Salon international 2016 competitions: finalists announced!

The finalists in HJ’s Salon International Competitions for 2016 have been announced following judging in Barber, Afro, Extensions and Rising Star categories as well as brand new category, Men's Afro Stylist of the Year. The talented finalists in each category will now go on to recreate their looks live on stage at the show, which takes place from 15-17 October. Judges will assess their work as they get creative live in the competition area, before taking to the HJ Stage to see who is crowned the winner. And the finalists are:

HJ's Bridal Hairdresser of the Year

Aamir Naveed Mirza

Alex Cook

Anne Coops

Benjamin Madle

Greg Charles

Stacey Haywood

Men’s Afro Stylist of the Year sponsored by Andis

Tariq Howes

Kade Kut

Graham Grimshaw

Afro Stylist of the Year sponsored by Avlon

Aycan Kemal

Lisa Farnell 

Lisa Maria Edwards

HJ's Rising Star of the Year

Matthew Cahill

Lea Arraez

Jodie Atherton

Robbie Marsh

Tanisha Downing

Taylor Gates

HJ's Barber of the Year sponsored by Andis

Ky Wilson 

Nick Lee 

Suzanna Lunn

Harry Rushton

Kevin Vorley 

Aaron Williams

HJ's Extension Specialist of the Year sponsored by Remi Cachet James Henderson Keiran Flemming Roberto Silva Shinaed Lewis Nietta Livingston Tawny Olaniyan Congratulations to all the finalists - we can't wait to see you in October!