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Style Arena - Season 101

Overview

Best African Hair Stylist in Doha is a leading professional hairstyling competition and industry platform dedicated to celebrating African hair artistry, creativity, and beauty excellence. Branded as Style Arena - Season 101, the initiative attracts skilled hairstylists and makeup artists from across Africa and beyond, offering a space to showcase cultural expression, technical mastery, and modern beauty innovation.

Positioned as Doha's biggest African beauty showdown, the platform provides strong visibility for both male and female stylists, as well as beauty brands. With over 147 registered stylists from 12 countries, the event has gained significant international attention, and registration remains open with limited early-bird opportunities available.

Event Details

Location

Doha, Qatar

Event Hours

2pm - 9pm

Schedule

  • March 23-24, 2026: Competition Rounds
  • March 26, 2026: Grand Finale

Competition Categories

Participants compete across four major categories that reflect both traditional and contemporary beauty expressions:

Cultural Hair Creations

Traditional African hairstyling artistry

Contemporary Afro Styles

Modern African-inspired hairstyles

North African Elegance

Celebrating North African beauty traditions

Makeup Artistry

Professional makeup excellence

Judging Process

The judging process is designed to be transparent, balanced, and inclusive. A panel of four professional judges will evaluate each performance.

Final results are determined through a combined scoring system that includes judges' scores, live audience votes, and online voting via a dedicated digital platform, all weighted by percentage to ensure fairness and broad participation.

Participation & Fees

Standard Registration350 QAR
Early Bird RateLIMITED TIME
252 QAR
Audience Entry50 QAR

Premium VIP and VVIP packages, as well as group table packages are also available. Contact us for more details or visit the registration page.

Prizes & Rewards

15,000 QAR

Total Cash Prize Pool

In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive luxury travel rewards to destinations such as Zanzibar, Georgia, and Dubai, enhancing the prestige and global appeal of the platform.

Participant Benefits

Entry into all competition categories
Professional photography
Certificates of participation
Networking lunches with industry leaders
Full access to event activities
Eligibility for cash and travel prizes
Visa and accommodation assistance (international)
PR recognition and promotional support (up to 6 months)

Beyond the Competition

The event welcomes audiences, beauty professionals, and brand representatives, offering a vibrant beauty, fashion, and lifestyle experience including:

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Live Music

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Cultural Showcases

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Fashion Runway

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Guest Performances

Our Sponsors & Partners

The platform is supported by reputable sponsors and partners contributing to its growing visibility and industry reach:

Qatar AirwaysProvidence BankNaija RestaurantMatrix ClubCoco's Kitchen

Contact Us

Online registration is currently open. For enquiries and support: