Independent brands have always been a huge part of the professional hair industry, bringing a different kind of energy, creativity and connection outside of the large corporate groups. They are the brands hairdressers talk about, recommend to each other, discover online and genuinely choose to support. The brands stylists turn to for inspiration, education, support, community and help growing their careers and businesses. The Indies Global Professional Hair Awards was created to celebrate that side of the industry properly and recognise the brands, educators and professionals making a real impact through the work they do every single day.