The entries for the British Hairdressing Awards, the most eminent hairdressing honour across the globe are open. If you wish to enter the competition and tread on a path to making a name on the global stage, this article is a must-read for you. Professional Beauty India brings you some insights from past award bearers to ace the competition.
Antoinette Beenders, Aveda Senior Vice President and Aveda artist Jorge Cáncer clinched the esteemed title of International Collection of the Year at HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards – 2023. Professional Beauty India delves into their viewpoints that will help the entries from India lay the foundation for impeccable collections.
Inspiration Behind Award-winning Collections
Beenders suggests that as British hairdressing is one of the finest in the world, British Hairdressers want to see collections that are not just well done but stand out from the sea of collections that enter the awards.
As one plans the entry collections, it’s imperative to do some homework and take a look back at the collections that have won in the past. Or, even the collections that turned up as finalists. The idea is to present something that’s new and unique. Be it in styling or colour, the participants should aim to present something that immediately catches the judges’ attention.
At the same time, Cáncer suggests bringing to the table, something that’s unique to you. One must not dwell too much upon what the jury might want. As a participant, lay emphasis on innovation, creativity and originality. It’s essential to listen to your heart. Do something special and unique, and be proud of it.
The Right Resources You Need For British Hairdressing Awards
Cáncer advices that the main budget allocation while creating a collection goes into putting together a great team that includes the photographer. Beenders adds to it, suggesting that the main investment while curating a collection should be the model. As the face really impacts the perception of hairstyling, having a professional model can add value.
Sneak Peak into The Jury’s Mind
According to Beenders, while judging the awards, it’s a complete package that the jury looks for. While hair is prime, everything from photography, lighting, backdrop, and styling plays a part in bringing out the best. So, focus on presenting a complete package.
Little Tips and Tricks Before Entering British Hairdressing Awards
Here are Beenders’ quick tips that you need to keep in mind while entering the competition
- Read the rules, understand them well, and have a checklist of everything that needs to in place for you to enter the awards.
- Be very careful about timelines. While sending the collection by post, take a decent buffer to avoid delays due to system malfunction.
- Analyse the rights to use the photos vis-à-vis the rights of the model and photographer
- Take loads of pictures of before and after. Also, take several videos.
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