Phase 3 Nominees Confirmed! From 220 Entries to the Annual Grand Prix. Award Ceremony for the World's First*1 'Back-Style' Hair Contest 'REMILA BHC 2026' to be Held on May 19 at Beautyworld Japan Tokyo
Risasty Co., Ltd. announced the 24 nominees for the 3rd phase of 'REMILA BHC 2026', the world's first hair contest focusing on back-styles. The award ceremony will take place on May 19 at Beautyworld Japan Tokyo.
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Risasty Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shota Ito), which develops the dedicated nape care beauty device "REMILA"*² for hair and barber salons.
The 3rd phase nominated works for the world's first back-style focused hair contest "REMILA BHC 2026 (REMILA Back-Style Hair Contest)" organized by the company have been confirmed.
The annual Grand Prix will be announced at the award ceremony on May 19, 2026.
■ 3rd Phase Application Results — A Record 89 Entries Gathered, Reality Category Nominees Doubled
In the 3rd phase (February 1 to March 31, 2026), there were 89 entries.
This significantly exceeded the 1st phase (65 works) and the 2nd phase (66 works), marking the highest number of applications ever.
As a result of strict screening, a total of 24 works were nominated: 9 from the Creative Category and 15 from the Reality Category.
In particular, the number of nominees in the Reality category doubled from 7 in the 2nd phase to 15. Many works were submitted that confronted actual customer concerns and carefully expressed the treatment process and story. It was a phase where the realistic and powerful beauty of the "back-style" born from actual salon work stood out.
3rd Phase Creative Category Nominated Works (Partial Introduction)
Works that open up new possibilities for back-styles by fusing innovative techniques with artistic sensibility were gathered.
Instagram: @hank_takeshita
Instagram: @nachitakehito
Instagram: @_____sskyt_____
3rd Phase Reality Category Nominated Works (Partial Introduction)
Works were gathered that carefully depicted the story of change through treatment, staying close to the actual concerns of customers.
Instagram: @hirakata_hairsalon_lupinus
Instagram: @luna.marcco
Instagram: @kinoshita._ckrizia
Details of all nominated works can be checked on the special website.
■ Award Ceremony Overview
The announcement and award ceremony for each category award, including the annual Grand Prix, will be held on the official stage of Beautyworld Japan Tokyo. On the day, in addition to the award ceremony, a special talk session by a luxurious panel of judges will also be held. Please come and visit the venue.
Date: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday) 15:30-16:20
Venue: Reception Hall, 1F Conference Tower, Tokyo Big Sight (Inside the Beautyworld Japan Tokyo venue)
Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration as a visitor is required)
Capacity: Approximately 140 seats
Judges
Seven of the industry's leading top creators with numerous awards, such as the JHA Grand Prix and PREPPY Real Trend Grand Prize, will be in charge of judging. Works will be evaluated on three axes: creativity, technique, and narrative.
Takeru Kawabata (BEAUTRIUM)
Hiroyuki Teruya (in chelsea)
suzuna (JURK)
Masaki Horie (Hank.)
Kaori Yonezawa (Hank.)
Tatsuya Takagi (ROSE)
Soichiro Uchida (LECO)
Prize Money / Prize Overview
Annual Grand Prix (Creative Category / Reality Category each): 3 million yen in prize money
2nd Place: 300,000 yen
3rd Place: 100,000 yen
Sponsor Company Award: (REMILA 1 year free) etc.
Booth Exhibition Overview
During the award ceremony period, the REMILA booth will be exhibited inside the venue. We will introduce product demonstrations and experiences of the commercial optical beauty device "REMILA" for hair salons, as well as the new menu "Nape Care" that neatens the area around the nape of the neck. Please drop by.
Venue: South Hall S2, Tokyo Big Sight
Booth: H026
Event Period: May 18 (Monday) - 20 (Wednesday), 2026
Time: 10:00-18:00 (Until 16:30 on the final day)
The 3rd phase nominated works for the world's first back-style focused hair contest "REMILA BHC 2026 (REMILA Back-Style Hair Contest)" organized by the company have been confirmed.
The annual Grand Prix will be announced at the award ceremony on May 19, 2026.
■ 3rd Phase Application Results — A Record 89 Entries Gathered, Reality Category Nominees Doubled
In the 3rd phase (February 1 to March 31, 2026), there were 89 entries.
This significantly exceeded the 1st phase (65 works) and the 2nd phase (66 works), marking the highest number of applications ever.
As a result of strict screening, a total of 24 works were nominated: 9 from the Creative Category and 15 from the Reality Category.
In particular, the number of nominees in the Reality category doubled from 7 in the 2nd phase to 15. Many works were submitted that confronted actual customer concerns and carefully expressed the treatment process and story. It was a phase where the realistic and powerful beauty of the "back-style" born from actual salon work stood out.
3rd Phase Creative Category Nominated Works (Partial Introduction)
Works that open up new possibilities for back-styles by fusing innovative techniques with artistic sensibility were gathered.
Instagram: @hank_takeshita
Instagram: @nachitakehito
Instagram: @_____sskyt_____
3rd Phase Reality Category Nominated Works (Partial Introduction)
Works were gathered that carefully depicted the story of change through treatment, staying close to the actual concerns of customers.
Instagram: @hirakata_hairsalon_lupinus
Instagram: @luna.marcco
Instagram: @kinoshita._ckrizia
Details of all nominated works can be checked on the special website.
■ Award Ceremony Overview
The announcement and award ceremony for each category award, including the annual Grand Prix, will be held on the official stage of Beautyworld Japan Tokyo. On the day, in addition to the award ceremony, a special talk session by a luxurious panel of judges will also be held. Please come and visit the venue.
Date: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday) 15:30-16:20
Venue: Reception Hall, 1F Conference Tower, Tokyo Big Sight (Inside the Beautyworld Japan Tokyo venue)
Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration as a visitor is required)
Capacity: Approximately 140 seats
Judges
Seven of the industry's leading top creators with numerous awards, such as the JHA Grand Prix and PREPPY Real Trend Grand Prize, will be in charge of judging. Works will be evaluated on three axes: creativity, technique, and narrative.
Takeru Kawabata (BEAUTRIUM)
Hiroyuki Teruya (in chelsea)
suzuna (JURK)
Masaki Horie (Hank.)
Kaori Yonezawa (Hank.)
Tatsuya Takagi (ROSE)
Soichiro Uchida (LECO)
Prize Money / Prize Overview
Annual Grand Prix (Creative Category / Reality Category each): 3 million yen in prize money
2nd Place: 300,000 yen
3rd Place: 100,000 yen
Sponsor Company Award: (REMILA 1 year free) etc.
Booth Exhibition Overview
During the award ceremony period, the REMILA booth will be exhibited inside the venue. We will introduce product demonstrations and experiences of the commercial optical beauty device "REMILA" for hair salons, as well as the new menu "Nape Care" that neatens the area around the nape of the neck. Please drop by.
Venue: South Hall S2, Tokyo Big Sight
Booth: H026
Event Period: May 18 (Monday) - 20 (Wednesday), 2026
Time: 10:00-18:00 (Until 16:30 on the final day)