🎉 Celebrating Student Success: Empowering Braiders Worldwide with @oobraider

One Shot Hair Awards 2025

The 2025 Oneshot Hair Awards has announced its Top 100 in the braids category, and we’re thrilled to share that 32 of these spots belong to graduates of Olga Olikova’s (@oobraider) braiding courses! This record-breaking achievement surpasses last year’s success, when 15 of her students earned a place in the Top 100. This milestone is a testament to the relentless dedication and talent of these women, supported by Olga’s world-class training.


🏆 Why is the Oneshot Hair Awards So Special?

The #ONESHOT Hair Awards, created by behindthechair.com 10 years ago, is the pinnacle of creativity, skill, and innovation in the hairdressing industry. As the most prestigious global competition, it attracts thousands of entries from over 100 countries. Being selected among the Top 100 is an extraordinary honor, reflecting exceptional talent and hard work. The success of 32 of Olga’s graduates this year, following 15 in the Top 100 last year, underscores the power of combining quality education with unwavering determination. These achievements highlight how professional guidance can elevate raw talent to world-class results.


Who is Olga Olikova (@oobraider)?

Olga Olikova, known as @oobraider, is a global icon in braiding. A winner of the Oneshot Hair Awards, author of books on braiding, and sought-after speaker at international events, she has inspired a community of over 270,000 Instagram followers and students from 70 countries. From humble beginnings in 2018, braiding children’s hair for free in Bratislava, Olga has become a leading authority in the field. Remarkably, she has also placed in the Top 100 alongside her students for five consecutive years, solidifying her expertise and influence.

OOBRAIDER students in 2025 ONE SHOT Hair Awards TOP 100

The Success of Her Students – A Testament to Their Hard Work

The 32 women who reached the Top 100 in the braids category owe their success to their own passion, discipline, and relentless training. Olga’s courses provided the tools, techniques, and inspiration, but their achievements are a result of their dedication. As one student, Anna, shared: “I’ve created hundreds of braids, but Olga’s course taught me the techniques to perfect my craft. It’s transformed my work, and it’s absolutely worth it!” Another, Maria, added: “This is the best online course for learning up close – from braiding with extensions to cornrows. Olga explains techniques, products, and hair types with incredible clarity.”


What’s Next?

The excitement continues as the Top 25 will be announced, followed by the winner at The BTC Show on August 25, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Will one of Olga’s students claim the top spot? Stay tuned!