Recognising talent

Neäl & Wølf is bringing back its Rising Star Awards 2025, and it’s bigger and better than ever! This awesome competition is all about celebrating the creativity and talent of hairdressing students and apprentices. If you’ve got skills in styling, color, or extensions, this is your chance to shine.

What’s in it for you?

• The top five finalists will get to attend a four-day training course at the Neäl & Wølf Training Academy Centre with top educators, including Laura Elliott, Head of Education at Neäl & Wølf.
• Finalists will also attend an awards ceremony where one winner will be crowned Rising Star 2025.
• Winners take home the incredible Neäl & Wølf Pro Stylist Toolkit and bragging rights, of course!

Laura Elliott says:

“We’re so excited to bring back the Rising Star Awards! Last year’s competition blew us away with the amazing talent we saw, and we can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store.”

How to Enter

It’s super simple:

1. Create a jaw-dropping hair look using at least one Neäl & Wølf product.
2. Snap a great photo of your finished work.
3. Post it on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #NWRisingStar.
4. In your caption, talk about your inspiration and how you created the look. Don’t forget to tag @nealandwolf and list the products you used.
5. Fill out the entry form on the Neäl & Wølf website.

Who Can Enter?

If you’re a student or salon apprentice, this is for you! Tutors and salon owners can also enter on behalf of their students.

This is your chance to show off your talent, learn from the best, and take your career to the next level. For all the details, check out the Neäl & Wølf website and get involved with #NWRisingStar!