The Hair Pro Awards
Celebrating creativity, passion, and commitment to excellence. The industry's most authentic awards, organised by hair professionals for hair professionals.
The Master Hair Pro Awards are a celebration of the global hair community's creativity, passion, and commitment to excellence! The only awards organised by hair professionals for hair professionals, this truly is an industry first.
View The Hair Pro Awards 2026 Official Programme
It's finally here, the official guide for THE weekend of the summer! Hair pros for hair pros, this is our time, and we LOVED celebrating with you!
The Moment You’ve Been Waiting For: Meet Our 2026 Winners!
What an incredible night! After an unforgettable weekend celebrating the sheer heart, passion, and talent in our community, we are so proud to officially announce the winners of this year’s Master Hair Pro Awards.
Executing a great photoshoot is a skill, but being a dedicated, professional Hair Pro is a calling. To our official winners, and to every single finalist who pushed the boundaries of our profession, you are a true credit to this industry. A HUGE congratulations to our new champions from all of us at WELOVE!
Thank you to everyone who made the night so special. Wear those titles with pride, and let the celebrations continue!
Authenticity over hype
The Hair Pro Awards were born from the heart of the salon. We aren't a product brand or a media house; we are a collective of salon owners, independent stylists, colourists, and professionals who spend our days behind the chair, just like you. While the industry has many wonderful platforms for high-fashion photography and major brand campaigns, we saw a space for something different. Our focus is on genuine excellence in the daily craft. We believe that incredible talent shouldn't be defined by the size of a marketing budget or the scale of a photoshoot, but by the skill, dedication, and artistry shown in every service. This is about collaboration over competition. It’s an opportunity to lift each other up and acknowledge the grit and hard work it takes to succeed in this industry. Who better to recognise your achievements than the peers who truly understand the work? This is OUR community, celebrating OUR talent. Whilst the awards are powered by WELOVE Purple Hearts, you DO NOT need to be a member to enter, however Purple Heart members are welcome to enter (we use independent judges so the results aren't influenced by the WELOVE team).
- Judged by fellow hair professionals
- No brand influence on outcomes
- Celebrates real skill and dedication
- Accessible to everyone around the globe
The Hair Pro Awards 2026 Categories - Open to Everyone!
Master Colourist of the Year
Master Stylist of the Year
Master Educator/Lecturer of the Year
Future Talent of the Year
Master Hair Pro of the Year
Master Barber of the Year
Student/Apprentice of the Year
Salon of the Year
Home Salon/Freelancer of the Year
International Hair Pro of the Year
Texture Hair Pro of the Year
And the Ultimate Acolade:
Outstanding Contribution of the Year
The Purple Heart Community Awards (Exclusively for Purple Heart Members)
Purple Heart Master Hair Pro of the Year
WELOVE Ambassador of the Year
A weekend of CPD, networking and celebration
The Hair Pro Awards grand final is a spectacular celebration of our industry's best. From the purple carpet arrival to the final award, every moment is designed to honour excellence and bring our community together. Whether you're a nominee, a supporter, or simply want to celebrate with fellow professionals, the Hair Pro Awards is an unforgettable experience.
- Live demos and member spotlights
- A full weekend of CPD learning, live demos and guest artists
- Drinks reception and networking
- Awards ceremony
- Celebration after party
Meet the 2026 Winners
Congratulations to every winner, your passion and dedication to the craft is an inspiration to the whole community. Thank you to everyone who joined and/or supported us at the 2026 event, we loved every moment and hope you did too!
Master Educator of the Year
Maire Abbett
Self employed
International Master Hair Pro of the Year
Misty Ellis
The Hive Salon Co.
Freelancer of the Year
Alison Brightwell
Alison Brightwell Education
Barber of the Year
Florin Minda
MenShapers
Spotlight
John Valavanis
SpotlightClippers Barbershop
Salon of the Year
Master Stylist of the Year
Nova Fanner
Novalux Hairdressing
Master Texture Hair Pro of the Year
Juh Leal
Salon64
Future Talent
Stephanie Hughes
Mobile Stylist
Level 3Spotlight
Anisha Khan
SpotlightRe:new Hair Beauty by Expressions
Colourist of the Year
Laurie Davis
Renew Hair Beauty by Expressions
Spotlight
Misty Ellis
SpotlightThe Hive Salon Co.
Student of the Year
Ebony Grace Matthews
Spotlight
Charlotte Tripp
SpotlightCornwall College Camborne
Level 2Lexi Stranger
SpotlightThe Ivy Hair and Beauty
Level 2Stephanie Hughes
SpotlightMobile Stylist
Level 3Master Hair Pro of the Year
Attila Can
Attilacan
Awards in Numbers
10+
Categories
Across all disciplines.
100+
Entries
Submitted each year.
150+
Attendees
At the awards ceremony.
“Winning a Hair Pro Award was validation from my peers - the people who truly understand what it takes. It meant more than any other award I've received.”
— Hair Pro Awards Winner
Sponsor the Hair Pro Awards
Align your brand with excellence by sponsoring the Hair Pro Awards. As a sponsor, you'll gain visibility with engaged professionals who value quality and authenticity. Sponsorship packages include branding at the event, social media promotion, and direct engagement with our community.
