SPOTLIGHT YOUR TALENT.
Since its inception in 1954, the L’Oréal Colour Trophy has continued to spotlight the talent of our industry. Ever evolving, the competition now welcomes thousands of competitors and guests from across the UK and Ireland every year.
In 2023, the competition’s mission is simple: to embark on a quest to uncover talent from all corners of the UK and Ireland. For the first time in our long-standing history, the new L’Oréal Colour Trophy Moving Image Award category is open to entrants working in a salon, or as an independent stylist.
The competition invites entrants across ALL categories to create a colour look on any model, of any gender or any gender identity of any hair type, with the Afro Award specialising in a hair type texture between 3C and 4C.
L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award
Entrants must create a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on any model, of any gender or any gender identity of any hair type. This must be complemented by a beautiful style, finish and total look taking inspiration from upcoming trends.
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Entrants can interpret this as they see fit, but the final look must share the same values as L’Oréal Professionnel Paris. These are:
- Fashion: Taking inspiration from trends
- Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
- Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend
The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
Wefts, weaves and extensions covering a maximum 25% of the head using L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour can be used.
No full wigs are allowed.
Models do not have to be professional, but they have to be confident, self-assured, ‘own’ their look.
The clothes, makeup and accessories should enhance and complement the overall look that the colourist and stylist have created.
The hair colour will be the overriding factor in any decision-making process.
The rules
Please find below salient rules to do with the competition.
You should refer to the full terms and conditions.
*Entries closing date: 22:00 on 17/04/23. UK & ROI residents 16+ (and up to aged 25 for STAR award category) as of closing date. Upload entry to www.lorealcolourtrophy.com (UK). Must be in a salon team except Future Talent or Moving Image. Entrants for the Moving Image category may be employed by a salon or work as an independent stylist. Salon must be trading. One entry per individual across all categories. Team members cannot change/swap once submitted. Entrants must only use L’Oréal Professionnel Paris colour & styling products on model. Applicable to UK: Colour Specialist entrants must be a Colour Specialist (passed 15-day Diploma course & final exam). Winning team (or Future Talent or Moving Image winner) receives 2023/24 Award & prize experiences including event(s) and/or trip dependent on category. Promoter may amend T&Cs in circumstances beyond its reasonable control. Full details and T&Cs: https://www.lorealcolourtrophy.com/competition-tcs/. Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited.
The prize
Prizes (including any certificates) are awarded to the winning salon rather than individuals within a team and if any members of the winning team leave their salon they forfeit their prizes.
An opportunity to attend a trip for the winning colourist and model to photograph their winning look
A relevant photo or video shoot opportunity to create a feature in a leading consumer print or digital title in 2023
Complimentary tickets to attend the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final in 2024
L’Oréal Colour Trophy Afro Award
Entrants must create a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on any model of any gender or any gender identity of a hair type texture between 3C and 4C (as found on www.lorealcoloutrophy.com under Key Information). This must be complemented by a beautiful style, finish and total look taking inspiration from upcoming trends.
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Entrants can interpret this as they see fit, but the final look must share the same values as L’Oréal Professionnel Paris. These are:
- Fashion: Taking inspiration from trends
- Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
- Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend
The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
Wefts, weaves and extensions covering a maximum 25% of the head using L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour can be used.
No full wigs are allowed.
Models do not have to be professional, but they have to be confident, self-assured and ‘own’ their look.
The clothes, makeup and accessories should enhance and complement the overall look that the colourist and stylist have created.
The hair colour will be the overriding factor in any decision-making process.
The rules
Please find below salient rules to do with the competition.
You should refer to the full terms and conditions.
*Entries closing date: 22:00 on 17/04/23. UK & ROI residents 16+ (and up to aged 25 for STAR award category) as of closing date. Upload entry to www.lorealcolourtrophy.com (UK). Must be in a salon team except Future Talent or Moving Image. Entrants for the Moving Image category may be employed by a salon or work as an independent stylist. Salon must be trading. One entry per individual across all categories. Team members cannot change/swap once submitted. Entrants must only use L’Oréal Professionnel Paris colour & styling products on model. Applicable to UK: Colour Specialist entrants must be a Colour Specialist (passed 15-day Diploma course & final exam). Winning team (or Future Talent or Moving Image winner) receives 2023/24 Award & prize experiences including event(s) and/or trip dependent on category. Promoter may amend T&Cs in circumstances beyond its reasonable control. Full details and T&Cs: https://www.lorealcolourtrophy.com/competition-tcs/. Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited.
