The Best New Colour Trend category celebrates hairdressers from around the world who are defining or showcasing the next big trends in hair colour. Whether it’s bold and vivid hues, sophisticated balayage, or innovative techniques, this category highlights creativity, originality, and the ability to set the standard for emerging colour trends.
CATEGORY CRITERIA
WHO CAN ENTER: This category is open to hairdressers globally who are setting or showcasing emerging colour trends, such as balayage, reds, colour blocking, vivid hues, platinum, and more.
WHAT TO ENTER: Submit a single, high-quality image captured on a smartphone, highlighting the colour trend in its best light.
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_BestNewColourTrend) 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:
Trend Relevance: Does the colour align with or forecast current and future trends?
Creativity & Innovation: How original and innovative is the colour choice and application?
Technical Execution: How well-executed is the colour application?
Visual Impact: How visually appealing is the finished colour look?
SUBMISSION TIPS:
Emphasise unique colour combinations or techniques that could inspire future trends.
Use natural lighting to capture the true tones and vibrancy of the colour.
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: Post your entry/content on social media using the designated category hashtag (e.g., #DHA25_BestNewColourTrend) 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).
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 Deadlines
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.