Three Edinburgh colourists named as semi-finalists in the L'Oréal Colour Trophy 2026 Scotland semi-final
- By editor
- Apr 2
- 2 min read
More than 20 salons and colourists from across Scotland have been named as semi-finalists in the L'Oréal Colour Trophy’s Scotland semi-finals.
The Scotland semi-final, which takes place on 15 April, in Glasgow, will see local semi-finalists compete live in front of industry judges and an audience, with those progressing to the national final announced on the night.
Three of the 22 Scottish semi-finalists are from Edinburgh, including Ellie Gilhooley from Charlie Miller, Hazel Gebbie, from Hair Tech and Melissa Gordon from Melissa Gordon Hair Studio.
The Scotland heat forms part of a nationwide tour marking the L'Oréal Colour Trophy's 70th anniversary, and its return to regional stages for the first time since 2019. This year's programme spans eight cities across the UK and Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, St Albans, Brighton and London, before a national final brings the country's top colourists together to compete for the overall title.
Rob Eaton, owner of Russell Eaton Hair Salons, L’Oréal Professionnel hair artist and L'Oréal Colour Trophy 2026 judge, said: “The L'Oréal Colour Trophy has been celebrating the best colourists in the UK and Ireland for 70 years. It has been part of my life and career for nearly three decades, from watching as a teenager to winning, and now returning as a judge in its 70th year.
"It’s always been about more than just beautiful hair. It's about craft, creativity and community, and giving the next generation the chance to push the boundaries.”
Photography: L'Oréal Colour Trophy 2025, of left-right, Jak Hall, of Jason Hall Hairdressing in Edinburgh, who placed second overall in 2025, and also won the Scottish regional award, and model, Alex Henderson
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