The prize
Prizes (including any certificates) are awarded to the winning salon rather than individuals within a team and if any members of the winning team leave their salon they forfeit their prizes.
An opportunity to attend a trip for the winning colourist and model to photograph their winning look
A relevant photo or video shoot opportunity to create a feature in a leading consumer print or digital title in 2023
Complimentary tickets to attend the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final in 2024
L’Oréal Colour Specialist Award
Entrants must create a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on any model, of any gender or any gender identity of any hair type. This must be complemented by a beautiful style, finish and total look taking inspiration from upcoming trends.
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Entrants can interpret this as they see fit, but the final look must share the same values as L’Oréal Professionnel Paris. These are:
- Fashion: Taking inspiration from trends
- Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
- Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend
Wefts, weaves and extensions covering a maximum 25% of the head using L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour can be used.
No full wigs are allowed.
Models do not have to be professional, but they have to be confident, self-assured, ‘own’ their look.
The clothes, makeup and accessories should enhance and complement the overall look that the colourist and stylist have created.
The hair colour will be the overriding factor in any decision-making process.
- You must be a L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour Specialist to enter this category. The competition is only open to L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour Specialist graduates who have completed the 15-day Diploma course and passed the official L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour Specialist final exam. Proof of this must be supplied upon entry. For the avoidance of doubt, no other iterations of the L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour Specialist Degree will be accepted.
- The overarching decision on this exclusive category is that the colour presented must be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
The rules
Please find below salient rules to do with the competition.
You should refer to the full terms and conditions.
*Entries closing date: 22:00 on 17/04/23. UK & ROI residents 16+ (and up to aged 25 for STAR award category) as of closing date. Upload entry to www.lorealcolourtrophy.com (UK). Must be in a salon team except Future Talent or Moving Image. Entrants for the Moving Image category may be employed by a salon or work as an independent stylist. Salon must be trading. One entry per individual across all categories. Team members cannot change/swap once submitted. Entrants must only use L’Oréal Professionnel Paris colour & styling products on model. Applicable to UK: Colour Specialist entrants must be a Colour Specialist (passed 15-day Diploma course & final exam). Winning team (or Future Talent or Moving Image winner) receives 2023/24 Award & prize experiences including event(s) and/or trip dependent on category. Promoter may amend T&Cs in circumstances beyond its reasonable control. Full details and T&Cs: https://www.lorealcolourtrophy.com/competition-tcs/. Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited.
The prize
This is a competition for individuals only and the prize (including any certificate(s)) will be awarded to the salon of the individual colourist in conjunction with the individual colourist. If the individual colourist leaves their salon they forfeit their prize experience (including any certificate(s)).
An opportunity to attend a trip for the winning colourist and model to photograph their winning look
An opportunity to share and present at the L’Oréal Professionnel Paris ID Artists training
An opportunity to present at the L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour Connective
A complimentary ticket to attend the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final in 2024
L’Oréal Colour Trophy STAR Award
Entrants must create a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on any model, of any gender or any gender identity of any hair type. This must be complemented by a beautiful style, finish and total look taking inspiration from upcoming trends.
Read more...
Entrants can interpret this as they see fit, but the final look must share the same values as L’Oréal Professionnel Paris. These are:
- Fashion: Taking inspiration from trends
- Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
- Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend
The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
Wefts, weaves and extensions covering a maximum 25% of the head using L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour can be used.
No full wigs are allowed.
Models do not have to be professional, but they have to be confident, self-assured, ‘own’ their look.
The clothes, makeup and accessories should enhance and complement the overall look that the colourist and stylist have created.
The hair colour will be the overriding factor in any decision-making process.
* Open To 16-25 Years Old *
The rules
Please find below salient rules to do with the competition.
You should refer to the full terms and conditions.
*Entries closing date: 22:00 on 17/04/23. UK & ROI residents 16+ (and up to aged 25 for STAR award category) as of closing date. Upload entry to www.lorealcolourtrophy.com (UK). Must be in a salon team except Future Talent or Moving Image. Entrants for the Moving Image category may be employed by a salon or work as an independent stylist. Salon must be trading. One entry per individual across all categories. Team members cannot change/swap once submitted. Entrants must only use L’Oréal Professionnel Paris colour & styling products on model. Applicable to UK: Colour Specialist entrants must be a Colour Specialist (passed 15-day Diploma course & final exam). Winning team (or Future Talent or Moving Image winner) receives 2023/24 Award & prize experiences including event(s) and/or trip dependent on category. Promoter may amend T&Cs in circumstances beyond its reasonable control. Full details and T&Cs: https://www.lorealcolourtrophy.com/competition-tcs/. Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited.
