Neal & Wolf Celebrates Relaunches of Rising Star 2025 Awards

Haircare professional brand Neäl & Wølf has announced the return of its highly anticipated Rising Star Awards, a prestigious competition designed to spotlight the talent of students and apprentices in the hairdressing industry.

The Rising Star Awards 2025 offers aspiring hair professionals the chance to showcase their skills in styling, colour and extensions for an opportunity to win a place on the exclusive Rising Star Bootcamp at the Neäl & Wølf Training Academy Centre. Winners will have the chance to learn from the industry’s best and receive a coveted Neäl & Wølf Pro Stylist Toolkit.

The competition offers the chance for five talented finalists, chosen by Neäl & Wølf’s esteemed judges to experience an exclusive four-day training course with top educators including Laura Elliott, head of education at Neäl & Wølf and attend an awards ceremony where one ultimate winner will be crowned as the Rising Star 2025.

Laura Elliott, head of education at Neäl & Wølf comments: “We’re thrilled to launch the Rising Star Awards for another year following the huge success of our previous competition. There was some incredible talent showcased by young professionals so we can’t wait to see what 2025 has to offer.

“At a time when many salons are facing challenges, we recognise that the next generation of professional hairdressers still need the support, education and career guidance in order to fulfil their true potential. That’s why we are committed to supporting our community of stylists and shining a light on the fantastic new talent coming through.”

How to enter the Rising Star Awards 2025

For those looking to bolster their skillset and become the next rising star, Neäl & Wølf is looking for work that showcases creativity and talent, whether that be eye catching colour, intricate foil work or outstanding updo’s. All students and salon apprentices can enter, as well as tutors and salon owners by submitting their student’s work.

To enter the Rising Star Awards, student stylists should create a standout hair look using at least one Neäl & Wølf product, then photograph the finished look and share it on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #NWRisingStar. In the caption, entrants are asked to detail the thoughts and inspiration behind the looks and how they achieved the final result. Students should also make sure to tag @nealandwolf and list the Neäl & Wølf products used to achieve the finished look.

To participate in the awards, entrants must complete and submit the entry form available on the Neäl & Wølf website.

For more information about the Rising Star Awards 2025, please visit the blog here.