Meet the 2025 Schwarzkopf Professional Young Artistic Team: six rising stars ready to ignite the world of hair.
Schwarzkopf Professional introduces its Young Artistic Team (YAT) for 2025 – a group of up-and-coming and extremely talented young hairdressers from across the UK and Ireland. During the year-long programme, the Schwarzkopf Professional Young Artistic Team have as its mentor the brand’s marvellous UK Ambassador, Suzie McGill, where they will develop their skills, explore new creative possibilities, and gain invaluable industry experience at shoots, events and much more.
The selection process took place on the 16th of February at Sta Studios. There, finalists gathered to showcase their talent and wow a panel of judges, comprising of professional hairdressers and industry experts.
Each finalist had free reign to cut and style their chosen models hair using Schwarzkopf Professional products. The only stipulation was that each model must have a minimum of 5 inches cut from their hair. The finalists were then required to present their models on by one, sharing their mood board, inspirations, techniques, and vision.
2025 Schwarzkopf Professional Young Artistic Team
Lucy Hulme – (Billi Currie, Marylebone, London)
Joseph McCarthy – (Hooker & Young, Ponteland)
Alex Trippier – (Claxton Hair)
Kate Olivia – (HEX, Manchester)
Becky Yardley – (Base Hairdressing, Warrington)
Eilidh Ashlyn – (Complete Salon, Glasgow)