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Tress Gala is an exclusive event celebrating the best Black hairstylists in the UK and championing excellence within the industry.

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors L'Oréal Professional Products & Mielle Organics.

Tress Gala Awards

Tress Gala awards recognises emerging Black hairstylists that have shown creative excellence and career growth. Apply to win a Tress Gala Award this year.

The Entrepeneur Award
The Industry Leader Award

An emerging hairstylist who has show entrepreneurial and creative excellence beyond the chair.

Apply for this award
The Entrepeneur Award
The Best Barber Award

An emerging hairstylist who has show entrepreneurial and creative excellence beyond the chair.

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The Entrepeneur Award
The Best Loctician Award

An emerging hairstylist who has show entrepreneurial and creative excellence beyond the chair.

Apply for this award

2025 timeline

4 September

Applications open

4 October

Applications close

12 October

Judges select winners

20 October

Winners announced

27 October

Award Ceremony

Meet The Judges

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Dionne Smith

Celebrity Hairstylist
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Mary Adekoya

Celebrity Hairstylist
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Venner James

Celebrity Hairstylist
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Molecia Seasay

Celebrity Hairstylist

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