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Kao Salon Global Creative Awards 2024 online competition opening 15 May
GET READY TO ENTER!
Technical & Editorial Categories 15 May – 31st May 2024
It’s Your Moment to Shine at the Global Creative Awards!
Fully online this year.
For stylists/salons, this is your opportunity to create your own vision.
Showcase your talent alongside the best stylists and colorists in the industry!
Achieve a career-defining award with global recognition and become recognized as a leader in creativity and inspiration that attract new clients.
All Judging Online for the GCA of 2024
• 3 Technical Categories
• 3 Editorial Categories
• Editorial Categories only require 1 (single) image (not a collection), with additional unedited final step image required.
All winners to be announced online via social media.
Although the competition is online only this year, and no travelling to a live event is required, South African Gold Winners in the 3 technical categories will be receiving fabulous/substantial prizes.
LET YOUR ARTISTRY SHINE
HOW TO ENTER
The global creative awards have their own website -www.globalcreativeawards.com which contains the following information:
• about the competition
• categories
• judging guidelines
• how to enter
• t&c’s
• briefing kit to download
• technical heads to download
All entries have to be submitted via the website itself, entries can be submitted from May 15th–May 31st 2024.
THE CATEGORIES YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR!
Ø TECHNICAL CATEGORIES:
• New talent colorist of the year
• Creative colorist of the year
• Creative haircutter of the year
No live competition for 2024
The ultimate in technical competition.
Creativity that starts with a photo shoot and ends with a live technical competition.
For years, the ColorZoom Challenge has inspired thousands of stylists to compete – and now it continues in an exciting new way.
Compete first at the national level in your country. Gold winners move on to the international judging –without a live competition in 2024.
All entries must be original and newly created for this competition, they cannot be used, published or released for submission to any other competition or for any other purpose by the participant. It also shall not be made available to any third party for use or publication of any kind.
• New Talent Colorist of the Year – Photo Competition
Show the world that age is not a prerequisite for creative excellence.
Show your talent and technical ability in this category designed for stylists with less than five years of experience.
Who can enter?
Qualified* junior stylists with less than 5 years of experience (excluding the apprenticeship) by the date of submission, working in a Goldwell, KMS or Oribe affiliated salon.
• Creative Colorist of the Year – Photo Competition
The ultimate color competition.
Create your vision with a stunning photograph and then recreate it in the international live competition. Open to all stylists with the passion and drive to compete in world of color.
Who can enter?
Qualified* stylists who are active Goldwell, KMS, Oribe customers or working in a Goldwell, KMS or Oribe affiliated salon.
Technical Categories Judging Criteria: new talent colorist of the year & creative colorist of the year
Creative brief
Find your inspiration for creative color –it can be anything!
Your inspiration can be anything you choose –no need to follow a specific trend. Your entry should show your creativity and technical ability with color. Color creativity, harmony, balance and placement–all things to consider when you are creating your perfect look. Think about creating something original –not a copy of something else! What can you imagine?
Judging Criteria -Entries will be judged in three main categories:
CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY –40%
• originality
• creative use of color
TECHNICAL EXECUTION –40%
• technical execution
• innovative use of color
• harmony of color, cut & style
TOTAL LOOK –20%
• appearance of the overall look (hair, makeup and fashion)
• professionalism and aesthetic of model and photography
• Creative Haircutter of the Year - Photo Competition
Show the world your work is a cut above with this precision cutting competition.
Open to all passionate haircutters. Show us your image and then compete live at the international level.
Who can enter?
Qualified* stylists who are active Goldwell, KMS, Oribe customers or working in a Goldwell, KMS or Oribe affiliated salon.
Creative brief
Create the perfect shape and express it through a technically excellent haircut. Your entry should show your creativity and technical ability in haircutting. Think about creating something original –not a copy of something else! What can you imagine?
Judging Criteria -Entries will be judged in three main categories:
CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY –40%
• originality
• use of color to enhance cut
TECHNICAL EXECUTION –40%
• technical execution
• harmony of cut, color & style
TOTAL LOOK –20%
• appearance of the overall look (hair, makeup and fashion)
• professionalism and aesthetic of model and photography
TECHNICAL CATEGORIES ENTRY GUIDELINES
Stylist guidelines:
Color and styling creations must be created with Goldwell, Kerasilk, KMS and Oribe products only. The haircut, hairstyle and color must be in focus and easy to identify on the photo. No extensions, hairpieces or wigs are allowed.
