"Unleashing Creativity through Identity": Takara Belmont Announces 17 Winners at "id 2025" Final Stage Hair Design Contest
Takara Belmont's LebeL brand hosted the final stage of its prestigious hair design contest "id 2025" at the Tokyo International Forum, celebrating the creative achievements of 17 professionals and students under the theme "Optimistic Attitude."
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Takara Belmont Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director, Chairman and President: Hidetaka Yoshikawa) and its professional hair care brand "LebeL" held the final stage of the hair design event "id 2025" on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Tokyo International Forum. A detailed report featuring the award-winning works and winner interviews was released on Thursday, April 23.
Following last year's vision, this year's contest aimed to be a platform where barbers, hairstylists, and students can equally express their identities regardless of age or gender. The competition consisted of three categories: the "Creative Design Award," which focuses on creativity based on fashion themes and enhancing model individuality; the "Salon Style Award," a new form of photo contest surveyed by 20,000 fashion-conscious voters; and the "Selfie Award," where students compete with self-branded photo works using themselves as models.
Takara Belmont continues to support the challenges of beauty professionals and students under its purpose, "Discover the beauty of life."
### Event Report: id 2025 Final Stage
At the final stage, the championship of the "Creative Design Award" was held. The theme for id 2025 Final was "Optimistic Attitude," emphasizing a positive and forward-looking stance. The competition featured 30 domestic qualifiers and 6 champions from three overseas countries. The award ceremony featured a glamorous model walk on the runway, reminiscent of a fashion show.
### id 2025 FINAL Results
#### Creative Design Award (Ladies / Mens) - For Professionals
Judged by leading creators in the industry, finalists from across Japan and overseas competed in Tokyo.
**Ladies Category:**
- GOLD Prize: Akira Nana Yoshioka (vacilando)
- SILVER Prize: DERRICK CHAN (CERES SALON, Malaysia)
- BRONZE Prize: Kyoka Hamasaki (DaB MUUT)
**Mens Category:**
- GOLD Prize: AMANE (LECO)
- SILVER Prize: Yuya Ando (vetica)
- BRONZE Prize: Tatsuya Taneichi (LECO)
#### Salon Style Award - For Professionals
This category surveys whether a salon-supported hairstyle, captured in a single photo, appeals to the general public. 20,000 voters (accumulated) in their 20s to 40s provided feedback, offering hints for creating marketable styles.
- GOLD Prize: Shingo Hosoda (COA)
- SILVER Prize: Mayu Ogawa (Calaing)
- BRONZE Prize: Yume Tarumi (COA omotesando)
#### Selfie Award - For Students
A photo contest for students to refine their self-branding skills through three photos of themselves.
- GOLD Prize: Anju Sato (Fukuoka Beauty College, Fukuoka Campus)
- SILVER Prize: Miyu Kuroki (Fukuoka Beauty College, Fukuoka Campus)
- BRONZE Prize: (Fukuoka Beauty College, Fukuoka Campus)
Following last year's vision, this year's contest aimed to be a platform where barbers, hairstylists, and students can equally express their identities regardless of age or gender. The competition consisted of three categories: the "Creative Design Award," which focuses on creativity based on fashion themes and enhancing model individuality; the "Salon Style Award," a new form of photo contest surveyed by 20,000 fashion-conscious voters; and the "Selfie Award," where students compete with self-branded photo works using themselves as models.
Takara Belmont continues to support the challenges of beauty professionals and students under its purpose, "Discover the beauty of life."
### Event Report: id 2025 Final Stage
At the final stage, the championship of the "Creative Design Award" was held. The theme for id 2025 Final was "Optimistic Attitude," emphasizing a positive and forward-looking stance. The competition featured 30 domestic qualifiers and 6 champions from three overseas countries. The award ceremony featured a glamorous model walk on the runway, reminiscent of a fashion show.
### id 2025 FINAL Results
#### Creative Design Award (Ladies / Mens) - For Professionals
Judged by leading creators in the industry, finalists from across Japan and overseas competed in Tokyo.
**Ladies Category:**
- GOLD Prize: Akira Nana Yoshioka (vacilando)
- SILVER Prize: DERRICK CHAN (CERES SALON, Malaysia)
- BRONZE Prize: Kyoka Hamasaki (DaB MUUT)
**Mens Category:**
- GOLD Prize: AMANE (LECO)
- SILVER Prize: Yuya Ando (vetica)
- BRONZE Prize: Tatsuya Taneichi (LECO)
#### Salon Style Award - For Professionals
This category surveys whether a salon-supported hairstyle, captured in a single photo, appeals to the general public. 20,000 voters (accumulated) in their 20s to 40s provided feedback, offering hints for creating marketable styles.
- GOLD Prize: Shingo Hosoda (COA)
- SILVER Prize: Mayu Ogawa (Calaing)
- BRONZE Prize: Yume Tarumi (COA omotesando)
#### Selfie Award - For Students
A photo contest for students to refine their self-branding skills through three photos of themselves.
- GOLD Prize: Anju Sato (Fukuoka Beauty College, Fukuoka Campus)
- SILVER Prize: Miyu Kuroki (Fukuoka Beauty College, Fukuoka Campus)
- BRONZE Prize: (Fukuoka Beauty College, Fukuoka Campus)