The anticipation is building as the Salon Business Awards 2025 approaches, celebrating the best and brightest in the hair industry. Recognised as one of the most prestigious awards in the sector, this event honours salons, teams, and individuals who demonstrate exceptional talent, innovation, and business excellence.

Now we’re announcing the finalists with the support of sponsors Jena, Keratin Complex, Remi Cachet and HairCon. They have been carefully selected in the first round of judging from a highly competitive pool of entries, showcasing the creativity, dedication, and professionalism that define the industry. With categories ranging from Most Creative Salon [sponsored by HairCon] to SOLO Artist of the Year [sponsored by Jena], the awards highlight outstanding achievements across various aspects of the salon business.

New for 2025, the awards introduce Extensionist of the Year [sponsored by Remi Cachet], People’s Choice Award, and Social Media Icon, reflecting the evolving trends and growing influence of digital presence in the hair and beauty world.

The winners will be revealed at an exclusive awards ceremony on March 24, 2025, at 12th Knot at Sea Containers, London – an evening filled with celebration, networking, and industry recognition. You can even expect a memorable Photo Booth sponsored by Keratin Complex! Further information on how to get tickets will be available later today. 

Stay tuned as we announce the full list of finalists and join us in celebrating the talent and hard work that make the hair industry thrive…

Digital Salon
Saks Exeter
Convey Salons
Allure SALON
Francesco Hair Salon
Headmasters Cobham
Simply Hair
Ginger Rabbit
Dorrington House Hair and Beauty

Green Salon
En Route Hair & Beauty
KJM Salons
Craft
Edith et Moi
Q Hair and Beauty
Quay Street Collective
Masters of Craft

Salon Team
Farah Naz Hair
Convey Salons
Crate Cheshire
Francesco Hair Salon
The Hair Base
Scots Hair Design
Headmasters Bromley High Street
KJM Salons

Business Salon
BOB Salons
Simply Hair
Sarai Hair and Wellness
The Secret Garden
Urban Coiffeur
Ginger Rabbit
Williams & Hirst
Solstice

Customer Service Salon
Code Hair Consultants 
Melissa Timperley
Kitch Hair
Combers Inside Out Hairdressing
Francesco Hair Salon
Ginger Rabbit
Izabella Bordignon London
Roar Hair & Beauty

Design Salon
Izabella Bordignon London
Kitch Hair
Craft
Noco Hair
Stark Salon
Toni&Guy Winchester
Williams & Hirst
Palette & Bristle

Colour Salon
Edith et Moi
Safy B’s Salon
Tate Hair
Rush Academy
HX Hair
Ashley Gamble Hair Salon
The Hair Surgery
Nicholas James Hair

Creative Salon, [sponsored by HairCon]
Michelle Davies Hair
Noco Hair
Salon Couture
Dye For Love Salon
ScullyScully
Palette & Bristle
Farah Naz Hair
The Hair Surgery

Local Salon
Blades Hair Design
Elysian Hair
Fircroft Hairdressing
MD Hair
Renew Hair & Beauty by Expressions
Teresa Weller Hair Art
Urban Coiffeur
Giuseppe Manco Salon

Barbering Specialist
Loula Barbers 
Crate Cheshire
Francesco Hair Salon
Toni7Guy Billericay
Diligents
Fella
MaxOliver
Anugsmac

Extensions Specialist [sponsored by Remi Cachet]
Toni Shand, Hb3 hair extensions
Lisa bright, Dorrington House Hair and Beauty
Asya Cannur
Bella Dolls Hair Extensions
Raminta Doskute
Inanch Emir, Inanch London
Emma Hassan
Tracy Roche

Global Stylist
Anne Veck
Ashley Gamble, Ashley Gamble Hair Salon
Darrel Starkey
Dylan McConnachie
Harry Andreou, Toni&Guy Winchester
Kirsty Innes
Tracey Ann Smith, French & Ivi 

Social Media Icon
Priscilla Anne Corner, June Tomkyns Salons and Academy
Heffy Wheeler, HX Hair
Justin Mackland
Richard James, Cyrl Cymru
Dominique DiBenedetto, Aura Hair Co
Darrel Starkey
Rachael Lomax, Copper Queen
Dylan McConnachie

SOLO Artist [sponsored by Jena]
Alex Dillon
Anne Veck
Darrel Starkey
Gee-Kent Ho
Harry Andreou
Maire Abbett
Sian Roscoe
Emma Mulvihill

Textured Hair Specialist
Chris Grimley, Fusion Hair Co
Darrel Starkey
Edd Moss, Headmasters Mayfair
Emma Jarvis, The Hair Base
Emma Simmons, Salon 54
Jen Gaia, The Curl Specialist
Niamh Kavanagh, Gypsy Rose Salon
Richard James, Cyrl Cymru

Peoples’ Choice
Chloe Clavin, Editorial Hair Design
Jodie Breeds, Haus of Finesse
Marcos Garcia, Tonics
Richard James, Cyrl Cymru
Maire Alice Abbett
Melissa and Sara, Melissa Timperley
Christopher Laird
Tim Scott Wright, The Hair Surgery