INFORMATION &
APPLICATION FORM
UK FREELANCE
UK FREELANCE
2015
Colourist
of the Year
WHO CAN ENTER?
All qualified self-employed hairdressers who work in the UK.
HOW TO ENTER
Submit three photographs of a look created by you during the past 12 months.
Entries must include three 10” deep x 8” wide (portrait) images of one look (front, back and side views with plain backdrop, un mounted) to demonstrate colour work. Entries must be supported with details (up to 200 words) of your inspiration for the look, techniques and colours used.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Snap and send. Photographs must be good quality/high definition prints. Photographs may be black and white or colour and the hair should be commercial, wearable and reflect current trends. Images do not have to be head and shoulders but they do need to focus on the hair.
Photographs must be submitted with an entry form.
Please do not use paper clips when submitting your entry as this can damage the photographs.
Ladies Stylist
of the Year
WHO CAN ENTER?
All qualified self-employed hairdressers who work in the UK.
HOW TO ENTER
Submit three photographs of a look created by you during the past 12 months.
Entries must include three 10” deep x 8” wide (portrait) images of one look (front, back and side views with plain backdrop, un mounted) to demonstrate cutting and styling skills.
Entries must be supported with details (up to 200 words) of your inspiration for the look plus cutting and styling techniques used.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Snap and send. Photographs must be good quality/high definition prints.
Photographs may be black and white or colour and the hair should be commercial, wearable and reflect current trends. Images do not have to be head and shoulders but they do need to focus on the hair.
Photographs must be submitted with an entry form.
Please do not use paper clips when submitting your entry as this can damage the photographs.
UK Freelance Awards
It’s time! After the amazing success of the UK FREELANCE AWARDS in June 2014 the competition is now open for 2015. Entry forms are now available to download from www.thefha.org.uk or from FHA head office 01582 431783. The closing date is 31st March 2015 so start planning now.
This competition is open to every self-employed hairdresser, beauty therapist and make up artist in the UK. No expensive photo shoots required. Images are judged on content so just snap and send! The rules are simple, if you do a nice piece of work snap it and send it in. You could be the next winner with a stunning trophy to show to your family and friends. The 2014 winners have taken full advantage of their good fortune with PR in local papers and gained new clients as well as impressing the regulars!
This year it could be you!
Award Categories:
Colourist
of the Year
Ladies Stylist
of the Year
Men’s Stylist
of the Year
Make-Up Artist
of the Year
Bridal Stylist
of the Year
Avant Garde Stylist
of the Year
Prom and Party Stylist
of the Year
Ticket Price Includes
Full Inspirations programme Refreshments
Two course Buffet Lunch Afternoon Tea at 3pm Awards Ceremony at 3.45pm
Tickets
Inspirations including Awards: £125
Call
01582 431783
[email protected]
Web
www.thefha.org.uk
Sunday 14th June 2015
Hellidon Lakes Hotel Northampton
,9.30am - 5.30pm
The Categories
Sunday 14th June 2015
Men’s Stylist
of the Year
WHO CAN ENTER?
All qualified self-employed hairdressers who work in the UK.
HOW TO ENTER
Submit three photographs of a look created by you during the past 12 months.
Entries must include three 10” deep x 8” wide (portrait) images of one look (front, back and side views with plain backdrop, un mounted) to demonstrate cutting and styling skills.
Entries must be supported with details (up to 200 words) of your inspiration for the look plus cutting and styling techniques used.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Snap and send. Photographs must be good quality/high definition prints. Photographs may be black and white or colour and the hair should be commercial, wearable and reflect current trends. Images do not have to be head and shoulders but they do need to focus on the hair.
Photographs must be submitted with an entry form.
Please do not use paper clips when submitting your entry as this can damage the photographs.
Make-Up Artist
of the Year
WHO CAN ENTER?
All qualified self-employed make up artists who work in the UK.
HOW TO ENTER
Submit one photograph of a look created by you during the past 12 months. Entries must include one 10” deep x 8” wide (portrait) image of one look (with plain backdrop, un mounted) demonstrating party, prom or bridal make-up work.
