British Hairdresser of the Year Cos Sakkas took home the title for the third year in a row, making history with this momentous hattrick. The Global Creative Director of TONI&GUY inspired and won for the Eclipse collection.

“Contrast lies at the heart of Eclipse, which embraces fractured, asymmetrical elements that mimic the unpredictability of light and shadow,” Cos shared. “Hair textures, colours and shapes are meticulously designed to echo this duality, creating looks that are striking yet seamlessly harmonious. Eclipse draws inspiration from the world of hair and fashion, where contrast and duality often define iconic looks.”

The otherworldly group of images play with colour, beauty, cut and shape to tend into the Avant Garde. Makeup by Lans Nguyen-Grealis and photography by Jack Eames completed the looks.

“The prestige of securing this title for the third time in a row cannot be overstated,” said Jayne Lewis-Orr, Executive Director of HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards. “Cos is such a deserving winner and a great representative for British hairdressing in all he does. The recognition in the room of his peers spoke to his popularity as an industry figurehead, educationalist, and a really good man. To win this award once is phenomenal but raising this trophy three times or more is rare. In fact, in our 40-year history this has only been achieved by six phenomenal hairdressers! Four decades since inception, HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards remain the most sought-after industry accolade.”

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