No, each team can participate in only one Creative Award category.

Yes, a salon business can enter into multiple awards under the Business Award category.

Any hairdresser can participate in the Indian Hairdressing Awards as long as they have the citizenship of India. However, there are some basic criteria for certain Award categories. The hairdressers need to have a LEAP code to participate. If not, then please contact your local sales representative to initiate your LEAP code.
The Young Colorist Award - only hairdressers born on or after 1st January 1998 can participate.
The Young Entrepreneur Award – only hairdressers born on or after 1st January 1991 can participate.
The Business Awards - salons/salon chains in India are eligible to participate.
For salons/salon chains participating in the Best SoComm Salon Award, they need to have a SoComm account.

The entry fee for each award category under The Creative or Business Awards is INR 500.

Yes, you can participate in IHA even though you/your salon does not buy L’Oréal Professionnel products. However, in order to qualify for the contest your French Balayage look must be created exclusively with L’Oréal Professionnel products only. Any hairdresser participating under the creative Awards category must have a LEAP code for registration. In case this is not available, please contact the local L’Oreal Professionnel representative to initiate the same.

The current batch #35 of ARTH Academy is not allowed to participate in IHA.

No. Indian Hairdressing Awards 2021 follows a digital entry process. The entry form must be filled online and digital images need to be uploaded on iha2021.lorealprofessionnel.in Hard copies of any kind will not be accepted.

Sorry, no late entries will be accepted. The website will not accept any entries from 1st December 2021.

• Download the brochure from the website iha2021.lorealprofessionnel.in
• Pick your award category (The Business Awards)
• Pick your sub- category under The Business Awards
• Read the rules of entry
• Download the guidelines form
• Prepare your case study
• Fill in the online form
• Upload your case study
• Make the payment

There will not be a regional round this time.

The shortlist for The National Finale will be announced after the entries submission stage at a specified date. There will be an SMS and an e-mail communication to the participant. Please keep checking the IHA website for updates and details

No. If selected for The National Finale, you will be provided with a new model during the Technical Round. You will have to create a French Balayage look on this new model that suits her face.

No. If selected for The National Finale, L’Oreal Professionnel will provide you with a model, make-up artist and stylist to complete your French Balayage look.

You will have to create a French Balayage look with l’Oreal Professionnel products that is natural looking, seamless and cool toned.

A French Balayage look can vary from subtle to bold. Please remember the following while creating your look:

• Follow seamless pre-lightening and blending
• Toning has to be with natural looking shades
• Reds/ burgundies or any other shade which is not natural-looking will be disqualified
• Avoid a very high level of contrast while pre-lightening (a contrast to a max of 4 levels is acceptable)
• For more information, please visit our “Get Inspired” section to learn more about French Balayage looks