MAKE IT A
WATCH PARTY.
Gather your salon crew and celebrate
the DHA Gala together.


KEY DATES
your 2026 competition timeline.
awards period: only content created on or after 15 July 2025 can be entered into the 2026 awards.
JANUARY
entries open
start entering
anytime.
28 AUGUST
entries close
plenty of time to plan and submit.
1 OCTOBER
finalists announced
finalists revealed globally.
NOVEMBER
DHA Virtual LIVE Gala
winners revealed in a global virtual livestream
HOW ENTRY CREDITS WORK
one credit = one entry. simple and flexible.
WHAT ARE CREDITS
HOW MANY
DO I NEED
ENTER MULTIPLE CATEGORIES
USE THEM ANYTIME
credits are used to submit entries into award categories.
one credit equals one entry.
you choose how many entries you want to submit.
buy only what you need.
the same post can be entered into multiple categories
using separate credits.
credits can be purchased in advance and used any time
during the 2026 season.
you can enter now or later, credits stay valid all season

OUR PARTNERS
trusted global brands supporting the digital hair awards
PRINCIPAL
PARTNERS
global brands leading innovation and supporting the digital hair awards worldwide.
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GLOBAL REACH PARTNERS
powerhouse global hair brands who embody our DNA to celebrate and spotlight hair artistry on the global stage.
MEDIA PARTNERS
through our global media partners, your work will be showcased to the world putting your artistry in front of international audiences and celebrating your talent on the global stage.













