Salons and colourists from across the UK and Ireland make the list.
Published:As the world’s longest-running live hairdressing competition marks its 70th anniversary, salons and colourists from across the UK and Ireland have been named as semi-finalists.
Taking place across eight regional locations throughout April, the semi-finals will see finalists compete live in front of industry judges and audiences, with those progressing to the national final announced on the night.
“The L’Oréal Colour Trophy has been celebrating the best colourists in the UK and Ireland for 70 years. It has been part of my life and career for nearly three decades, from watching as a teenager to winning, and now returning as a judge in its 70th year,”
– Rob Eaton, Owner of Russell Eaton Hair Salons, L’Oréal Professionnel Hair Artist & L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2026 judge.
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L’Oréal Colour Trophy STAR Award semi-finalists have also been announced, recognising the next generation of rising talent within the industry.
“I’m looking for that superstar who’s pushing boundaries, who’s forward thinking, who’s going to show us the best colour out there right now,”
– Charlotte Mensah, Hair Lounge & L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2026 Judge.
On the night, guests will experience a live artistic and educational showcase led by industry icon Robert Eaton of Russell Eaton Hair, alongside model presentations from the regional semi-finalists, and the announcement of the stylists progressing to the national final.
The regional heats form part of a nationwide tour marking the L’Oréal Colour Trophy’s 70th anniversary, and its return to regional stages for the first time since 2019. This year’s programme spans eight cities across the UK and Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, St Albans, Brighton and London, before a national final brings the country’s top colourists together to compete for the overall title.
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WEEK 1
Monday 13th April – Northern Ireland – Belfast (Titanic Hotel Belfast) – 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Wednesday 15th April – Scotland – Glasgow (The Engine Works) – 6:30 pm to 9 pm
WEEK 2
Monday 20th April – North Eastern – Leeds (The Met Hotel Leeds) – 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Tuesday 21st April – North Western – Manchester (Treehouse Hotel) – 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Wednesday 22nd April – Western – Bristol (Harbour Hotel) – 6:30 pm to 9 pm
WEEK 3
Monday 27th April – Eastern – Sopwell House (St Albans, Hertfordshire) – 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Tuesday 28th April – Southern – Brighton (The Grand Brighton) – 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Wednesday 29th April – London – White City (L’Oréal Academy) – 6:30 pm to 9 pm
For more information on L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2026 and to follow talent through the competition, visit www.lorealcolourtrophy.com.
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