Black Beauty /Sensationnel Hair Awards

Around 400 guests attended the spectacular Black Beauty /Sensationnel Hair Awards 2011 ceremony at the Hilton London Metropole on Sunday 27th November 2011. The evening was a fitting tribute to the best afro hairdressers from the UK and rest of the world. It was an evening of glamour, laughter and high drama.


Up-and-coming comedian Jason Patterson got the evening’s entertainment going with his side-splitting routine. The glamour was provided by the Hairology show, produced by award winning stylist Allan Henry. It was a mix of incredible hairstyles, fashion, song and an amazing dance routine capturing the very best of old Hollywood musicals.


Over a hundred stylists took part in the competition to win one of the twelve category awards with the much coveted Stylist of the Year title going to Michelle Thompson from the Francesco Group.

This is the only second time in the seventeen year history of the awards that a Northern based stylist has won the top award.

The winners of the twelve categories are featured below.

 

 

 

 

Winners

Michelle Thompson



Stylist of the Year
Ladelle Robinson



Avant Garde Stylist of the Year
Michael Damiano



Barber of the Year
Philomena Obeng & Debbie Oyeniyi



Braid Stylist of the Year
George Kosit



Bridal Stylist of the Year
Vicki Senior



Colourist of the Year
Alero May



Newcomer of the Year
Serena Giscombe



Northern Stylist of the Year
Five



Southern Stylist of the Year
Junior Green Styling Team



Styling Team of the Year
Lathaniel Chambers



Weave Stylist of the Year
Taj Abiui



International Stylist of the Year

 

Black Beauty/Sensationnel Hair Awards was launched in 1995 to recognise the intricacy and diversity of afro hairdressing. It is a photographic hair competition and the finalists are judged for their technical skill, as well as the photographic presentation of their work.

The sponsors Feme are owners of the world’s number one hair brand Sensationnel. Black Beauty & Hair is the number one hair and beauty magazine in its sector in Europe.

For further information or to apply next year contact:
Grace Kelly or Verna McKenzie on 020 7498 1795.