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Mirror Mirror Photographic Hair Awards 2026

Mirror Mirror Photographic Hair Awards 2026
The Mirror Mirror Awards are back! Entries open 1st May for Ireland's most exciting photographic hair competition.
The Mirror Mirror Photographic Hair Awards celebrate creativity, skill, and the next generation of hairdressing talent across Ireland. This is your chance to showcase your work and gain industry recognition.

What Are The Mirror Mirror Awards?

The Mirror Mirror Photographic 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 create and present their work through photography, judged by leading industry professionals.
đź“… Entries open: 1st May
đź“… Entries close: Dec 1st
đź“… Winners annonced live virtual Council Connects event Dec 14th

Who Can Enter?

  • Hairdressing apprentices

  • Trainees in ETBs

  • Students in Colleges of Further Education

  • Salon-based trainees

  • Stylists

Why Enter

Entering the Mirror Mirror Awards is your chance to get your work seen and recognised by leading names in Irish hairdressing. Whether you're just starting out or ready to push your creative limits, this is a platform to build your reputation and stand out in the industry.

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What You Get

  • An award for category winners

  • Industry recognition from a panel of leading judges

  • Winner promotion across the Irish Hairdressing Council's social media channels

  • Media exposure with a chance to be featured

  • A place at the RDS – winners get the opportunity to showcase their mannequin at the Irish Hairdressing Council stand at next year's PBHJ Show

  • This is a great opportunity to get your name and your work in front of the people who matter in Irish hairdressing.

Categories

Choose one or multiple categories:

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Junior Categories:

  • Blowdry (mannequin)

  • Casual Upstyle (mannequin)

  • Curly Style (mannequin)

  • Long Hair Style (dressed down-mannequin)

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Senior Categories:

  • Colour & Cut (mannequin)

  • Bridal Upstyle (mannequin)

  • Avant Garde (mannequin)

  • Extensions (live model before and after photo)

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🏆 Special Award:
The Charles Hussey Memorial Cup – Mens fashion live model photo​

Entry Details

  • €20 for 1 category

  • €30 for 2 categories

  • €40 for 3 categories

  • €50 for 4 categories

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Enter Now!

Experience Level
Junior
Senior
JUNIOR Select your categories (max 4)
SENIOR Select your categories (max 4)
Entry Package

Entry Fees:

  • 1 Category – €20

  • 2 Categories – €30

  • 3 Categories – €40

  • 4 Categories – €50

Max 4 categories per entrant

Mannequins should be presented in front of a plain background preferably

white.

No logo backdrops please.


Mannequin shoulders should be dressed and accessorised.

Pay entry fee

The Maura Clarke Training Award

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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.

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