Black Beauty Hair has announced the winners of Black Beauty/Sensationnel Hair Awards 2017. The event was held on Sunday 26 November at the Hilton Metropole, London, and was hosted by TV presenter Brenda Emmanus. More than 300 of the UK’s top afro hairdressers were joined by stylists from Serbia, Spain and Japan to see who would walk away with the coveted prizes. Winners include:

Northern Stylist of the Year (sponsored by Luster’s Pink):
Deborah Daley, George Kosit Hair, Birmingham

Stylist of the Year (sponsored by Sensationnel):
Lathaniel Chambers, Lathaniel Couture Hair & Beauty

Avant Garde Stylist of the Year (sponsored by Outre):
Emmanuel Esteban, Anne Veck Hair Salon

Barber of the Year (sponsored by Andis):
Michael Damiano, Image Barbers

Braid Stylist of the Year (sponsored by X-Pression):
Kimar Roache, Style Nation by Kimmy

Bridal Stylist of the Year (sponsored by Black Beauty & Hair):
Khadine Thomas, K J Academy

Colourist of the Year:
Lathaniel Chambers, Lathaniel’s Couture Hair & Beauty

International Stylist of the Year:
Emiko Najima, Addition B, Japan

Natural Stylist of the Year (sponsored by Design Essential Naturals):
Gemma Moodie, Hype Coiffure

Newcomer of the Year:
Kimar Roache, Style Nation by Kimmy

Southern Stylist of the Year:
Aycan Kemal, New York Hair Design

Styling Team of the Year:
Junior Green Team, Junior Green Hair & Beauty

Weave Stylist of the Year (sponsored by The Feme Collection):
Lisa Farrall, Wig London