All the competitions at salon international - what you need to know

The competitions at Salon International are where to see the best and brightest hairdressing and barbering stars battle it out. Here’s what’s not to miss… Britain’s Best Competitions with the NHF and HJ On Sunday 6 October the NHF’s Britain’s Best competition returns to Salon International, but for the first time ever it will be in partnership with Hairdressers Journal International. “We can’t wait for Britain’s Best this year,” says Hilary Hall, National Hairdressing Federation chief executive. “We’re looking forward to showcasing talented hairdressers and barbers from around the UK in one competition. Britain’s Best will be even more exciting this year as we have partnered with Hairdressers Journal International and Salon International to make the competition bigger than ever.” Here are the six categories contestants will be competing to win during the show…

• Ladies Commercial Fashion Look
• Afro Stylist of the Year
• Barber of the Year
• Men’s Cut and Finish
• Bridal Hairdresser of the Year
• Avant Garde Stylist of the Year

The competition closes on the 30 August, so if you haven't entered already head here to find out more. UK Student of the Year Competitions Hosted by The Hair and Barber Council, the UK Student of the Year competitions will be hosted for the first time at Salon International. The event will take place on Monday 7 October. Colleges, salons and training establishments have been invited to put forward promising students for the competition. Be prepared to be impressed by new talent in the following categories:

• Barber Student of the Year
• Hairdressing Student of the Year

HJ’s Extensions Specialist competition, sponsored by Remi Cachet Returning for another exciting year the Remi Cachet sponsored hair extensions competition will be creating a buzz in the competitions area on Sunday 6 October with entrants competing to win: 

• HJ’s Extensions Specialist of the Year Classical Look sponsored by Remi Cachet
• HJ’s Extensions Specialist of the Year Creative Look sponsored by Remi Cachet

The deadline for competitions is 30 August 2019, head here to enter.  Denman Stage Star Entrants will showcase their skills to a panel of industry expert judges and a live audience on the HJ stage. For the first time, the 2019 winner will have the chance to create their own collection and present the looks live at a future hairdressing event. The winner will be mentored by Denman global creative director, Paul Stafford and photographed by Desmond Murray. Entries for the Denman Stage Star competition close on Friday 6 September, so if you haven’t already entered, head here for more details.