GLOBAL CREATIVE AWARDS 2024

For stylists the Global Creative Awards are the chance to show their full creativity without any limitations. The foundation is that stylists are free to create an entry showing their own unique vision and their full creativity. All Kao Salon Division customers that use Goldwell, KMS and Kerasilk are able to participate in the Global Creative Awards in 2024, in 5 different categories.

Stylists around the world are ready to create inspiring images, once again proving that Creativity Never Stops. Stylists can compete in two different waysthe Technical Awards with three different categories and the Editorial Awards with two categories:

TECHNICAL AWARDS

• New talent colorist of the year: to show the world that age is not a prerequisite for creative excellence and to show their talent and technical ability. This category is designed for stylists with less than five years of experience.

• Creative colorist of the year: The ultimate color competition. In this category stylists create their vision with a stunning photograph. This category is open to all stylists with the passion and drive to compete in world of color.

• Creative haircutter of the year: This category is open to all passionate haircutters to show the world that their work is a cut above with this precision cutting competition. In this category stylists create their vision with a stunning photograph.

The participants of the technical categories have to compete first at the national level in their country, with local prizes awarded. Afterwards the Gold winners move on to the International online competition, with the winning prize of a trip to London.

EDITORIAL AWARDS

Two exciting categories of photoonly global competition that celebrate the ultimate in editorial creativity.

• Men‘s hairstylist of the year: Stylists show their mastery and expertise in men’s styling, barbering, and Grooming by creating a collection of cuttingedge men’s looks.

• Avant garde stylist of the year: To win this award stylists need to push the boundries of conventional hairstyling and dare to inspire with their collection of visionary work.

The participants of the editorial categories are competing globally in this Photo-Only International Competition. The Gold Winners of each of the technical categories deserve the recognition and reward for all of their creative efforts. In addition to their trophy, they will receive global editorial coverage.

For more information, please go to www.globalcreativeawards.com

About Kao Salon Division

Kao Salon Division is part of the Skin Care and Hair Care Business of Kao Corporation, offering professional products and services to stylists around the globe. It is a thought and trend leader in the hair care industry as well as home to the Goldwell, KMS, Kerasilk, Oribe and Varis brands. The mission of Kao Salon Division is to make life beautiful for salons, stylists and their clients through partnership, commitment to sustainable practices, salon business growth and a portfolio of advanced services, innovative products and inspiring education. Kao Corporation creates high-valueadded products that enrich the lives of consumers around the world.

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