HOW IT WORKS
the world's official smartphone hair competition
POST
post your hair content on Instagram.
clients, transformations, reels - it all counts.
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ENTER
upload your post on the dha entry portal.
choose how many entries you want to submit.
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3
JUDGED
your content is judged by global industry leaders.
judging is not based on your follower count .
WIN
win titles, exposure,
and prizes.
finalists announced globally. winners revealed live.
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no fancy shoots, no special equipment - just your smartphone.
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.
JULY
entries close
plenty of time to plan and submit.
SEPTEMBER
finalists announced
finalists revealed globally.
OCTOBER
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 season.
you can enter now or later, credits stay valid all season
ENTRY CREDIT PACKS
choose how many entries you want to submit , buy only what you need.
one credit equals one entry.
first time entrants
multiple categories
best value for creators
10 ENTRIES
$325
$358
$215
£169
€199
$32.50 / entry
$35.80 / entry
$21.50 / entry
£16.90 / entry
€19.90 / entry
perfect for planning ahead or sharing entries with friends,
plan ahead
TEAM & PRO ENTRY PACKS
for salons, teams, brands, high-volume entries
small teams
salons & groups
high volume
maximum value
entry credit packs are purchased via the dha portal. log in to view or buy. credits can be used across any category and remain valid all season.
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TOP UP ANYTIME
credits can be purchased at any time. if you run out, simply buy more and keep entering.
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SHARE WITH OTHERS
credits can be shared with friends, salon teams, or collaborators using unique entry codes.
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USE ACROSS ACCOUNTS
one pack can be used by multiple people - perfect for salons, teams, or group entries.
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VALID ALL SEASON
credits remain valid for the entire awards season.
Marque mondiale
trusted global brands supporting the digital hair awards
PRINCIPAL
PARTNER
a global brand leading innovation and supporting the digital hair awards worldwide.
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DACH COUNTRY PARTNERS
leading brands championing and supporting the Digital Hair Awards within the local regions of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Marque mondiale
Des partenariats stratégiques à l’amplification médiatique et au parrainage d’événements, nous collaborons avec des marques mondiales de cheveux qui partagent notre vision de mettre en lumière l’art capillaire sur la scène internationale.
UK PARTNER
U.S. PARTNER
DACH PARTNER
MEDIA PARTNERS
Des partenariats stratégiques à l’amplification médiatique et au parrainage d’événements, nous collaborons avec des marques mondiales de cheveux qui partagent notre vision de mettre en lumière l’art capillaire sur la scène internationale.
