Quif Centre Stage 2026
Quif Centre Stage entries are now OPEN!
- Do you dream of showcasing your hair work on stage?
- Do you enjoy creating and sharing social media content?
- Do you want to elevate your career further than the salon floor?
If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions above, you’re ready to enter Quif Centre Stage!
'Quif Centre Stage gave me the opportunity to showcase my creativity and passion for hair. This win has given me more drive to keep pushing myself further!" - Amelia Wilmott - Quif Centre Stage 2025 Winner
NEW for 2026! Introducing the Centre Stage competition categories:
Reds. Coppers. Golds. Fire.
Turn up the heat.
The Sun category celebrates radiant reds, molten coppers and luminous golds that command attention. This is where warmth becomes wearable art — from soft strawberry tones to bold, blazing statement shades.
We’re looking for colourists who can:
- Create depth and dimension within warm palettes
- Deliver shine that glows from within
- Showcase precision placement and tonal control
- Make red and copper tones feel modern, elevated and desirable
Whether it’s a rich autumnal transformation or a sunlit golden glow, show us how you make warmth unforgettable.
If you live for vibrancy, this is your moment to shine.
Blues. Greens. Cool tones. Grey blending.
Dive into cool.
The Sea category honours tonal mastery across cool spectrums — from deep ocean blues and emerald greens to smoky silvers and seamless grey blending.
We’re searching for colourists who can:
- Balance ash and cool reflects with precision
- Neutralise unwanted warmth flawlessly
- Blend greys with sophistication and confidence
- Create depth, clarity and clean tonal results
Cool tones demand control, technical accuracy and confidence. Show us your ability to create crisp, refined colour that feels effortless and polished.
Make waves with your coolest work.
Beige. Buttery. Bright blondes.
Soft. Expensive. Effortless.
The Sand category is all about beautiful blondes — from creamy beige and buttery tones to bright, clean, light-reflecting finishes.
We’re looking for:
- Flawless lifting and clean canvases
- Seamless blends and root melts
- High-impact brightness with healthy-looking shine
- Blondes that feel luxurious and wearable
Blonde is never “just blonde.” It’s nuance, tone selection and expert refinement.
Show us your most beautiful blonde creation.
How to enter
Round 1: Online Submission
Step 1: Choose which category you’re going to enter
Step 2: Record a 30-60 second video introducing yourself to the judges and talk about the inspiration for your chosen look
Step 3: Submit before and after images of 1x hair look only that fits the brief of your chosen category
Step 4: Create an Instagram Reel style video showcasing how you created this look on your model including colour formula, technique and processing information
Entries close: Friday 29th May 2026
Round 2: The Live Final
2x finalists from each category will be selected by a panel of expert judges to recreate and present their chosen hair look on stage at the live final.
Live final: Monday 21st September 2026
WIN! A 2-night stay in Ibiza.
PLUS:
- The iconic, coveted Q award
- A mentor day with a Quif Ambassador of your choice
- Bespoke Quif education plan fro 2027
- Assist on a Quif branded photoshoot
- 1 hour coaching session with Jayne Lewis-Orr
