Contestant Tickets are required to participate in DA-Link USA 2026. This ticket grants access to both components of the competition:

• Part 1
  • Photo and video submission (August 17 – September 14)
  • Theme: Showcase your signature artistry for social media
    
    
• Part 2
  • In-person competition in Las Vegas, Nevada (October 19)
  • Theme: Personalize that artistry on a live model through cut and style

Eligibility

• U.S.-licensed stylists
• 18 years of age or older
• Registration is limited to a maximum of five contestants per salon. This limit will be lifted after June 30, pending availability.
  
• Contestant Tickets must be purchased by the individual contestant for their own participation. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
  

Contestant Responsibilities

• Submit required photo and video materials by the designated deadline
• Bring one live model for the in-person competition
• Perform cutting and styling during the 35-minute live competition
• Follow all DA-Link USA 2026 competition rules and event procedures
• Use only Milbon products for all aspects of preparation
• Obtain all necessary releases and permissions from models and photographers

Instructions

1. Log in to your Milbon Pro account→
2. Complete your DA-LINK registration to unlock this ticket→
3. Return to this page and purchase a ticket. If the ticket does not immediately appear, please refresh your browser.
   
   
4. (Optional) After purchasing the Contestant Ticket, you may choose to purchase one optional Assistant Ticket at any time before August 1 to bring your own assistant for the in-person competition.
   
   

Early Bird Special Price: $89
Available April 15 through June 30
Use code: EARLYBIRDC

This ticket is nonrefundable.