When entering this category please note that you must provide:

• Examples of your operational and marketing activity
• Examples of training
• 2 high resolution pictures of your business
• Treatment menu

• Upload your CV
• Upload certificates
• Provide three images showcasing the creativity of your make-up work with background information for each image
• Upload eight photographs to complete a step-by-step of a complete make-up look. The photographs need to be accompanied by a written technical explanation of each step, and the system you have used and why
• Upload a high resolution shot of yourself in a work environment
  

• Attach examples of your operational and marketing activity
• Upload examples of training
• Please upload a high resolution picture of your Reception area
• Please upload a high resolution picture of a Treatment area
• Please upload a high resolution picture of your Salon exterior
• Upload your treatment menu
  

• Upload your CV
• Upload your professional qualifications
• Provide three images showcasing the creativity of your nail work with background information for each image
• Provide eight photographs to complete a step-by-step of a complete set of nails. The photographs need to be accompanied by a written technical explanation of each step, and the system you have used and why
• Provide examples of your self-promotion and business-promotion
• Upload a high resolution shot of yourself in a work environment

• Attach examples of your operational and marketing activity
• Outline your therapists’ qualifications and your ongoing training & development policy, including dates of most recent CPD
• Upload examples of training Upload at least 2 high resolution pictures of your business
• Upload your treatment menu
  

• Upload examples of external PR which relate to your team
• Upload one high-resolution photo of the salon or spa team
  

• Attach examples of your operational and marketing activity
• Outline your therapists’ qualifications and your ongoing training & development policy, including dates of most recent CPD
• Upload at least 2 high resolution pictures of your business
• Upload your treatment menu
  

• Upload copies of certificates
• You must upload a high resolution picture of yourself.
• Please upload your CV
  

HOW TO ENTER

• Please complete our standard questionnaire. This can be downloaded through the entry form or obtained by calling Lizzi Diggins on 020 3841 7365 or email lizzi@hji.co.uk. The name of the salon/team member must not appear anywhere in the information supplied.
• The following needs to be submitted;

1. 4 FINAL IMAGES - Please submit in high and low resolution 10" x 8" (portrait)
2. PRE-EDIT IMAGES - Entries must be supplied with an “after” shot of each model before any post-production/ retouching. Each photograph should be no larger than 10" x 8" (portrait). The organisers and judges reserve the right to question any photographs, which appear to be computer enhanced. Failure to provide these may result in disqualification.
   
3. BEFORE IMAGES - Entries must be supplied with a ‘before’ picture of each model taken on the day of the shoot prior to any hair work, make-up or styling.  10" x 8" (portrait)

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOOT

• No more than four pictures in the collection of six can contain wigs, extensions, hairpieces or stands. You must declare which pictures contain the above by labelling the back of the pictures with the words ‘wig’ or ‘extension/hairpiece/strand’. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
• You can use a maximum of two wigs in total, in a maximum of two pictures.
• A further two pictures can include extensions, hairpieces and/or strands.
• No more than two faces may appear in any one photograph.
• No more than three pictures can be used in two different categories. Exceptions below;
• Photographs may be black and white or colour and the hair should be aspirational, wearable and reflect current trends.
• Professional photographers, make-up artists and stylists may be used.
• Images do not have to be head and shoulders, but they do need to focus on the hair, especially in terms of lighting and pose 

• Tell us why your men’s hairdressing business should win this award. Can be submitted in a word answer (300 words max) and/or 90 second video filmed on your phone.
• Tell us about the décor, furniture, services and products you use that make you the best male grooming barbershop in your area.
• Upload a graph showing the annual turnover of the salon for the last two financial years and the level of gross profit.
• Explain how you market your services and products to your male clients. Please upload examples. 
• Tell us about your staff incentives, training programmes and activities you undertake as a team.
• Upload one exterior & one interior of the Barbershop 

• Why should you win this award? Can be submitted in a word answer (300 words max) and/or 90 second video filmed on your phone.
• As a Director of your company – what is your role?
• As a Director, what are you most proud of? How do you motivate others?
• What skills do you have that allow you to excel in your role?
• What are your passions within the hairdressing industry and how do others in the industry view you?
• List any additional activities you are involved in within the industry.
• Upload a recent photograph of yourself
• Describe your professional self in 50 words

HOW TO ENTER

• The following needs to be submitted with your online entry;

1. Make sure to take a video of your shoot. This needs to be a 360 degree video of each model before any work and on completion of the final look. This can be done on a mobile phone.
   
