For a hair professional or team going above and beyond their core business to provide meaningful support to their local community and/or a local organisation. Judges will look for an ongoing commitment to a single cause with clear evidence of positive impact

Open to individual hairdressing professionals and businesses regularly providing hairdressing services to clients 

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To enter, you must submit the following:  

Part 1: OVERVIEW
PDF (maximum 8 pages) OR video (maximum 5 minutes) 
Showcase you/your business (as relevant) and your community ties. Talk about the ways you support and enrich your local area, how you collaborate with neighbouring businesses/organisations and why the locals love you! Illustrate with relevant visuals.   

Part 2: CASE STUDY
PDF (maximum 4 pages)
Describe in detail a single activity or initiative you have led in since March 2024 that has had a positive impact on your local community – for example, fundraising, litter picking or throwing open your doors during times of adversity. Include information about the success of your work (testimonials, press coverage, etc). Illustrate with relevant visuals.  

Separate to your entry, please provide the following supporting imagery, which may be used to promote your success if you reach the finals. We require good quality, hi-resolution files:

• Images of you/your business
• At least three images illustrating your case study
  

PDFs must be A4, supplied in either landscape or portrait format. The maximum page number stated must not be exceeded. You may include a front cover, which will not count towards the total page limit.  

Videos may be landscape or portrait and must not exceed the maximum duration stated. Phone footage is acceptable. 

If you choose to supply all parts in PDF format you must combine into one file.  

Embedded videos and hyperlinks are not accepted within PDF files. 

Usage rights must be secured prior to submission for all entry files and supporting imagery.

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When creative talents come together, it can lead to an incredible result. Tell us about a specific project you worked on – a shoot, show, campaign or training course, perhaps – where you collaborated with creative(s) from outside your usual team to create something new and relevant, and which you could not have created on your own. Judges will look for a clear strategy for the project, an exciting, impactful execution and evidence of success   

Open to individual hairdressing professionals working in a creative capacity. Your collaborator can be based outside of the UK/Ireland 

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To enter, you must submit the following:  

Part 1: PERSONAL INTRODUCTION 
PDF (maximum 4 pages) OR video (maximum 3 minutes)
Introduce yourself and outline your skills, passions, and creative achievements. Talk about why collaborations matter to you, and the strengths and qualities you bring to creative partnerships. Illustrate with relevant visuals.   

Part 2: THE COLLABORATION
PDF (maximum 8 pages)  OR video (maximum 5 minutes)
Describe this specific collaboration in detail – tell the judges when and why the collaboration took place, who you collaborated with and why, how you approached the collaboration and whether it achieved the desired outcome. Share any evidence of success. Illustrate with relevant visuals.   

Separate to your entry, please provide the following supporting imagery, which may be used to promote your success if you reach the finals. We require good quality, hi-resolution files: 

• An image of you
• An image of your collaborator(s) 
• At least three images included showing the results of your collaboration 

PDFs must be A4, supplied in either landscape or portrait format. The maximum page number stated must not be exceeded. You may include a front cover, which will not count towards the total page limit.  

Videos may be landscape or portrait and must not exceed the maximum duration stated. Phone footage is acceptable. 

If you choose to supply all parts in PDF format you must combine into one file. 

Embedded videos and hyperlinks are not accepted within PDF files.  

Usage rights must be secured prior to submission for all entry files and supporting imagery.

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For an individual hairdressing professional or business truly committed to a specific cause, whether that’s sustainability, mental health, the under-represented in society – whatever is close to your heart. Finalists in this category will be able to demonstrate that purpose permeates everything they do and has a positive impact

Open to individual hairdressing professionals and businesses regularly providing hairdressing services to clients 

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To enter, you must submit the following:  

Part 1: YOU AND YOUR CAUSE
PDF (maximum 4 pages) OR video (maximum 3 minutes) 
Introduce yourself and tell us about the cause that matters to you. Explain how you came to be involved with that cause and impress the judges with your level of commitment to it. Illustrate with relevant visuals. 

Part 2: CASE STUDY
PDF (maximum 8 pages) OR a video (maximum 5 minutes)
Describe in detail a single activity or initiative you have carried out since March 2024 that has had a positive impact for your cause. Whether that was fundraising, hosting an event or implementing new protocols, show the judges the power of your engagement. Include information about the success of your work (testimonials, press coverage, etc). Illustrate with relevant visuals.  

