2026 F.A.M.E Team Finalists
The 2026 F.A.M.E. Team Semi-Finals, sponsored by K18, took place at the TONI&GUY Academy in London.
Hosted by the current F.A.ME. Team 2025/26 Leader, Christel Barron-Hough and the President of the Fellowship, Ashleigh Hodges. 16 semi-finalists took part in an intense day of judging, with the 8 finalists being chosen at the end of the day.
The Judges
The semi-finalists were given multiple challenges throughout the day, presenting their looks, mood-boards, and models to prestigious panel of judges. The judging panel included Zoe Irwin, Annabel Payne, Sally Brooks, George Smith, and Gareth Hassall.
The 8 Finalists
- Chelsey Stone, Chelsey Stone Hair
- Katie Guise, Ochre Hair Studio
- Samantha Bryne, Vanilla Hair Design
- Amelia Krasinski, KH Arnold
- Meg Piper, Solstice Hair Studio
- Christina Thomson, The Little Hair Company
- Troy Boyd, Anthony John Walmsley
- Olivia Brady, The Honeycomb
“A huge congratulations to all this year’s finalists! The response to being part of the 2026 F.A.M.E. team was incredible, and the calibre of entries was exceptional. All the finalists should be extremely proud of themselves – the talent that was demonstrated at the semi-finals was phenomenal! We now look forward to the final in October – best of luck to you all!,”
– Ashleigh Hodges, Fellowship for British Hairdressing President.
Next
The finalists will now be invited back to take part in an all-day event on the 20th of October with a prestigious panel of judges where they will be asked to work on a variety of tasks and create some inspiring hair work for the judges.
Save The Date
The F.A.M.E. team will then officially be announced on the 1st of December 2025 at the Fellowship Luncheon and Hair Awards at the Londoner Hotel, London.
More Info
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