Section Hairstyle – Japan 2026
BRILIANT WORLD CUP
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
presents
✨ JAPAN BEAUTY CUP – TOKYO CHAMPIONSHIP ✨
🏙️ July 20, 2026 – Online Edition
🌎 Tokyo, JAPAN
🎖️ 31st Edition
💅 HAIRSTYLE SECTION
✨ Every participant will receive a PARTICIPATION MEDAL.
📣 Show your talent on an international stage
📣 Celebrate your work and performance
📣 Be part of something BRILIANT!
💎 BRILIANT BEAUTY WORLD CUP – JAPAN CUP – Championship
CHAMPIONSHIP RULES
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – JAPAN, Tokyo
📌 REGISTRATION OPENS: May 20 , 2026
📌 REGISTRATION CLOSES: July 20, 2026
🕒 JUDGING PERIOD: July 22nd , 2026 – July 28th , 2026
🏆 FINAL RESULTS – AWARDS GALA (LIVE on Facebook): August 2nd, 2026
🎁 TROPHY DELIVERY: 1st September , 2026 –10 September , 2026
(In case of any schedule changes, participants will be informed in advance.)
(If there are any changes in the schedule, participants will be notified in advance.)
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💎 EVERY participant will receive a MEDAL for participation.
🏆 Winners will receive official trophies, diplomas, and international recognition.
📦 THE PARTICIPANT PAYS IN FULL FOR DELIVERY OF THEIR WINNING CUPS.
✨SECTION HAIRSTYLE – Registration Details✨
✅ Eligibility Rules
Participants without Previous Championship Experience
Individuals who have not participated in championships before, regardless of their years of experience in Nails, Hair Style , Make Up , LasheMaker or PMU ( Permanent Make Up ) , are eligible for the Debut category.
First-Time Trainers
Trainers who have not previously registered in the Instructor Debut category are eligible to join this category.
This rule ensures equal opportunities for all debutants, supporting diversity and inclusion.
🏆 Categories of Participation – BRILIANT CUP WORLD Championship
👶 Junior Star Kids
Experience: Up to 15 years old
Focus: Talent development
🌱 Debut / Debut Instructor
Experience: 1+ years
Focus: First competition steps, first trophies
Requirement: 1–3 nominations to qualify for the next category
🎯 Junior / Junior Instructor
Experience: 2+ years
Focus: Demonstrating skills and winning trophies
Requirement: 1–3 nominations to qualify for the next category
💎 Master / Master Instructor
Experience: 3–4 years
Focus: Strong competition history, top rankings
Requirement: Minimum 5 nominations to advance
🌍 Professional / Professional Instructor
Experience: 5+ years
Focus: Advanced level, international experience
Requirement: Minimum 5 nominations to advance
👑 VIP / VIP Instructor
Experience: 6+ years
Focus: Recognized professionals with consistent top results
Requirement: Minimum 5 nominations to advance
🏅 Premium / Premium Instructor
Experience: 7–8+ years
Focus: Elite competitors with international wins
Requirement: Minimum 5 nominations to advance
⚖️ Premium Judge
Experience: 9–10+ years
Focus: Competition and judging expertise
Requirement: Judge Course or Grand Prix in Briliant CUP with 10–15 works
🔥 Elite Judge
Experience: 15+ years
Focus: Grand Prix winners and top-tier experts
Requirement: Grand Prix participation with minimum 15 works
💳 Payment Details – BRILIANT CUP
🏦 Bank Transfer
Bank Name: Transilvania Bank
Company: BRILIANT CUP SRL
IBAN: RO32 BTRL EURC RT06 3073 6801
SWIFT/BIC: BTRLRO22
Bank Country: România
Bank Address: City Roman, Str. Mihai Viteazul nr. 3, Cod Postal 617135
📌 Reference Code: Name + Surname Participant – Briliant Cup
💲 PayPal & Alternative Payments
Please contact the organisers for details.
📱 WhatsApp Support:
+40 745 580 556
+40 769 562 101
⚠️ Important Payment Instructions
🚫 Do NOT write on PayPal: Nominations , Name , Address .
👉 These details must be written only in the registration email.
