About DA-Link

DA‑Link is Milbon’s education‑focused experience that helps stylists navigate today’s online‑to‑offline world. Participants are challenged to define and showcase their distinct, authentic artistry in a social media format, then demonstrate how they bring that artistry to life behind the chair for real clients.

In an era when clients often choose stylists based on what they see online, this experience helps participants align their digital identity with their real‑world results for more intentional branding.

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Event Highlights

Two‑part competition:

  • Part 1: Photo and video submission - showcase your signature artistry for social media
  • Part 2: In‑person competition - personalize that artistry on a live model through cut and style

Open to all US licensed stylists ages 18+

Grand Prix winner will compete in Japan on 11/17/2026 with travel provided.

Judged by: Anh Co Tran (Global Creative Director), Baek Heung Kwon “Pek” (Global Educator), Lucas Tamaio (2025 DA-Link USA Grand Prix Winner)

A Message to Stylists From Anh Co Tran

Anh Co Tran, Milbon Global Creative Director and DA‑Link USA 2026 Judge, shares his perspective on the purpose and impact of DA‑Link. From creative development to meaningful connection within the industry, he explains how this event creates lasting value for stylists. Click play to hear directly from Anh.

Virtual Presentations

Learn directly from the Milbon USA team before signing up.

Ask Anh Live (Virtual)

Monday, June 22, 9am PT 

Anh Co Tran shares his insights and experience

- Event value through the lens of a veteran DA-Link judge
- Anh’s personal story of O2O (online to offline)
- How Anh created his signature Lived-In Hair®

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1-on-1 Virtual Office Hours with DA-Link USA 2025 Winners

(30mins per session) 

Stylist: lulia Dima

Office Hours

Monday, 7/27 10:00 - 1:00pm PT

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IG: @iuliaburci

Stylist: Lucas Tamaio

Office hours

Monday, 4/27 12:00 - 3:00pm PT

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IG: @lucastamaioartofbeauty

Stylist: Cyrus Miller

Office hours

Monday, 6/29 10:00 - 1:00pm PT

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Monday, 9/14 10:00 - 1:00pm PT

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IG: @cyrusmillerartistry

Tickets

Contestants (Compete in the Event)

  • Early Bird: $89 (4/15 - 6/30) with code EARLYBIRDC
  • General: $109 (7/1 - 8/1)
  • Assistants: $20

Audience (Watch the Show)

  • Early Bird: $30 (4/15 - 6/30) with code EARLYBIRDA
  • General: $49 (7/1 - 10/1)
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For any inquiries, please reach out to infousa@milbon.com.