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L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY AWARD

SHOW US YOUR COLOUR VISION

Calling all Ireland-based professional hairstylists! Are you a trendsetter with an eye for innovative colour and style? We want to see your most inspired and technically flawless looks.

THE CHALLENGE:

Create a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on your model (of any hair type, gender or gender identity). The judges will be looking for colour, technique and placement that is complemented by a beautiful style and finish. Take inspiration from upcoming trends and sources, to demonstrate a fashion-forward, innovative and pioneering look that reflects your professional skillset and interpretation.

THE RULES:

  • The Competition is open to all Ireland residents who are employed by a hair salon as a hair stylist or own a hair salon.
  • No full wigs allowed (wefts and extensions covering up to 25% of the head are acceptable).
  • Make sure your entry photo is less than a year old.
  • Full terms and conditions available at www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie/competition-tcs/.

HOW TO ENTER:

Return to www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie, choose the category you wish to apply for. Upload a photo of your model’s hair styled with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris products no later than 6pm on 3rd April 2025.

[Mark Byrne and Lisa May, New Hair Order, Dublin – L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award Winner Ireland 2025, alongside their model Zuzanna]

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  • The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
  • Models do not have to be professional, but they have to be confident, self-assured and ‘own’ their look.
  • The clothes, makeup and accessories should enhance and complement the overall look that the colourist and stylist have created.
  • The hair colour will be the overriding factor in any decision-making process.
  • Open to UK residents aged 16+ on the entry opening date 3rd February 2025.

Entrants can interpret this as they see fit, but the final look must share the same values as L’Oréal Professionnel Paris. These are:

  • Fashion: Taking inspiration from current or upcoming trends
  • Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
  • Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend

Please find below salient rules to do with the competition. However, you should refer to the category Terms and Conditions Page for full details on how to enter.

ROI residents 16+ (and for Award Category B up to aged 25). Entries open at 16:00 (GMT) on 3 February 2025 until 18:00 (IST) on 3 April 2025. For your chance to win, upload a photo of your model’s hair styled with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris products, under 1 of the 2 L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award Categories, to the Competition portal here: www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie. Depending on the Award Category entered, the winners and runners up (if any) will receive prizes which may include a trophy, flowers, champagne (or a non-alcoholic alternative) and/or limited experiences. Entrants must be a professional hair stylist that is the owner of a ROI hair salon or a professional hair stylist employed by a ROI hair salon. Subject to the Award Category entered, you may enter as an individual or part of a team. Full T&Cs: www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie. Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited, Gateway Central, 187 Wood Lane, London, W12 7SA.

L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY STAR AWARD

WHERE COLOUR INNOVATION MEETS STAR POTENTIAL

Calling all Ireland-based colourists aged 16-25! Are you passionate about colour and ready to make your mark on the professional world? Step into the spotlight with the L’Oréal Colour Trophy STAR Award.

THE CHALLENGE:

Create a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on your model (of any hair type, gender or gender identity). The judges will be looking for colour, technique and placement that is complemented by a beautiful style and finish. Take inspiration from upcoming trends and sources, to demonstrate a fashion-forward, innovative and pioneering look that reflects your professional skillset and interpretation.

THE RULES:

  • This category is for individual colourists aged 16-25 only.
  • No full wigs allowed (wefts and extensions covering up to 25% of the head are acceptable).
  • Make sure your entry photo is less than a year old.
  • Full terms and conditions available at www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie/competition-tcs/.

HOW TO ENTER:

Return to www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie, choose the category you wish to apply for. Upload a photo of your model’s hair styled with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris products no later than 6pm on 3rd April 2025.

[Jake Murphy, Zeba Hairdressing, Dublin – L’Oréal Colour Trophy Star Award Winner Ireland 2025, alongside his model Anne]

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  • The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
  • Models do not have to be professional, but they have to be confident, self-assured and ‘own’ their look.
  • The clothes, makeup and accessories should enhance and complement the overall look that the colourist and stylist have created.
  • The hair colour will be the overriding factor in any decision-making process.
  • Open to UK residents aged 16+ on the entry opening date 3rd February 2025.

Entrants can interpret this as they see fit, but the final look must share the same values as L’Oréal Professionnel Paris. These are:

  • Fashion: Taking inspiration from current or upcoming trends
  • Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
  • Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend

Please find below salient rules to do with the competition. However, you should refer to the category Terms and Conditions Page for full details on how to enter.

ROI residents 16+ (and for Award Category B up to aged 25). Entries open at 16:00 (GMT) on 3 February 2025 until 18:00 (IST) on 3 April 2025. For your chance to win, upload a photo of your model’s hair styled with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris products, under 1 of the 2 L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award Categories, to the Competition portal here: www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie. Depending on the Award Category entered, the winners and runners up (if any) will receive prizes which may include a trophy, flowers, champagne (or a non-alcoholic alternative) and/or limited experiences. Entrants must be a professional hair stylist that is the owner of a ROI hair salon or a professional hair stylist employed by a ROI hair salon. Subject to the Award Category entered, you may enter as an individual or part of a team. Full T&Cs: www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie. Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited, Gateway Central, 187 Wood Lane, London, W12 7SA.

L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY FUTURE TALENT AWARD

KICKSTART YOUR CREATIVE HAIR JOURNEY NOW!

Attention all aspiring colourists in the UK and ROI! Are you currently enrolled in a hairdressing college and eager to make a name for yourself in the world of colour? The L’Oréal Colour Trophy Future Talent Award is your platform to shine.

