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Mumbai hosts the semi-finals of India’s first hairdresser talent competition- Streax professional Times India Hair Style Icon

Meet the semi-finalists of the India Hairstyle icon of the North Zone

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India’s First Talent Hunt for Professional Hairdressers Announces South Zone Semi-Finalists

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The semi- finalists from the East Zone are all set for their grand- finale

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What the
awards are?

Hi Hairdresser!

If hair styling is your passion and you’ve got what it takes to woo the nation with your talent, then Streax Professional Times India Hair Style Icon is the best opportunity for you.

India’s leading professional hair colour and care brand, Streax Professional, teams up with India’s biggest news platform, The Times Group; to bring to you India’s first distinctive hair dressing award for professional hair stylists. It doesn’t matter which corner of India you come from, all that matters is that your talent blows our minds.

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#IHI is a hair competition that brings hairdressers from across the country on one platform. The competition is designed to assess your talents basis the tasks assigned. From the online entries, 200 Semi-finalists will compete in the zonal rounds till we find the top 12 finalists for the hairdressing industry awards.

As the hairstylist award proceeds, these finalists will then be groomed in Mumbai and compete against each other to showcase at Bombay Times Fashion Week. Finally revealing, India’s first Hair Style Icon – one master of Cut, Colour & Style, all through a neutral judging process

What the
winners get

WINNER
winner-icon

Cash Prize of

₹5,00,000/-
T & C
1) Prize money will be given via account payee cheque.
2) Contestant must have a valid and active bank account.
3) Tax will be deducted at source as per Indian laws
4) Valid TDS certificate will be provided.
winner-icon-1

All expenses paid 2N/3D
trip to OMC Hair World, Paris

T & C
1) Contestant must have a valid passport.
2) Contestant must meet all visa requirements as per visa issuing authorities.
3) Return Flight tickets for 1 person will be provided for Stay in a 3-star hotel for 2 nights & 3 days will be booked.
4) Internal city travel must be managed by the traveler.
5) Travel insurance, food & beverage, any additional expenses to be borne by the traveler.
winner-icon-2

1 year Contract with
Streax Professional for
annual collection 2024##

T & C
1) Winner gets to sign Contract with Streax Professional to be a part of their annual collection 2024.
2) This includes, contributing a look in the collection and being a part of the collection shoot.
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Profiling stories on Times of India, Femina & Grazia

T & C
1) Profiling story in Times of India Metropolitan City Editions.
2) Profiling story on Timesofindia.com.
3) Video interview on E-Times.com.
4) Profiling story in Femina magazine – November issue.
5) Profiling story in Grazia magazine – November issue.
6) Video Interview on Times Fashion Week Instagram & Facebook social handles.
7) Video Interview on Femina Instagram & Facebook social handles.
8) Video Interview on Grazia Instagram & Facebook social handles
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Certificate & Trophy

T & C
1) Design and Material of trophy is as per discretion of Intellectual Property owners.
2) Certificate will be signed by concerned and adequate authorities.
1ST RUNNER UP
winner-icon

Cash Prize of

₹2,50,000/-
T & C
1) Prize money will be given via account payee cheque.
2) Contestant must have a valid and active bank account.
3) Tax will be deducted at source as per Indian laws
4) Valid TDS certificate will be provided.
winner-icon-3

Profiling stories on Times of India, Femina & Grazia

T & C
1) Profiling story in Times of India Metropolitan City Editions.
2) Profiling story on Timesofindia.com.
3) Video interview on E-Times.com.
4) Profiling story in Femina magazine – November issue.
5) Profiling story in Grazia magazine – November issue.
6) Video Interview on Times Fashion Week Instagram & Facebook social handles.
7) Video Interview on Femina Instagram & Facebook social handles.
8) Video Interview on Grazia Instagram & Facebook social handles
winner-icon-4

Certificate & Trophy

T & C
1) Design and Material of trophy is as per discretion of Intellectual Property owners.
2) Certificate will be signed by concerned and adequate authorities.
2ND RUNNER UP
winner-icon

Cash Prize of

₹1,50,000/-
T & C
1) Prize money will be given via account payee cheque.
2) Contestant must have a valid and active bank account.
3) Tax will be deducted at source as per Indian laws
4) Valid TDS certificate will be provided.
winner-icon-4

Certificate & Memento

T & C
1) Design and Material of memento is as per discretion of Intellectual Property owners.
2) Certificate will be signed by concerned and adequate authorities.
7 FINALISTS
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Cash Prize of

₹75,000/-

per finalist

T & C
1) Prize money will be given via account payee cheque.
2) Contestant must have a valid and active bank account.
3) Tax will be deducted at source as per Indian laws
4) Valid TDS certificate will be provided.
winner-icon-4