Model requirement:
Models (male or female) must be 18 years or older. model release form (agreement with the stylist on the rights on the model usage).
Image requirements:
1 model: 1 beauty image + 1 before image + 1 unedited final image
• Only color images are allowed.
• All images must be in JPEG (.jpg) format.
• No B&W. No Polaroids. Only the digital format will be accepted.
• Images must be A4 size (A4 = 210 x 297 mm) with a resolution of 300 dpi.
• One final image (no larger than 10 MB).
• One unedited, unretouched before image (no larger than 10 MB).
• Excessive retouching of the hair’s shape, texture or color is not allowed.
How to enter:
• All entries must be submitted via globalcreativeawards.com, national entries will be transferred to local organization for judging.
• Submit a completed entry form and description of your color formulae, placement and color products used.
• Entries of gold winners will be judged online.
*Must have completed an apprenticeship or fulfilled local licensing or accreditation which certifies you as a fully qualified professional hairdresser.
Ø EDITORIAL CATEGORIES:
• Men’s hairstylist of the year
• Avant garde stylist of the year
• Editorial colorist of the year
Photo only categories
Three exciting categories of photo-only global competition that celebrate the ultimate in editorial creativity. The more creative the better! Compete globally in this photo-only international competition.
We no longer ask stylists to submit a collection of 3 images, as of 2024 we only ask for 1 final image in the editorial categories. We will still require before & unedited final.
All entries must be original and newly created for this competition, they can not be used, published or released for submission to any other competition or for any other purpose by the participant. It also shall not be made available to any third party for use or publication of any kind.
• Men’s Hairstylist of the Year
Show your mastery and expertise in men’s styling, barbering, and grooming
by creating a collection of cutting-edge men’s looks.
Who can enter?
Qualified* stylists who are active Goldwell, KMS, Oribe customers or working in a Goldwell, KMS or Oribe affiliated salon.
• Editorial Colorist of the Year
Express your vision in color.
Create an editorial color collection that showcases color creativity, precision and vision.
Who can enter?
Any stylist working in a Goldwell, KMS or Oribe affiliated salon.*
*Must have completed an apprenticeship or fulfilled local licensing or accreditation which certifies you as a fully qualified professional hairdresser.
Editorial Categories Judging Criteria - men’s stylist of the year & editorial colorist of the year
creative brief
Pure creativity in Color. Create an editorial color fashion collection that would look perfect in a fashion magazine. Imagine your concept and then develop a collection of 3 images to bring it comes to life. Be Original. Be Innovative. Be Daring.
judging criteria -Entries will be judged in three main categories:
CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY –40%
• originality
• creative use of color
• diversity of looks within collection
TECHNICAL EXECUTION –20%
• technical execution
• innovative use of color
• harmony of color, cut & style
TOTAL LOOK –40%
• appearance of the overall look (hair, makeup and fashion)
• editorial nature of the images
• professionalism and aesthetic of the model and photography
• Avant Garde Stylist of the Year
Pure unbridled creativity.
Push the boundaries of conventional hairstyling and dare to inspire with your collection of visionary work.
who can enter?
Qualified* stylists who are active Goldwell, KMS, Orib ecustomers or working in a Goldwell, KMS or Oribe affiliated salon.
*Must have completed an apprenticeship or fulfilled local licensing or accreditation which certifies you as a fully qualified professional hairdresser.
creative brief
Pure unbridled creativity. Push the boundaries of conventional hairstyling and dare to inspire with your collection of visionary work. Your only limitations will be your own imagination. Be Fantastic. Be Daring. Be Original.
Judging Criteria -Entries will be judged in three main categories:
CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY –40%
• originality
• creative / innovative use of color to enhance style
• diversity of looks within collection
TECHNICAL EXECUTION –20%
• technical execution
• harmony of color, cut & style
TOTAL LOOK –40%
• appearance of the overall look (hair, makeup and fashion)
• editorial nature of the images
• professionalism and aesthetic of model and photography
EDITORIAL CATEGORIES ENTRY GUIDELINES
stylist guidelines:
Color and styling creations must be created with Goldwell, Kerasilk, KMS and Oribe products only. The haircut, hairstyle and color must be in focus and easy to identify on the photo. No extensions, hairpieces or wigs are allowed.
model requirements:
Models must be 18 years or older. (agreement with the stylist on the rights on the model usage)
image requirements:
1 models: 1 beauty images + 1 before images + 1 unedited final image
• Color or black-and-white images are allowed.
