Clothes Show Live once again was proud to host the search for the Young Hairdresser of the Year. Presented by HJi and supported by Your Hair, we were on the hunt to find a qualified commercial hairdresser under the age of 30 with a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years stylist experience to win the 2011 Young Hairdresser of the Year Award. 

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JUDGES:
Jayne Lewis-Orr: Publisher In Chief, HJi
Michelle Royle: Editor, Your Hair
Errol Douglas: Celebrity Hairdresser & Owner of Errol Douglas Knightsbridge
Leo Bancroft: Celebrity Hairdresser & Owner of Leo Bancroft, Surrey
Mark Wooley: Award Winning Hairdresser & Creative Director of Electric Hairdressing London

Leah Watson, 23, of The Colour Room, Stockport has been awarded the Young Hairdresser of the Year at Clothes Show Live in association with Suzuki. This nationwide competition recognises the importance of the latest hair trends on the catwalks, while also celebrating up-and-coming British hairdressing talent.