Trend zoom 08 colour challenge is back

The challenge is back on with two inspiring new trend worlds waiting to be interpreted in this year's Trend Zoom Colour Challenge from Goldwell. The Trend Zoom Colour Challenge is open to all hairdressers regardless of experience, how well known they are, and how much money they spend on their entry. All that's required is that entrants are over 18, trained to colour hair (using Goldwell), and have a passion for creativity and colour perfection.

How to Enter

1. Choose your categoryDecide which category suits you best, there are three to choose from Creative Colorist (for anyone using Topchic and/or Colorance), Elumen Colorist (Elumen only) and Partner Colorist (for salons/freelancers that work with Goldwell – seminars, shows etc...)
2. Set the TrendChoose which one of the trend worlds you wish to interpret, Rockmantic or Newstalgia, whichever inspires you the most. Create your own interpretation of the look using Goldwell colours and your creative vision.
3. Take a PictureYes – it’s that simple! The head-shot picture does NOT have to be professional, digital or otherwise is just fine as long as the hair colour and style shows clearly. It isn’t a photographic competition after all!
4. Join InSend your entry to Goldwell before the 31st May – you'll need to collect an entry pack from your Goldwell sales person or by calling 01323 432100 .

What's at Stake?

The three UK winners will go to the International finals in Valencia to take part in the Live International Final. The international winners will become part of the Trend Zoom Creative Team for 2010 – creating trend worlds, networking with international professionals, and seeing their images appear globally.

The Trends

RockmanticRock and romanticism. Light and shadow. Harmony and rebellion – Rockmantic is all about contrasting elements that are merged to create a fascinating whole.Inspired by a Rock ‘n’ Roll lifestyle comfortable cuts and styles paired with rough materials such as leather, metal and varnish underline a nearly subversive casualness. On the other hand romantic, playful baroque style details and applications made in lace and frills give this trend a dreamy, nearly poetic high fashion dimension.The hair is all about skilfully placed contrasts, which are created by placing light and dark cool shades right next to each other. Expressive, extravagant shades – from violet to pink, light ivory and silvery grey up to deep black – show additional accents and create a mystical atmosphere. In this way Rockmantic shows it’s charm between the extremes.Newstalgia The theme of Newstalgia: Timeless elegance! Inspired by the style of the golden twenties, at which Bauhaus and Art Deco were at their creative peaks, this trend shows a nostalgic touch of glamour and luxury upgraded with a modern more puristic design.Brilliant colours, luxurious materials and classical haircuts are upgraded with clear, functional lines and create a modern, puristic look. In this way Newstalgia combines casual comfort with sophisticated and reduced refinement.The hair shines in brilliant, elegant colours – from expressive red to sophisticated champagne-blonde. Precious, shiny shades like gold, jade and copper and the combination of cool and warm tones create new, thrilling effects.