It’s that time of year again when every hairdresser in the country holds their breath while continuously refreshing their inbox. The finalists for our industry’s biggest award ceremony have been announced and our very own Jamie Benny has finalised for London Hairdresser of the Year. This is one of the hardest categories to enter at the British Hairdressing Awards and he’s only gone and finalised! Judged by a prestigious group of press, industry icons and peers, Jamie made it through the first round and now sits beside five other creative hopefuls. He will submit four further photographic images that are judged alongside his first four to create a collection of work. The winners will be announced at an award ceremony in November so we need to hold our breath for a little longer.

‘I’m grateful to have the opportunity to enter these awards. They are considered the pinnacle of our industry and to have the support of Sam and the team is something I never take for granted. Persistence is the key to success, so many years of hard work go into a moment when creating a collection. Progress is never a straight line and I always try to be better. I’m extremely grateful to be a finalist and happy to see what the evening will bring.’
Jamie Benny Artistic Director, HARE & BONE