The Coal Exchange, Cardiff

NHF WELSH HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

NHF WELSH SALON TEAM OF THE YEAR

Shelley James - Ty Gwalt unisex hair salon WINNER

Hair Kandi

Rachel Hadfield, House of Hinton Antonia Adlam, Sparkles Hair Design James Saunders, Saunders & Co Hair Design Emma Davies, Hair Kandi Kim Nicole Jones, The Salon Owner & Torr

NHF WELSH BARBER OF THE YEAR Alex Panios, Windsor Barbers WINNER Jordan Davies, JD’s Barbershop Thomas Evans, Gentlemens Choice Marcus Edwards, JD’s Barbershop

NHF WELSH STUDENT / APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR Kayleigh Williams, Hair Kandi WINNER Jordan Matthews, House of Hinton Erin Bryne, Beth Daniel Hair Designers

NHF WELSH BEAUTY THERAPIST OF THE YEAR

Freestyle Barbers WINNER Saunders & Co Hair Design Tan and Beauty Cwtch Studio K Hair Design

NHF WELSH COLOUR TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR Bryley Hinton, House of Hinton WINNER Antonia Adlam, Sparkles Hair Design Shaunie Bryne, Hair Kandi Sara Groves, Hair Kandi Emma Davies, Hair Kandi Katy Birdwood, Cwtch

NHF BEST IN WALES Naomi Troake, Hair Kandi WINNER House of Hinton James Saunders, Saunders & Co Hair Design Zoe Williams, Hair Kandi James Willis, Cwtch Jordan Davies, JDs Barbershop

Beauty by Lauren WINNER

NHF HALL OF FAME

Natalie Hams, Tan and Beauty

Lazarou Barbers WINNER

Leah Gould, House of Hinton

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WELSH AWARDS

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Step Up & Shine 2018

Step Up & Shine 2018 Winner announced on Monday 9th April The Fellowship's President's Network

WINNER

Nicola Hamm, Escape Hair Lounge Nicola Hamm's mentoring year included: • Mentoring day with Debbie G • One-on-one training day at Ruffians barbers • Creative cutting course at TONI&GUY • Trend Reveal Seminar at GHD • Bleaching course at Not Another Academy

FINALISTS Aimee Goodwin, Jeff Goodwin Hair Kim Moody, Simone Thomas Kim Nicole Jones, Studio 1 Hair Design Lewis Wilson, Wilson’s Hairdressing Michael Purvis, Elaine's Colour Lab Nicola Hamm, Escape Hair Louise

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Before & After Competition

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BEFORE & AFTER COMPETITION

1 JANUARY WINNER 2 MARCH WINNER 3 MAY WINNER 4 JULY WINNER

Libby Clark, Francesco Group

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Darcey Clarke, Ashley Gamble Salon

Fabia Bruce, Hensmans Salon

Sarah Webley, The Hair Group Cirencester

5 SEPTEMBER WINNER 6 NOVEMBER WINNER Lixon Chaudhury, Studio2

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Vicci Millican, V L Aesthetics

Winner Announced on Instagram Every Other Month

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STEP UP & SHINE 2018 AND BEFORE & AFTER COMPETITION

2018 WINNERS

Save the date for our Business Awards in 2019!

Sunday 17 November 2019 LONDON

www.nhf.info/nhfbusinessawards