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Working at NYFW is more than a dream for many pros. It’s a goal, a milestone, a moment you’ve been working toward with undeniable passion and talent for what you do. We see that drive, and we respect it. Making us even happier to share we’ve partnered with UNITE to turn that vision into reality. One of you will win the opportunity to work backstage at New York Fashion Week in February 2026 with the whole UNITE Runway Team. This is big. We know.
Also, the giveaway closes tomorrow. Read on for all the details you need to know to enter.
What You’ll Win
- A stylist will win one ticket to UNITE’s 2-day Runway Ready Program, valued at $1,200.00, where you’ll dive into the latest trends and skills in runway styling with UNITE’s Creative Director, Gary Baker. The winner must be able to attend one of the following bootcamps to get runway-trained by many of the best in the industry.
- February 1 – February 2 in Carlsbad, California at the UNITE headquarters.
- February 10 – February 12 in New York, New York.
- A guaranteed backstage position at NYFW. Consider this your launchpad into backstage NYFW styling with the UNITE Runway Team. The winner must be available during February 12 through February 17 for all the prep and the actual shows that go down during NYFW.
- UNITE NYFW Styling Kit. Valued at $350.00, we want to make sure you have all the professional grade tools and products to get runway ready.
- We want this moment to be seen. The winning stylist will receive a feature on TheTease.com along with a dedicated post on @readthetease, highlighting the looks created backstage and capturing what this first NYFW experience meant from the artist’s perspective.
How To Enter:
Enter through the Instagram post above or visiting the post here. There are just three 3 steps!
- Like and save the post
- Follow @unite_hair, @unite_hairtv and @readthetease on Instagram
- Tag a friend in the comments and tell us why you want to win a spot on the UNITE Runway Team.
And, for a bonus entry, post a photo or reel of your favorite styling work using the hashtag #unitextheteaseNYFW and let us know why you want to win in your caption. Make sure to tag @unite_hair and @readthetease so we can see your bonus entry!
*All stylists must be 18+ to enter. Winner is responsible for all travel and stay accommodations. The giveaway ends tomorrow, 12/5, at 11:59 PM PST. One winner will be selected and DMed by the official brand accounts and announced on Instagram stories.
This is more than a giveaway. It’s a door opener to a whole different side of this industry. The side where artistry grows under pressure, where adrenaline (and lots, lots of caffeine) gets you through the days, and where hair doesn’t just complete a look, it defines it. If NYFW is the dream, UNITE and The Tease are here to open that door.
We’ll see one of you backstage!
