New Blood Competition 2026 - closing date for entries 23rd August

🔥 NEW BLOOD COMPETITION – ENTER NOW 🔥

We’re on the hunt for fresh barber talent!

💥 SPECIAL OFFER

Pay for ONE entry and get a SECOND entry TOTALLY RREE - (must be sent at the same time)

✂️ WHO CAN ENTER?

• Barbers and hair professionals with no more than 3 years’ experience

• You must have started your career on or after 1st September 2023

💈 THE BRIEF

Anything goes — classic, street style, modern, colour, pattern, or design.

Create a look that gives you the strongest chance of winning.

🏆 PRIZES

🥇 1st Place – Trophy + product bundle (approx. £1000)

🥈 2nd Place – Trophy + product bundle (approx. £500)

🥉 3rd Place – Trophy + product bundle (approx. £250)

📸 PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

Submit 1 photograph per entry

Each photo must show a different haircut

Models must be different for each entry

Your photograph must be taken in portrait (vertical) - not landscape

The image must be suitable to post on Instagram story

Use a simple background - a plain wall works well

The photograph must be clear and in focus

NO clutter in the background

Do not send pictures with gowns left on models

📍 FINALISTS

• 8 finalists will be selected and invited to compete behind doors at Liverpool Barber Bash on the 13th September.

• Finalists must arrive by 11:30am

• Competition starts at 12 noon

• Models do not have to be the same as in your photos

📅 KEY DATES

• Entry deadline: 23rd August 2026

• Finalists notified: 26th August 2026 - 5.00pm

• Liverpool Barber Bash 13th September

📩 HOW TO ENTER

1.Pay your £20 entry fee

2.Email your photos to: 📧 [email protected]

BOTH IMAGES MUST BE SENT AT THE SAME TIME

Include:

• Full name

• Instagram

• Facebook

• Mobile number

⚠️ IMPORTANT

• Email entries only (no DMs or other platforms)

• Send both photographs on the one email

• Multiple entries allowed

• Not all entries will be posted on Instagram

📧 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

💈 Show us what you’ve got — this is your moment

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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