The reference code is enough. Depending on the team, the code may be different – please ask the organiser before paying.
💲 PayPal Commission:
Not included in the price. The participant will cover the PayPal fee.
🏦 Bank Account Payments:
Contact the organisers for details. Bank accounts differ depending on the country, or PayPal may be used.
📱 WhatsApp Contact:
+40 745 580 556
+40 769 562 101
👥 Team Registrations:
Participants who are part of a team will request details directly from their Team Leader, or will be registered by the Team Leader.
💡 Individual Registrations:
Register without fear – we are here to guide you!
🎁 Special Marketing Offer
For promotional purposes, we grant ourselves the right to offer weekly Free Nominations in each Section (LIKE, SHARE & TAG).
Any competitor who has submitted and paid an application for participation can benefit from this bonus.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Previously works published in magazine, social medial, etc. are allowed. But, of course, we encourage all participants to take time to create newly and beautiful works. MAIN PROVISIONS OF THE REGULATIONS OF THE BRILIANT CUP BEAUTY CHAMPIONSHIP. The championship aims to improve the professional skills of NAILS beauty stylists. The purpose of the competition: To show the profession in a creative, fashionable and highly demanded beauty industry, to attract more interest in this unique direction of beauty, especially NAILS
CHAMPIONSHIP RULES ONLINE PARTICIPATION
GENERAL RULES
📸 Submission Requirements
For a fair, objective, and professional judging process, all participants must follow the standard presentation requirements.
Random or incomplete photo submissions are not accepted.
General Requirements:
Photos must be clear, sharp, and well-lit
No filters, editing, or retouching are allowed
The use of beauty apps or enhancements is strictly prohibited
The background must be clean and neutral
It is recommended to use the same position and lighting for before and after photos
The hairstyle must be fully visible from all required angles
A short video (10–30 seconds) may be required to present the work from multiple angles.
Failure to follow these requirements may result in penalty points or disqualification.
Required Photos:
1 photo BEFORE
1 photo AFTER – front view
1 photo AFTER – back view
1 photo AFTER – left side
1 photo AFTER – right side
Additional Requirements:
The entire hairstyle must be clearly visible (no elements hidden or covered)
Hair texture, structure, and details must be visible
Accessories are allowed, unless otherwise specified in the category
The final look must be clean, balanced, and well-defined
📖 Special Conditions
The work must be the central focus of every photo.
Logos on photos are strictly prohibited.
The minimum photo quality accepted is HD (720×1280).
Works done on mannequin heads are also allowed.
There are no rules limiting art – every participant is free to create with no boundaries.
Whether professional or beginner, everyone is encouraged to show their talent.
You may submit as many works as you wish, with the recommendation to use different models.
🏆 Awards & Delivery Conditions
All transport costs for awards, medals and certificates are the responsibility of the participants.
Delivery prices vary depending on the weight, the country and the distance.
Assistants and judges must also cover delivery costs for trophies or diplomas sent to their teams or individuals.
The organizer does not assume any costs related to deliveries.
⚖️ Judging Process
Judging is carried out online through WhatsApp groups. Each work is evaluated by 8 judges according to established criteria and the scores are recorded in official Evaluation Sheets.
The Organizing Committee calculates the total points.
Winners are those who reach or exceed the minimum score required for each place.
Some places may remain vacant if no participant reaches the required level — for example, there may be a 3rd place awarded without a 1st or 2nd place.
💳 Fees & Appeals
Participation fees are non-refundable.
Appeals may be submitted within 14 days directly to the organizers via email.
It is forbidden to contact the judges to request explanations regarding the scores, and those who do will be disqualified.
Information about scores is provided by email within 30 days.
The identity of the judges remains confidential in order to protect their impartiality.
🌍 Championship Regulations
All contests of the Briliant Cup World Beauty Championship are held according to the rules and criteria developed by the International Association of Beauty Industry Professionals – Briliant WORLD Cup.
The judging committee is composed of certified judges of the Association, independent invited judges, and special guests including Grand Prix winners of Briliant WORLD Cup.
