Pete Burkill, the Barnsley-born celebrity stylist, has been officially announced as a nominee for Session Hairdresser of the Year at HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards 2026, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional.
Burkill, who has risen from his South Yorkshire roots to travel the world styling high-profile A-listers, is responsible for iconic red-carpet looks for clients including Kim Kardashian, Millie Bobby Brown, and Romeo Beckham. The Session Hairdresser of the Year category is one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades, specifically celebrating artists whose work across fashion, editorial, advertising, and film drives global trend direction and visual storytelling.
To progress to the final stage of the competition, Burkill will submit a curated collection of 8 photographs taken over the last 12 months. The portfolios will be evaluated by an esteemed panel of industry experts alongside international beauty and consumer media editors. The winners will be revealed during a red-carpet ceremony on Monday, 23rd November 2026 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London.
Pete Burkill commented:
“It’s so exciting to be nominated for Session Hairdresser of the Year 2026. Being born and raised in Barnsley to styling hair for incredible global talents like Millie Bobby Brown has been an amazing journey. Session styling is such a dynamic and creatively rewarding part of the industry. To receive recognition on this level is something I’m really humbled by.”
Mark Moloney, Managing Director of HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards, added:
“Every year, the British Hairdressing Awards recognise the exceptional creativity, dedication and innovation that drive our industry forward, and the calibre of this year’s nominees is truly outstanding.”
