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Home / WAHL BRITISH BARBER OF THE YEAR 2025 – HOW TO ENTER

Do you have a unique style that sets you apart from every other barber? Are you the best in the business? If this sounds like you, you’re in with a chance of being crowned one of the Wahl European Barber of the Year 2025.

WHAT CAN YOU WIN?

With competition entries being accepted up until the deadline of 30th September 2025, the lucky finalists will be asked to join Wahl at Salon International in October 2025 for the winner announcement.

The winner will get to lift the prestigious Wahl European Barber of the Year trophy, a title that has long been a springboard for boosting many barbers nationally.


HOW TO ENTER

To enter, tell us why you think you’re worthy of the title Wahl British Barber of the Year. We want to hear about your barbering career so far and your ambitions for the future, as well as how you plan to take it to the next level.
You’ll need to submit up to 4 images showcasing your best work as a barber – make sure these are the best possible representation of your abilities. We want to be impressed!

Prizes include:

 

The 1st place winner will receive an all expense paid trip for themselves and a model to the Wahl Pro Global Barber Battle, £500 in Wahl tools, in addition to the prestigious Wahl European Barber of the Year trophy.

 

The 2nd place winner will receive £300 in Wahl tools and plaque

 

The 3rd place winner will receive £200 in Wahl tools and plaque

FAQ's

  1. **Final Decision**: Wahl reserves the right to have final discretion in determining the winning artistic expression. The decision of the judges is final and binding.

 

  1. **Image Release**: Participants must provide a signed release form for both the motto and their artwork.

 

  1. **Prize Conditions**: There is no cash prize. If the winner is unable to attend the event for any reason, including personal reasons, the prize will be awarded to the runner-up. The winner must have a valid passport to travel to the USA to claim the prize.

 

  1. **Travel Requirements**: The winner must possess a valid passport for travel to the USA. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the prize being awarded to the runner-up.

TITLE OF GLOBAL BARBER OF THE YEAR

  • Take home the trophy and earn the title of the best in the world.

GLOBAL SOCIAL MEDIA EXPOSURE

  • Your skills showcased worldwide

 

The competition entries open on May 18th 2025 and the deadline for entries is 30th September 2025.

The lucky finalists will be asked to join Wahl at Salon International in October 2025 for the winner announcement.

There will be five finalists for each category.

No, you can apply for both Wahl British Barber of the Year and Wahl British Barbershop of the Year.

Yes, anyone from within Europe can enter!

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