The prize
This is a competition for individuals only and the prize (including any certificate(s)) will be awarded to the salon of the individual colourist in conjunction with the individual colourist. If the individual colourist leaves their salon they forfeit their prize experience (including any certificate(s)).
An opportunity to attend a trip for the winning colourist and model to photograph their winning look
The opportunity to be part of the ID Artist Programme for 2024
A complimentary ticket to attend the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final in 2024
L’Oréal Colour Trophy Future Talent Award
Entrants must create a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on any model, of any gender or any gender identity of any hair type. This must be complemented by a beautiful style, finish and total look taking inspiration from upcoming trends.
Read more...
Entrants can interpret this as they see fit, but the final look must share the same values as L’Oréal Professionnel Paris. These are:
- Fashion: Taking inspiration from trends
- Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
- Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend
The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
Wefts, weaves and extensions covering a maximum 25% of the head using L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour can be used.
No full wigs are allowed.
Models do not have to be professional, but they have to be confident, self-assured, ‘own’ their look.
The clothes, makeup and accessories should enhance and complement the overall look that the entrant has created.
The hair colour will be the overriding factor in any decision-making process.
* Open to College Students *
The rules
Please find below salient rules to do with the competition.
You should refer to the full terms and conditions.
*Entries closing date: 22:00 on 17/04/23. UK & ROI residents 16+ (and up to aged 25 for STAR award category) as of closing date. Upload entry to www.lorealcolourtrophy.com (UK). Must be in a salon team except Future Talent or Moving Image. Entrants for the Moving Image category may be employed by a salon or work as an independent stylist. Salon must be trading. One entry per individual across all categories. Team members cannot change/swap once submitted. Entrants must only use L’Oréal Professionnel Paris colour & styling products on model. Applicable to UK: Colour Specialist entrants must be a Colour Specialist (passed 15-day Diploma course & final exam). Winning team (or Future Talent or Moving Image winner) receives 2023/24 Award & prize experiences including event(s) and/or trip dependent on category. Promoter may amend T&Cs in circumstances beyond its reasonable control. Full details and T&Cs: https://www.lorealcolourtrophy.com/competition-tcs/. Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited.
The prize
The five (maximum) winners will have:
One mentorship day at the L’Oréal International Academy
Two complimentary tickets to attend the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final in 2023
L’Oréal Colour Trophy Moving Image Award
Entrants must create a reel on Instagram or TikTok maximum 55 seconds of a finished hair look that follows the hair brief below. The reel should be artistic in vision & execution, creative in compilation & edit, impactful and highlight your colour, total finished look and creator skillset.
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Entrants must create a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on any model, of any gender or any gender identity of any hair type. This must be complemented by a beautiful style, finish and total look taking inspiration from upcoming trends. Entrants can interpret this as they see fit, but the final look must share the same values as L’Oréal Professionnel Paris. These are:
- Fashion: Taking inspiration from trends
- Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
- Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend
The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
Wefts, weaves and extensions covering a maximum 25% of the head using L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour can be used.
No full wigs are allowed.
Models do not have to be professional, but they have to be confident, self-assured, ‘own’ their look.
The clothes, makeup and accessories should enhance and complement the overall look that the entrant has created.
The hair colour will be the overriding factor in any decision-making process.
The rules
Please find below salient rules to do with the competition.
You should refer to the full terms and conditions.
*Entries closing date: 22:00 on 17/04/23. UK & ROI residents 16+ (and up to aged 25 for STAR award category) as of closing date. Upload entry to www.lorealcolourtrophy.com (UK). Must be in a salon team except Future Talent or Moving Image. Entrants for the Moving Image category may be employed by a salon or work as an independent stylist. Salon must be trading. One entry per individual across all categories. Team members cannot change/swap once submitted. Entrants must only use L’Oréal Professionnel Paris colour & styling products on model. Applicable to UK: Colour Specialist entrants must be a Colour Specialist (passed 15-day Diploma course & final exam). Winning team (or Future Talent or Moving Image winner) receives 2023/24 Award & prize experiences including event(s) and/or trip dependent on category. Promoter may amend T&Cs in circumstances beyond its reasonable control. Full details and T&Cs: https://www.lorealcolourtrophy.com/competition-tcs/. Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited.
The prize
The winner will have the opportunity to attend an online course(s) of their choosing up to the total value of £700 at the University of the Arts, London
The winner and their reel will be profiled online with a trade publication
The winner will receive a ticket to the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final 2023
