Olga Olikova wins her second #ONESHOT Hair Award! 🏆✨

Olga Olikova, known worldwide as OOBRAIDER, has once again made history at the 2025 One Shot Hair Awards in the USA — the largest global hair competition. After her first victory in 2023, she has now secured her second title in the Intricate Braids & Twists category.


This year’s competition set new records with entries from 120 countries, making Olga’s win an extraordinary achievement on the world stage.

But that’s not all:
– Earlier this year, 32 of Olga’s students reached the Top 100.
– 7 of her students from 5 different countries advanced to the Top 25 finalists alongside her.

So it’s not only about Olga’s personal success — she is leading a new generation of braiders to international recognition.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted and supported Olga throughout this journey — your energy made this victory possible.

🏆 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. 


Who is Olga Olikova (@oobraider)?

Olga Olikova, known as @oobraider, is a global icon in braiding. Multiple hair award winner, author of books on braiding, and sought-after speaker at international events, she has inspired a community of over 270,000 Instagram followers, 100,000 Tik-Tok followers and students from 70 countries. From humble beginnings in 2018, Olga has become a leading authority in the field. She has also placed in the Top 100 in Braids category alongside her students for six consecutive years.