Who’s scooped the 2023 L’Oréal Colour Trophy?

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Nearly 1,900 guests flock to Battersea Evolution in London to discover the big winners of the industry’s longest running colour competition

L’Oréal Colour Trophy winner – Scullion and Scot, Sheffield

Sheffield’s Scullion and Scot is the 2023 L’Oréal Colour Trophy winner, crowned in a stunning Grand Final at Battersea Evolution where nearly 1,900 guests rocked up in their finest to celebrate the best in colour artistry across the UK.

It was also a good night for Goldsworthy’s Hairdressing, taking home third place, the Western crown and the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Afro Award. Toni&Guy Glasgow scooped the second place slot along with the Scottish title, while Edinburgh’s Charlie Miller won the STAR award and Toni&Guy Canary Wharf claimed the London region.

All models on stage at the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final

Hosted by Presenter Zara McDermott, the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final opened in breath-taking style, as 160 finalist models stormed the cross catwalk. Following that high octane start, L’Oréal Professional Products’ general manager for Education and Professional Development, Monica Teodoro, asked the crowd to take a moment of calm as she officially launched Head Up in the UK.

Focused on hair pros’ mental health, the initiative will support the hairstylist community with training to help them balance their own self-care with the service they deliver to their clients every day. “Every day you’re there for your clients,” said Monica, “So let L’Oréal Professionnel Paris be there for you.”

L’Oréal Colour Trophy 2nd place – TONI&GUY, Glasgow

L’Oréal Colour Trophy 3rd place – Goldsworthy’s Hairdressing, Cirencester

L’Oréal Colour Trophy Afro Award – Goldsworthy’s Hairdressing, Swindon

L’Oréal Colour Trophy STAR Award – Charlie Miller, Edinburgh

Fused with the excitement of all the finalists’ looks were two exceptional shows that offered an incredible opportunity for the teams to showcase their skills on stage. First up was the Toni&Guy Breakthrough Team, celebrating over 10 years of the talent incubator collaboration with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris. Partnering with the designer Tolu Coker, the Breakthrough Team served a vibrant display of textured styling with clever colour placements marrying with tones used in the label’s textiles.

The second show of the evening saw Saks creative director, Luke Pluckrose, head up a team of talents from across the UK to explore the theme of hairdressing being ‘Limitless’. Delivering on Luke’s challenge were Frazer Wallace (The Haus Studio), Andrea Dorata (Dorata Hairdressing), Giuseppe Stelitano (Trevor Sorbie), Clare Murphy (Saks) and Sarah Clarke-Lees (Saks).

From exaggerated retro styling through to clever colour blending, via sojourns into catwalk fashion (channelling ‘90s supermodels with a generous helping of Versace!) and TV and film work (inspiration from Avatar and Mars Attacks!), this was a presentation that turned everything up to 11.

Then it was on to the judges to reveal the winners, following a tough day of live competition at the L’Oréal Academy and at Battersea Evolution. Once all were unveiled, Ministry of Sounds’ Tim Cullen hit the decks to soundtrack the party into the small hours.