Mirror Mirror Mannequin Hair Awards 2026
The Mirror Mirror Awards Are Back!
Ireland’s most exciting mannequin hair competition returns this May.
The Mirror Mirror Mannequin Hair Awards celebrate creativity, skill, and the next generation of hairdressing talent across Ireland.
Open to apprentices and trainees in ETBs, Colleges of Further Education, and salons, this is your chance to showcase your work and gain industry recognition.
What Are The Mirror Mirror Awards?
The Mirror Mirror Mannequin Hair Awards are a national competition designed to inspire and showcase emerging talent in hairdressing.
From creative colour work to styling and avant-garde looks, competitors will create and present their work on mannequins, judged by leading industry professionals.
📅 Entries open: 1st May
📅 Entries close: Mid-September
📅 Judging: End of September
Who Can Enter?
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Hairdressing apprentices
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Trainees in ETBs
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Students in Colleges of Further Education
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Salon-based trainees
Categories
Choose one or multiple categories:
Junior Categories:
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Blowdry
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Casual Upstyle
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Curly Style
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Long Hair Style (dressed down)
Senior Categories:
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Colour & Cut
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Bridal Upstyle
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Avant Garde
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Extensions
🏆 Special Award:
The Charles Hussey Memorial Cup – Gents Image
Entry Details
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€20 for 1 category
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€30 for 2 categories
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€40 for 3 categories
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€50 for 4 categories
The Maura Clarke Training Award
This award recognises excellence in training and education.
Awarded annually to a training provider from the Hairdressing Educators & Teachers Fellowship (HETF), it honours those who actively encourage creativity and competition among their students.