BANNED
🚫 Prohibited Topics – Briliant WORLD Cup Championship
The following themes are strictly forbidden in all works submitted:
- MILITARY THEMES
- RELIGION
ALLOWED
- Fasten and glue the tips together * use of tips of any shape and length (from 1 to 15 cm)
- Participation of works that have already participated in other competitions
- You can participate with as many works as you want, it is important to have various models. There is no limit, show everyone how good you are!
- Each master has the opportunity to participate in one or more categories with any number of works
GRAND PRIX
GRAND PRIX CATEGORIES
At the Grand Prix, each participant is required to submit various works ranging from small, medium, long, to extreme nails within their respective category. Any photo is accepted, and the chances of winning increase with clearer and higher-quality images. Winners will receive the trophy, crown, and diploma, with different heights for the trophies and unique crowns for each category. Participate and win in your category!
At the Grand Prix, each participant is required to submit various works ranging from small, medium, long, to extreme nails within their respective category. Any photo is accepted, and the chances of winning increase with clearer and higher-quality images. Winners will receive the trophy, crown, and diploma, with different heights for the trophies and unique crowns for each category. Participate and win in your category!
At the Grand Prix, each participant is required to submit various works ranging from small, medium, long, to extreme nails within their respective category. Any photo is accepted, and the chances of winning increase with clearer and higher-quality images. Winners will receive the trophy, crown, and diploma, with different heights for the trophies and unique crowns for each category. Participate and win in your category!
At the Grand Prix, each participant is required to submit various works ranging from small, medium, long, to extreme nails within their respective category. Any photo is accepted, and the chances of winning increase with clearer and higher-quality images. Winners will receive the trophy, crown, and diploma, with different heights for the trophies and unique crowns for each category. Participate and win in your category!
At the Grand Prix, each participant is required to submit various works ranging from small, medium, long, to extreme nails within their respective category. Any photo is accepted, and the chances of winning increase with clearer and higher-quality images. Winners will receive the trophy, crown, and diploma, with different heights for the trophies and unique crowns for each category. Participate and win in your category!
At the Grand Prix, each participant is required to submit various works ranging from small, medium, long, to extreme nails within their respective category. Any photo is accepted, and the chances of winning increase with clearer and higher-quality images. Winners will receive the trophy, crown, and diploma, with different heights for the trophies and unique crowns for each category. Participate and win in your category!
At the Grand Prix, each participant is required to submit various works ranging from small, medium, long, to extreme nails within their respective category. Any photo is accepted, and the chances of winning increase with clearer and higher-quality images. Winners will receive the trophy, crown, and diploma, with different heights for the trophies and unique crowns for each category. Participate and win in your category!
At the Grand Prix, each participant is required to submit various works ranging from small, medium, long, to extreme nails within their respective category. Any photo is accepted, and the chances of winning increase with clearer and higher-quality images. Winners will receive the trophy, crown, and diploma, with different heights for the trophies and unique crowns for each category. Participate and win in your category!
At the Grand Prix, each participant is required to submit various works ranging from small, medium, long, to extreme nails within their respective category. Any photo is accepted, and the chances of winning increase with clearer and higher-quality images. Winners will receive the trophy, crown, and diploma, with different heights for the trophies and unique crowns for each category. Participate and win in your category!
At the Grand Prix, each participant is required to submit various works ranging from small, medium, long, to extreme nails within their respective category. Any photo is accepted, and the chances of winning increase with clearer and higher-quality images. Winners will receive the trophy, crown, and diploma, with different heights for the trophies and unique crowns for each category. Participate and win in your category!
At the Grand Prix, each participant is required to submit various works ranging from small, medium, long, to extreme nails within their respective category. Any photo is accepted, and the chances of winning increase with clearer and higher-quality images. Winners will receive the trophy, crown, and diploma, with different heights for the trophies and unique crowns for each category. Participate and win in your category!
At the Grand Prix, each participant is required to submit various works ranging from small, medium, long, to extreme nails within their respective category. Any photo is accepted, and the chances of winning increase with clearer and higher-quality images. Winners will receive the trophy, crown, and diploma, with different heights for the trophies and unique crowns for each category. Participate and win in your category!
