Hair industry competitions for 2010
There's no better way to make a name for yourself in the hair industry than by winning a competition.
Even if you don't win, getting shortlisted or just putting together a shoot for your entry can all be an invaluable experience.
These are some of the most reknowned hair industry competitions that you could try your luck at.
Who can enter?
Any qualified hairdresser.
More details
You must submit two black and white photographs of a male model looking cool and stylish, along with your completed application form.
The prize
Three winners will get an all-expenses paid trip to do a photo shoot in either Los Angeles or New York for a men's magazine.
Key dates
Launch: January 4th
Closing date: September 30th
Finalists announced: mid November
Find out more
Call 01282 613413, email [email protected] or visit www.theiconconsultancy.co.uk
Goldwell - The Color Zoom Challenge
Who can enter?
Any qualified hairdresser over the age of 18.
More details
Color Zoom is a photographic and colour competition. Send in your interpretation of Goldwell's 'Just Naked' trend highlighting the techniques, colours and your inspiration. If you win you'll need to recreate the look at the live International Final in Paris.
The prize
To become a UK winner and compete in the global final in Paris to become a member of the Color Zoom Creative Team 2011.
Key dates
- Launch: March 1st
- Closing date: May 31st
Find out more
Call 01323 432100.
La Biosthetique International Beauty Stylist Awards
Who can enter?
La Biosthetique salons from around the world.
More details
A photographic entry should be a La Biosthetique trend-inspired cut, colour and style.
The prize
The winners will go to Berlin in July 2010 to participate in a workshop and international photo shoot with Sally Brooks of Brooks & Brooks, London. The awards ceremony will take place in Paris in November 2010 at the La Biosthetique headquarters.
Key dates
- Closing date: March 31st
- Winner announcement: May
- International finalk: November 6th
Find out more
Call 01296 611731 or email [email protected]
L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy
Who can enter?
Teams and individuals who are qualified colourists and stylists working in a salon. Entrants for the Young Colourist Award, in association with HJ, should be under the age of 25.
More details
There are four awards to enter in this photographic competition - the L'Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy, the L'Oréal Professionnel Men's Image Award, the Young Colourist Award, held in association with HJ, and the Mizani Afro Catwalk Award. Competitors are required to create a look inspired by one of the catwalk trends for autumn/winter 2010 with finalists recreating the look on a model at the live regional finals.
The prize
Dependent on the category the prize includes a photo shoot, trade coverage, local press exposure, training opportunities and consultancy to maximise managing your salon.
Key dates
- Grand Final: June 28th
Finalists 2010
- Regional finalists
- Colour Trophy Grand finalists
- Men's Image Award finalists
- Young Colourist Award finalists
Find out more
Call 020 8762 4193 or visit www.lorealcolourtrophy.com
Matrix Destination Fame
Who can enter?
Any qualified hairdresser.
More details
Create a look that is on-trend and incorporates Matrix colour. Take a headshot and lifestyle (full length) shot with a camera or mobile phone and send by post or email describing in no more than 50 words why the look is on-trend and which colours were used.
The prize
A three-day photo shoot creating the Matrix calendar for the following year, mentored by members of the Matrix artistic team. Also, an opportunity to gain local press coverage and attend the Matrix Live tour 2010.
Key dates
- Launch: April 1st
- Closing Date: May 28th
- Grand Final: July 4th
Find out more
Contact your local Matrix sales contact or visit www.matrixhaircare.co.uk
Paul Mitchell - The Color Challenge
Who can enter?
Any Paul Mitchell salon stylist.
More details
Passion, creativity and enthusiasm should be combined to produce fashion-forward colour, cuts and styles on a mannequin head. The final will be held in tandem with The Paul Mitchell European The Gathering in Birmingham.
The prize
The first prize is a trip to The Gathering in Las Vegas in 2011.
Key dates:
- Grand final: October 10th and 11th
Find out more
Call 0845 659 0011 or visit www.paul-mitchell.co.uk
Who can enter?
It is a salon team entry, consisting of a maximium of four people - stylist, colourist, model and make-up artist. There are three categories which the salon team can enter - Color Genius, Male Expert and Style Innovator.
More details
The theme for 2010 is autumn/winter 2010 trends as seen on the runways of New York and London. A mood board of your inspiration is also required as well as photographs and research of fashion trends.
The prize
It's different for each category but some prizes include two tickets to attend the 2011 Redken Symposium in Las Vegas, a personalised development programme, a tailor-made PR programme, tickets to Exchange Experience 2011. Also, a course at the New York Redken exchange on 5th Avenue on your chosen discipline.
Key dates
- Closing date: March 31st
- Regional finals judging: April 26th
- Regional finals: May 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th and 18th
- Final: September 13th
Find out more
Call 020 8762 4176 or visit www.redkenevents.co.uk
Wella Professionals Trend Vision Award 2010
Who can enter?
There are two categories Young
Talent and Color Category. Young Talent entrants must be under the age of 30 while the Color Category is open to all qualified hairdressers.
More details
Competitors can attend a Trend Vision Award Insight Seminar which take place around the UK in February to learn about the four new trends before creating their own photographic interpretation of one of the trends.
The prize
The winner of the UK Final will represent the UK at the International Final later in the year. They will also receive opportunities to promote their win in the industry and to their clients.
Key dates
- UK Final: September 27th
- International final: November (date tbc)
Finalists
Find out more
Call 01256 490806 or contact your Wella Professionals account manager.
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