#LCT26

Winning Never Looked Better

We caught up with the #LCT26 winners on set to talk winning moments, their L’Oréal Colour Trophy journey, and seeing their looks come to life in front of the camera

L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY AWARD UK OVERALL WINNER

LEWIS INKLES & JESSICA ELWELL, SCULLION & SCOT, SHEFFIELD

▶ What was the inspiration behind your look?

We wanted to go with a smokey blonde – something that felt natural but strong.

▶ If your look had a soundtrack, what would it be?

Kurt Cobain, Smells like Teen Spirit.

▶ What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from entering the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Awards?

Don’t put yourself in a box and trust in your gut.

▶ Describe your look in three words?

Delicate, smokey, and mysterious.

▶ What have you learnt from the whole experience?

Just have fun and be proud of yourself!

L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY STAR AWARD UK WINNER

MILLIE GRIERSON, SCULLION & SCOT, SHEFFIELD

▶ What was the inspiration behind your look?

The Jean Paul Gaultier runways in the 90s. I wanted to blend the lines between hair, outfit and make-up.

▶ What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from entering the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Awards?

Be yourself. Don’t try and impress other people, just do what feels right for you.

▶ What does winning #LCT26 mean to you?

It’s a dream. It means so much to me and it opens up so many opportunities.

▶ How have you found the #LCT shoot day?

We’ve had a lot of fun! Hot, but it’s been so amazing and everyone here has been lovely – it’s been so nice to meet new people.

L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY STAR AWARD IRELAND WINNER

AOIFE KELLY, PETER MARK, RATHMINES

▶ What was the inspiration behind your look?

Marie Antoinette modernised – that old money trend, but making it modern.

▶ If your look had a soundtrack, what would it be?

Something like ‘Dirty Cash’!

▶ What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from entering the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Awards?

It just opens up a world of opportunities for you careerwise. I can’t believe how many doors have opened for me since entering and winning, it’s crazy.

▶ How have you found the #LCT shoot day?

It’s been a lot of fun, a lot of work, but it’s an amazing experience.

L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY AWARD IRELAND OVERALL WINNER

SHANNON DEVOY AND SAM REDDY, DYLAN BRADSHAW, DUBLIN

▶ What was the inspiration behind your look?

From dusk til dawn is what we named it. All about dusky tones, pastels, and a beautiful balance between warm and cool tones.

▶ If your look had a soundtrack, what would it be?

It would be something edgy, maybe a WEEKND song.

▶ What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from entering the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Awards?

It actually gives you confidence to do more, put yourself out there more. It’s also never too late!

▶ Describe your look in three words?

Grungy, pretty, and unique.

▶ How have you found the #LCT shoot day?

Amazing, we’ve had so much fun, and we’re all buzzing off each other. Getting to see what you’ve created come to life behind the camera is incredible.

L’ORÉAL COLOUR SPECIALIST AWARD WINNER

ADRIANA SEAGRAVE, DANIEL WILSON HAIRDRESSING, SOUTHAMPTON

▶ What was the inspiration behind your look?

I was inspired by a Chloé runway show with lots of suede materials, and I wanted to bring that to my model’s hair.

▶ If your look had a soundtrack, what would it be?

Babooshka by Kate Bush.

▶ What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from entering the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Awards?

Be prepared, and truly mean the story behind your look.

▶ Describe your look in three words?

Dusky, suede hair.

▶ How have you found the #LCT shoot day?

So epic! I have had so much fun – it’s been more chilled than I thought it was going to be, it’s been amazing.

L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY AFRO AWARD WINNER

DANIELLE LOUIS, HEADMASTERS DULWICH, LONDON

▶ What was the inspiration behind your look?

I wanted to celebrate Afro hair and I celebrated that in its raw, most natural form.

▶ If your look had a soundtrack, what would it be?

There’s a Soca song called I am a winner – so I feel like it would be that!

▶ Describe your look in three words?

Cultural, modern, and pushing boundaries.

▶ What does winning #LCT26 mean to you?

It means everything and more. I haven’t come down yet, I’m still there living the dream!

▶ What have you learnt from the whole experience?

Trust the process, believe in yourself and have confidence, and do everything with purpose.

▶ How have you found the #LCT shoot day?

It’s such an experience – I’m loving it. I’m loving being with like-minded people, seeing how they do things, it’s a vibe.