Entry dates have been announced for the 2025 Global Creative Awards, running from 15-31 May.
All colourist and stylists who work with the brands Goldwell, KERASILK, KMS and Oribe are welcome to participate in this internationally recognised industry award, culminating with a live competition at the Goldwell global event ColorSphere in Milan from 14-15 September, 2025.
What is the Global Creative Awards?
The Global Creative Awards is an annual hair competition showcasing the creativity of stylists around the world and providing them a platform for their creative work in a total of five different categories.
It is an opportunity to create your own vision, show your talent alongside the best stylists and colourists the industry has to offer.
Entrants have the chance to win a career-defining and globally recognised award, earning credit for their work as a frontrunner in creativity and inspiration.
Kao Salon Division aims to celebrate and elevate the incredible talent from all over the world with The Global Creative Awards.
This competition acknowledges their artistic mastery and is the industry’s unparalleled platform to foster this global community that thrives on innovation and creativity. Kao Salon Division is proud to provide their stylist community with this opportunity to shine on the global stage and be at the forefront of setting new standards within the professional hair industry.
Check out the Global Creative Awards UK Art Team, designed to support talented stylists on their creative journey beyond the competition.
What are the Technical and Editorial Categories at the Global Creative Awards?
Stylists will participate in two competitions: The Technical Awards with three different categories and the Editoral Awards with two different categories.
The categories and associated challenges are as follows:
The Technical Awards
At a local and global level, the participants of the Technical Awards will first compete at the national level in their respective countries, then those “Gold” winners will move on to the global level with a live competition at Goldwell’s new global event “ColorSphere” which will take place in September 2025 in Milan.
The challenges are:
New Talent Colorist of the Year
Prove that creativity has no age limits. Unleash your talent and showcase your technical brilliance in this special category for stylists with less than five years of experience.
Creative Colorist of the Year
The premier colour competition – embrace complete colour creativity. Open to all stylists who have the passion and determination to excel in the world of colour.
Creative Haircutter of the Year
Showcase your finest cutting and styling achievements to the world. Open to all enthusiastic hair stylists. Models, whether male or female, should feature coloured hair.
The Editorial Awards
From all entries in this category, six global finalists will be announced, with the final winner being revealed during Goldwell’s global event, ColorSphere, in September 2025 in Milan.
