The Best in Bridal Beauty: 2025 Cliphair Bridal Hairstyling Award Winners

Every year, it's an absolute honour for us at Cliphair to celebrate the exceptional talent and artistry that make the bridal hair industry shine. The Annual Bridal Hairstyling Awards are our way of recognising the creativity, skill, and passion that hairstylists bring to a bride’s most special day. From sleek updos to cascading waves, these looks capture everything we love about love – beauty, elegance, and individuality.

Let’s meet this year’s outstanding winners whose work stood out from a sea of breath-taking entries, and who continue to inspire brides and stylists across the UK and beyond.

Best Hair Down: @bridalhairbyrhian

Judged by: Stacie Goodwin

With big, soft, glossy waves that exude effortless glamour, @bridalhairbyrhian took home the title for Best Hair Down. The uniformity and bounce of the waves are complimented by a perfectly balanced silhouette, making this a timeless look that flatters from every angle.

“I really love the bigger, softer waves that are super popular at the moment. The waves are uniform and glossy, and I also love the volume and the balance of hair on each side which is really flattering.” – Stacie Goodwin.

Best Braid: @louisasarah.uk

Judged by: Liz Cooper

@louisasarah.uk crafted an intricately woven mermaid braid that completely stole the show in the braid category. Adorned with delicate florals and enhanced with clip in extensions for length and volume, this dreamy style was praised for its flow, artistry, and stunning level of detail.

“The movement and detail in the mermaid braid is outstanding the way the style flows is mesmerising You can’t see where it starts and finishes, which shows exceptional skill Using extensions for length and volume takes this mermaid braid to another level. Beautifully finished with flowers The whole look and image shows great artistic talent.” – Liz Cooper.

Best of International: @sofiamavrodonti

Judged by: Ulyana Aster

From head to toe, and every angle in between, @sofiamavrodonti’s winning look delivered an elegant updo with a contemporary twist. Styled to perfection, this bridal vision included flawless, harmonious hair.

“I chose this look from several others because it’s incredibly trendy right now – classic, yet effortlessly elegant. This look as a complete package: makeup, hair, gown, and jewellery, choice of music all styled with impeccable taste. This reel captures every angle of the look beautifully. The model, composition, and photography all come together flawlessly, making this an absolute winning choice for me.” – Ulyana Aster.

Best Hair Up: @francescabridalhair

Judged by: Hannah Taylor

Texture, detail, and a flawless photo composition brought this updo to life. With gorgeous styling that feels both structured and romantic, this creation by @francescabridalhair truly wowed us all with its thoughtful finish and beautiful presentation.

“There were so many beautiful styles but this one really stood out to me. The photo overall is very beautiful, the texture created is very well done and the detail in the style overall has been done exceptionally well!” – Hannah Taylor.

Best of Cliphair: @Natashachanelhair

Judged by: Sara Poppy

This category celebrates exceptional use of our clip in extensions, and @natashachanelhair’s dreamy, textured look did just that. Soft placement, delicate floral accessories, and subtle blending of extensions made this style stand out for its balance, flow, and bridal perfection.

“This one just felt right – it’s full of soft texture, and it’s well balanced. I love the placement of the flower accessories and the whole look flows in an effortless way! It’s really well put together and so pretty! I think the use of hair extensions blends in and subtly highlights the very carefully created texture in natural dark hair. I would definitely have this for my own wedding hair!” – Sara Poppy.

Best Half Up: @olinkahair_art

Judged by: Olga Markuse

Understated elegance at its finest, @olinka_hairart’s half-up half-down style was recognised for its clean, classy execution. This look enhances the bride’s features without overpowering them, delivering a graceful, natural finish that feels both timeless and modern.

“I love this simple and understated half-up half-down hairstyle, professionally executed by this contestant. Effortless and classy, it shows off the beautiful features of the model without overpowering them. Also, I appreciate the tasteful and sleek style of the photo.” – Olga Markuse.

Best Ponytail: @sarahsage_bridal_hairstylist_

Judged by: Claire Hartley

Romantic and whimsical with a modern twist, @sarahsage_bridal_hairstylist_'s lived-in ponytail features soft volume, beautiful braid detailing, and face-framing pieces that flatter effortlessly. Perfect for beachy or boho brides, it was celebrated for its wearability and creativity.

“It was a tough choice but this ponytail stood out. The style is visually balanced with height and texture through the crown area and the overall flow feeling organic and effortless. I could see this being worn by boho or beach brides or those wanting romantic or whimsical vibes.

The braid adds visual interest and skill, while the texture gives it a modern, lived-in feel. The soft, face-framing pieces beautifully complement the overall look, enhancing natural features and creating a flattering, romantic finish. It’s a versatile style that stands out for both its creativity and wearability Beautiful work!.” – Claire Hartley.

Best Bridal Look: @laurenwest_hair

Judged by: Kasia Fortuna 

@laurenwest_hair was honoured with the coveted Best Bridal award for excellence, industry impact, and timeless styling. Her work here has truly set the standard in bridal beauty.

“Lauren’s Hollywood Waves really stood out to me — and for good reason. She’s created incredibly polished, glossy waves on darker hair, which is no easy task. With darker tones, every detail needs to be immaculate, because any imperfection is far more noticeable. The finish is flawless — this is bridal perfection, a truly standout look worthy of recognition.” – Kasia Fortuna.

People's Choice: @bridalhairbyrhian

Selected by: The Public

Chosen entirely by our wonderful community, the People’s Choice award highlights a stylist who captured hearts everywhere. There’s nothing like love from fellow brides and stylists to make this award so meaningful. @bridalhairbyrhian secured a second win for People's Choice with stunning, uniformed Hollywood Waves achieved with Cliphair clip in extensions.

Conclusion:

From intricate braids to effortless waves, every winning look this year is a celebration of artistry, passion, and bridal magic. At Cliphair, it’s a joy to shine a spotlight on hairstylists who dedicate themselves to making brides feel beautiful and confident on their special day. We are so proud to honour these talented hair artists, and we can't wait to see what next year brings.

To all our entrants, followers, and winners: thank you for being part of our bridal hair community. Here’s to more inspiration, creativity, and unforgettable wedding moments for years to come!

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