Categories
Freelancers (2 pools)
Small Salons (3 pools)
Small Salons (3 pools)
Independent stylists growing their personal brand, clientele, and entrepreneurial skills.
Small Salons (3 pools)
Small Salons (3 pools)
Small Salons (3 pools)
Boutique salons managing 2–5 staff, focused on upselling, customer retention, and business growth
Medium & Large Salons (3 pools)
Celebrity Hairstylists (2 pools)
Celebrity Hairstylists (2 pools)
Established teams, scaling operations, training staff, and managing higher client volume
Celebrity Hairstylists (2 pools)
Celebrity Hairstylists (2 pools)
Celebrity Hairstylists (2 pools)
High-visibility stylists working with public figures, fashion events, and media exposure
Selection Conditions (what applicants must meet)
Eligibility
- 18+; based in Lagos (or able to attend 10 days in Lagos).
- Professional profile fits one of the four pools: Freelancer, Small Salon, Medium/Large Salon, Celebrity Hairstylist.
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience or strong portfolio if emerging talent.
- Available for all 9 training days + Night of Crowns (Day 10).
- Agrees to Code of Conduct, photo/video consent for event coverage, and brand activation participation (e.g., kits demo, interviews, surveys).
Documentation
- Basic ID (for venue/security and possible bank onboarding).
- Portfolio link (Instagram, website, or shared folder).
- If claiming a salon category: salon name & team size.
- Optional references (previous employers/clients).
Prioritization (transparent, non-discriminatory)
- Strong professional fit for the selected pool.
- Motivation to learn and to apply skills post-event.
- Portfolio quality (or demonstrated potential for emerging talent).
- Financial inclusion priority for unbanked/underbanked stylists (supports bank KPIs).
- Positive community impact potential (mentoring, youth training, women-led business, etc.).
- Balanced representation across specialties (braids, bridal, barbering, color, texture).
Disqualifiers
- Cannot commit to full attendance.
- Incomplete application or missing consent.
- Conflicts of interest with partner activations (case-by-case).
