MAEN Character Challenge
Share a video with #maencharacter26 for a chance to win $5,000.
Entries close October 2How to enter
Two steps. Both are required — posting alone won't make you eligible to win.
Post your video
Share it publicly on Instagram with #maencharacter26 in the caption. 60 seconds max, and MAEN should be the only hair product in it.
Fill out the form
Complete the entry form below. This is what makes you eligible to win — it takes about two minutes.
A parent or legal guardian enters for you. They'll post the video from their account and fill out the form.
Key dates
Entries close at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on October 2.
The Prizes
We pick 10 finalists. Then everyone votes to decide the top three.
What to post
Every video needs two things. After that, it's yours.
You using MAEN
You telling us why you love it
- Get ready with me
- Invent a MAEN signature move
- Video with your whole team
- Take MAEN to practice
- Something we'd never think of
Ready to enter?
Post your video to Instagram first. Then open the entry form — you'll need the link to your post.
Takes about two minutes. Opens in a new tab.
- Your Instagram handle and the link to your post
- Your name, email, phone, and mailing address
- If someone under 18 is in the video, a parent or guardian fills this out
No purchase necessary
Your video needs to show MAEN, but you don't have to buy it. Check our official rules for details.
The fine print
Everything that governs the challenge — eligibility, judging, prizes, and how we use your video.
Read the Official RulesNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and D.C., age 18+ (19+ in AL and NE; 21+ in MS). If a person appearing in the video is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must enter. Entry period 9/11/26–10/2/26. Enter by submitting an eligible Instagram post using #maencharacter26 and completing the entry form at maenhair.com/pages/character-challenge. Ten finalists selected by judges; winners determined by public vote. Free MAEN product available upon request for entry. Total ARV up to $15,140. Void where prohibited. Official Rules: maenhair.com/pages/character-challenge-rules. Sponsor: Maen Hair LLC, Provo, Utah. This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.