Gloss Boss Awards
ANZ 2027

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What are the Redken Gloss Boss Awards ANZ?

Unleash your inner Gloss Boss! Enter the Redken Gloss Boss Awards ANZ for a chance to win a trip to the United States of America!

Showcase your blonde, brunette or creative color skills, for a chance at the title.

The Redken Gloss Boss Awards ANZ are a coloring competition for all levels of hairdressers, with a simple brief, criteria and accessible entry.

There are 3 categories – Blonde, Brunette, and Creative allowing Hairdressers to show off their color skills using Redken Color Portfolio Shades EQ, Shades ALK, Color Gels Oils, Color Gels Lacquers, Color Fusion or Cover Fusion.

No costs involved, enter online with a reel & post to Instagram.

Enter HERE for the chance to win Gloss Boss ANZ 2027

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Who can enter?

The Redken Gloss Boss Awards ANZ are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens (or permanent residents) who are:

18 years of age or older at the start of the competition.
Qualified hairdressers or apprentice hairdressers.
Employed at a salon in Australia or New Zealand.

Individual entry only and entrants must use Redken products and Redken Color Portfolio (any Redken Color range) when creating their color for the competition (Does not need to be a Redken Salon).

You can enter the Gloss Boss Awards once per category. Read the full Terms and Conditions here.

Process

Gloss Boss Awards ANZ 2027 entry process: choose your category, film the coloring process, create an Instagram reel, upload to the entry portal and post to Instagram L'Oréal Partner Shop and Redken Color Portfolio products

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Criteria

The Redken Gloss Boss criteria considers Fashion: taking inspiration from trends – current or upcoming, Innovation: Classic elements, with a brand-new twist, and Digital: Socially-optimised video editing a look, capturing the coloring & styling journey of their hair.

Blonde hair color look for the Gloss Boss Blonde category

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Gloss Boss Blonde

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In this category, an impressively blonde colored look is required! You decide whether you want to submit a dreamy balayage look, breathtaking babylights effects, or your personal blond creation. What is expected is a fascinating blond that shines brilliantly.

60% of the end result must be a hair color type between levels 7 to 10.

Brunette hair color look for the Gloss Boss Brunette category

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Gloss Boss Brunette

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In this category, an impressive brunette colored look is requested! You decide whether your look includes chocolate tones or coffee tones.

Natural base of model must be a hair color type between levels 2 and 6. The end result must be a hair color type between levels 4 to 7.

Creative hair color look for the Gloss Boss Creative category

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Gloss Boss Creative

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In this category, an impressive creative colored look is requested! You decide whether your look includes copper tones, red tones or luxe wearable rich tones.

Natural base of model must be a hair color type between levels 1 and 9. The end result must be a hair color type between levels 1 to 9.

How to enter

Step 1
Choose your category & film the coloring process

Decide which category you would like to enter.

Secure your model (must be 18+) capturing every step of the coloring process wearing gloves. Make sure you note down the formula & film your techniques through the process.

Step 2
Create an Instagram reel of the process

Must have:
Be in color (no black and white)
Maximum 60 seconds long
Must show a start & end/ before & after result of your model
Must show coloring process & transformation
No filter or photo enhancement tools to be used
Think trending transition

Please read T&Cs HERE

Step 3
Upload to entry portal HERE

Details you will need:
Salon name
Stylist name
State
Formulas & technique description
Upload video + cover photo
Instagram handle

Step 4
Post to Instagram (and TikTok if you wish)

In the caption, please include:
TAG @REDKENPRO_ANZ
FORMULAS & TECHNIQUE DESCRIPTION
ALL THREE HASHTAGS FOR THE CATEGORY YOU ARE ENTERING

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For Redken Gloss Boss Creative 2027:
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Prize

Gloss Boss Awards ANZ 2027 prizes: 15 finalists win a trip to Sydney and 3 winners win a trip to New York

Terms & Conditions: AU&NZ 18+ who are qualified/apprentice hairdressers employed at a salon in AU/NZ only. Ends 11:59pm AEDT 15/3/27. Max 1 entry/person/category - see full T&Cs for specific categories. T&Cs apply.