Last night the Black Beauty/Sensationnel Hair Awards 2017 took place the the Hilton London Metropole. Now in its 23rd year, the competition continues to celebrate the best talent in afro hairdressing by recognising and rewarding individuals and teams, not only in the UK but across the globe, firmly putting afro hair (in all its crowning glory) on the map! Here are this year’s deserved winners…
 Stylist of the year sponsored by Sensationnel
 Lathaniel Chambers, Lathaniel Couture Hair & Beauty
 
  
 International Stylist of the Year
 Emiko Najima, Addition B, Japan
 
  
 Newcomer of the Year
 Kimar Roache, Style Nation by Kimmy
 
  
  Gemma Moodie, Hype Coiffure
 
  
 Colourist of the Year
 Lathaniel Chambers, Lathaniel’s Couture Hair & Beauty
 
  
 Bridal Stylist of the Year sponsored by Black Beauty & Hair
 Khadine Thomas, K J Academy
 
  
 Barber of the Year sponsored by Andis
 Michael Damiano, Image Barbers
 
  
 Avant Garde Stylist of the Year sponsored by Outre
 Emmanuel Esteban, Anne Veck Hair Salon
 
  
 Styling Team of the Year
 Junior Green Team, Junior Green Hair & Beauty
 
  
 Braid Stylist of the Year sponsored by X-Pression
 Kimar Roache, Style Nation by Kimmy
 
  
 Northern Stylist of the Year sponsored by Luster’s Pink
 Deborah Daley, George Kosit Hair
 
  
 Weave Stylist of the Year sponsored by The Feme Collection
 Lisa Farrall, Wig London
 
  
 Southern Stylist of the Year
 Aycan Kemal, New York Hair Design