Style & Colour Trophy 2025, Grand Finale | Hair Competition, L'Oréal Professionnel

After two intense rounds of high-pressure color work and boundary-pushing styling, the global winner of Style & Colour Trophy 2025 is officially crowned. In this Grand Final episode, the jury critiques the runway transformations created by international finalists from Australia, China, the United States, France, Ireland, and Japan. From wearable salon blends and precision layering to avant-garde textures, see how each finalist approached technical execution under pressure before the final podium is revealed: Yulan Chen in third place, Hisatoshi Hosohata in second place, and Eve Burnet taking home the prestigious trophy for France. 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 hairstylist serving as an expert jury member. WHO ARE THE FINALISTS