Separate to your entry, please provide the following supporting imagery, which may be used to promote your success if you reach the finals. We require good quality, hi-resolution files: 

• An image of you 
• At least three images of you working on your cause
  

PDFs must be A4, supplied in either landscape or portrait format. The maximum page number stated must not be exceeded. You may include a front cover, which will not count towards the total page limit.  

Videos may be landscape or portrait and must not exceed the maximum duration stated. Phone footage is acceptable. 

If you choose to supply all parts in PDF format you must combine into one file.  

Embedded videos and hyperlinks are not accepted within PDF files. 

Usage rights must be secured prior to submission for all entry files and supporting imagery.

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Building an engaged online community around a business is crucial nowadays, and we’re looking for examples of excellence in the field. So, how do you build yours, which channels do you use and why, and how do you maintain audience attention? This is not about the size of your following, rather the impact you and your social fans create together  

Open to individual hairdressing professionals and businesses regularly providing hairdressing services to clients 

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To enter, you must submit the following:  

Part 1: YOU AND YOUR ONLINE COMMUNITY
PDF (maximum 4 pages) OR video (maximum 3 minutes) 
Introduce yourself and tell us about the community(ies) you have built on at least one social media platform. Explain how you retain audience engagement and talk about the strategy(ies) behind the unique content you post. 

Part 2: CASE STUDY
PDF (maximum 8 pages) OR a video (maximum 5 minutes)
Describe in detail a specific series of original content, shared on your platform(s) since March 2024, that particularly resonated with your community. Whether that was posting regular client transformations in your chair, hosting a social media takeover in conjunction with an event, or a ‘seasonal special’ exploring consumer trends, show the judges the quality of the content you create. Include information about the success of your work (eg, engagement through likes, comments, shares and responses from the community). Illustrate with relevant visuals.

Separate to your entry, please provide the following supporting imagery, which may be used to promote your success if you reach the finals. We require good quality, hi-resolution files:

• An image of you
• At least three images illustrating the content you create 

PDFs must be A4, supplied in either landscape or portrait format. The maximum page number stated must not be exceeded. You may include a front cover, which will not count towards the total page limit.  

Videos may be landscape or portrait and must not exceed the maximum duration stated. Phone footage is acceptable. 

If you choose to supply all parts in PDF format you must combine into one file.  

Embedded videos and hyperlinks are not accepted within PDF files. 

Usage rights must be secured prior to submission for all entry files and supporting imagery.

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Education is the lifeblood of hairdressing – constantly upgrading our knowledge and skills is the only way we can provide the best service to clients. So, this award goes to an individual or business delivering exceptional hairdressing education, with our judges looking for output that’s relevant, innovative and making a difference 

Open to all hairdressing professionals delivering education, as well as colleges, private academies and other education providers. Not open to educators working in-house for product companies 

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To enter, you must submit the following:  

Part 1: EDUCATION SUMMARY
PDF (maximum 8 pages) OR video (maximum 5 minutes) 
Outline the fundamentals and USPs of the education you provide – the concept behind it, the people involved, your goals and why it stands out. Talk about who, where, what and how you teach, providing information on duration, frequency and pricing, plus any follow-up support you may offer. Illustrate with relevant imagery.  

Part 2: ENDORSEMENTS
PDF (maximum 4 pages)
Prove your education has a positive impact on the people you teach. Pull together testimonials, statistics, and any other information gathered since March 2024 to demonstrate great results.  

Separate to your entry, please provide the following supporting imagery, which may be used to promote your success if you reach the finals. We require good quality, hi-resolution files: 

• An image of you/the team of educators 
• At least three images illustrating your education in action  

PDFs must be A4, supplied in either landscape or portrait format. The maximum page number stated must not be exceeded. You may include a front cover, which will not count towards the total page limit.  

Videos may be landscape or portrait and must not exceed the maximum duration stated. Phone footage is acceptable. 

If you choose to supply all parts in PDF format you must combine into one file.  

Embedded videos and hyperlinks are not accepted within PDF files. 

Usage rights must be secured prior to submission for all entry files and supporting imagery.

