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The finalists for the Wella Professionals TrendVision Award UK & Ireland 2026 have officially been announced, with a number of Ireland-based stylists among the line-up.
This year’s final has a new format. Taking place on the evening of Monday, 14 September at Town Hall by Bottaccio in London in the UK, for the first time, it will be hosted at House of Wella – a two-day event that will celebrate the latest launches, collections and industry innovations from Wella Professionals, Sebastian Professional, Nioxin, Clairol, OPI, Briogeo and ghd, alongside a programme of masterclasses led by some of the biggest names in hair.
TrendVision Award UK & Ireland finalists across four categories will recreate their visionary looks live, in front of the audience.
“TrendVision Award is more than a competition; it is a platform that celebrates innovation, creativity and professional excellence,” said Max Amen, general manager, Wella Company – Northern Europe. “This year’s finalists represent some of the most exciting talent in our industry, pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible in hairdressing. We are delighted to recognise their achievements and look forward to seeing them take centre stage at the final.”
The Ireland finalists are:
Transformation Visionary Award (Ireland)
Adam Loughnane-Hill – ELM Hairdressing
Ciara Gallagher – House of Colour
Ella Clarke – House of Colour
Zara Keating – House of Colour
Editorial Visionary Award (Ireland)
Kym Kane – Peter Mark College
Leah Swift – House of Colour
Samantha Byrne – Vanilla Hair Design
Pauline Whelan – Queen Salon
XPOSURE Future Talent Award (UK & Ireland)
Abbie Harris – House of Colour
Ava McCarthy – House of Colour
Christian Campbell – House of Colour
Ella Dunne – House of Colour
Caitlin Cooling – House of Colour
Kaci Jade McEntagart – House of Colour
Laila Arif – House of Colour
