Tress Gala 2026
Tress Gala 2026
Tress Gala is an exclusive event celebrating the best Black hairstylists in the UK and championing excellence within the industry.
Thank you to our 2026 headline sponsor L'Oréal Professional Products and our silver sponsor Haircon.
VENUE
THE BALLROOM AT THE LONDONER: 50 Whitcomb St., London WC2H 7DY.
NEAREST STATION IS LEICESTER SQUARE OR PICCADILLY CIRCUS.
DRESS CODE
The dress code for Tress Gala is ALL BLACK | EVENING WEAR. There will be awards for Best Dressed, Best Hair & Most Creative Look.
HAIR THEME
The hair theme for Tress Gala 2026 is WHIMSY. There will be awards for Best Hair.
SCHEDULE
Tress Gala is the UK’s premier celebration of Black hairstylists — held during Black History Month that shines a spotlight on emerging Black stylists who are pushing boundaries in creativity, craft, and entrepreneurship.
It’s a gathering of community, culture, and connection. Please be on time as doors close at 7:15pm.
6:00PM - 7:00PM Red Carpet, Brand Area + Drinks
7:00PM - 8:00PM Speeches, Three Course Dinner + Drinks
8:00PM - 9:00PM Award Ceremony
9:00PM - 9:45PM Dessert, Sponsor Awards + Keynote
10:00PM - 1:00AM Afterparty + Surprise Guests
ABOUT US
Tressly Gala is hosted by Tressly, the home for textured hairstylists.
Our vision is to empower textured hairstylists to grow through our technology, events and co-working salons.