Marc Antoni owner nominated for British Hairdresser of the Year 2026

Bruno Marc Giamattei, owner of Marc Antoni Hair Salons and current JOICO EMA Creative Director, has been nominated for the prestigious British Hairdresser of the Year title at HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards 2026, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional.

With salons in Bracknell, Fleet, Henley-on-Thames and Woodley, Bruno and his brothers have built a strong reputation for creativity and excellence in hairdressing. Widely regarded as the highest individual honour in UK hairdressing, the nomination recognises Bruno’s exceptional creative vision, technical expertise and influence within the industry.

As part of the competition, Bruno will submit a collection of eight photographic images showcasing his creativity and artistic direction, which will be judged by a panel of leading industry experts and media representatives.

The winner will be announced at the British Hairdressing Awards ceremony on 23 November 2026 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, where the industry’s most talented artists and innovators will be celebrated.

Congratulations to Bruno on this outstanding achievement, and we wish him the very best of luck in the finals.