Spanish Student of the Year' at the Figaro Awards 2024

Discover the next generation of creative hairdressers: these are the shortlisted for 'Spanish Student of the Year' at the Figaro Awards 2024

Madrid, 10 May 2024 – The ten pre-selected candidates will have the opportunity to shoot their first collection with the renowned photographer Esteban Roca, to capture the best image with which to opt for the coveted award.

The success of any profession depends on guaranteeing its future: the young people who, with their contributions, will make it grow and advance. Something that would be impossible without training, especially if we are talking about hairdressing: a profession that involves technique, dedication, constant innovation and, above all, passion. 

Club Fígaro points out: "We are very satisfied with the sensational reception that this second call has had through the Students and Academies. In our eagerness for more and more academies and students to join Club Figaro, we are convinced that this is the way forward. It is a great opportunity for the pre-selected students to experience a professional shooting with one of the most prestigious photographers in our country".

Among all the applicants, 10 pre-selected students have been chosen, who will now have the opportunity to do a photo shoot with the renowned photographer Esteban Roca, to capture the best possible image for each participant. This technical session will take place on 21 May at IFEMA MADRID.

These are the pre-selected candidates for 'Spanish Student of the Year 2024':

• AMPARO GIL - ANTONIO ELOY ESCUELA PROFESIONAL (MÁLAGA) @antonioeloyescuela

• LUCÍA SUÁREZ - ANTONIO ELOY ESCUELA PROFESIONAL (MÁLAGA) @antonioeloyescuela

• LUCÍA GONZÁLEZ - HAIRKRONE ACADEMY (MADRID) @hairkroneacademy

• ROSA MARÍA BARRERA - HAIRKRONE ACADEMY (MADRID) @hairkroneacademy

• EVA SÁNCHEZ - ACADEMIA PREMIUM BY LIDIA CASANOVA (BADALONA) @academia_premium_casanova

• MARC GARZÓN - ACADEMIA PREMIUM BY LIDIA CASANOVA (BADALONA) @academia_premium_casanova

• ANDREA CELESTE - ACADEMIA CASANOVA (BARCELONA) @academia_casanova_oficial

• JORGE JAVIER FERNÁNDEZ-BAILLO – GRUPO 7 (GRANADA) @grupo7granada 

• NICO PECORILLA – GRUPO 7 (GRANADA) @grupo7granada 

• ANTIA FUERTES – CENTRO NOUS (A CORUÑA) @escuelanouspeluqueriayestetica