CSI News · 2 min read · 25 September 2026
Samantha Blues Wins Scottish Independent Stylist Of The Year 2026
Colour Science Investigation founder Samantha Blues has won Scottish Independent Stylist Of The Year 2026 at the SHABA Awards.
Case Summary
Samantha Blues, founder of Colour Science Investigation, won Scottish Independent Stylist Of The Year 2026 at the SHABA Awards after 40 years in hairdressing. Samantha thanked Joanna Reed, the SHABA team, everyone who supported her, and the other finalists representing the strength of Scottish hairdressing.
Colour Science Investigation founder Samantha Blues has been named Scottish Independent Stylist Of The Year 2026 at the SHABA Awards.
After four decades in hairdressing, the award marks a massive moment for Samantha and the work behind CSI.
Samantha said:
“After 40 years in hairdressing, I’ve won SHABA Independent Stylist of the Year 2026. I’m still taking it in.
The other finalists were brilliant. Scottish hairdressing has some serious talent, and I’m proud to be part of it.
Thank you to Joanna Reed and the SHABA team, and to everyone who’s supported me along the way.
I’m Samantha Blues, founder of Colour Science Investigation.”
Four decades behind the chair. Still learning. Still questioning. Still refusing to guess with colour.
This one means a lot.
Case File Questions
What hairdressers ask
Who won Scottish Independent Stylist Of The Year 2026?+
Samantha Blues, founder of Colour Science Investigation, won Scottish Independent Stylist Of The Year 2026 at the SHABA Awards.
How long has Samantha Blues worked in hairdressing?+
Samantha Blues has worked in hairdressing for 40 years. She is a colour specialist, educator and the founder of Colour Science Investigation.
What is Colour Science Investigation?+
Colour Science Investigation, known as CSI, is Samantha Blues’ science-led decision system for professional hairdressers. It teaches stylists to understand the canvas, predict pigment behaviour and control the result.