At the Grand Prix, each participant is required to submit various works ranging from small, medium, long, to extreme nails within their respective category. Any photo is accepted, and the chances of winning increase with clearer and higher-quality images. Winners will receive the trophy, crown, and diploma, with different heights for the trophies and unique crowns for each category. Participate and win in your category!
At the Grand Prix, each participant is required to submit various works ranging from small, medium, long, to extreme nails within their respective category. Any photo is accepted, and the chances of winning increase with clearer and higher-quality images. Winners will receive the trophy, crown, and diploma, with different heights for the trophies and unique crowns for each category. Participate and win in your category!
There are 14 categories in this championship. For each category a CROWN and THE GRAND PRIX CUP will be won. 3 girls must fight for one of them to win a place 1,2,3. Cups are diverse and so are the crowns. No money is offered for these categories! Pay attention on the Grand Prix Excellence and EXCLUSIVE!
Attention for the best champion! The best of the best must be given to those girls who participate with the most works in the championship no matter the category. There must be 3 girls to fight for this title: Grand Prix Champion QUEEN and must have more than 30-40-50-60 works to be able to win the title of champion and will win the amount of 1000 euros + zirconium crystal crown and big trophy 50cm Only one girl will win this title!
NOMINATIONS
01. Full Fashion Look 2024 – Man Category
02. Full Fashion Look 2024 – Lady Category
03. Wedding Hairstyle on Long Hair Pearl and other accessories
04. Office Hairstyle for Women
05. Evening Event Gold Accesoris Hairstyle
06. Spring Hairstyle with Flowers
07. Hairstyle for the Graduation
08. Fashionable Hair Braiding
09. Evening Hair Braiding
10. Fantasy Look 2024
11. Crazy Hair Day For Medium Hair
12. Men’s Hair Casino
13. Arabic Men Image 2024
14. Hairstyle in the Avant-Garde Style
15. Cupcake Hair
16. Daytime Hair Braiding
17. Wedding Hairstyle ,, Arab Bride ,,
18. Halloween Hair
19. Artist Hair Idea 2024
20. Horror Hair Idea
21. Casino Woman Hair Idea
22. Arabic Woman Hair Style Fantasy
23. Short/Long hair dutch braid hairstyles
24. Best Balayage tehnique
25. Best Blond Hair
26. Best Black Hair
27. Best Red Hair
28. Best Coloristics Hair
29. Best Fashion Cut Hair
30. Best Classic Fade Hair
31. Best Fashion Pro Cut
32. Best Skin Fade Cut Hair
A. Royal Gradient Fade
B. Platinum Prestige Fade
C. Imperial Skin Fade
D. Aurora Spectrum Fade
E. Titanium Razor Fade
F. Majestic Undercut Fade
G. Onyx High Top Fade
H. Holographic Curly Fade
I. Neon Mohawk Fade
33. Best Classic Cut Hair
34. Best Creative Color Hair
35. Arabic Style Hair 2024
36. Wedding hairstyle for medium hair
37. Evening hairstyle
38. Bixie haircut 2024 (which is a combination of bob and pixie haircut )
39. Long curly hair Mix colors
40. Hair straight and long and shiny
- Updates Trends 2024
- 1A. The Box Bob – Lady Category
2A. Luxurious Long Hair – Lady Category
3A. The Wet Look – Lady Category
4A. Sculptural Braids – Lady Category
5A. Seventies Bangs – Lady Category
6A. Hairstyle for Long Hair “Hat” – Lady Category
7A. Salon haircut and styling – Men’s dandy haircut – Man Category
Updates Trends 2024
1A. The Box Bob – Lady Category
2A. Luxurious Long Hair – Lady Category
3A. The Wet Look – Lady Category
4A. Sculptural Braids – Lady Category
5A. Seventies Bangs – Lady Category
6A. Hairstyle for Long Hair “Hat” – Lady Category
7A. Salon haircut and styling – Men’s dandy haircut – Man Category
NEW NOMINATIONS
For the Hair section:
1. Poland Elegant Evening Hairstyle
2. Creative Poland Braided Hairstyle 2024
3. Vintage Poland Hairstyle with Accessories
4. Casual Hairstyle with Natural Volume 2024
5. Glamorous Special Occasion Hairstyle 2024
For the Barber section:
1. Barber Art: Patterned Haircuts
2. Vintage Haircuts with Retro Elements
3. Modern Barber: Urban Looks
4. Creative Haircuts with Asymmetrical Elements”
5. Barber Classic: Traditional Haircuts with Refinement
NEW Nominations – Extensions
- For the hair extensions section of the championship, the following nominations:
- 1. Clip-On Extensions – for quick and temporary applications, evaluating the placement technique and the final aesthetic result.
