Style & Colour Trophy 2025 - Episode 2 | Hair Competition, L’Oréal Professionnel

Step inside the high-stakes Grand Finale of the L’Oréal Professionnel Style & Colour Trophy 2025 in Paris as world-class colorists compete under the theme "Elevate Classics." In this intense first round, international finalists have exactly 4 hours and 30 minutes to reinvent iconic hair color classics. From technical panel coloring and multi-tonal blends inspired by Van Gogh to soft calico placements and high-impact contrasts, each artist pushes the boundaries of professional hair artistry. Discover live backstage problem-solving, key advice from master colorist and judge Min Kim on precise product saturation and lightening, and the exacting standards of global competition judging under pressure. WHAT’S THE STYLE & COLOUR TROPHY? Created in 1954 in the UK, the Style & Colour Trophy by L’Oréal Professionnel is the world’s longest-running professional hair competition, with more than 1 million participants across 40 countries since its creation. Each year, finalists from around the world meet in Paris for the Grand Finale, competing in two rounds, colour then styling, to showcase their technique, creativity and individual vision. WHO ARE THE JUDGES? Min Kim: New York City-based master colorist, global educator, and L’Oréal Professionnel ambassador serving as an expert jury member. Cesar Deleon Ramirez: Celebrity hairstylist, creative director, and L’Oréal Professionnel Global Creative Contributor serving as an expert jury member. Cyndia Harvey: London-based editorial h