PRESS & RECOGNITION
Beyond the salon chair.
Editorial advice, industry recognition and a shared love of hair.
BRITISH HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS AWARDS 2027
Three finalist places.
One proud team.
Jay Sheppard is a finalist for Assistant of the Year, Fergal Doyle for Business Leader of the Year, and Fergal Doyle Hair for the Marketing Excellence Award.
Hairdressers Journal announced the shortlist on 3 November 2026. The winners will be revealed on 1 March 2027 at London Hilton on Park Lane.
In print. In conversation.
Harper’s Bazaar ↗How to protect your hair in hot weatherWho What Wear ↗2024 hair-trend forecastStylist ↗The butterfly bobWoman & Home ↗Best hairdressers in Bristol 2022Creative HEAD ↗Wella TrendVision finalHairdressers Journal ↗Fergal Doyle — profile and awards coverageProfessional Hairdresser ↗TrendVision 2023Concept Hair ↗TrendVision 2021
Awards, stage & studio.
British Hairdressing Business Awards 2027 ↗Jay Sheppard — Assistant of the Year — FinalistBritish Hairdressing Business Awards 2027 ↗Fergal Doyle — Business Leader of the Year — FinalistBritish Hairdressing Business Awards 2027 ↗Fergal Doyle Hair — Marketing Excellence Award — FinalistBritish Hairdressing Business Awards ↗Independent Salon: Business Newcomer — Winner 2023British Hairdressing Awards ↗Fergal Doyle — Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year Finalist 2024British Hairdressing Awards ↗Fergal Doyle & Brandon Messinger — Wales & South West Hairdresser of the Year Finalists 2025British Hairdressing Awards ↗South Western Hairdresser of the Year — Finalist 2026Creative HEAD Most Wanted ↗Fergal Doyle — Leadership Finalist 2026Wella Professionals ↗Colour Ambassador & EducatorWella TrendVision Awards ↗Host/co-presenter 2021–2025How To Cut It ↗Podcast guest — Episode 149