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2026 Awards
Contest Rules
#ONESHOT Hair Awards are a global hair awards program open to all licensed hairstylists, cosmetologists, barbers and currently-enrolled cosmetology students.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Free to enter.
- Original work only. All entries must be created by you, and you must own all rights to the work you submit.
- No digital alteration.Basic photo editing is permitted (exposure, contrast, blemish removal, and non-AI skin retouching). Any edits that alter the hair’s style, shape, or color are not permitted.
- AI-generated images and AI-powered editing tools are strictly prohibited. Any entry with visible digital manipulation or detected AI usage will be disqualified.
- Creation dates. Work for HOT SHOT and BIG SHOT categories must be created between April 2, 2025 and March 31, 2026.
Entry Rules
- Up to three entries per category.
- Each image may only be submitted to ONE color, ONE cut and ONE styling category.
- In Transformations and Extensions categories: include front-facing before and after shots combined into a single image.
- In Collections and Salon Decor categories: entries must contain three images in a carousel. Salon Decor is limited to one collection per account.
How To Enter
- Post on Instagram between January 13, 2026 and March 31, 2026 using the correct category hashtag.
- Upload to this site. Create or sign in to your account, pick a category, upload the same image(s) you posted on Instagram, and paste the Instagram post URL for each entry.
- You may edit or replace entries until March 31, 2026.