The Best Haircut category celebrates hairdressers from around the world who specialise in dramatic haircut transformations. This category showcases the artistry and precision involved in creating a bold, cutting-edge haircut that makes a noticeable difference to a client's look.
CATEGORY CRITERIA
WHO CAN ENTER: This category is open to hairdressers globally specialising in dramatic haircut transformations. Please note, there is a separate haircut category for barbers.
WHAT TO ENTER: Submit either a
carousel of a before and after of the finished look
video transformation of the before and after of the finished look
HOW TO ENTER: The entry process involves two steps:
Social Media Submission: Post your entry/content on social media using the designated category hashtag (e.g., #DHA25_BestHaircut) and collaborate with the Digital Hair Awards Instagram account @digitalhairawards
Online Submission: Complete the Online Submission on digitalhairawards.com, ensuring all required details are provided (you will include a link to the posted content).
If you are entering multiple categories, ensure all relevant hashtags are clearly included in your post.
Both steps must be completed for your entry to be considered.
Your entry will be approved once all steps are completed, and the approval will be confirmed when the Digital Hair Awards Instagram account accepts the collaboration invitation.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Degree of Transformation: How dramatically has the haircut changed the client’s appearance?
Technical Execution: How well-executed is the haircut?
Creativity & Originality: Is the haircut creative and on-trend?
Visual Impact & Client Satisfaction: Does the haircut have a strong visual impact?
SUBMISSION TIPS:
Client Reaction Suggestion: Including the client’s reaction is optional, but it can enhance the emotional impact of the entry.
Use before-and-after comparisons to highlight the transformation, and consider adding a client reaction to increase emotional appeal.
Try and keep the video under 3 mins in length
RULES
1. Eligibility
The awards are open to hairdressers and barbers globally.
Entries must be submitted by licensed professionals or individuals actively involved in the hair industry. You may enter a category more than once.
2. Awards Period
Only content created on or after 1st September, 2024 is eligible.
3. Submission Process
The entry process for the Digital Hair Awards involves two steps:
Social Media Submission:Â Post your entry/content on social media using the designated category hashtag (e.g., #DHA25_BestHaircut) and collaborate with the Digital Hair Awards Instagram account @digitalhairawards
Online Submission: Complete the Online Submission on digitalhairawards.com, ensuring all required details are provided (you will include a link to the posted content).Â
Both steps must be completed for your entry to be considered.
Your entry will be approved once all steps are completed, and the approval will be confirmed when the Digital Hair Awards Instagram account accepts the collaboration invitation.
4. Social Media Platform
Entries must be posted exclusively on Instagram. When completing the online registration form, you are required to provide a direct link to your Instagram post for your submission to be valid.
5. Content Specifications
Each category has specific format requirements (e.g., images, videos, carousels). Please refer to category guidelines.
Only smartphone-captured content is accepted for authenticity and accessibility.
6. Judging Criteria
Each category has its own unique set of criteria, which should guide you when creating your entry. Submissions will be evaluated based on how well they meet the specific requirements outlined in the category description.
Key factors such as technical skill, creativity, alignment with trends, and impact will be considered, but the weight of these factors may vary depending on the category. Be sure to review the criteria for your chosen category to tailor your submission accordingly.
7. Content Integrity
Light editing for brightness or contrast is permitted, but heavy filters or edits that alter the hair’s natural look are discouraged and may lead to disqualification.
All submissions should authentically represent the hairdresser's or barber’s work, and any content perceived as misleading may be reviewed for eligibility.
The work submitted must be your own, and any content that is not original or is plagiarised will be disqualified.
8. Important DeadlinesÂ
Please refer to the Key Dates section on the homepage of www.digitalhairawards.com for the most up-to-date information on deadlines for the 2025 Digital Hair Awards.
9. Usage Rights
By entering, participants grant Digital Hair Awards the right to use submitted content for promotional purposes across various media platforms, including social media, website, print, and event-related materials.
10. Additional Rules
Entrants may submit to multiple categories, provided each submission aligns with the specific category guidelines. Entrants may also enter each category more than once.
Incomplete entries or those that do not follow the rules, such as not completing the Online submission, collaborating with the @digitalhairawards or missing the required hashtag, will not be considered.Â