FHA Awards 2020
Renee Riley - Men’s Stylist of the Year

FHA Freelance Awards 2020

Could this be your year? This competition is open to every self-employed hairdresser in the UK. The rules are simple, if you do a nice piece of work take a picture and send it in. Make sure it is of good quality and shows your work clearly! Go for it, someone has to win. It could be you!

Make sure you check out the rules as there are some changes this year. The categories are: Colourist of the Year, Ladies Stylist of the Year, Bridal Stylist of the Year, Prom & Party Stylist of the Year and Creative Stylist of the Year, something for everyone.

Among the judging panel are representatives from Wella, Indola, L’Oreal, Debbie G, Carolyn Newman and Anne Veck who are all well respected in our industry.

Competition Rules

  • Competition is open to all freelance hairdressers.
  • You may enter as many categories as you wish.
  • Only one entry per category is permitted.
  • Images must be good quality/high definition.
  • If shortlisted you must be able to attend the Inspire! event in June 2020.
  • Entries must be in before awards closing deadline 31st March 2020.
  • Entries will be judged by a leading panel of hairdressers, experts and press.
  • FHA decision is final.
  • FHA reserves the rights to print entrants’ photos.
  • Entries will be checked and verified.

2020 Categories

Hair Colourist of the Year
All entries must include three clear images that show your colour work to the best advantage. The entry should be supported with colour formula, technique and inspiration for the look.

Ladies Stylist of the Year
All entries must include three clear images of your work to show cutting and styling skills to the best advantage.

Bridal Service of the Year
All entries must include three images of bridal work showing the range and versatility of your creativity. This could be three views of one style or three individual styles.

Party and Prom Stylist of the Year
All entries must include three images of looks you have created showing the range and versatility of your work. This could be three views of one style or three individual styles.

Creative Hairstylist of the Year
A chance to let your creativity flow! A category completely open to interpretation. Can be a total make-over or simply a style reinvented on male or female model. Send a ‘before’ image and tell us what inspired you and what techniques you used to achieve the look.

How to enter the 2020 Freelance Awards

It couldn’t be easier to enter this year’s awards and be in with a chance of winning the prestigious title of Freelance Hairdresser of the Year in your chosen category. Find the entry requirements in the dropdown box of your chosen category on the entry form below. Make sure you have the information and images at hand before completing the form below and submitting your entry. You must complete the form once for each category you wish to enter. Closing date: 31st March 2020. Good luck!