The Fellowship for British Hairdressing rounded off an exciting year with their annual Christmas luncheon and awards, hosted at the glittering Dorchester Hotel on London’s Park Lane.

Paying Tribute

A highlight of the hairdressing calendar each year, the Luncheon and Awards serves to pay tribute to those Fellowship members who have gone above and beyond during the last 12 months – as well as providing an opportunity for the industry to get together and celebrate ahead of the busy Christmas season.

The Host

This year’s event was hosted by Fellowship Chancellor – President Elect for 2019 – Ken Picton. His Welsh wit and warmth kept the audience entertained throughout the day, as the industry celebrated another exceptional year. Ken was joined on stage for presenting duties by reigning President, Karine Jackson, and Chairman, Simon Shaw.

Recognising Service 

“We’ll never forget our heritage,” said Simon, reflecting on the last twelve months. “But we need to evolve to stay relevant. Long live creative excellence!”
As well as providing an opportunity to network, celebrate and reflect, the Luncheon also serves to recognise those hairdressers who have gone above and beyond over the last twelve months – and celebrate the new names who will be shaping the industry in the future, as part of the F.A.M.E. Team. The event also paid tribute to the late, great Toni Mascolo with a moving memorial from his daughter, and TONI&GUY Global Creative Director, Sacha.

Wahl founder and Chairman, Brian Hollands was also remembered for the support he and his company provided to the Fellowship over the years.

And The Winners Were…

Fellow with Honours

Jo Martin, Chris Williams, Simon Tuckwell, Peter Belcher, Rick Roberts, Nick Irwin.

Fellow with Distinction

Debbie Gee

Salutation Award

Estetica Magazine, Salon NV and Barber NV, Good Salon Guide, The Salon, Respect Hair, Salon Business, Concept Hair, Professional Hairdresser, Hairdressers Journal.

Roll of Recognition

Stacey Irwin, Rachael Gibson, Alphonso Grose, Mary Banasik

Sassoon Scholarship

Tanahya Nash.

Christofer Mann Step Up & Shine Scholarship

Nicola Hamm

Colour Project Achiever of the Year

Natalie Newton

Project X Student of the Year

Marlene Lamont

Individual Salon of the Year

Melissa Timperley

Salon Group of the Year

Medusa

Unsung Hero

Jon Chapman

Charity Award

Marc Antoni salons

Member of the Year

Victor Pajak

Image of the Year

Robert Masciave

Patron’s Award

Angelo Seminara

Lifetime Achievement

Russell Eaton

Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year

Tina Farey

F.A.M.E. Team 2019

Alastair Jubbs, VAE Hair
Ashley Cockrell, Percy & Reed
Lora Griffin, Simon Webster
Tania Faenza, TONI&GUY

For more info, you can visit the Fellowship Of British Hairdressing here.