HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards have been recognised globally as the ultimate accolade in hair since their launch in 1984, and we’re proud to have been the sole sponsor of the exclusive event since the very beginning!
Often described as the Oscars of hairdressing, the British Hairdressing Awards celebrates the very best in creativity, innovation and technical excellence across the UK hairdressing industry.
Held each year at London’s iconic JW Marriott Grosvenor House, the event brings together more than 1,500 hairdressing professionals, industry leaders and celebrity guests for an unforgettable evening recognising the best in the business.
As the sole partner for over 40 years, Schwarzkopf Professional continues to champion the artists and innovators shaping the future of hairdressing and is extremely proud of this partnership.
Ready to take part?
Enter Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year category at the British Hairdressing Awards 2026.
Learn more about how to enter and how to claim free products for your creations.
Get inspired on how entering Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year at the British Hairdressing Awards can impact your career in salon and beyond.
Haug London Haus
"Winning British Colour Technician of the Year is such a recognisable title, and I still feel the benefits of this win today in my salon life. Like many people, I entered the British Hairdressing Awards for several years before I got to stand on that stage as a winner, so when they announced my name I had such an overwhelming feeling of gratitude (and shock!) that it took a few minutes to process that they had called my name.
Often new clients find me at Haug London Haus because of the kudos an award like this brings. It's also a really nice way to demonstrate your creativity in a way that you possibly don’t get to do in the salon every day. My clients love my winning collection and to see my creative colour work in all its intricacy, brightness and playfulness, even if it’s not always the hair they are sitting in my chair for!"
International Artistic Director, Rainbow Room International
"Winning the Colour Technician of the Year at the BHAs was a real milestone for me. It validated years of hard work and creativity, opened new opportunities, and challenged me to keep pushing boundaries with colour. Most importantly, it’s shown that dedication and a willingness to take creative risks truly pay off, and I hope it inspires other colourists to enter, share their vision, and be proud of their craft."