Instagram Competitions

2024 INSTAGRAM COMPETITIONS – DATES AND CATEGORIES 

All finalists will receive a certificate. Winners will receive a certificate, a trophy, and a cash prize of $200.

NON-MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE AN ENTRY FORM – Click Here.

Competition Categories

Under 4 years in the industry (Next Generation) – #2024hbnzinstacompsng

A competitor who has been employed within the hair industry for less than four (4) years as of the 31^st October 2024, including any full-time pre-trade course, or a fully contracted apprentice.

Over 4 years in the industry (Senior) – #2024hbnzinstacomps

A competitor who has been employed in the hair industry for four (4) years or more, including any full-time pre-trade training courses as at the 31^st October 2024.

Instagram Competitions

February | Competition 1
Hairdressing – Long Hair

March | Competitions 2
Barbering – The Mullet

April | Competition 3
Hairdressing – Before & After

May | Competition 4
Barbering – Before & After

June | Competition 5
Hairdressing – Colour

General Rules

Please note: the specific criteria of each competition will posted on Instagram on the 1st of the month

1. All entries must tag the correct hashtag to be counted as an entry. (##2024hbnzinstacompsng – Under 4 years in the industry (Next Generation) or #2024hbnzinstacomps for over 4 years in the industry (Senior))
2. TWO images on ONE tile for all entries.
3. These competitions are free to enter for H&BNZ members, who are welcome to enter up to 5 entries per competition.
4. An entry fee of $20 per entry applies for non members, and payment must be received by the end of the month the competition closes. All non-members MUST complete an entry form. Up to 5 entries per competition are allowed.
5. Make sure the name and salon/barbershop of the person entering is clearly stated but no writing or branding is allowed on the tile.
6. H&BNZ Judges are not eligible to compete in these events but can enter and are encouraged to enter, the New Zealand Hair Awards.
7. H&BNZ trusts entrants to be honest about their experience level. Any entries found not to meet the rules will be disqualified.
8. H&BNZ trusts entries to be the work of that entrant for the competition they’re entering. Any entries found not to meet the rules will be disqualified.
9. Entries must be completed, (and photographed) on a paying client, in a commercial salon/barbershop, and not set up at a photoshoot.
10. A competitor may not use their own hair to create an entry.
11. Clients under the age of 16 must provide a consent release form (click here for form) signed by a parent or guardian. This is for you to keep and H&BNZ may call for it at any time.
12. Barbers and hairdressers are eligible to enter any event, as long as their work matches the criteria of the category.
13. Entries open on 1^st day of each month, and close 11:59pm on the last day of the month.
14. By entering, you, your client, and any associates consent to the use of your image by H&BNZ.
15. The official placing in all competitions shall be final.
16. Instagram accounts used to post entries must not be on private.
17. Any competitor with any complaint or query is to contact the H&BNZ office immediately at: creative@hairandbarbernz.org.nz
18. Photos must be taken on a mobile device, with no filters applied to the hair or background.
19. Professional photoshoots are not permitted.
20. Photos may not have any enhancements.

If you are unsure of any of the rules, please email creative@hairandbarbernz.org.nz

This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.

Queries or Recommendations

H&BNZ will answer any queries and consider any recommendations from any interested party if presented in writing to: creative@hairandbarbernz.org.nz