Salon International's People's Choice Barbering Competition

Salon International's People's Choice Barbering Competition

Get involved in the buzz of competing and for the chance to be crowned The People’s Choice Barber and win a £500 cash prize

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Salon International's People's Choice Barber

The People’s Choice Barber Competition is a chance for Emerging Talent and Advanced barbers to crowned The People’s Choice Barber and win a £500 cash prize. 

The competition comprises of two categories: Emerging Talent and Advanced.

Which category should you enter?

Emerging Talent

The Emerging Talent Category is aimed at barbers with less than three years of experience at the time of the competition (13 October 2025). This competition is an opportunity to start building your portfolio and build your reputation as one to watch in the industry.

Advanced

The Advanced category is targeted at barbers with over three years of experience at the time of the competition (12 October 2025). This category is a chance for experienced barbers to get involved by showing off their favourite classic cut.

How do I enter?

Round 1: People's Choice -Submissions will be shared via an online voting platform to be put to a public vote. Winners will then be contacted and invited to attend the finals at Salon International.

Vote on @salon_int Instagram

Round 2: Live Judging - the chosen finalists will be invited to live judging taking place at Salon International on Sunday 12 (Advanced) or Monday 13 (Emerging Talent) October 2025 at Excel, London.

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