- 2. Sewn-In Extensions – focusing on stability, perfect integration into the hair, and comfort for the wearer.
- 3. Tape-In Extensions – assessing the quality of the application and the concealment of the tapes.
- 4. Keratin Tip Extensions – highlighting the precision of application and the natural look of the final result.
- 5. Microring and Nanoring Extensions – the technique of attaching with small rings, evaluating durability and aesthetic effect.
- 6. Natural vs. Synthetic Hair Extensions – this category can distinguish between the two types of materials, appreciating the quality and how well they blend with natural hair.
- 7. Colored or Ombre Extensions – focused on the creative aspect and the harmony of colors used in the extensions.
- 8. U-Tip Extensions (Hot Fusion) – the emphasis will be on the application technique through hot fusion and its durability.
- 9. Voluminous Tape-In Extensions – evaluation will focus on the volume and density achieved with the tape-in extensions.
- 10. Afro/Curly Hair Extensions – this nomination can be dedicated to the application of extensions on afro or curly hair textures, where the technique and natural transition are essential.
- Accessorizing and Documentation: Extensions can be accessorized, and for evaluation, participants must submit 4 photos (front, back, and sides), along with a 30-second video covering all areas of the hairstyle and extension application.
PRICING
💎 NOMINATION PACKAGES – 2025
🎁 Special Offer – Always Available!
3 + 1 Free → Pay for 3 Nominations, get 1 extra!
👉 Only 245 €
✨ Start Your Journey
1 Nomination – 85 €
2 Nominations – 165 €
3 Nominations – 245 €
🔥 Grow Your Impact
4 Nominations – 325 €
5 Nominations – 405 €
6 Nominations – 485 €
🏆 Go for the Crown
7 Nominations – 565 €
8 Nominations – 645 €
9 Nominations – 725 €
10 Nominations – 805 €
🌍 Elite Competitor
11 Nominations – 885 €
12 Nominations – 965 €
13 Nominations – 1045 €
14 Nominations – 1125 €
15 Nominations – 1205 €
👑 Premium Levels
16 Nominations – 1285 €
17 Nominations – 1365 €
18 Nominations – 1445 €
19 Nominations – 1525 €
20 Nominations – 1605 €
✨ Unlimited Ambition
25 Nominations – 2005 €
30 Nominations – 2405 €
35 Nominations – 2805 €
40 Nominations – 3205 €
45 Nominations – 3605 €
50 Nominations – 4005 €
Judging Criteria
PANEL OF JUDGES
1st section for men – 2nd section for women
GENERAL IMPRESSION
General impression of the master’s work as a whole, his emotional impact, the degree of complexity of the work performed. The professionalism and cleanliness of haircuts, styling, creativity of the master are assessed. Was the master able to create his own unique style of work? Harmony, emphasizing the recognizability of the master’s style (master’s style of work).
FORM
First of all, the integrity of the work creation is assessed. The form must be clean and the correct formulation of all compositions, which reflects the integrity of the work.
COMPLEXITY
Complexity and uniqueness of the work is evaluated.
The difficulty of doing the job in transforming the appearance of the model. Possession of various hair cutting and styling techniques. Precision and cleanliness of work. Thorough elaboration of details.
COLOUR SOLUTION
The color should be harmoniously introduced into the compositional solution. The work should be one whole colour composition. Correctly selected colour scheme.
ORIGINALITY OF IDEA, TECHNICAL CHOICES:
Proficiency in various techniques is assessed.
PURITY OF EXECUTION
Thorough study of all elements. Accuracy, cleanliness.