Time to shine: the hairdressing competitions to enter in 2017

If your New Year’s resolution is to raise your industry profile this year, check out our guide to all the must enter events of 2017. HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards Sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional Who can enter? Qualified hairdressers who have been working in the UK for a minimum of three years with the exception of HJ’s Newcomer of the Year where entrants should be aged 25 years and under, with a regular column in the salon. How to enter? Pick one of the 15 categories to enter and submit four photographs shot within the last 12 months. Each category has specific requirements but images must translate current trends in a creative and inspirational way. What’s the prize? A trophy, PR Support and the honour of the prestigious industry title. Where can I find out more? Call 020 3841 7374 or visit www.hji.co.uk/britishhairdressingawards. HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards Who can enter? These awards are open to any UK salon or qualified hairdresser. If you’re a great manager, innovative technology company or even a stand out junior the HJ British Hairdressing Business Awards could be your next step. How to enter? Entries can be made via the entry form but specific requirements for each category may vary. Visit www.hji.co.uk for more details. What’s the prize? A trophy, PR support and prestigious industry title. Where can I find out more? Call 020 3841 7374 or visit www.hji.co.uk/britishhairdressingbusinessawards L’Oréal Colour Trophy Who can enter? Any salon in the UK. How to enter? There are four categories to pick from and entries are made via www.lorealcolourtrophy.com where you will find information guidelines for each category, as well as the seven simple steps you need to enter. What’s the prize? The four award categories each have individual prizes; the main prize winners will get the opportunity to receive a year long programme of education, creative and business opportunities. Where can I find out more? Visit www.lorealcolourtrophy.com Wella Professionals TrendVision Award Who can enter? Any salon in the UK and Ireland. How to enter?

There are four categories to pick from (two are new for 2017) and you can enter online from Monday 9th January. Visit www.wella.co.uk/trendvision to find more information and guidelines for each category, as well as all the help you need to enter.

What’s the prize? There are two international categories to choose from Creative Vision and Color Vision, with two exclusive UK and Ireland categories Male Grooming and Runway brand new for 2017. All prizes include amazing PR opportunities and the chance to work and be mentored by some of the best names in the industry, a personalised training programme and the chance to get involved with Wella Professionals shows and exhibitions. Where can I find out more? Visit http://www.wella.co.uk/trendvision Goldwell Color Zoom Who can enter? Any Goldwell Salon. How to enter? Choose out of the three competition categories; Global Creative Colorist, Global New Talent Colorist and Global Partner Colorist and submit an image interpreting the Goldwell In-Flux collection. What’s the prize? The UK winners will be invited to compete at the International Live Competition at Global Color Zoom in Barcelona in October 2017. The overall winner will join the Color Zoom International Creative Team and help create the collection for 2017. Where can I find out more? Visit www.goldwell.co.uk. Alternative Hair Show International Legendary Award Who can enter? Anyone How to enter? Entrants need to supply an image along with 50 words explaining the inspiration behind the image. There is a small fee to enter which is donated to the Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation, ‘Fighting Leukaemia’. What’s the prize? 25 finalists are chosen to present a model at the Alternative Hair Show at The Royal Albert Hall in London. Where can I find out more? Visit www.alternativehair.org or email [email protected] Revlon Professional Style Masters Who can enter? Any stylist that uses the Revlon Style Masters range. How to Enter? This is a chance to show off your creativity, to enter stylists will need to create a collection of three looks on just one model. Winners are then picked per country to compete in the Global Style Masters show. What’s the prize? The winner will receive a trophy and €10,000 cash prize. There are 3 other cash prizes awarded as well. Where can I find out more? Visit www.stylemasters.com