The Global Creative Awards ignite a worldwide celebration, showcasing stylists’ brilliance in five categories, a true testament to talent.

The Global Creative Awards serve as an annual beacon, illuminating the creative prowess of stylists across the globe. This dynamic competition provides a vital platform, allowing both established and emerging talents to display their unique visions. Stylists, colourists, and hair cutters seize this unparalleled opportunity, showcasing their skills alongside the industry’s elite. Winning a globally recognized award elevates careers, cementing their status as creative pioneers.


Kao Salon Division: Championing Global Stylist Community
Kao Salon Division places the stylist community at its core, celebrating and elevating their exceptional talents. The Global Creative Awards act as a catalyst, fostering the Kao Salon community’s boundless creativity and unmatched skills. This competition recognises artistic mastery, providing a platform for innovation and global connection. Kao Salon Division proudly empowers stylists, enabling them to shine on the global stage, setting new industry standards.

Limited Entry Window, Limitless Opportunity
The 2025 Global Creative Awards entry phase opens May 15th, closing promptly on May 31st, via www.globalcreativeawards.com. Colour-loving stylists, working with Goldwell, KERASILK, KMS, or Oribe, seize this chance for global recognition. This competition culminates in a live showdown at ColorSphere, Milan, on September 14th-15th, 2025.
Key Dates:
- Entry Opens: 15th May 2025
- Entry Closes: 31st May 2025
Technical and Editorial Showdowns
Stylists contend in two distinct competitions: the TECHNICAL AWARDS and the EDITORIAL AWARDS. The TECHNICAL AWARDS, with three categories, culminate in a live contest at ColorSphere, Milan, September 2025. National “Gold” winners advance to this global stage. The EDITORIAL AWARDS, photo-only challenges, select six global finalists, with the ultimate winner revealed at ColorSphere.
Technical Awards Categories:
- New Talent Colorist of the Year: Stylists with under five years’ experience showcase technical brilliance.
- Creative Colorist of the Year: A premier colour competition, open to passionate stylists.
- Creative Haircutter of the Year: Showcasing cutting and styling expertise on coloured hair models.
Editorial Awards Categories:
- Avant Garde Stylist of the Year: Visionary stylists break conventions with innovative colour.
- Men’s Hairstylist of the Year: Masters of men’s styling, barbering, and grooming present cutting-edge looks.
Global Creative Awards: Global Acclaim and Career Elevation

Global Gold Winners, across all Technical and Editorial categories, receive significant recognition and rewards for their creative achievements. They earn an international gold trophy, global editorial coverage, a €2,500 cash prize, and extensive social media exposure. Stylists gain profiles, showcasing their winning entries to a worldwide audience.
Visit www.globalcreativeawards.com for further details.