FAQs
Q1. What is the procedure to register?
Register and file your entry using the online entry form. To know more about the 3 easy steps to participate watch the video “How to participate” in section “What the awards are”
Q2. What is the eligibility for participation?
Any Indian hair professional/ hairdresser/ salon owner/ salon employee/ professional freelancer can participate. You must be 18 years of age or above.
Q3. Do I have to necessarily be a professional hair stylist? Can I participate if I am a student?
Sure, you can participate even if you are a student provided you are 18 years of age or above.
Q4. Do I need to have a certification in any hairstyling course to be able to participate?
No, you do not need to have any certificate in any hairstyling course to be able to participate.
Q5. How many entries are allowed per participant?
Multiple entries are allowed per participant. However, in each entry, the Participant can choose only one category & look best suited as per their skill set.
Q6. Can I register under my salon’s name, or do I need to register under my personal name?
You can register under your salon’s name or your personal name, both.
Q7. Can I change the images submitted with my application if I accidentally uploaded the wrong ones?
Sure, you can write back to us on admin@indiahairstyleicon.com and we shall reconsider your entry with the new set of images.
Q8. In ‘Step 2’ it says that we can select one or more category but in ‘Step 3’ we are only allowed to select one category. What does this mean?
In Step 2, you can select all the skills that you are capable of, hence, this allows you to select more than one skill. In Step 3, you select the category of skill you wish you participate in. You will have to upload your work images as per this category of skill. You will be judged and shortlisted for the semi-finals basis these pictures.
Q9. Will I be receiving a certificate for participation?
Yes, all participants will receive and e-certificate for participation.
Q10. Who are the judges?
Industry experts and international celebrity stylists like Savio John Pereira, Vipul Chudasama and Yolly Ten Koppel, along with technical experts from Streax Professional. Please visit the section “Who the judges are” on the homepage.
Q11. What’s the duration of the competition?
The competition is live from May 1st to October 29th, 2023.
Q12. What does the winner get?
There will be 50 semi-finalists selected to perform per zone. Winners of the Semi Finals get;
Each zone will have 3 zonal winners and 3 zonal runners up. The zonal winners qualify as a finalist and will stand a chance to win the prizes as per the Winners of the Grand Finale. The Zonal runners up will get INR 40,000/- each and certificate of winning.
There will be a total of 12 finalists. Winners of the Grand Finale get;
The Winner getss cash prize worth INR 5,00,000, a trip to attend the OMC Awards in Paris, annual contract with Streax Professional, profiling story with The Times of India, certificate of winning and the Golden Trophy. The Runner Up wins cash prize worth INR 2,50,000, profiling story with The Times of India, certificate of winning and the Silver Trophy. The 2nd Runner Up wins cash prize worth INR 1,50,000, profiling story with The Times of India, certificate of winning. The remaining 9 Finalists stand a chance to win INR 75,000 cash prize each, profiling story with The Times of India, certificate of winning.
Q13. Is the trip to OMC Hair World, Paris fully sponsored?
Flight tickets for 1 person with 3 days 2 nights’ stay will be sponsored. Travel insurance, internal transport, food & beverage cost to be borne by traveler. For more information, please visit the section “What the winners get”
Q14. Who would be helping with the visa process for Paris and is the visa sponsored?
The visa process is to be handled by the traveler. However, we will help you and introduce you to a relevant travel agent in case there is any difficulty you face.
Q15. When is the OMC Hair World, Paris?
OMC Hair World, Paris 2024 will be held in September 2024. The final dates of travel will be confirmed to the winners in November 2023.
Q16. How long will the contract with Streax Professional be?
The winner gets to sign a 1 -year contract with Streax Professional to be a part of their annual collection in 2024. For more information, please visit the section “What the winners get.”
Q17. What are the benefits/outcome of the contract with Streax Professional?
You will be gaining working experience with one of India’s leading hair colour and care brand and playing a pivotal role in making the new 2024 Streax Professional Hair Colour Collection that will be marketed across the country.
Q18. How will the price money be given?
Prize money will be given via account payee cheque. Contestant must have a valid and active bank account.
Q19. Are any taxes applicable to the price money?
Tax will be deducted at source as per Indian Laws.
Q20. When will the profiling in Times of India happen?
The profiling in The Times of India will take place between October 31st – November 30th, 2023
Q21. How many winners or people would receive a reward?
Winner, first runner up, second runner up and 9 finalists who would be awarded a cash prize and certificate. For more information, please visit the section “What the winners get”
Q22. Where is the final round being hosted?
The grand finale will be hosted at the Bombay Times fashion Week on the 29th of October 2023 at The St. Regis, Mumbai. Visit the homepage to know more on all the important dates.
Q23. If shortlisted, can family members accompany us to Mumbai?
Yes, you can most certainly invite your family members if you are in the finals. Appropriate seating and passes shall be provided by us. However, stay & transportation for Finalists and their family members will not be sponsored by the organization. For more information visit the “Rules” page on the website.
Q24. Do I have to get my own hair kit, or would it be provided by the brand?
Participants to use /get their own hair tools. Participants to use only Streax Professional products for the competition which will be provided for at the venue. For more information visit the “Rules” page on the website.
Q25. For the semi-finals do we have to get our own models, or will they be assigned to us?
Participants to bring along one volunteer model for the semi-final round in the competition. Models should not back out on the day of the semi-final. If so, then the participants will get disqualified. For more information, visit the “Rules” page on the website.
Q26. Can the look be done on a dummy?
Looks must be done on live models only. For more information visit the “Rules” page.
Q27. Can we use hair extensions or accessories?
No, participants are not allowed to use hair extensions or any accessories on the models. Visit the “Rules” page for more information.
Q28. Are styling products allowed?
Yes. Participants to use only Streax Professional products for the competition which will be provided at the venue. For more information visit the “Rules” page on the website.
Q29. For the semi-finals and finals, will styling equipment be provided to us or do we have to carry our own?
You will have to carry your own equipment and tools for the semi-finals as well as finals. Products and live models shall be provided by us for the finals.
Q30. Can we use male models?
You can use male models only for the Men’s Creative Cut & Colour Category. For more information visit the “Awards category” section on the website.
Q31. In how many hours do we need to complete the cut/colour & styling?
Don’t worry, you will get appropriate time to accomplish the task. This information will be given to the semi-finalists when they are shortlisted.
Q32. Last date to register?
7th June – West Zone, Mumbai
25th June – North Zone, Gurgaon
10th July – South Zone, Bangalore
7th August – East Zone, Kolkata
Q33. By when will I be informed if I am shortlisted for the semi-finals?
You will be informed if you are shortlisted 10 days before the date of the semi-finals. For more information, please visit the section “Important Dates” on the homepage.
Q34. Who do I reach out to if I have further queries that need to be resolved?
You may write to us on admin@indiahairstyleicon.com and someone will reach out to you within 24 hours.