On Sunday 12 October 2025, the People’s Choice Barber Competition (Advanced) took centre stage at Salon International, held at ExceL London. The live event showcased some of the UK’s most talented barbers, all competing for the coveted title.
After an impressive display of skill and creativity, Ayeesha Coleman was announced as the winner of the 2025 People’s Choice Barber Competition (Advanced). The Advanced category is targeted at barbers with over three years of experience at the time of the competition and is a chance for experienced barbers to get involved by showing off their favourite classic cut.
The competition was judged by an esteemed panel of industry icons: Kevin Luchmun, Naomi Richardson, and Connor Murphy-Chesterton who assessed each contestant’s technical precision, creativity, and overall execution.
This marks another successful year for the People’s Choice Barber competition, which continues to highlight the very best in barbering talent across the UK.
Congratulations to Ayeesha Coleman on her outstanding achievement and well-deserved win at Salon International 2025.
