Beverley husband-and-wife hairdressing duo blown away by winning one of industry’s most coveted awards

Hairdressers Rick and Zoe Roberts, a husband-and-wife team from Beverley, have been named North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year for the third time at the British Hairdressing Awards 2024, inducting the duo into the coveted British Hairdressing Hall of Fame.

Rick and Zoe, whose salon is in Flemingate, Beverley, are thrilled to have gained the hat-trick of titles at the awards, receiving this latest honour from presenter and one-time hairdresser Rylan Clark. The couple now join the rankings of the hairdressing greats.

The biggest awards event in British hairdressing was held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Park Lane, London, and drew over 1,400 guests to celebrate the winners of 19 awards, including ten regional categories and nine specialist awards, including the British Hairdresser of the Year title. There was a moment of collective reflection remembering the late Trevor Sorbie MBE, the first British hairdresser to lift the British Hairdresser of the Year trophy 40 years ago.

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Speaking shortly after their win, Rick said: “It’s actually crazy to think that Rylan Clarke presented us with our first award, and now he’s just handed us our sixth and we’re in the Hall of Fame. What an incredible journey!

“I love being here, and I love working on the imagery. Thank you to the art team - it’s an absolute honour to stand up here.

“To my team and my parents, thank you so much. And to Mason and Xander - nothing is impossible. We’ve created a story for you to tell your kids one day.

“Thank you to everyone who has supported us, especially Mason and Xander. Never let your neurodivergent tendencies hold you back - that’s my message to everyone out there.”

Rick and Zoe beat competition from five other finalists to win the North Eastern title, having wowed a 100-plus-strong judging panel with a photographic collection showcasing the breadth of their hairdressing expertise. Images are judged anonymously over two stages and must adhere to strict guidelines to ensure authenticity.

Jayne Lewis-Orr, executive director of HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards, said: “The prestige of securing this title cannot be overstated. To win three times and secure a place among the very few who achieve Hall of Fame status is a rare thing.

“They should be incredibly proud of their beautiful work. Four decades since inception, HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards remain the most sought-after industry accolade. It is a privilege to honour Rick and Zoe with this title.”

The evening was a nostalgic journey, captivating attendees with a montage of iconic moments that showcased four decades of the awards and the incredible evolution of the British hairdressing industry. Adding to the magic, entertainment by Pixie Lott had the crowd on their feet, transforming the ruby celebration into an unforgettable party.

Schwarzkopf Professional has been the sole sponsor of the event since its launch in 1984.