WELCOME TO CURATE 2026
A UNIQUE COMPETITION FOR ANZ HAIRDRESSING APPRENTICES
Created by Brisbane hairdressing icon and AHIA Creative Australian Hairdresser of the Year 2023 Justin Pace, CURATE Awards is a unique competition platform which will discover and celebrate Australia’s and New Zealand's freshest Apprentice talent, no matter your location.
With categories for Urban and Regional Australian based Apprentices, and New Zealand based Apprentices, simply create a 2-minute video edit showcasing your Cut and Colour skills, or your Colour and Style skills and upload it to the CURATE Awards competition platform along with a few photos and forms.
WINNERS PRIZES
- Full-day photo shoot workshop for all four winners with AHIA Creative Hairdresser of the Year 2023*
- Ticket to the AHIA Creative Awards Gala*
- Single-day pass to Hair Festival*
- Coverage in MOCHA HAIR magazine and across MOCHA HAIR digital platforms
- Professional biography created in conjunction with Lily Blue Communications
- Prize packs and experiences courtesy of CURATE Collaborators
*Some financial assistance with flights and accommodation provided if required.
KEY DATES FOR 2026
- Competition Deadline - 11.59pm (AEST) 2nd March 2026
- Finalists Announcement - 19th April 2026
- Winners Announcement - 17th May 2026
- Full-day photo shoot workshop - 26th June 2026
- Hair Festival - 28th and 29th June 2026
- AHIA Creative Awards Gala - 29th June 2026
