L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY AWARD
SHOW US YOUR COLOUR VISION
Calling all UK-based professional hairstylists! Are you a trendsetter with an eye for innovative colour and style? We want to see your most inspired and technically flawless looks.
THE CHALLENGE:
Create a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on your model (of any hair type, gender or gender identity). The judges will be looking for colour, technique and placement that is complemented by a beautiful style and finish. Take inspiration from upcoming trends and sources, to demonstrate a fashion-forward, innovative and pioneering look that reflects your professional skillset and interpretation.
THE RULES:
- The Competition is open to all UK residents who are employed by a hair salon as a hair stylist or own a hair salon.
- No full wigs allowed (wefts and extensions covering up to 25% of the head are acceptable).
- Make sure your entry photo is less than a year old.
- Full terms and conditions available at www.lorealcolourtrophy.com/competition-tcs/.
[PLEASE NOTE: ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED]
[Gee-Kent Ho, Newcastle-upon-Tyne – L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award Winner UK 2025, alongside his model Kaye]
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- The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
- 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.
- Open to UK residents aged 16+ on the entry opening date 3rd February 2025.
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 current or upcoming trends
- Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
- Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend
Please find below salient rules to do with the competition. However, you should refer to the category Terms and Conditions Page for full details on how to enter.
UK residents 16+ (and for Award Category C up to aged 25). Entries open at 16:00 (UK time) on 3 February 2025 until 18:00 (UK time) on 3 April 2025. For your chance to win, upload a photo of your model’s hair styled with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris products, under 1 of the 4 L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award Categories, to the Competition portal here: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com. Depending on the Award Category entered, the winners and runners up (if any) will receive prizes which may include a trophy, flowers, champagne (or a non-alcoholic alternative) and/or limited experiences. Entrants must be a professional hair stylist that is the owner of a UK hair salon or a professional hair stylist employed by a UK hair salon. Entrants to Award Category D must be a L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour Specialist graduate. Subject to the Award Category entered, you may enter as an individual or part of a team. Full T&Cs: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com. Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited, Gateway Central, 187 Wood Lane, London, W12 7SA.
L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY AFRO AWARD
CELEBRATE AFRO HAIR ARTISTRY
Calling all UK-based professional hairstylists! Do you possess a passion for creating stunning colour transformations on textured hair? Show us your skills in the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Afro Award.
THE CHALLENGE:
Create a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on your model (of any gender or gender identity) with a hair type texture between 3C and 4C. The judges will be looking for colour, technique and placement that is complemented by a beautiful style and finish. Take inspiration from upcoming trends and sources, to demonstrate a fashion-forward, innovative and pioneering look that reflects your professional skillset and interpretation.
THE RULES:
- The Competition is open to all UK residents who are employed by a hair salon as a hair stylist or own a hair salon.
- No full wigs allowed (wefts and extensions covering up to 25% of the head are acceptable).
- Make sure your entry photo is less than a year old.
- Full terms and conditions available at www.lorealcolourtrophy.com/competition-tcs/.
[PLEASE NOTE: ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED]
[Edd Moss, Headmasters Soho – L’Oréal Colour Trophy Afro Award Winner 2025, alongside his model Charys]
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- The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
- 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.
- Open to UK residents aged 16+ on the entry opening date 3rd February 2025.
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 current or upcoming trends
- Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
- Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend
Please find below salient rules to do with the competition. However, you should refer to the category Terms and Conditions Page for full details on how to enter.
UK residents 16+ (and for Award Category C up to aged 25). Entries open at 16:00 (UK time) on 3 February 2025 until 18:00 (UK time) on 3 April 2025. For your chance to win, upload a photo of your model’s hair styled with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris products, under 1 of the 4 L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award Categories, to the Competition portal here: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com. Depending on the Award Category entered, the winners and runners up (if any) will receive prizes which may include a trophy, flowers, champagne (or a non-alcoholic alternative) and/or limited experiences. Entrants must be a professional hair stylist that is the owner of a UK hair salon or a professional hair stylist employed by a UK hair salon. Entrants to Award Category D must be a L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour Specialist graduate. Subject to the Award Category entered, you may enter as an individual or part of a team. Full T&Cs: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com. Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited, Gateway Central, 187 Wood Lane, London, W12 7SA.
L’ORÉAL COLOUR SPECIALIST AWARD
SHOWCASE YOUR COLOUR EXPERTISE
Calling all L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour Specialists in the UK! This is your chance to demonstrate the advanced skills and techniques.
