[D-CONTEST 2026] Entries open today, June 1! To mark its 5th anniversary, a “Hair Stage” will be held concurrently this year!

Thank you very much for your continued support of Dalia Co., Ltd.
[D-CONTEST 2026], an event designed to hone the creativity and sensibilities of the next generation of creators and pioneer the future of beauty, has finally kicked off today, Monday, June 1!

Marking its 5th anniversary this year, the competition will feature a new hair stage designed to inspire the next generation, to be held concurrently with the “FINAL STAGE” in Fukuoka on Monday, October 26.

First, registration is now open for the preliminary round, “1st STAGE (Online Photo),” which leads to the final stage. In this space where the challenges of next-generation designers intersect with the sensibilities of top designers, give shape to your refined sensibilities and techniques.

We look forward to receiving many entries.

[D-CONTEST 2026 announcement movie]

[D-CONTEST 2026 event overview]
■ 1st STAGE (Online Photo) Entry Period
June 1, 2026 (Mon) – June 30, 2026 (Tue) 

■ Entry Categories
 ● HIGH SENSE DESiGN Category
 ● COLOR DESiGN Category
 ● SCHOOL DESiGN Category (*For beauty school students)
■ How to Enter
Apply online via the dedicated form on “DD”
URL:https://d-online-pf.com/pages/d-contest-2026-next-generation
■ Upcoming Schedule
Finalists who pass the 1st STAGE will be selected to advance to the “FINAL STAGE (FUKUOKA Final Stage)” to be held on Monday, October 26, 2026. 

Please check the contest’s special website below for detailed entry rules and regulations. 
[D-CONTEST 2026 Special Website]
 http://www.abc-navi.jp/bbb.html