On Saturday 30th August 2025, the UK Hair & Beauty Awards Grand Final was held at the ICC Birmingham, and Varndells came home with a national podium finish.
From thousands of entries across the country, we’re proud to announce that Varndells is officially the #3 Barbershop in the UK (UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2025).
The UK Hair & Beauty Awards Grand Final brought together the country’s best salons and barbers. Under the lights at the ICC Birmingham, Varndells proved exactly why clients travel for our chairs. Clean, private appointments. A premium space designed with comfort in mind. Attention to detail in every cut.
It was a celebration of craft, consistency, and the standard we’ve set in just over a year since opening. And it was also a night of reflection for Spencer and Louis. Together, they’ve built Varndells into a destination that now ranks among the very best in Britain.
Awards do not cut hair. People do. These results matter because they validate what clients feel in the chair. You get a focused appointment, sharp finish, and a service that treats time like a luxury.
This isn’t just a small-town win. Thousands of entries were judged across skill, service, and experience. And for Varndells, a barbershop barely past its first anniversary, to be ranked #3 in the UK proves what’s possible when you set out to do things differently in a crowded industry.
Spencer and Louis made the trip to Birmingham to stand alongside some of the biggest names in UK barbering and hairdressing. The Grand Final revealed the Top 50 live on stage before announcing the national placings. While it was just the two barbers in the room representing Varndells, the messages and support coming in from our clients in West Malling reminded us we weren’t standing there alone.
To our clients in West Malling, this is your win as much as ours. Every cut, every recommendation, and every bit of trust you’ve put in us has shaped Varndells into the shop that now ranks with the best in the UK. And thank you to the judges and organisers for a transparent process and a platform that welcomes new names to the national stage.
“To be recognised among the top barbershops in the UK after just 14 months in business is something we’re genuinely proud of. It’s not just about cuts, it’s about the experience we create for every client who walks through the door. These placements reflect the care, consistency, and ambition of our wider team at Varndells.”
- Spencer
We will keep doing what got us here. More precision. More learning. More care for every cut. If you have not tried Varndells yet, book in and see the difference a top-ranked team makes.
This is only the beginning.
