MODERN BARBER AWARDS 2025

On Sunday 18 May at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, the winners of the Modern Barber Awards 2025 were revealed, marking another year of excellence in the UK barbering industry.

Celebrating the best in barbering – from business leaders to newcomers, and everyone in between – the awards shone a spotlight on the individuals and teams shaping the future of barbering.

Sian Jones, Editor of Modern Barber magazine, commented:

“This year has been another milestone for the Modern Barber Awards. We saw hundreds of outstanding entries and our finalists have also brought a wave of fresh talent – reminding us exactly why barbering continues to thrive.”

Congratulations to all the finalists on this fantastic achievement, and a huge thank you to our judges and our sponsors: American Crew, Andis, BaBylissPRO, Exo-Grow by Dermaceuticals, Gamma+, Matakki, Takara Belmont and Vagaro.

BEST NEWCOMER

COSMIN GRADINARU, UDOU CREATIVES

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BEST SOCIAL BARBER

ROB WOOD, NOVO CABELO HQ

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BEST CLIENT EXPERIENCE

BOARDROOM GENTLEMEN’S REFINERY

BEST SHOP INTERIOR

MOSU

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BEST EDUCATOR

KATIE BIRKS, OAKWOOD BARBERING ACADEMY

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BEST PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE

JOSH LAMONACA, MENSPIRE

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BEST TEAM

MANIFESTO

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COMMUNITY HERO

MATTHEW ELLIOTT, MATT THE BARBER

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BEST BUSINESS LEADER

JOE POMPER, MURDOCK LONDON

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BEST ALL ROUNDER BARBER

JOVARAS MAZRIMAS, WOOLF KINGS X

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