The work of Kazakh hairstylist Xenia Volodina of Atyrau ranked among the top five entries in the international #ONESHOT Hair Awards 2026. For the competition, she created an intricate hairstyle incorporating elements of traditional Kazakh design.
Volodina owns a beauty salon in Atyrau and is a six-time braiding champion. She also specializes in various Afro-style hairstyles.
A blend of braids and Kazakh motifs
For the competition, Volodina created a complex composition of braids and twists, incorporating traditional Kazakh ornaments into the design. Her entry was submitted in the Intricate Braids & Twists category, which evaluates technical skill, originality and artistic presentation.
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«I really want to share my joy that my work has been named among the top five best works on the planet. Certainly, after this work had already won in the CIS and New York, could there have been any other result?» Volodina wrote on social media.
An international platform for hairstylists
The #ONESHOT Hair Awards is an international awards program for hairstylists. Over the years, it has attracted participants from more than 100 countries and received more than 2 million entries. The competition is considered one of the largest global events in the professional hairdressing industry.
The awards feature two main divisions: Hot Shot, which recognizes hairstyles created for everyday clients, and Big Shot, which showcases staged and editorial looks typically created specifically for photo shoots. In 2026, participants could compete across dozens of categories.