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Creativity comes in all different forms: asymmetric, vibrant, odd, spontaneous. This award is for a hair artist who’s excelling at their craft, whether that’s cutting, colouring or styling any hair type, and whose creative output results in something beautiful and transformational 

Open to individual hairdressing professionals working in a creative capacity 

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To enter, you must submit the following:   

Part 1: PERSONAL INTRODUCTION
PDF (maximum 4 pages) OR video (maximum 3 minutes) 
Introduce yourself and outline your skills, passions and creative achievements. Talk about the qualities and strengths you bring to any creative task, your overall approach to the work you do and the way your skill and vision helps you/your business/the business you work for grow and/or innovate. Illustrate with relevant visuals.  

Part 2: CASE STUDY
PDF (maximum 4 pages) OR video (maximum 3 minutes)
Describe in detail a single creative project you’ve undertaken since March 2024 that has had a positive impact on you/your business/the business you work for. For example, a photographic shoot that got published that shows off your specialism or a new service menu you created that brought new clients through the door. Back up with evidence of success and illustrate with relevant visuals.   

Part 3: YOUR WORK IN PICTURES
PDF (maximum 8 pages) 
Impress the judges with a selection of your finest creative work. You can include individual images, collections, campaign shots and wider projects. Make sure you’re showcasing all your skills, as well as your signature style. Include a brief explanation for every image included.  

 Separate to your entry, please provide the following supporting imagery, which may be used to promote your success if you reach the finals. We require good quality, hi-resolution files: 

• An image of you 
• At least three images of your creative work
  

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PDFs must be A4, supplied in either landscape or portrait format. The maximum page number stated must not be exceeded. You may include a front cover, which will not count towards the total page limit.

Videos may be landscape or portrait and must not exceed the maximum duration stated. Phone footage is acceptable. 

If you choose to supply all parts in PDF format you must combine into one file. 

Embedded videos and hyperlinks are not accepted within PDF files.  

Usage rights must be secured prior to submission for all entry files and supporting imagery.

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This award is for a hairdressing business taking customer service to the next level. We want to hear how you are focused on delivering the best possible experience for your clients at all relevant touch points – in real life and online – and the resulting benefits to business  

Open to businesses regularly providing hairdressing services to clients. Single locations only. It is not possible to enter as a group, although individual sites within a group may enter themselves  

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To enter, you must submit the following:  

Part 1: EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
PDF (maximum 8 pages) OR video (maximum 5 minutes) 
Outline your unique approach to customer service, describing the client journey at every stage – before, during, after and in-between bookings – and how you deliver it, both in person and digitally. You may want to talk about communication processes, consultations, the catering you offer, chill-out spaces, tailored appointments (eg, for clients with special needs) and so on. Make sure you cover all the aspects that make your client experience unbeatable. Illustrate with relevant visuals.   

Part 2: ENDORESEMENTS
PDF (maximum 4 pages)
Prove your experience is first-class! Pull together testimonials, press coverage, relevant statistics (eg, re-book rates) and any other information gathered since March 2024 to back up your claims. 

 Separate to your entry, please provide the following supporting imagery, which may be used to promote your success if you reach the finals. We require good quality, hi-resolution files: 

• Imagery of the interior and exterior of your workspace 
• At least three images illustrating the client experience 

PDFs must be A4, supplied in either landscape or portrait format. The maximum page number stated must not be exceeded. You may include a front cover, which will not count towards the total page limit.

Videos may be landscape or portrait and must not exceed the maximum duration stated. Smartphone footage is acceptable. 

If you choose to supply all parts in PDF format you must combine into one file.  

Embedded videos and hyperlinks are not accepted within PDF files. 

Usage rights must be secured prior to submission for all entry files and supporting imagery.

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We’re looking for a new or revamped hairdressing workspace that not only brings something interesting to the market, but that also delivers something exciting to its clients. Judges will be taking everything into consideration, from fit-out to service menu, and they’ll want to see evidence of success 

Open to businesses regularly providing hairdressing services to clients, opened or refurbished since March 2024 

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To enter, you must submit the following:  

Part 1: DESIGN CONCEPT
PDF (maximum 8 pages)  
Describe your vision for the space – what you wanted to achieve, how you hoped it would serve both clients and team and the design decisions you took to bring your vision to life. From high-spec lighting and head-turning wall art to exceptional fixtures and fittings and an exciting service menu, make sure you cover all angles. Include location details and launch/relaunch date and illustrate with relevant visuals. 

