Marking an extraordinary celebration of the next generation of hairdressing and barbering talent!
Published:Held at Telford College, Judges selected the winners from 56 Finalists. Each finalist showcased their passion, creativity, and skills as they competed for the top spot in their chosen category.
The day provided an invaluable opportunity for Finalists and Attendees to connect with like-minded Professionals, engage with leading industry brands, and gain inspiration from the Education Stage hosted by the ‘How To Cut It’ Platform team. Dom Lehane, Founder and Presenter of the renowned hair industry podcast ‘How To Cut It’, served as the guest compere.
OVERALL Concept Hair Learner of the Year 2025 Winner: Jess Maundrell from West Suffolk College
Category Winners:
Styling Level 1 – Fairytale
Brooke Williams – Coleg Menai
Styling Level 2 – Fairytale
Kayleigh Blears – Coleg Llandrillo
Hair Up Level 2 – About the ‘Ton
Teagan Davies – Reds Hair Company
Hair Up Level 3 – About the ‘Ton
Mia Guynan – West Suffolk College
Barbering Level 2 – Sharp Maverick
Denis Banatean – Nelson and Colne College, Nelson Campus
Barbering Level 3 – Sharp Maverick
Kian Dixon – Leeds City College, Printworks
Colouring – Colour Wheel
Ji-Eun Jo – Nescot College
Textured Hair – Glamour
Rhianna Burford – Barnfield College
Avant-Garde – Environmental Impact
Jess Maundrell – West Suffolk College
“Concept Hair Learner of the Year is all about celebrating the next generation of hairdressing and barbering talent. It’s incredible to see these learners showcase their creativity and technical skills on such a prestigious platform. We are so proud of their achievements and can’t wait to see them thrive in the industry!”
– Zoë Tanner, Managing Director at Concept Hair.
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