We’re thrilled to announce the return of THE BIG ONE UK for its sixth year, and the competition is now officially OPEN!
This is your moment – whether you’re a rising star or an established pro – to wow us with your hair photography, technical skill and creative vision.
Open to all UK hairdressers – whether you’re based here or working abroad. there are now TEN categories to choose from, giving you even more ways to showcase your talent. Be sure to read the rules carefully (seriously, read them!) and get ready to impress.
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WHAT’S NEW FOR 2025?
We’ve added THREE exciting new categories:
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THE INFLUENCER ONE – For hair professionals who create content that stops the scroll. Think impact, engagement, and inspiration.
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THE ONE FOR SESSION – Celebrating editorial and backstage brilliance – from runway to red carpet.
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THE CUTTING EDGE ONE – A new category focused purely on cut and shape – sharp lines, bold structure, or something completely new.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
CLOSING DATE: Midnight on 15th September 2025
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: 3rd October 2025
THE FINALE: 10th November 202
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THE CATEGORIES
THE UP AND COMING ONE
For hairdressers under 30 years of age
THE ONE FOR YOUR CLIENT
A contemporary yet classic, commercial look
THE EXPERIMENTAL ONE
Think avant-garde, we want adventurous and inventive looks
THE ONE FOR AFRO
Work must be created on Afro/Black hair
THE TEAM ONE
An opportunity for Art Teams to show off the creativity of their collaborations
THE ONE FOR COLOUR
Show us your most beautiful colour work – subtle or striking, you choose
THE ONE FOR EXTENSIONISTS
We are looking for the most beautiful use of hair extensions and/or added hair
THE CUTTING EDGE ONE
We’re focussing on the haircut here
THE INFLUENCER ONE
How do you visually showcase your skills on social media?
THE SESSION ONE
Show your best hair as seen on the runway, red carpet or published in print
THE DESIGN ONE
We’re looking for an eye-catching and chic salon design within the UK industry
FINALLY…
THE BIG ONE
We decide. This category is not open to entry, and will be selected from the other ten categories by the judges themselves
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Here online you may browse our Portfolio section to find inspiration from the greatest hair artists… read our Blog to discover the top events and what we like about them, then visit our Magazine section to read the latest edition (and archive editions) of Tribu-te publications. If you’d like to enjoy your very own edition of Tribu-te delivered direct to your home – vist the Shop to order a subscription to arrive quarterly. And of course, once a year, you can visit the Tribu-te Show – it’s an awesome presentation of the leading hairdressers on the best stage possible in central London each October! Contact us if you have any questions or would like to submit photography and ideas for any of our editions in Europe – we’re particulary keen to see your salons for our Design section both in print and online.