L'Oréal Colour Trophy returns in 2026 for its 70th anniversary
Published
20th Jan 2026
Entries are now open for this year’s L’Oréal Colour Trophy UKI, with the competition celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026.
Since 1954, the L’Oréal Colour Trophy has been offering hair professionals a platform to showcase their skills and artistry to a worldwide audience.
This year, the L’Oréal Colour Trophy continues its mission to uncover and celebrate talent, welcoming entries from all hairdressers across Ireland and the UK.
The categories for Ireland entrants are:
- L’Oréal Colour Trophy Award – entrants should craft a well-executed, inspirational and modern colour look on any model, complemented by a beautiful style and finish, taking inspiration from upcoming trends.
- L’Oréal Colour Trophy Star Award – open to individual colourists aged between 16 and 25, this category encourages young talent to present their innovative colour creations.
- L’Oréal Colour Trophy Future Talent Award – aimed at emerging talent, college students and apprentices, this category invites entrants to showcase their potential and creativity in hair colour.
- L’Oréal Colour Trophy Social Colour Creator Award – this new category asks entrants to create a 30-60 second reel on Instagram or TikTok that highlights their finished hair look, demonstrating artistic vision, creativity and technical skill.
