A self-styled 'Heavy Metal Hairdresser' from Nottingham has expressed his shock at being nominated for a prestigious award. Simon Tuckwell, 38, has been shortlisted for celebrity hairstylist of the year in the Pro Hair Awards. The nomination comes after Tuckwell returned from Download festival, where he styled the hair of fans and artists, including Architects and Creeper.
Tuckwell, who runs an alternative and metal-themed salon in Nottingham, has been cutting hair for 24 years and has been operating in the city for 16 years. He built his business through social media and discovered he had been shortlisted for the award while scrolling through the platform. He is the only nominee outside of London and the south-east in the celebrity hairstylist category.
Tuckwell has worked with some of rock's biggest stars, including Slipknot singer Corey Taylor and members of Avenged Sevenfold. He has even been invited to join bands on tour. The Pro Hair Awards 2026 take place in Covent Garden on 7 September.