COPIED

EASTERN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

DARREL STARKEY
Taylor’s Hair Studio

“Distorted Reflection is an exploration of identity, perception and individuality. This collection blurs the boundaries of how we see ourselves, both literally and metaphorically, through fragmented mirrored environments. Each reflection is warped, multiplied, or obscured, challenging the viewer to confront the complexity of self-image. At the heart of this visual disruption is the hair, taking centre stage as the true anchor of identity. Whether sculptural, vibrant, textured, or sleek, each hairstyle becomes a bold symbol of self-expression. Hair is no longer a background detail, it is the mirror through which we reclaim our image.”

Darrel Starkey, Taylor’s Hair Studio

HAIR: DARREL STARKEY

MAKE-UP: SAFY BURTON

STYLING: LEWIS CAMERON

PHOTOGRAPHY: RICHARD MILES

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WELCOME
H J’s 2025 British Hairdressing Awards and our
CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES
Relive the magic and celebrate the #BHA25 winners and their collections
BRITISH HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
HAIR: EFI DAVIES MAKE-UP: LAN GREALIS STYLING: BORNA
PARTY TIME
The great and the good of the British Hairdressing industry came out in full glam to celebrate
NORTH WESTERN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
HAIR: JAMES EARNSHAW MAKE-UP: MEG LINDOW STYLING: GRACE
WALES & SOUTH WEST HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
HAIR: STEVEN SMART MAKE-UP: DEBRA SMART STYLING: GINGER
NORTHERN IRELAND HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
HAIR: DAMIEN JOHNSTON AND STEPHEN AIKEN MAKE-UP: STEVIE
EASTERN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
HAIR: DARREL STARKEY MAKE-UP: SAFY BURTON STYLING: LEWIS
NORTH EASTERN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
HAIR: EMMA SIMMONS MAKE-UP: LAUREN MATHIS STYLING: BORNA
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HAIR: DAVID CORBETT MAKE-UP: ROSEANNA VELIN STYLING: MAGDALENA
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HAIR: LUCIA SIERO HERNANDEZ MAKE-UP: MONNIE K STYLING:
INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION OF THE YEAR
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HAIR: JOSHUA LAMONACA STYLING: BORNA PRIKASKI PHOTOGRAPHY: DAVID
AVANT GARDE HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
HAIR: EFI DAVIES MAKE-UP: LAN NGUYEN-GREALIS STYLING: BORNA
ARTISTIC TEAM OF THE YEAR
HAIR: HOB ACADEMY CREATIVE TEAM MAKE-UP: JOHN CHRISTOPHER
SESSION HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
“I know I’ve won this quite a few
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TREND IMAGE OF THE YEAR
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