Part 2: YOUR SPACE IN PICTURES
PDF (maximum 8 pages) OR video (maximum 5 minutes) 
Strutt your stuff! Take the judges on a visual journey through your space, spotlighting the elements you’re most proud of and demonstrating the way your design delivers on style, as well as function. Include captions/sound bites to give the judges the full picture.  

 Separate to your entry, please provide the following supporting imagery, which may be used to promote your success if you reach the finals. We require good quality, hi-resolution files: 

• Imagery of the interior and exterior of your workspace
• At least three images illustrating key design features
  

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PDFs must be A4, supplied in either landscape or portrait format. The maximum page number stated must not be exceeded. You may include a front cover, which will not count towards the total page limit. 

Videos may be landscape or portrait and must not exceed the maximum duration stated. Phone footage is acceptable.

If you choose to supply all parts in PDF format you must combine into one file.  

Embedded videos and hyperlinks are not accepted within PDF files. 

Usage rights must be secured prior to submission for all entry files and supporting imagery.

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Do you run a hairdressing business, manage a department at work or lead a team (eg, backstage at Fashion Week) that consistently delivers great results? Use your entry to tell us about your drive and decision-making, the goals achieved and the direction you want to take next  

Open to individual hairdressing professionals in a leadership role 

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To enter, you must submit the following:  

Part 1: LEADERSHIP OVERVIEW
PDF (maximum 8 pages) OR video (maximum 5 minutes)

Talk about the journey you’ve taken to become the leader you are today. Share details about the role you undertake, your work ethic and the key strengths and qualities you bring to the task. Outline the ways in which your management and direction have led to success and a competitive edge while explaining how you are planning for future success.  

Part 2: CASE STUDY
PDF (maximum 4 pages) 
Describe in detail one initiative or project implemented by you since March 2024 that showcases your leadership skills. Perhaps you revamped the team structure, executed a challenging business expansion plan or led the hair team working on a particularly high-profile commercial project. Back up with evidence of success and illustrate with relevant visuals. 

Separate to your entry, please provide the following supporting imagery, which may be used to promote your success if you reach the finals. We require good quality, hi-resolution files: 

• An image of you
• At least three images representing your leadership initiative

PDFs must be A4, supplied in either landscape or portrait format. The maximum page number stated must not be exceeded. You may include a front cover, which will not count towards the total page limit.

Videos may be landscape or portrait and must not exceed the maximum duration stated. Phone footage is acceptable. 

If you choose to supply all parts in PDF format you must combine into one file.  

Embedded videos and hyperlinks are not accepted within PDF files. 

Usage rights must be secured prior to submission for all entry files and supporting imagery.

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For a hair professional who’s crafted a hair look capturing a contemporary vibe shift, or a trend that’s about to boom

Open to all individual hairdressing professionals. Maximum of three entries per entrant; variations of the same look will not be accepted. Entries from duos may be considered only in exceptional circumstances

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To enter, you must submit the following:  

Hi-resolution JPEG/PNG image OR Reel/Tik-Tok-style video (maximum 15 seconds) `
Send in your scroll-stopping finished look! It can be a cut, a colour (or both), styled up or down, crafted on any gender and on any head of hair. Whether shot professionally or on your phone, all we ask is that final look must knock our judges’ socks off. Remember, your image doesn’t need to be shot/filmed exclusively for Most Wanted, and we don’t mind if it’s already been posted/published, but it must have been created within the last 12 months.   

Separate to your entry, please provide the following supporting imagery, which in addition to your entry image/video, may be used to promote your success if you reach the finals. We require good quality, hi-resolution files: 

• An image of you  

Your image or video may be landscape or portrait. Your video must not exceed the maximum duration stated. Phone footage is acceptable. 

Usage rights must be secured prior to submission for all entry files and supporting imagery.

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For the most exciting hairstylist working in fashion

BY NOMINATION ONLY: This category cannot be entered; finalists will be determined by votes from leading fashion and beauty titles, alongside creative directors, producers, photographers, fashion stylists and make-up artists

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Awarded to the most influential, impactful hairdresser of the year

BY NOMINATION ONLY: Following nominations from a panel of hair, beauty, fashion, business and media experts, a shortlist of names will be drawn up. Those shortlisted will be invited to submit an entry for assessment by a separate judging panel

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