GERMAN BARBER OF THE YEAR 2025: ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Have you got what it takes to be crowned Wahl German Barber of the Year for 2025? Now is your chance to celebrate your skills and show the industry how you deserve to take your place among Germany’s most talented barbers! Wahl Barber of the Year has long been a career springboard for boosting many barbers in the UK, is now making its debut in Germany. This prestigious competition gives you the chance to showcase your talents, receive recognition from industry experts, and become ambassadors for quality barbering in Germany.

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WHAT CAN YOU WIN?

With competition entries being accepted up until the deadline of 10th March 2025, the lucky finalists will be asked to join Wahl at TOPHAIR – DIE MESSE in Düsseldorf on 29th March to showcase their talent on the iconic Main Stage. Compete in front of a high-profile jury, demonstrate your craft, and battle it out for the title of the best barber.

This is more than just a competition - it’s your moment to shine, connect with the barbering community, and elevate your career to new heights. The winner will get to lift the prestigious German Barber of the Year trophy, a title that has long been a career springboard for many barbers in the UK, is now making its debut in Germany.

The stakes couldn’t be higher! The winner will take home premium Wahl tools worth €1,000. The champion will also earn the incredible opportunity to represent Wahl as an official Ambassador for one year.

HOW TO ENTER?

To enter, tell us why you think you’re worthy of the title Wahl German Barber of the Year. We want to hear about your barbering career so far and your ambitions for the future, as well as how you plan to take it to the next level.
You’ll need to submit up to 3 images showcasing your best work as a barber – make sure these are the best possible representation of your abilities. We want to be impressed!

The competition entries open on 21st January 2025 and the deadline for entries is 10th March 2025.

WHO CAN APPLY?

You have to live in Germany, Austria or Switzerland to apply for the competition. The minimum age is 18 years.

HOW WILL THE FINALISTS BE ANNOUNCED

The finalists will be announced on @wahlproeurope over the week of 17th – 20th March 2025. There will be 4 finalists.

WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE WINNER BE DETERMINED?

The lucky finalists will be asked to join Wahl at TOPHAIR – DIE MESSE in Düsseldorf on 29th March to showcase their talent live on the iconic Main Stage. Compete in front of a high-profile jury, demonstrate your craft, and battle it out for the title of the best barber. The winner will be announced right after the battle on the Main Stage.

DETAILS FOR FINALISTS

4 barbers will compete simultaneously live on the TOP HAIR Main Stage, creating a freely chosen men’s haircut in 45 minutes.

The haircut is entirely up to you, but it must include a noticeable transformation, with a visible length difference of at least 3 cm. You are free to let your creativity run wild.

All techniques and tools are allowed. However, Wahl will provide clippers, trimmers, shavers and hairdryers for the competition.

You’ll need to bring your own model. Wahl covers the entry fees for both the finalist and their model.