2. 4 FINAL IMAGES - 10" x 8" (portrait) full colour, high resolution photographs, of the same model's hair after colouring. 
3. PRE-EDIT IMAGES - Entries must be supplied with an “after” shot of each model before any post-production/ retouching. Each photograph should be no larger than 10" x 8" (portrait). The organisers and judges reserve the right to question any photographs, which appear to be computer enhanced. Failure to provide these may result in disqualification.
   
4. BEFORE IMAGES - 10" x 8" (portrait) full colour, high resolution photographs, of the hair before colouring. 

• Please complete our standard questionnaire for each look. This can be downloaded through the entry form or obtained by calling Lizzi Diggins on 020 3841 7365 or email lizzi@hji.co.uk. This can include additional photographs to demonstrate the process, outlining: texture, porosity, previous colour applications and other relevant information.
• The before and after photographs, together with the A4 technical explanations (as detailed above) for each shot should be uploaded with your entry. Please ensure that you upload each 'before' photograph and 'after' photograph in the same order as the questionnaire so that they can be clearly identified during the judging. 

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOOT

• The use of wigs, hairpieces, extensions or strands is strictly forbidden.
• Make sure to take a video of your shoot. This can be done on a mobile phone.
• ENTRANTS MUST SUPPLY BEFORE SHOTS OF ALL MODELS.
• Please ensure that nothing appears in the photographs or technical portfolio that could be used to identify the entrant i.e. branded gowns.
  

HOW TO ENTER

• The following needs to be submitted;

1. 4 FINAL IMAGES - Please submit in high and low resolution 10" x 8" (portrait)
2. PRE-EDIT IMAGES - Entries must be supplied with an “after” shot of each model before any post-production/ retouching. Each photograph should be no larger than 10" x 8" (portrait). The organisers and judges reserve the right to question any photographs, which appear to be computer enhanced. Failure to provide these may result in disqualification.
3. BEFORE IMAGES - Entries must be supplied with a ‘before’ picture of each model taken on the day of the shoot prior to any hair work, make-up or styling. 10" x 8" (portrait)

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOOT

• No more than four pictures in the collection of six can contain wigs, extensions, hairpieces or stands. You must declare which pictures contain the above by labelling the back of the pictures with the words ‘wig’ or ‘extension/hairpiece/strand’. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
• You can use a maximum of two wigs in total, in a maximum of two pictures. 
• A further two pictures can include extensions, hairpieces and/or strands.
• No more than two faces may appear in any one photograph.
• No more than three pictures can be used in two different categories. Photographs may be black and white or colour and the hair should be aspirational, wearable and reflect current trends.
• Professional photographers, make-up artists and stylists may be used.
• Images do not have to be head and shoulders, but they do need to focus on the hair, especially in terms of lighting and pose 

• Why should you win this award? Can be submitted in a word answer and/or 90 second video filmed on your phone.  Please note that the video is compulsory.
• Why did you choose hairdressing as your career and what are your aspirations for the future? 
• What training have you received from the salon you work in and what have you gained from this training? Tell us about the courses and any qualifications you have gained.
• Who do you admire and why?
• Have you been involved in any shows or salon promotions and if so, what role did you play in them?
• Upload 2 photographs showing your creative skills and include a short description of how you achieved each look.
• Upload three testimonials
• Upload copies of any training certificates

• Why do you think your salon should win this award? Can be submitted in a word answer (300 words max) and/or 90 second video filmed on your phone.
• Upload a graph showing the annual turnover of the salon for the last two financial years and the level of gross profit. 
• List the policies you have in place to ensure good customer relations.
• Tell us about the guidelines you have in place when dealing with customer complaints.
• Shout about the promotional and marketing activity which has taken place during the past year. Please upload examples
• List the key aims and objectives of your marketing and promotional plans.
• Upload a completed assessment form that you have used to monitor performance.
• Tell us about the key elements of your training policy, including career opportunities. Upload examples
• Upload one Exterior & one Interior image of the Salon

• Tell us why your team should win this award. This can be submitted in a word answer (300 words max) and/or 90 second video filmed on your phone.
• Upload examples of external PR which relate to your team.
• What does your team offer and what makes them special?
• What team building activities and/or initiatives do you have in place to ensure team integration and motivation and what new activities have you undertaken as a team? Include a short description of how you worked together and what these activities achieved.
• Upload ONE photo of the Salon Team (high resolution)