WELOVE teams up with HABIA, Hair & Barber Council and VTCT Group to launch inaugural British HairPro Awards
WELOVE, the education creative developed by Stylist and Educator, Rae Palmer, has announced a collaboration with HABIA, the Hair & Barber Council, and VTCT Group to launch the British HairPro Awards.
The prestigious awards, which aim to recognise and celebrate excellence, innovation, and professionalism within the hair industry while also promoting industry standards and continuous learning, will feature a wide range of categories that cover various aspects of the profession, including Stylists, Colourists and Educators.
For Hair Pros
The awards are open to Hair Pros from across the United Kingdom and entries will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of Judges, comprising of Industry Experts and Educators. The judging process will consider criteria such as technical skill, creativity, innovation, client satisfaction, and adherence to industry standards.
First Ever
“I’m so delighted to collaborate with HABIA, the Hair & Barber Council and VTCT as it allows us to leverage the collective knowledge and experience of these influential bodies to create an awards ceremony that celebrates the incredible skills and innovative work of British Hair Pros, while also further promoting a culture of excellence and growth within the UK hair industry. These are the first ever awards created by HairPros, for HairPros,”- said Rae Palmer, Founder of WELOVE.
Seven Award Categories
- HairPro of the Year 23/24
- Purple Heart HairPro
- Master HairPro Creative & Commercial Stylist
- Master HairPro Creative & Commercial Colourist
- Master HairPro CCH (Creative Commercial HairPro)
- Master HairPro Educator
- Master HairPro Art Director
Celebrating Excellence
“Habia are delighted to be working with WELOVE, the Hair & Barber Council and VTCT to promote registration, regulated qualifications and the need to undertake CPD which is the sign of a true Professional. We’re excited to see the launch of the new industry awards showcasing the work of fantastic Hair Professionals,”- Joan Scott, CEO of Habia.
Dedicated Support
“The Hairdressing Council believe in the importance of training, not just at qualification but throughout a Hairdresser’s working life, and are delighted to support the work WELOVE is doing with CPD training and Registering all One Heart Members with the Hairdressing Council,” added Gareth Penn, Registrar for The Hair & Barber Council.
Industry Experts
“For over 60 years, VTCT has been dedicated to nurturing the success of Learners through vocational education. We are, therefore, thrilled for every opportunity to recognise and reward Learners for their skill, creativity, and technical expertise. As VTCT has evolved and adapted throughout the years, our commitment to the hairdressing industry has only grown stronger, seeing us collaborate with many Industry Experts to advance the sector. We are delighted to have endorsed the WELOVE Program as we continue our mission to support the next generation of hair professionals,”- Nicola Steinbach of VTCT.
Deadline
Entries for the awards close on May 18th.
Finalists and Winners will be celebrated at a prestigious ceremony at Eversholt Hall, a stunning venue in the heart of the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, on 18th June.
To learn more about the new hair industry awards and to submit an entry, please visit www.welovepurpleheartsclub.com.
