The Concept Hair Learner of the Year Final 2025 took place on 20th March 2025 at Telford College, marking an extraordinary celebration of the next generation of hairdressing and barbering talent! With over 2,800 entries, narrowing down to just 56 finalists was no easy feat for our esteemed panel of judges. Selecting the ultimate winners proved to be an even greater challenge!
A huge congratulations to all those who participated in this year’s Concept Hair Learner of the Year competition. Each finalist showcased their passion, creativity, and skills as they competed for the top spot in their chosen category. As always, it was an honour to witness the future of the hair industry demonstrate their artistry, vision, and technical ability. They should be incredibly proud of their achievements!
Beyond the competition, 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: In The Hairdressing Industry’, served as the guest compere, ensuring the event was a true celebration of the industry’s rising stars.
A Special Thank You
This event would not have been possible without the support of our fantastic sponsors. A huge thank you to our Headline Sponsor L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, Alan Howard, Denman International, Wahl Professional, WIG London, The Fellowship for British Hairdressing, HTCI Platform, and VTCT for their invaluable contributions.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to our incredible judging panel:
Andrea Dorata on behalf of L’Oréal Professionnel Paris
Adam Murphy on behalf of Alan Howard
Emma Dixon on behalf of Denman International
Dean Gleeson of Wahl Professional
Lisa Farrall from WIG London
Ashleigh Hodges on behalf of The Fellowship for British Hairdressing
Head Judge, Nicola Steinbach from VTCT
A special thank you also goes to the dedicated lecturers and salon owners who have supported and inspired their learners throughout the competition. Your guidance and mentorship play an essential role in shaping the future of the industry.
Finally, we extend our deepest appreciation to Telford College for being such fantastic hosts and helping make the day a resounding success!
And now, meet the Concept Hair Learner of the Year 2025 Winners…
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
Congratulations once again to all our winners and finalists. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for these incredibly talented individuals!
Zoë Tanner, Managing Director at Concept Hair, shared her excitement:
“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!”
Keep up to date!
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Check out the photos from this year’s competition, CLICK HERE.