THE CHALLENGE:

Create a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on your model (of any hair type, gender or gender identity). The judges will be looking for colour, technique and placement that is complemented by a beautiful style and finish. Take inspiration from upcoming trends and sources, to demonstrate a fashion-forward, innovative and pioneering look that reflects your professional skillset and interpretation.

THE RULES:

  • This competition is open to individual students currently enrolled in eligible hairdressing courses in the UK and ROI. (See the full terms and conditions for a list of eligible courses).
  • No full wigs allowed (wefts and extensions covering up to 25% of the head are acceptable).
  • Make sure your entry photo is less than a year old.
  • Full terms and conditions available at www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie/competition-tcs/.

HOW TO ENTER:

Return to www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie, choose the category you wish to apply for. Upload a photo of your model’s hair styled with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris products no later than 6pm on 3rd April 2025.

[Isla McKelvie, Francesca Bay, Elsie Macdonald, Brandon Marchant and Alex Doherty – L’Oréal Colour Trophy Future Talent Award Winners 2025]

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  • The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
  • Models do not have to be professional, but they have to be confident, self-assured and ‘own’ their look.
  • The clothes, makeup and accessories should enhance and complement the overall look that the colourist and stylist have created.
  • The hair colour will be the overriding factor in any decision-making process.
  • Open to UK residents aged 16+ on the entry opening date 3rd February 2025.

Entrants can interpret this as they see fit, but the final look must share the same values as L’Oréal Professionnel Paris. These are:

  • Fashion: Taking inspiration from current or upcoming trends
  • Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
  • Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend

Please find below salient rules to do with the competition. However, you should refer to the category Terms and Conditions Page for full details on how to enter.

UK and ROI residents 16+. Entries open at 16:00 (UK time) on 3 February 2025 until 18:00 (UK time) on 3 April 2025. For your chance to win, upload a photo or video (as applicable) of your model’s hair styled with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris products, under 1 of the 2 L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award Categories, to the Competition portal here: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com (for UK residents) or www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie (for ROI residents). Depending on the Award Category entered, the winners will receive prizes which may include a trophy, flowers, champagne (or a non-alcoholic alternative) and/or limited experiences. Entrants must be a professional hair stylist that is the owner of a UK hair salon or a professional hair stylist employed by a UK hair salon. Entrants to Award Category A must be a full-time or part-time student enrolled on and attending one of the Eligible Courses listed in the full T&Cs. Entrants must enter as an individuals, not as part of a team. Full T&Cs: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com (for UK residents) or www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie (for Republic of Ireland residents). Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited, Gateway Central, 187 Wood Lane, London, W12 7SA.

L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY MOVING IMAGE AWARD

LIGHTS, COLOUR, ACTION!

Calling all creative hairstylists in the UK and ROI! Are you ready to showcase your colour mastery in the dynamic world of video? The L’Oréal Colour Trophy Moving Image Award is your chance to captivate the audience with a stunning hair transformation brought to life through video.

THE CHALLENGE:

Create a reel on Instagram or TikTok (9:16 aspect ratio) between 30-60 seconds (maximum) of a finished hair look. The reel should be artistic in vision and execution, creative in compilation and edit, impactful and highlight the entrant’s colour, total finished look and creator skillset. Take inspiration from upcoming trends and sources, to demonstrate a fashion-forward, innovative and pioneering look that reflects your professional skillset and interpretation.

THE RULES:

HOW TO ENTER:

Return to www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie, choose the category you wish to apply for. Upload a photo of your model’s hair styled with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris products no later than 6pm on 3rd April 2025.

[Lauren McNeela, Stripe Colour Studio, Wilmslow – L’Oréal Colour Trophy Moving Image Award Winner 2025]

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  • The work presented must always be exceptionally executed and technically correct.
  • Models do not have to be professional, but they have to be confident, self-assured and ‘own’ their look.
  • The clothes, makeup and accessories should enhance and complement the overall look that the colourist and stylist have created.
  • The hair colour will be the overriding factor in any decision-making process.
  • Open to UK residents aged 16+ on the entry opening date 3rd February 2025.

Entrants can interpret this as they see fit, but the final look must share the same values as L’Oréal Professionnel Paris. These are:

  • Fashion: Taking inspiration from current or upcoming trends
  • Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist
  • Pioneering: A colour that could be a future trend

Please find below salient rules to do with the competition. However, you should refer to the category Terms and Conditions Page for full details on how to enter.

UK and ROI residents 16+. Entries open at 16:00 (UK time) on 3 February 2025 until 18:00 (UK time) on 3 April 2025. For your chance to win, upload a photo or video (as applicable) of your model’s hair styled with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris products, under 1 of the 2 L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award Categories, to the Competition portal here: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com (for UK residents) or www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie (for ROI residents). Depending on the Award Category entered, the winners will receive prizes which may include a trophy, flowers, champagne (or a non-alcoholic alternative) and/or limited experiences. Entrants must be a professional hair stylist that is the owner of a UK hair salon or a professional hair stylist employed by a UK hair salon. Entrants to Award Category A must be a full-time or part-time student enrolled on and attending one of the Eligible Courses listed in the full T&Cs. Entrants must enter as an individuals, not as part of a team. Full T&Cs: www.lorealcolourtrophy.com (for UK residents) or www.lorealcolourtrophy.ie (for Republic of Ireland residents). Promoter: L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, a trading division of L’Oréal (UK) Limited, Gateway Central, 187 Wood Lane, London, W12 7SA.