Spanish barber is finalist in national and European industry awards

In Alzira, Spain, barber Ángel Quilis Vidal, who works professionally as Liyoo Barber, has consolidated his position in the industry's competitive landscape after being nominated for the title of Spain's best barber. The award is part of the Barberías con Encanto Awards, whose ceremony takes place this Saturday, November 14, in Madrid. In addition to this national distinction, he is one of the candidates for the European Best Barber award at the Beauty Full Awards, an international event that recognizes excellence in beauty and hairdressing.

The relevance to the barbershop market goes beyond the individual figure of the professional. The Vallcanera Gentleman establishment, managed by Quilis in Alzira, is also nominated for the best salon category at the Beauty Full Awards. His team has a strong presence in the competitions: Andreu Climent competes for the title of best newcomer in the hair area, while Izan Moreno competes in the same specific category for barbers at the Barberías con Encanto Awards.

At 31 years old, Quilis describes his career as marked by technical passion. He started cutting friends' hair at age 14 and, at 17, joined Álvaro Vallcanera's team in Alzira after completing his academic training. At 22, he took over the management of the business, which he bought a year later, expanding both the physical space and the services offered over the years.

His track record includes 28 trophies in national and international competitions. Among the main ones are the title of Spanish Barbershop Champion for two consecutive years, first place at the Certamen Master Barber during Beauty Valencia 2025, and third place at the OMC World Championship held in Paris. Quilis attributes these results to discipline, organization, and attention to detail.

The late-November schedule is intense for the professional. In addition to the aforementioned votes, he competes for the Captain Cook brand's best barber award, with the result announced on Sunday in Madrid. On the 19th, the decision of the Beauty Full Awards judges will be revealed, who evaluate the participant's annual trajectory, including roles as a judge and training lectures.

There is also an additional nomination: the establishment was named for the title of Spain's best barbershop in a contest promoted by Soy Barbudo magazine. The result of this last competition will be known on the last weekend of the month, completing a sequence of events that puts the Alzira team under the industry spotlight.