THE CHALLENGE:
Create a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on your model (of any hair type, gender or gender identity). The judges will be looking for colour, technique and placement that is complemented by a beautiful style and finish. Take inspiration from upcoming trends and sources, to demonstrate a fashion-forward, innovative and pioneering look that reflects your professional skillset and interpretation.
THE RULES:
- To enter you must be a L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour Specialist graduate who has 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.
- No full wigs allowed (wefts and extensions covering up to 25% of the head are acceptable).
- Make sure your entry photo is less than a year old.
- Full terms and conditions available at www.lorealcolourtrophy.com/competition-tcs/.
[PLEASE NOTE: ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED]
[Amelia Hall, Frances Marshall, Sunderland – L’Oréal Colour Specialist Award Winner 2025, alongside her model Ellie]
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- The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
- 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.
- Open to UK residents aged 16+ on the entry date 3rd February 2025.
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 current or upcoming trends
- Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
- Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend
Please find below salient rules to do with the competition. However, you should refer to the category Terms and Conditions Page for full details on how to enter.
UK residents 16+ (and for Award Category C up to aged 25). Entries open at 16:00 (UK time) on 3 February 2025 until 18:00 (UK time) on 3 April 2025. For your chance to win, upload a photo of your model’s hair styled with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris products, under 1 of the 4 L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award Categories, to the Competition portal here: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com. Depending on the Award Category entered, the winners and runners up (if any) will receive prizes which may include a trophy, flowers, champagne (or a non-alcoholic alternative) and/or limited experiences. Entrants must be a professional hair stylist that is the owner of a UK hair salon or a professional hair stylist employed by a UK hair salon. Entrants to Award Category D must be a L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour Specialist graduate. Subject to the Award Category entered, you may enter as an individual or part of a team. Full T&Cs: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com. Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited, Gateway Central, 187 Wood Lane, London, W12 7SA.
L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY STAR AWARD
WHERE COLOUR INNOVATION MEETS STAR POTENTIAL
Calling all UK-based colourists aged 16-25! Are you passionate about colour and ready to make your mark? Step into the spotlight with the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Star Award.
THE CHALLENGE:
Create a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on your model (of any hair type, gender or gender identity). The judges will be looking for colour, technique and placement that is complemented by a beautiful style and finish. Take inspiration from upcoming trends and sources, to demonstrate a fashion-forward, innovative and pioneering look that reflects your professional skillset and interpretation.
THE RULES:
- This category is open to individual colourists aged between 16 years and 25 years (inclusive) on the entry opening date.
- No full wigs allowed (wefts and extensions covering up to 25% of the head are acceptable).
- Make sure your entry photos are less than a year old.
- Full terms and conditions available at www.lorealcolourtrophy.com/competition-tcs/.
[PLEASE NOTE: ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED]
[Tyler Knox, Peter Mark, Belfast – L’Oréal Colour Trophy Star Award Winner UK 2025, alongside his model Maxwell]
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- The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
- 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.
- Open to individual colourists only, aged between 16 years and 25 years (inclusive) on the entry opening date 3rd February 2025.
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 current or upcoming trends
- Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
- Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend
Please find below salient rules to do with the competition. However, you should refer to the category Terms and Conditions Page for full details on how to enter.
UK residents 16+ (and for Award Category C up to aged 25). Entries open at 16:00 (UK time) on 3 February 2025 until 18:00 (UK time) on 3 April 2025. For your chance to win, upload a photo of your model’s hair styled with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris products, under 1 of the 4 L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award Categories, to the Competition portal here: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com. Depending on the Award Category entered, the winners and runners up (if any) will receive prizes which may include a trophy, flowers, champagne (or a non-alcoholic alternative) and/or limited experiences. Entrants must be a professional hair stylist that is the owner of a UK hair salon or a professional hair stylist employed by a UK hair salon. Entrants to Award Category D must be a L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour Specialist graduate. Subject to the Award Category entered, you may enter as an individual or part of a team. Full T&Cs: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com. Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited, Gateway Central, 187 Wood Lane, London, W12 7SA.
L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY FUTURE TALENT AWARD
KICKSTART YOUR CREATIVE HAIR JOURNEY NOW!
Attention all aspiring colourists in the UK and Ireland! Are you currently enrolled and attending as a full-time or part-time student and eager to make a name for yourself in the world of colour? The L’Oréal Colour Trophy Future Talent Award is your platform to shine.
