On Saturday 15 November over 250 of the UK’s top extensionists gathered at the luxurious Edwardian Hotel in Manchester to attend the Remi Cachet Extensionist of the Year Awards hosted by Founder and Global CreativeDirector Victoria Lynch and CEO Lisa Jackson.
Victoria said: “Each year we gather to celebrate not just our amazing industry but also to recognise outstanding talent. The Remi Cachet community is growing, and tonight was a wonderful way for our members to meet and kick up their heels. It’s so important to take a moment to celebrate success and I am so proud of all of our winners.”
The Remi Cachet Extensionist of the Year Awards was truly a night to remember. The glamorous crowd was immersed into a magical Winter Wonderland theme with the room dressed in glittering white and treated to a sumptuous meal before the Awards were announced.
There were 16 categories and the winners were revealed as:
Recycler of the Year – Kim Warburton, Sistachic Hair Extensions
Rising Star Award – Leona Kerr, Leona Kerr Hair
Super Stylist of the Year – Poppy Saunders, PS Hair Extensions
Hair Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026 Scotland West – Jenna Orr, Luxe Locks by Jenna
Hair Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026 Scotland East – Rowan Milne, Beyond Bond
Hair Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026 North East of England – Georgia Reynolds, GLR Hair
Hair Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026 Yorkshire and the Humber – Brittany Jae Lamb, Juno Salon Ltd
Hair Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026 North West of England – Raminta Doskute, Flawless Xtensions by
Raminta
Hair Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026 Midlands – Kym Grace, Hair Extensions by Kym
Hair Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026 Wales and Northern Ireland – Michelle Crumlish, Crumlish House
Hair Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026 East Anglia – Jade Pask, Hair Extensions by Jade
Hair Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026 London – Emily Dickson, Extensions by Em
Hair Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026 South East of England – Hollie Johnson, Divamane Limited
Hair Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026 South West – Yasmin Carter, Yasmin Ellen Hair
Hair Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026 International – Stacy Johnstone, Stacy Johnstone Dubai
Hair Extensionist of the Year 2025/2026 Overall Winner – Rowan Milne, Beyond Bond
The winners were each given a trophy and a gift certificate worth £250. Special thanks was extended from Victoria, Lisa and the team to the amazing judges who faced so many tough decisions in choosing the category winners.
Stephen Hopper Founder of SH Hair and Remi Cachet Ambassador.
Christopher Laird Remi Cachet Brand Ambassador and Founder of Laird & Co..
Alex Ferris Owner of AF Hair Extensions Salon and Remi Cachet Ambassador.
Louise Bailey Founder of Beauty Club London.
Michelle Griffin Michelle is CEO of Loxbox, VP of the Fellowship of British Hairdressing and a global educator.
Inanch Emir Founder of Inanch London.
Sarah Ashley, Founder of Upstate Hair Extension Studio, NYC.
The Remi Cachet Extensionist of the Year Awards was the perfect event to kick off the party season and all the guests celebrated into the early hours.