KH HAIR NOTTINGHAM HAIR STYLISTS
NAMED AMONG UK’S BEST
KH Hair is celebrating after two of the Group’s stylists secured their places in the final of the British Hairdressing Awards 2021.
Jessica Neil, Creative Team members at KH Hair salons in West Bridgford, impressed more than 100 hair industry judges to be named among just six stylists shortlisted for the Eastern Hairdresser of the Year category – which welcomed entries from aspiring stylists from 11 counties spanning the east of England.
The awards, which are organised by Hairdressers Journal (HJ) and sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, are a celebration of hairdressing excellence, recognising the outstanding creative and technical abilities of stylists from across the UK. They are judged anonymously by over 100 leading hairdressers (including celebrity stylists, session stylists, salon owners, and previous winners.
Jessica was selected after submitting four photographic images demonstrating their hairdressing expertise, both in terms of technical skill and creative ability. They are now required to submit a further two images for the final round of judging, which takes place in October. Both stages of judging are independently audited and verified.
Jessica, who was a winner of the coveted award in 2018, say she is absolutely thrilled to be finalists. “I am so happy and overwhelmed,” she said. “It’s such an honour to be shortlisted alongside such incredible talent and I really hope we can bring the trophy home to Nottingham once more.”
KH Hair Group managing director, Darren Messias, says everyone at KH Hair is absolutely delighted and proud. “She worked so hard to create this amazing collection, through what has been a very challenging time for our industry,” he said. “To finalise in this competition is an incredible achievement and testament to the talent, passion and creativity of them both. We wish her lots of luck for the finals in November.”
Jayne Lewis-Orr, executive director of the British Hairdressing Awards said: “These awards recognise the very best of British hairdressing talent, celebrating the passion, artistry and expertise of individuals from across the country. In reaching the finals, Jessica has demonstrated that she is a accomplished and gifted stylist with an impeccable eye for detail. Every year, this competition gets tougher as the standard of entries improves and she should feel incredibly proud to be recognised at this level.”
Jessica will join the other finalists at a black-tie ceremony on Monday 29th November at Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane, where this year’s winners will be revealed.