THE CHALLENGE:
Create a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on your model (of any hair type, gender or gender identity). The judges will be looking for colour, technique and placement that is complemented by a beautiful style and finish. Take inspiration from upcoming trends and sources, to demonstrate a fashion-forward, innovative and pioneering look that reflects your professional skillset and interpretation.
THE RULES:
- This competition is open to individual students currently enrolled in eligible hairdressing courses in the UK and ROI. (See the full terms and conditions for a list of eligible courses).
- No full wigs allowed (wefts and extensions covering up to 25% of the head are acceptable).
- Make sure your entry photo is less than a year old.
- Full terms and conditions available at www.lorealcolourtrophy.com/competition-tcs/.
[PLEASE NOTE: ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED]
[Isla McKelvie, Francesca Bay, Elsie Macdonald, Brandon Marchant and Alex Doherty – L’Oréal Colour Trophy Future Talent Award Winners 2025]
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- The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
- 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.
- Open to UK residents aged 16+ on the entry opening date 3rd February 2025.
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 current or upcoming trends
- Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
- Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend
Please find below salient rules to do with the competition. However, you should refer to the category Terms and Conditions Page for full details on how to enter.
UK and ROI residents 16+. Entries open at 16:00 (UK time) on 3 February 2025 until 18:00 (UK time) on 3 April 2025. For your chance to win, upload a photo or video (as applicable) of your model’s hair styled with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris products, under 1 of the 2 L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award Categories, to the Competition portal here: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com (for UK residents) or www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie (for ROI residents). Depending on the Award Category entered, the winners will receive prizes which may include a trophy, flowers, champagne (or a non-alcoholic alternative) and/or limited experiences. Entrants must be a professional hair stylist that is the owner of a UK hair salon or a professional hair stylist employed by a UK hair salon. Entrants to Award Category A must be a full-time or part-time student enrolled on and attending one of the Eligible Courses listed in the full T&Cs. Entrants must enter as an individuals, not as part of a team. Full T&Cs: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com (for UK residents) or www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie (for Republic of Ireland residents). Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited, Gateway Central, 187 Wood Lane, London, W12 7SA.
L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY MOVING IMAGE AWARD
LIGHTS, COLOUR, ACTION!
Calling all creative, socially savvy, hairstylists in the UK and ROI! The L’Oréal Colour Trophy Moving Image Award is your chance to showcase a stunning hair transformation brought to life through a reel.
THE CHALLENGE:
Create a reel on Instagram or TikTok (9:16 aspect ratio, 30-60 seconds maximum) of a finished hair look. The reel should be artistic in vision and execution, creative in compilation and edit, impactful and highlight the entrant’s colour, total finished look and creator skillset. Take inspiration from upcoming trends and sources, to demonstrate a fashion-forward, innovative and pioneering look that reflects your professional skillset and interpretation.
THE RULES:
- Open to individuals only.
- No full wigs allowed (wefts and extensions covering up to 25% of the head are acceptable).
- Full terms and conditions available at www.lorealcolourtrophy.com/competition-tcs/.
[PLEASE NOTE: ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED]
[Lauren McNeela, Stripe Colour Studio, Wilmslow – L’Oréal Colour Trophy Moving Image Award Winner 2025]
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- The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
- 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.
- Open to UK residents aged 16+ on the entry opening date 3rd February 2025.
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 current or upcoming trends
- Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
- Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend
Please find below salient rules to do with the competition. However, you should refer to the category Terms and Conditions Page for full details on how to enter.
UK and ROI residents 16+. Entries open at 16:00 (UK time) on 3 February 2025 until 18:00 (UK time) on 3 April 2025. For your chance to win, upload a photo or video (as applicable) of your model’s hair styled with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris products, under 1 of the 2 L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award Categories, to the Competition portal here: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com (for UK residents) or www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie (for ROI residents). Depending on the Award Category entered, the winners will receive prizes which may include a trophy, flowers, champagne (or a non-alcoholic alternative) and/or limited experiences. Entrants must be a professional hair stylist that is the owner of a UK hair salon or a professional hair stylist employed by a UK hair salon. Entrants to Award Category A must be a full-time or part-time student enrolled on and attending one of the Eligible Courses listed in the full T&Cs. Entrants must enter as an individuals, not as part of a team. Full T&Cs: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com (for UK residents) or www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie (for Republic of Ireland residents). Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited, Gateway Central, 187 Wood Lane, London, W12 7SA.
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