ENTER NOW
ALL WINNERS DECIDED BY YOU
Live voting at the event
ENTER NOW ALL WINNERS DECIDED BY YOU Live voting at the event
The d.f.s formula™️
Awards
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Submit your entry here to become The D.F.S Formula™️ Barber of the Year.
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Item description
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Enter via using #dfshaircutoftheyear25 on an IG post. Don’t forget to add The D.F.S Formula™️ watermark on your post!
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Enter via using #dfscreativeshot25 on an IG post. Don’t forget to add The D.F.S Formula™️ watermark on your post!
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Enter via using #dfschairshot25 on an IG post. Don’t forget to add The D.F.S Formula™️ watermark on your post!
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Enter via using #dfstransformation25 on an IG post. Don’t forget to add The D.F.S Formula™️ watermark on your post!
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Submit your entry here.
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Submit your entry here.
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Submit your entry here.
How it works…
Entries
All awards categories are now available to enter! All entries must be submitted according to the conditions provided in each relevant category description.
Entries close August 31st 2025.
The D.F.S Formula™️ Barber of the Year:
Submit your entry form to enter and show us why you believe you deserve to be crowned The D.F.S Formula™️ Barber of the Year! Please note that the 5 finalists will compete live at the awards show with one final haircut before being crowned by voting from the audience.
Submit your entry form here to show us why you or your instructor and/or barbershop owner believes you deserved to be crowned Student/Apprentice/New Barber of the Year.
Haircut of the Year:
Post on IG using #dfshaircutoftheyear25 to enter.
Creative/Editorial Shot of the Year:
Post on IG using #dfscreativeshot25 to enter.
Chair Shot of the Year:
Post on IG using #dfschairshot25 to enter.
Transformation of the Year:
Post on IG using #dfstransformation25 to enter.
Submit your entry form to enter and show us why you believe you deserve to be crowned Entrepreneur of the year!
Submit your entry form to enter and show us why you believe you deserve to be crowned Content Creator of the year!
Most Inspiring Individual of the Year:
Submit your entry form to enter and show us why you believe you deserve to be crowned Most Inspiring Individual of the year!
Categories
Voting/Winners
Top 10 finalists for each category (top 5 only for barber of the year) will be announced September 21st 2025.
Voting for the winner of each category will be entirely live, transparent and most importantly chosen by you!
A live voting system will be used during the hair show and awards evening allowing you to vote for who you think deserves to be crowned the winner of each category.
The Barber of the Year category will be slightly different… There will only be 5 finalists announced for this category and each finalist will compete live at awards ceremony to showcase their talents. The winner will be voted for throughout the remainder of the awards and the winner will be crowned to close out what will be an amazing evening of family celebration!
Location
Dallas Marriott Downtown
650 North Pearl Street Dallas, TX 75201
The D.F.S Formula™️ Hairshow and Awards 2025 isn’t just another barber event—it’s where the hair industry evolves.
It is a celebration.
A celebration of skill, precision, and artistry. This is where top professionals, rising talents, and industry leaders come together to push the craft forward.
Discover and master the patent pending haircutting system created by Barber.josh.o.p. The D.F.S Formula™️ is a system that will allow you to maximise control and precision whilst maintaining efficiency in your day to day cutting.
Expect next-level hair transformations, live demonstrations, and powerful industry insights that will elevate your skills, your business and your mindset. Whether you're behind the chair or leading the industry, this event is designed to inspire, educate, and recognize excellence.
🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT 🔥
✂️Live Hair Showcases – Witness masterful techniques from some of the best in the business.
🎤 In-Depth Education & Demos – No secrets, just pure knowledge and skill-building sessions.
🏆The Awards Ceremony – Honoring the innovators, trendsetters, and game-changers of the industry.
🤝 Networking & Brand Collaborations – Meet like-minded professionals, discover new tools, and connect with top brands.
🎟️ VIP Tickets - Access to pre-show education seminars and networking event, Priority Seating, Swag Bag.
🎟️ VIP ELITE - All features of standard VIP plus access to a private hands on education class the day before the event - Saturday 18th October. Extremely limited spaces.
This is more than a hair show—it’s an opportunity to refine your craft, gain industry insights, and celebrate excellence.
The future of hair starts here. Will you be part of it?
Agenda
Saturday 18th October:
10am - 4pm
Exclusive Hands-On Education Class - VIP Elite Ticket holders
Sunday 19th October:
9am - 10:30am
Pre-show VIP Education & Networking
11am - 12:15pm
The D.F.S Formula™️ with Tony Forrest & Marie Rainsford
12:30pm - 1:15pm
Elevate your day to day barbershop work with Kirby & Aldo
1:15pm - 2pm
Lunch
2pm - 3.15pm
Take your work to the next level with Los Cut it & Cjdabarber_
3.30 - 5pm
Take your career to the next level with Barber.josh.o.p
8pm - 10pm
The D.F.S Formula™️ Awards
10pm - 1.45am
Afterparty/Networking Event
refund policy
Full Refund - Over 6 weeks before the event
50% Refund - 6-2 weeks before the event
No refund - Within 2 weeks of the event
FAQs
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.