Certificate & Memento

T & C
1) Design and Material of memento is as per discretion of Intellectual Property owners.
2) Certificate will be signed by concerned and adequate authorities.
  • WINNER
  • 1ST RUNNER UP
  • 2ND RUNNER UP
  • 7 FINALISTS
winner-icon

Cash Prize of

₹5,00,000/-
T & C
1) Prize money will be given via account payee cheque.
2) Contestant must have a valid and active bank account.
3) Tax will be deducted at source as per Indian laws
4) Valid TDS certificate will be provided.
winner-icon-1

All expenses paid 2N/3D
trip to OMC Hair World, Paris

T & C
1) Contestant must have a valid passport.
2) Contestant must meet all visa requirements as per visa issuing authorities.
3) Return Flight tickets for 1 person will be provided for Stay in a 3-star hotel for 2 nights & 3 days will be booked.
4) Internal city travel must be managed by the traveler.
5) Travel insurance, food & beverage, any additional expenses to be borne by the traveler.
winner-icon-2

1 year Contract with
Streax Professional for
annual collection 2024##

T & C
1) Winner gets to sign Contract with Streax Professional to be a part of their annual collection 2024.
2) This includes, contributing a look in the collection and being a part of the collection shoot.
winner-icon-3

Profiling stories on Times of India, Femina & Grazia

T & C
1) Profiling story in Times of India Metropolitan City Editions.
2) Profiling story on Timesofindia.com.
3) Video interview on E-Times.com.
4) Profiling story in Femina magazine – November issue.
5) Profiling story in Grazia magazine – November issue.
6) Video Interview on Times Fashion Week Instagram & Facebook social handles.
7) Video Interview on Femina Instagram & Facebook social handles.
8) Video Interview on Grazia Instagram & Facebook social handles
winner-icon-4

Certificate & Trophy

T & C
1) Design and Material of trophy is as per discretion of Intellectual Property owners.
2) Certificate will be signed by concerned and adequate authorities.
winner-icon

Cash Prize of

₹2,50,000/-
T & C
1) Prize money will be given via account payee cheque.
2) Contestant must have a valid and active bank account.
3) Tax will be deducted at source as per Indian laws
4) Valid TDS certificate will be provided.
winner-icon-3

Profiling stories on Times of India, Femina & Grazia

T & C
1) Profiling story in Times of India Metropolitan City Editions.
2) Profiling story on Timesofindia.com.
3) Video interview on E-Times.com.
4) Profiling story in Femina magazine – November issue.
5) Profiling story in Grazia magazine – November issue.
6) Video Interview on Times Fashion Week Instagram & Facebook social handles.
7) Video Interview on Femina Instagram & Facebook social handles.
8) Video Interview on Grazia Instagram & Facebook social handles
winner-icon-4

Certificate & Trophy

T & C
1) Design and Material of trophy is as per discretion of Intellectual Property owners.
2) Certificate will be signed by concerned and adequate authorities.
winner-icon

Cash Prize of

₹1,50,000/-
T & C
1) Prize money will be given via account payee cheque.
2) Contestant must have a valid and active bank account.
3) Tax will be deducted at source as per Indian laws
4) Valid TDS certificate will be provided.
winner-icon-4

Certificate & Memento

T & C
1) Design and Material of memento is as per discretion of Intellectual Property owners.
2) Certificate will be signed by concerned and adequate authorities.
winner-icon

Cash Prize of

₹75,000/-

per finalist

T & C
1) Prize money will be given via account payee cheque.
2) Contestant must have a valid and active bank account.
3) Tax will be deducted at source as per Indian laws
4) Valid TDS certificate will be provided.
winner-icon-4

Certificate & Memento

T & C
1) Design and Material of memento is as per discretion of Intellectual Property owners.
2) Certificate will be signed by concerned and adequate authorities.
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How the Hairdressing competition works

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Award categories

Female Commercial Cut & Color

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Female Commercial Cut & Colour

Spread your creative wings as you get to create a fashionable yet easily wear-able, commercially adapted Cut, Colour, and Styling. What’s better? You can create this look in any hair length and texture of choice! Create a look that showcases your skills in various techniques like ombré, balayage, hair painting etc. Just ensure that the colour harmonizes well and enhances the haircut.

Rules
  • Competition Time Period: 3 hours.
  • Look must be done on Live female
  • Hair extensions are not allowed.
  • All cutting and styling tools and products are allowed.
  • Harmonious colors + the transition shades allowed.
  • Spray colors are prohibited.
  • Props of any kind including sunglasses are prohibited.
  • Ornaments of any kind on the hair or face are prohibited.
  • Images should be clicked and uploaded as per rules mentioned in the upload form.

Note: This is a hairdressing industry award. The Jury will judge the general impression of the color and styling. The judges must be able to see the complete hair colour, including the top. A complete, well styled look and well captured image will be a plus point. For reasons of impartiality, name of contestant, salon details and city will not be visible to the judges.

