The FHA INSPIRE! 2025 event celebrated freelance hairdressing excellence, bringing a day of unmatched inspiration, education, and connection.
The Freelance Hairdressers’ Association’s biggest event of the year, FHA INSPIRE! 2025, took place on Sunday 8 June at the beautiful Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club. This marked a celebration of freelance hairdressing at its very best, welcoming professionals from across the UK for a day packed with inspiration, education, and valuable connections. Attendees enjoyed everything from creative demonstrations and hands-on insights to essential brand showcases.
Leading brands significantly contributed to both the educational program and the bustling Exhibition Village at FHA INSPIRE! 2025. Wella unveiled upcoming A/W shades and a ‘Surreal Colour’ vision inspired by AI-generated looks, while ERGO’s Jonty Olivier championed ergonomic tools designed to protect stylists. L’Oréal’s Nancy Stripe shared her successful freelance journey and strategies for building business through social media. Fanola, presented by Edward Cummings and Hannah Martin, showcased standout products and their brand philosophy of creativity. Lastly, Indola’s Andy and Abbey Smith delivered commercial creativity with their take on Street Style. The Exhibition Village offered attendees direct access to the latest tools, products, and innovations from all these brands, plus Aston & Fincher and Spencer Scissors, proving a huge hit with exclusive offers and giveaways.
Recognising Excellence: The FHA Freelance Awards 2025
The day concluded with the highly anticipated announcement of the FHA Freelance Awards 2025 winners. This was a heartfelt and inspiring celebration of the immense talent flourishing within the freelance community.
Award Winners:
Avant Garde – Roberta Karvelyte-Pukan
Red Carpet – Samantha Blues
Barber – Candice Pettifer
Stylist – Nataleah Brandy
Colour – Gabriela Wain
Vivid Colour – Casey Coleman
Texture – Charlotte Bates
The INSPIRE! 2025 raffle also successfully raised £383. This was fantastic result that will directly support the vital work of the Hair and Beauty Charity.