Quif Centre Stage 2025: Colour, Creativity & a Whole Lot of Inspiration
Published date 26 September 2025
This year’s Quif Centre Stage competition was back and better than ever for its 4th year, with a night of artistry, inspiration and boundary-pushing colour. From an 8am start to a 4pm deadline, finalists coloured, cut and styled their models' hair before heading to the venue to showcase their work to the judges, and an audience of like-minded professionals. The evening features live demos with Quif Artists Georgia Bell and Brooke Evans, the Alan Howard Podcast Live, and of course, the jaw-dropping Centre Stage final.
If you missed it, here’s a closer look at the finalists, their themes and the inspiration behind their looks, and a sneak peek into their formulas. They also share what the experience meant to them, so let’s dive behind the scenes of Quif Centre Stage 2025…
Laura - Pretty In Punk
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Salon owner and educator, Laura, combined raw, rebellious punk with soft, feminine energy, a nostalgic nod to her teen years.
Before:
Formula:
- Roots: Blast Make Me Blush + Pink Cadillac
- Mids: Blast Tickle Me Pink
- Ends: Blast Drama Queen
- The dark base pre-coloured with 6:03 Magi:gloss, glazed with Quint:essential in colour 5.The extensions were patterned with Blast Make Me Blush, Pink Cadillac, Tickle Me Pink and the bold, black lines in Midnight Oil + Inky Blue.
Laura says:
“My look is called Pretty In Punk, and it’s a blend of two styles: raw, rebellious punk with a soft, feminine edge. Basically, how I wanted to look when I was 14. I just loved the Avril Lavigne vibes! With Quif, I love the diversity of the products; it has everything you need from glosses to added pigments. If you’re entering Quif Centre Stage, definitely put a moodboard together so you can bring your inspiration to life!”
Amelia - Elemental Firestorm
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For her very first colour competition, Amelia went all in with a fiery, multi-hued creation that celebrated creative freedom.
Before:
Formula:
- Roots: Magi:colour 66.66, 77.66, 6.0, 006 + 20 vol
- Ends: 77.66, 88.66, 066 + 1.5 developer
- Blast Cherry Lips on the entire head
- Fire panels: Mixed Blast Red Alert, Rubber Duck and Copper Head
- Extensions: Layered Blast Red Alert, Inky Blue, Deep Purple, Raspberry Ripple
Amelia says:
“My look is Elemental Firestorm. I used a mixture of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet to create my final look to represent the evolution and movement of fire. I entered Quif Centre Stage because it’s my first colour competition, and I wanted to explore that side of my work to let out my artistic side with a bit of free rein! I absolutely loved working with Quif’s Blast - it’s just incredible! The shine, the coverage, the vibrancy, I absolutely love it! If you’re entering next year, just go for it, don’t overthink it!”
Rhian - Y2K
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Rhian’s look was a bold Y2K-inspired leopard print balayage, celebrating fearless self-expression.
Before:
Technique:
- Balayage in foil & panel highlights with leopard print design
Formula:
- Balayage in foils using Magi:light 9+ Premium Lightener
- Roots: Magi:colour in 5:73 + 10 vol.
- Panels: Blended Raspberry Ripple + Tickle Me Pink using Midnight Oil for the leopard print pattern.
Rhian says:
“I’ve gone for a Y2K vibe, inspired by self-expression and embracing your bold self. I entered Quif Centre Stage to get back into competitions - I love being able to showcase my creativity. I love the range in Quif, especially Blast! It’s so easy to use and understand, I just love it! My advice for those wanting to enter next year…just go for it! You never know what might happen, and it will really help your confidence.”
Daniel - Peace Rose
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Working at the prestigious Joseph Feraro Hair salon in Harrogate, Daniel's entry was inspired by the Peace Rose, a famous flower to commemorate the end of World War II, with its delicate blend of pink and yellow tones.
Before:
Technique:
- Subtle highlights with Magi:light+ and 3% developer for a clean lift
- Carefully placed layered toner to create that petal-like gradation
Formula:
- Yellow tones: Blast Rubber Duck mixed with White Lightning
- Pink tones: Pink Cadillac blended with White Lightning
- Extensions: Midnight depth at the ends using Blast Midnight Oil
- Top veil gloss: Magi:gloss10-13 for a soft, luminous finish
Daniel says:
“My look is inspired by the Peace Rose. If you’ve never seen one before, it’s got yellows and pinks through it, and it works perfectly on my model’s complexion. I love how accurate and reliable Quif colour is. I can go to the colour bar and get exactly what I want, and the colour just works exactly how I need it to every time.”
The result? A radiant, multi-dimensional colour that seamlessly goes from sunny yellow to petal-pink, with inky tips for depth.
Robyn - Timeless Trends
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With 20 years in the industry, salon owner and self-employed Robyn brought a whole lot of denim in hair form, paired with a timeless haircut, the bob.
Before:
Technique:
- Pre-lightened scalp 1 week prior, dry hair panel colouring, and basic marbling for a “washed denim” effect
Formula:
- Scalp bleach: Magi:tone using 3 drops of violet using the 9+ lightener and 22vol developer
- Front PanelL Magi:colour T:11 + T:28
- The distressed denim tones were created using Quint:essential TDB + 0.11
- Root Shadow: Blast Storm Cloud + Inky Blue
Robyn says:
“My theme was Timeless Trends, so I based my colour on denim, it’s a staple in everyone’s wardrobe and evolves with every era! I paired it with a classic bob, another timeless cut. I love Quif Professional because it’s vegan and cruelty-free, which aligns with my salon’s morals. I also love the shine, and how you can formulate so many colours with their innovative products…especially the lighteners!”
And the winner is…
After a day of fierce competition and inspiring artistry, Amelia took home the winning ‘Q’ trophy with her fiery ‘Elemental Firestorm’ creation.
Just like that, Centre Stage is a wrap! We’re beyond proud of how the night went, and couldn’t be more excited for the future of our talented contestants. We want to say a very big congratulations to Amelia, as well as our other contestants, who blew the roof off! And don’t forget… If you want to get involved in Quif Centre Stage, we’ll be back and better than ever next year, so you too can have the chance of being a part of this fantastic opportunity.
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