Introducing Future Barber?

the ultimate barbering competition for college students across the UK & Ireland.

Future Barber is dedicated to supporting and inspiring the next generation of barbering talent. Created for students, beginners and aspiring barbers, the competition gives future professionals the opportunity to showcase their skills, build confidence and experience.

Colleges must register first to make their students eligible to enter.

Round One

Students submit one image of their work online for judging.

Please ensure all images are:

* High quality
* Well lit
* Carefully composed
* Suitable for professional social media use

In today’s industry, creating strong content for platforms like Instagram is an essential skill for modern hair professionals. We want to see images that reflect professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail.

We welcome:

* Clean backgrounds
* Sharp, clear photography
* Thoughtful composition
* Professional presentation

Please avoid:

* Cluttered backgrounds
* Poor lighting
* Low-quality images
* Gowns or capes left on models

Round Two

20 finalists will be selected to progress to the final stage, where they’ll create and submit:

* Two final looks
* On two different models
* Captured through professional competition images

Finalists will all receive a certificate and tickets to a Barber Bash event of their choice worth £66

The Prize

Winners will collectively receive over £4,000 worth of incredible prizes from our sponsors, including:

* Professional clippers
* Premium scissors
* Hairdryers
* Barbering tools & accessories
* And loads more industry gear

Future Barber 2026

Last year’s competition showcased some unbelievable talent and creativity from barbering students around the country.

This year, Future Barber is going even bigger:

* More colleges involved
* Bigger prizes
* More exposure for the next generation of barbers

Register your interest below and be part of the most exciting barbering competition for students in the UK & Ireland.