Our Instagram competitions are back for 2025!
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2025 INSTAGRAM COMPETITIONS – DATES AND CATEGORIESÂ
All finalists will receive a certificate. Winners will receive a certificate, a trophy and a prize donated by Schwarzkopf (hairdressing categories) and Barber Brands (barbering categories)
Competition Categories
Under 4 years in the industry (Next Generation) – #2025hbnzinstacompsng
A competitor who has been employed within the hair industry for less than four (4) years as of the 31st October 2025, including any full-time pre-trade course, or a fully contracted apprentice.
Over 4 years in the industry (Senior) – #2025hbnzinstacomps
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 31st October 2025.
Instagram Competitions
February | Competition 1
Hairdressers – Long Hair
March | Competition 2
Barbers – Creative
April | Competition 3
Hairdressers – Before & After
May | Competition 4
Barbers – Before & After
June | Competition 5
Hairdressers – Colour
July | Competition 6
Barbers – Beard Work
General Rules
Please note: the specific criteria of each competition will posted on Instagram on the 1st of the month
- All entries must tag the correct hashtag to be counted as an entry. (#2025hbnzinstacompsng – Under 4 years in the industry (Next Generation) or #2025hbnzinstacomps for over 4 years in the industry (Senior))
- TWO images on ONE tile for all entries.
- These competitions are free to enter for H&BNZ members, who are welcome to enter up to 5 entries per competition.
- 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.
- Make sure the name and salon/barbershop of the person entering is clearly stated but no writing or branding is allowed on the tile.
- H&BNZ Judges are not eligible to compete in these events but can enter and are encouraged to enter, the New Zealand Hair Awards.
- H&BNZ trusts entrants to be honest about their experience level. Any entries found not to meet the rules will be disqualified.
- 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.
- H&BNZ Instagram Competitions are designed to showcase the work that is done in salon/barbershop (or on location for weddings/events), and NOT a professional photoshoot.
- Professional photoshoots are NOT permitted.
- A competitor may not use their own hair to create an entry.
- 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.
- Barbers and hairdressers are eligible to enter any event, as long as their work matches the criteria of the category.
- Entries open on 1st day of each month, and close 11:59pm on the last day of the month.
- By entering, you, your client, and any associates consent to the use of your image by H&BNZ.
- The official placing in all competitions shall be final.
- Instagram accounts used to post entries must not be on private.
- Any competitor with any complaint or query is to contact the H&BNZ office immediately at: creative@hairandbarbernz.org.nz
- Photos must be taken on a mobile device, with no filters applied to the hair or background, as the judges need to see that the work is completed in the workplace
- 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