Entries must be supported with details (up to 200 words) of the look you created and where your inspiration came from.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Snap and send. Photographs must be good quality/high definition prints Photographs may be black and white or colour.
Images do not have to be head and shoulders but they do need to focus on the make up.
Photographs must be submitted with an entry form.
Please do not use paper clips when submitting your entry as this can damage the photographs.
Bridal Stylist
of the Year
WHO CAN ENTER?
All qualified self-employed hairdressers who work in the UK.
HOW TO ENTER
Submit three photographs of a look created by you during the past 12 months that is representative of your bridal work. Entries must include three 10” deep x 8” wide (portrait) images of one look (front, back and side views) to convey the best representation of your bridal work. Entries must be supported with details (up to 200 words) of the brief you received from your bride and how you interpreted it.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Snap and send. Photographs must be good quality/high definition prints Photographs may be black and white or colour.
Images do not have to be head and shoulders but should focus on the hair. Photographs must be submitted with an entry form.
Please do not use paper clips when submitting your entry as this can damage the photographs.
Avant Garde
Hairdresser
of the Year
WHO CAN ENTER?
All qualified self-employed hairdressers who work in the UK.
HOW TO ENTER
Submit three photographs of a look created by you during the past 12 months.
Entries must include three 10” deep x 8” wide (portrait) images of one look (front, back and side views with plain backdrop, un mounted) demonstrating your original artistic abilities.
Entries must be supported with details (up to 200 words) of your inspiration for the look and how it was achieved.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Snap and send. Photographs must be good quality/high definition prints Photographs may be black and white or colour.
Images do not have to be head and shoulders but they do need to focus on the hair.
Photographs must be submitted with an entry form.
Please do not use paper clips when submitting your entry as this can damage the photographs.
Prom and Party
Stylist of the Year
WHO CAN ENTER?
All qualified self-employed operators who work in the UK.
HOW TO ENTER
Submit three photographs of a look created by you during the past 12 months.
Entries must include three 10” deep x 8” wide (portrait) images of one look (front, back and side views with plain backdrop, un mounted) to demonstrate styling skills.
Entries must be supported with details (up to 200 words) of your inspiration for the look plus and styling techniques used.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Snap and send. Photographs must be good quality/high definition prints.
Photographs may be black and white or colour and the hair should be commercial, wearable and reflect current trends. Images do not have to be head and shoulders but they do need to focus on the hair.
Photographs must be submitted with an entry form.
Please do not use paper clips when submitting your entry as this can damage the photographs.
● The panel of judges consists of respected individuals from within the hairdressing industry.
● Photographs are given a number and code for the appropriate category.
● Photographs are judged anonymously.
● Photographs are distributed to judges for consideration.
● Judges are unable to see the names of the entrants.
● Each judge completes their judging form and returns it directly to FHA.
● Judges are not allowed to discuss any entries before, during or after the judging.
● Once results are returned to FHA they cannot be changed.
● The whole procedure is strictly controlled.
● Photographic work judged on content only. Before you send in your entry:
● Fill in your entry form and include it with your photographs.
● Never write directly onto the back of your photographs.
● Always protect each individual photograph when packaging your entry and do not use paperclips as this can damage the photographs.
● Always use a hard backed envelope or box to send your entry.
● Do not leave postage or delivery until the last minute.
judging
● You may enter as many categories as you wish
● Only one entry per category
● Competition is open to all self-employed/ freelance operators in UK.
● Photographs/Images must be good quality/high definition prints.
● You must be able to attend the INSPIRE!
event in June 2015.
● Entries that do not follow the guidelines of each award will be disqualified.
● Entries that are incomplete will be disqualified.
● Entries are judged on content and not presentation.
● Entries must be at our head office before awards closing deadline.
● Late entries will not be included.
● Entries will be judged by a leading panel of hairdressers, experts and press.
● Entries will be checked and verified.
● FHA decision is final.
● FHA reserves the rights to print entrants’ photos.
● Your entry must be supplied via post.
● Entries sent to: FHA Hart House Business Centre, Kimpton Road, Luton LU2 0LB and received by the closing date; 31st March 2015.
● Entries will not be returned unless a stamped address envelope with the correct postage is supplied.