Credits: Shutterstock

Female Creative
Color

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Female Creative Colour

Let your imagination run wild! Style up a fashionable and creative colour laden look for females on either a longer, medium or shorter length; choose the color that adds depth and dimension to the hair and is creative and demonstrates your artistic skills.  The colour must harmonize beautifully, including a well-designed styling that showcases your talent in the best possible way. Even better, it can be done in your own choice of texture.

Rules
  • Competition Time Period: 3 hours.
  • Look must be done on Live female
  • Hair extensions are not allowed.
  • All cutting and styling tools and products are allowed.
  • The competitor is required to perform only color & styling on the competition floor. Cut can be pre-done.
  • Harmonious colors + the transition shades allowed.
  • Spray colors are prohibited.
  • Props of any kind including sunglasses are prohibited.
  • Ornaments of any kind on the hair or face are prohibited.
  • Images should be clicked and uploaded as per rules mentioned in the upload form.

Note: This is a hairdressing industry award. The Jury will judge the general impression of the color and styling. The judges must be able to see the complete hair colour, including the top. A complete, well styled look and well captured image will be a plus point. For reasons of impartiality, name of contestant, salon details and city will not be visible to the judges.

Credits: Shutterstock

Men’s Creative Cut & Colour

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Men’s Creative Cut & Colour

Behold Adonis, it is your time! Make your man look dapper and dandy by giving him a fashionable & creative cut colour & style. Go longer or medium length – pick the one that makes your muse stand out and look groovy choose the color that adds depth and dimension to the hair and is creative and demonstrates your artistic skills. Choose your own texture and styling that showcases your work in the best way.

Rules
  • Competition Time Period: 2½ hours.
  • Look must be done on Live Male
  • Styling, cut & colour can be done on long or medium length hair on men.
  • All hair colors, including permanent colours are allowed
  • Hair extensions are not allowed.
  • All cutting and styling tools and products are allowed.
  • Harmonious colors + the transition shades allowed.
  • Spray colors are prohibited.
  • Props of any kind including sunglasses are prohibited.
  • Ornaments of any kind on the hair or face are prohibited.
  • Images should be clicked and uploaded as per rules mentioned in the upload form

Note: This is a hairdressing industry award. The Jury will judge the general impression of the cut, style, and color. The judges must be able to see the complete hairstyle, including the top. A complete, well styled look and well captured image will be a plus point. For reasons of impartiality, name of contestant, salon details and city will not be visible to the judges.

Credits: Shutterstock

Grand Finale of the Hairdressing Industry Award will be held on the final day of Bombay Times Fashion Week at the Streax Professional Show.

October 29, 2023; The St. Regis Mumbai.

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Meet the Jury

Vipul Chudasama

Vipul Chudasama is a renowned Indian hairdressing expert with 20+ years...
Vipul Chudasama is a renowned Indian hairdressing expert with 20+ years of experience. He has led 520+ hair shows, seminars, and masterclasses, sharing his expertise with 47,000 hairdressers worldwide. He has styled models for renowned fashion designers and showcased his work at the Haute Coiffure Française in Paris.

Yolly Ten Koppel

As the Global Artistic Director of Pivot Point International, her name is…
As the Global Artistic Director of Pivot Point International, her name is synonymous with powerful hair design statements that stay right at the edge of current fashion trends. Having won the U.S Educator of the Year award thrice, Yolly has served as a leading artist in fashion capitals around the world such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, Milan and New York.

Savio John Pereira

Savio has been in the industry since 1997 training with skilled artisans across…
Savio has been in the industry since 1997 training with skilled artisans across India and around the world. Known for his salons, academies, celebrity clientele and judging various contests and pageants, Savio has been labeled as one of the industry’s greatest hair influencers

Important dates

20th Jun

Mumbai

St. Regis Mumbai 462, Tulsi Pipe Rd, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013

West Semi-finals

Registration Closed

7th Jul
Four Points by Sheraton Airport Highway, New Delhi

Gurgaon

Four Points by Sheraton Airport Highway, New Delhi

North Semi-finals

Registration Closed

30th Jul

Bangalore

Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway,
26/1 Dr. Rajkumar Road Malleswaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560055
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South Semi-finals

Last Date to Register –
18th Jul

22nd Aug
To be confirmed

Kolkata

To be confirmed

East Semi-finals

Last Date to Register –
7th Aug
25th - 29th Oct

Mumbai

St. Regis Mumbai 462, Tulsi Pipe Rd, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013

Grooming & National Finals

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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. How many entries are allowed per participant?

Only one entry allowed per participant. Participant should choose the category & look he/she can portray her talent in the best way, for participation.

Q3. Is the trip to Paris Fashion Week 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”

Q4. 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 2023 Streax Professional Hair Colour Collection that will be marketed across the country.

Q5. How many winners or people would receive a reward?

Winner, first runner up, second runner up and 7 finalists who would be awarded a cash prize and certificate. For more information, please visit the section “What the winners get”

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