The Big One Trophy 2026

The Up & Coming One

For hairdressers under 30 years of age. Show us your most beautiful work.

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The Experimental One

Think avant-garde — we want adventurous and inventive looks.

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The One for your Client

Contemporary yet classic, commercial looks.

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The One for Colour

Show us your most beautiful colour work – subtle or striking, you choose.

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The One for Afro

Work must be created on Afro/Black hair.

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The One for Extensionists

The most beautiful use of hair extensions and/or added hair.

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The Design One

An eye-catching and chic salon design within the UK industry.

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The Team One

Art Teams showing off the creativity of their collaborations.

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The Session One

Your best hair as seen on the runway, red carpet or in print (no hair collections)

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The Cutting Edge One

We're focussing on the haircut here.

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The Influencer One

How do you visually share your skills on socials.