Emma Simmons, Creative Director at Salon 54, has officially won the British Hairdressing Awards North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year 2025.

This is one of the most respected titles in UK hairdressing and firmly positions Emma as a leading creative voice in the North East and beyond.

Emma’s winning collection showcases her signature style: precise shapes, bold lines, technical colour placement and modern editorial finishing. The collection represents months of planning, creative direction and collaboration with the Salon 54 team.

Emma says:

“Winning the BHA North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year means everything. It’s a career milestone that reflects years of cutting, learning, teaching and giving back to an industry I truly love.”

Thirsk Hairdressers Winner

This award highlights Emma’s ongoing dedication to education, creativity and technical excellence, and reflects Salon 54’s commitment to continuous training, innovation and exceptional client work.

At Salon 54, we are incredibly proud to bring an award of this level home to Thirsk. It celebrates not only Emma’s talent, but the support, passion and high standards shared by our entire team.