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Meet the Talent Green House 2026 Winner
Meet
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Talent
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2026
Winner
After the five finalists introduced their creative visions during Sunday evening’s Get Together Dinner, the Talent Green House 2026 winner has been announceded on the WWHT stage. The title was awarded to Tara-Lee Mitchell for her live performance “Women in Echo” by Davines Hair Art Director Tom Connell and Jesus Oliver. Congratulations to all the participants!
Cultivating New Talent
Cultivating
New
Talent
Led by Davines Hair Art Director Tom Connell, Talent Green House supports global hairstylists in developing their skills and becoming their best selves through education, competition, and mentorship. The program gives a platform to the most promising talent in the industry.
Learn more from Tom Connell himself:
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AngeloCapuzzimati,Italy"For years, I chose to work quietly, cultivating my perspective, my sensitivity, and my identity.
Today, I feel ready to contribute something of my own. For me, the Talent Green House is an opportunity to turn a personal journey into a dialogue with others. More than a desire to be seen, it is a desire to express myself that has guided me here."
PiaJones,UK"I thought, why not? Let’s give it a go.
This is the first time I’ve had the opportunity to showcase my talent on this kind of stage, and the experience has opened my eyes to what the future could hold."
JonnyCandy,Australia"When I entered Talent Green House program it has reminded me of the excitement, curiosity, and passion I felt at the very beginning of my career.
It’s truly reignited my fire and passion. "
TaraLee-Mitchell,Australia"This would definitely change the trajectory of my career. I can just imagine all the opportunities that would come with winning this.
And even now, becoming a finalist, I think it has already changed my career."
GiammarcoRinna,UK"I've always been eager to share my knowledge and vision with hairdressers from all over the world: that's like, it feeds my soul."
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Talent Green House program removes in many ways the element of competition, instead focusing on artistic development of the PARTICIPANT.
Tom Connell, Davines Hair Art Director
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Mentorship Program and Prize
Mentorship
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Prize
Our unique program offers a two-month-long educational journey for the Semifinalists. This is a blend of live classes, creative exploration, and mentorship guided by voices from both inside and outside the hair industry.
From the contestants, five finalists will be chosen for a one-on-one coaching experience, which includes a three-day creative immersion at Davines’ headquarters in Parma, Italy.
At the 2026 Davines World Wide Hair Tour in Valencia, Spain, they’ll compete to win an exclusive mentorship opportunity with Davines’ Hair Art Director Tom Connell and the chance to have their own show at the next World Wide Hair Tour.
TomConnell"You have to have a story. And if you've done the work, and the research, and if you have a point of view, and if you're coming from a place that's original, then it's easy to talk about it because it's genuine."
JesusOliver"Talent Green House is definitely more than a competition, it is like a truly growing path for all of us."
RochLemay"Each person that I met during my career path, the gift that they have giving me, have made me grow to who I am today. It's now my turn to give that back to the future."
JulesKim"I like to focus on how to teach people, how to create their set of values, what exercises they can do to concretize them, and how to implement them into their own personal branding."
GiammarcoAmoroso,Senzi"I've always been eager to share my knowledge and vision with hairdressers from all over the world: that's like, it feeds my soul."
LouiseBox"When you start out with any job, you're really self focused. Then you learn very quickly it's about collaboration."
DammyOgunleye"It's really important to keep educating yourself because it helps, it gives you the motivation to get up and be like there's something you're looking forward to."
ClintMattoni,LostHairdressers"I always wanted to highlight who was behind the images, wheter it was the hair, the photographer, makeup; just to highlight the people that were during that type of work that I found inspiring."
JamesCox"I've always enjoyed teaching people things because it's just so satisfying to work with someone and to help them achieve what you know they can achieve."
AndrewMissingham"I really believe that the thing that is going to keep me alive is the learning, the changing, the exploration, the mistakes."
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For those with a story to tell & a bold vision to showcase. Empowers stylists to unlock their full potential.
This program empowers stylists to unlock their full potential and become their best creative selves.
Offers a global platform where stylists worldwide can learn, connect, and grow equally.
Develop both your eye and skills in your craft, integrating inside-industry expertise and outside-industry expertise.
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Your Questions, Answered
Your
Questions,
Answered
Applications close on 15 December 2025 at midnight CET.
The winner of Talent Green House receives an exclusive mentorship opportunity with Davines Hair Art Direction Tom Connell and the chance to have their own show at World Wide Hair Tour in 2028.
The Talent Green House competition is open to Davines community members aged 18 and older.