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2024 Theme: Utopia.

The future is now, powered by tech.
Flawless. Harmonious. Beautiful.
Showcase innovation & beauty of the new world.

What's new with 2024 Style & Colour Trophy?

The goal is to go further in the virtual world. The global contest and longest running live pro hair competition is now inviting digital artists to submit looks created with Artificial intelligence and join pros in this competition for limitless hair looks in both the real and virtual worlds.

What does the theme Utopia mean?

Explore the potential of the virtual world to stimulate your creativity and achieve the ultimate freedom of self-expression.
The future is now, powered by tech.
Flawless. Harmonious. Beautiful.
Showcase innovation & beauty of the new world.

Competition for hair styling.

The top inspiring hair pros from around the world will create the boldest, most elevated and out-of-the-box looks.

Competition for digital artists (3D & AI techniques).

World's most creative digital artists (3D & AI techniques) will compete to create the best of hair fashion that the virtual world has seen yet.

Both category winners will be rewarded with €10.000

Save the date.

Discover the key moments, from preselection opening to Global Grand Finale so you don't miss out.

15/4/24 - 14/7/24
Enter the competition.
2/8/24 - 9/8/24
Vote for your National favorite look.
19/8/24
National finale in Melbourne.
20/8/24 - 1/11/24
Vote for your Global favorite look.
1/11/24 - 31/12/24
Watch the Global Grand Finale.

The Jury.

Min Kim.

Star technical reference for existing pro community.

@minkimcolorist

Charlie Le Mindu.

Hair designer & visionary outside the hairdressing community.

@charlielemindu

Derick Monroe.

Textured hair expert & celebrity hairdresser.

@derickmonroe

Samy la Crapule.

Samy la Crapule is a French CGI artist, designer & director based in Paris.

@samylacrapule
AUSTRALIA-NZ 2024

Rebecca Brent

Rebecca (Bex) was crowned the winner of the Australia-New Zealand L’Oreal Professionnel Style & Colour Trophy in 2023 and went on to compete as one of six finalists in the global finale Style & Colour Trophy where she was awarded 3rd place.
Bex is an L’Oreal Professionnel Artist and former business owner of Willis York salon in Wellington, New Zealand with 25+ years in the hairdressing industry and a true master of her craft. Bex is skilled in all facets of hair and is an incredible session stylist, she believes that no two colours should be the same because every person is unique.
A passion for hairdressing education and mentoring, Bex has watched many apprentices go on to awarded careers of their won, which is an incredible testament to the level of training & education she has committed to in the industry.

@willisyork
AUSTRALIA-NZ 2024

Danni Solier

Danielle Solier is renowned within the Australian hairdressing industry for her exemplary colour work and exciting creativity, but it is her beautifully calm and humble nature and loyalty for her friends and peers which truly sets her apart. Co-owner and Colour Director for LNDN in Collingwood, she is a mentor, leader and guide for her team. Her roles as Colour Ambassador for L’Oreal Professionnel and Kerastase see her also consistently inspiring professionals outside her salon walls to excel in their chosen craft.

Danielle cemented her current roles which involve teaching up-and-coming hairdressers, as well as new staff, in all aspects of a successful hairdressing career. Her passion for colour and education has led her to share her time between her in-salon colour work and education and she is committed to elevating the standards of the industry by sharing her knowledge whether in person or online via the world of online education.

@danni_solier
AUSTRALIA-NZ 2024

Jamie Furlan

Jamie’s love affair with hairdressing started almost twenty years ago and shows no signs of slowing down. Still a huge presence in the salon across each of the locations, and where his column always has a wait-list, it’s as a session stylist and educator that really allows him to take centre stage. His hair philosophy is suitably influenced- minimalistic, sleek and classic and given an urban edge through structure and he is expertly skilled across cutting and styling. Collaborating with stylists, photographers and other hairdressers on shows, film, exhibitions and editorial campaigns keeps his creative juices flowing and constantly refines and improves his aesthetic.
Known and loved for his edgy and experimental aesthetic and relaxed, natural and engaging presentation skills, Jamie is in regularly demand as an educator the length and breadth of Australia and beyond. As Australian hairdresser of the year and Ambassador for L’Oreal Professionnel over the past 10 years he has been a key education voice across look and learns and workshops for Trend Collective and been involved in product launches, recently creating looks used in the international Metal Detox campaign.

@joecotroneo
AUSTRALIA-NZ 2024

Joe Cotroneo

Joe is the Creative Director and owner of the Zink the Element of Hair group of salons, heading the salon with wife Suzi Cotroneo, who’s also an amazing hairdresser. Enjoying a great relationship with L'Oréal since 1988 as part of the artistic team, and in that time, Joe has won AHFA South Australian Hairdresser of the Year, finalist for AHFA Australian Colourist of the Year and was a National finalist for the L'Oréal Professionnel Style & Colour Trophy 6 times, and has since joined the judging panel.

Joe’s passion is educating and mentoring emerging hairdresser in the industry, constantly learning and playing with different hair trends. Joe believes colour is the key to constantly enjoying the amazing craft of hairdressing. Joe loves creating bespoke colour and colour transformations for his extensive clientele, utilising unique and creative foiling techniques complemented with softer, lived in and multi dimensional tones.

@jamiefurlan
AUSTRALIA-NZ 2024

Sally Hunwick

Sally Hunwick is an award-winning journalist for Marie Claire and has been part of the Style & Colour Trophy Judging Panel for the last 5 years in Australia and New Zealand. Sally is passionate about all things beauty and health and loves inspiring her readers with the latest beauty news, trends, must-have products and insider know-how.

@sallyhunwick
AUSTRALIA-NZ 2024

Brad Lepper

Brad Lepper is a renowned stylist and salon owner of Blunt Edition, based in Auckland, NZ. With over twenty-four years of experience in the industry, Brad has received numerous industry awards and accolades throughout his career. He is also an international educator having gained global recognition over the past decade and has worked in numerous cities all over the world. One of Brad’s biggest passions is training and helping people think outside the box and grow themselves in mindset and structure in the art of hairdressing; he shares his time with our next generation hairdressers and people wanting to advance their skills.

@bradlepperhairstylist

Criteria for Hairstylists:

The evaluation criteria will be the following:

  • Perfect execution.
  • Creativity (Cutting-edge imagination, originality).
  • Elevated.

Criteria for CGI Artists:

  • Perfect execution (Amazing hair definition -or go beyond hair-).
  • Creativity (Cutting-edge imagination, originality).
  • Elevated.

​Originality is defined with:​

  • Shape: Edgy, geometric.
  • Design: Complex and detailed.
  • Degree of Creativity: How much is the look inspired by existing styles versus how much of it is the CGI artist own new creation.
  • Story: The hair should communicate the mood and feel of virtual world such as fantasy, out-worldly, dramatic, hypnotic, mysterious, alien, etc.
  • Avant-gardeness: Is the look futuristic, daring, extravagant.

Get inspired.

#SCTrophy24

Hairstylists.

credit @borisboriswho
credit @adrianamarmino

CGI Artists.

credit @samylacrapule
credit @charlielemindu

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