#CliphairBridalAwards26

The best overall bridal hairstyle using Cliphair extensions, selected by our judges. Open to any hairstyle.

Prize:

• £600 cash prize
• Ultimate Hair Kit (bundle worth £600)
• A dedicated blog on our website
• Featured on our social media channels
• Cliphair Award Certificate & Digital Badge
  
  Judge: Kasia Fortuna @kasia_fortuna

The best overall bridal hairstyle using Cliphair extensions, voted for by the Cliphair community.

Prize:

• £600 cash prize
• Ultimate Hair Kit (bundle worth £600)
• A dedicated blog on our website
• Featured on our social media channels
• Cliphair Award Certificate & Digital Badge
  
  Judge: Judged by the public

This category is for any bridal hairstyle where all hair is left fully down and flowing — including loose waves, curls, sleek straight styles and blow-dry looks. Hair should not be pinned, secured or tied at any point.

Prize: 

• £300 gift card
• A mention in our winners’ blog on our website
• Featured on our social media channels 

Judge: Stacie Goodwin @staciegoodwinbridalhair

This category is for any bridal hairstyle where all hair is fully pinned, secured or styled up and away from the shoulders — including updos, chignons, buns and twisted styles. No hair should be left loose or flowing.

Prize: 

• £300 gift card
• A mention in our winners’ blog on our website
• Featured on our social media channels

Judge: Paige Lauren @paigelauren_bridalhair

This category is for any bridal hairstyle that combines elements of both up and down — where a portion of the hair is pinned or secured at the crown or back, while the remaining hair flows loosely. Includes twisted half-up styles and pinned crown looks.

Prize:

• £300 gift card 
• A mention in our winners’ blog on our website 
• Featured on our social media channels 

Judge: UlyanaAster @ulyana.aster

This category is for any bridal hairstyle where braiding is the primary technique — including fishtail braids, Dutch braids, French braids, boho braids and plaited updos. The braid must be the defining feature of the look.

Prize:

• £300 gift card 
• A mention in our winners’ blog on our website 
• Featured on our social media channels 

Judge: LizCooper @theartfulhairstylist

This category is for any bridal hairstyle where the hair is gathered and secured into a ponytail — including high,lowand side ponytails. Ponytails can be sleek or textured,straightor wavy.

Prize:

• £300 gift card 
• A mention in our winners’ blog on our website 
• Featured on our social media channels 

Judge: NatashaChanel @natashachanelhair

There is no limit on the number of entries you can submit. You can also enter across multiple categories — just make sure you state which category each entry applies to in your caption.

Absolutely — the competition is open to entrants worldwide. There are no country restrictions.

Yes. Cliphair extensions must be used and credited in every submission. Entries without Cliphair extensions will unfortunately not be considered.

Yes! The competition is open to qualified, training and student hairstylists as well as hair enthusiasts. All entries must be your own work.

The competition opens on 13th May 2026 and closes at 11:59pm BST on 10th June 2026. Any entries submitted after this time will unfortunately not be considered.

Winners will be announced on 19th June 2026 across our social media channels, email and website.