• All images must be in JPEG (.jpg) format. No Polaroids.
• Only the digital format will be accepted.
• Images must be A4 size (A4 = 210 x 297 mm) with a resolution of 300 dpi.
• Three final images (no larger than 10 MB).
• Three unedited, unretouched before images (no larger than 10 MB).
• Excessive retouching of the hair’s shape, texture or color is not allowed.
How to enter:
• Entries are submitted directly to Kao Salon Division Global HQ via globalcreativeawards.com
• Submit a completed entry form. Six (6) global finalists will be announced.
• Final winner will be announced online only.
• Photo competition only
BE PART OF THE MAGIC! REWARD & RECOGNITION
Technical Categories - the global gold winners will receive:
• international gold trophy
• worldwide press and editorial coverage with ESTETICA Magazine
• cash prize of € 2,500
• win a trip to the hairdressing capital of Europe –London – 3 days experience and diving deep in learning from the best
• global exposure –a profile on social media about the stylist and the image.
Editorial Categories - the gold winners will receive:
• international gold trophy
• worldwide press and editorial coverage with ESTETICA Magazine
• cash prize of € 2,500
• win a trip to the hairdressing capital of Europe –London –3 days experience and diving deep in learning from the best
• global exposure –a profile on social media about the stylist and the image
Our Winners’ Trip
Be part of a fantastic trip to London, UK.
What does this mean exactly for you the stylist?
We will invite you to a 3 -day trip to the hairdressing capital of the world-London to attend a customised seminar, meet artists from our network, explore cultural sights of London and much more –days full of hair creativity.
We plan to accompany this experience with a video / social media team and create a global exposure with that.
Who covers the costs?
Global will pay for airfare, hotel and the costs of the trip such as food and logistics.
Why London?
London -the "hairdresser capital" is a result of its multiculturalism, fashion influence, educational opportunities, high-quality salons, and collaboration within the industry. The city serves as a global epicentre for hairstyling trends and innovation, making it a go-to destination for those seeking cutting-edge hair services and expertise. We have a great Academy there and we have top artists in our network that are based in London that we can use to make this experience a great one.
When?
November 2024
What is the agenda of the trip for the winners?
• Nov 2nd–arrival of participants from home destination
• Nov 3rd–inspirational museum tour with a private guide
• 3h private seminar with RUSH from London in Academy
• Nov 4th Press interviews (tbd), meet & greet Angelo (tbd)
• Evening show / entertainment
The winners will be accompanied by our global social media team, and we will publish their trip journey on our social media channels.
Terms & Conditions: picture handling
Picture usage global creative awards
All entries must be original and newly created for this competition, they cannot be used, published or released for submission to any other competition or for any other purpose by the participant. It also shall not be made available to any third party for use or publication of any kind.
Should after the judging or announcement we find that the image entered with at global creative awards has been used before, we keep the right to disqualify the entry from the competition.
Image use for different categories
In the past stylists could use an image entered with in the technical competition also for one of the editorial categories as we have asked for 3 images (one mini collection). Now that we only ask for 1 image in the editorial categories, this same image cannot be used also in the editorial categories. All images for the editorial categories must be unique and can also not be a variation of the image used for any other category.
Usage of AI generated photos.
The usage of AI generated images are not permitted at the global creative awards.
We will therefore ask all participants to send us not only a before and after pictures, but also a third picture which will be a final step before the final image to show the progress of the work. We call this an in between image.
*unedited final image = before the actual final image is being shot and edited for submission.
With this version of the image we want to add a step to have a proof that the image is not AI generated.
IMPORTANT DATES:
All Technical Winners (excl Asia) will be announced: 19 August 2024
Editorial Categories:
As the editorial categories are global competitions, the editorial finalists will be published on the Kao Salon Division Channel and associated social media channels.
Editorial finalists will be announced:
Men’s hairstylist of the year: 20 August 2024
Avant gardestylist of the year: 21 August 2024
Global Winners’ Technical & Editorial Categories Announced Online: 19th September 2024.
Our South African gold winners in the 3 Technical Categories will be receiving fabulous substantial prizes. With the competition online only this year, there will be no travelling to a live event.
For more information and to enter now:
Kao Salon Division Global HQ via globalcreativeawards.com
From Salon To Spotlight
Showcase Your Expertise & Creativity On The Global Stage!
Kao Salon South Africa press office anke.sander-duncan@kao.com