HJ Reports: Wella TrendVision 2026 UK & Ireland Awards
Discover the winners of the Wella Professionals UK & Ireland TrendVision Award 2026, announced at Town Hall by Bottaccio in London as part of The House of Wella London
James Earnshaw and TVA25 Winners Show
HOB Academy
Francesco
TONI&GUY
FLEUR EAST
More than 450 hair professionals gathered at Town Hall by Bottaccio in London as Wella Professionals hosted the UK & Ireland TrendVision Award 2026 Final on 14 September, at an immersive new-format spectacle hosted by Patrick Cameron.
For the first time, the awards formed part of The House of Wella London, a two-day event featuring masterclasses, education, and brand experiences.
The awards evening opened with a drinks reception and a show titled Pure Perfection by Sassoon Academy, showcasing the new Wella Professionals Pure Perfection colour range with looks inspired by London Fashion Week.
Guests were served a sit-down tasting menu alongside six artistic hair shows from creative teams including TONI&GUY, HOB Academy, and a joint colour showcase from Richard Ward, NJUK, and Francesco Group.
Wella Professionals Global Ambassador James Earnshaw mentored previous TrendVision Award winners to present a dedicated collection, accompanied by a high-energy performance from singer Fleur East.
Following a live competition earlier in the day, the evening concluded with a competitor catwalk and the awards.
Max Amen, General Manager Northern Europe at Wella Company, said: “The creativity, passion and skill on display from every finalist was truly outstanding. Congratulations to all our winners, who represent the very best of professional hairdressing.”
Winners will receive a bespoke education plan for themselves and their salon, alongside a professional photoshoot and digital content creation session.
The event concluded with a Sebastian Collaborative Men’s Colour & Styling show during the afterparty, transforming the space into a live shoot experience.
WELLA PROFESSIONALS TRENDVISION AWARD 2026 WINNERS
TRANSFORMATION VISIONARY AWARD
TRANSFORMATION VISIONARY AWARD UK
• UK Winner: Kris Brown, Lara Johnson Lifestyle
TRANSFORMATION VISIONARY AWARD IRELAND
• Ireland Winner: Ciara Gallagher, House of Colour
EDITORIAL VISIONARY AWARD
EDITORIAL VISIONARY AWARD UK
• UK Winner: Radoslaw Lewandowski, McIntyres
EDITORIAL VISIONARY AWARD IRELAND
• Ireland Winner: Samantha Byrne, Vanilla Hair Design
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AWARD
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AWARD
• UK & Ireland Winner: Heather Shaw Francesco Hair Salons
XPOSURE FUTURE TALENT AWARD
XPOSURE FUTURE TALENT AWARD
• UK & Ireland Winner: Mia Buckle, KH Hair Training Academy
HOUSE OF WELLA: JORDANNA COBELLA’S AW26/27 FORECAST
AT HOUSE OF WELLA, WE JOINED JORDANNA COBELLA, WELLA PROFESSIONALS COLOUR AND TRENDS AMBASSADOR, FOR A LOOK AT THE COLOURS, FINISHES AND STYLING DIRECTIONS SET TO SHAPE AW26/27
We headed to House of Wella, a two-day celebration of creativity, innovation and the future of professional beauty. The event brought together masterclasses, panel discussions, live demonstrations and brand experiences across hair and nails.
As part of the programme, we joined Jordanna Cobella, Wella Professionals Colour and Trends Ambassador, for a masterclass exploring the trends set to shape AW26/27.
For colour, Jordanna’s forecast points towards a more refined approach, with “The Monochromatic Moment” focusing on elevated natural shades and subtle transitions. Rather than dramatic contrast, the emphasis is on working within one colour family to create soft, tone-on-tone dimension.
Alongside this, Jordanna highlighted a shift from minimalism towards maximalism, with “quiet luxury” giving way to more visible glamour and individuality. Her “Glamoratti” prediction taps into this mood, while “Holographic Accents” introduce flashes of colour and metallic shine.
Styling is also moving away from “clean girl” hair, with high-shine finishes, lacquered ponytails, sculptural shapes and volume coming through. The overarching message? Hair is becoming more expressive again, with individuality, glamour and shine set to have a bigger role in the salon for AW26/27.