Seven competitions. One chance to show what you can do.

MEN’S STREET CUT | 40 MINUTES

Commercial. Current. Barbershop-ready.

Create a wearable men's cut and style that demonstrates cutting, tapering, styling and finishing.

JUDGED ON
Cut & Taper • Style & Finish • Color Harmony

FORMAT
Pivot Point Male Mannequin

FASHION NAILS | 60 MINUTES

Ten nails. One complete vision.

Bring artistry, precision and creativity together to create a cohesive fashion nail collection. All ten nails must be shaped, finished and designed during the competition. Competitors may work on a live model or practice hand(s) and may use gel, acrylic, polygel or polish systems.

JUDGED ON: Shape & Structure | Design & Artistry | Finish & Cleanliness

FORMAT: Live Model or Practice Hand(s)

FASHION CUT & STYLE | 40 MINUTES

Create a look worthy of the cover.

Bring together haircutting, styling and color to create a modern, fashion-forward finished look that is creative while remaining wearable and consumer appropriate.

JUDGED ON: Cut | Style & Finish | Color Harmony

FORMAT: Pivot Point Female Mannequin

BRIDAL STYLE | 45 MINUTES

Romantic. Polished. Ready for “I do.”

Design a beautiful, modern bridal style that showcases technique, balance and finishing. At least 50% of the hair must be styled up, with approved bridal ornaments permitted.

JUDGED ON: Style & Finish | Ornament Integration | Color Harmony

FORMAT: Pivot Point Female Mannequin

TEXTURED MEN’S CUT | 30 MINUTES

Precision cutting meets textured hair expertise.

Showcase your ability to create clean lines, controlled shape, blending and a polished finish on textured hair. The cut is the star of this competition, with an emphasis on technical execution and a wearable result.

JUDGED ON: Cut, Line-Up & Taper | Shape & Blending | Style, Finish & Color Harmony

FORMAT: Pivot Point Textured-Hair Male Mannequin

TEXTURE STYLING | 40 MINUTES

Celebrate texture through shape, design and finish.

Transform textured hair into a designed, wearable finished look. This freestyle category challenges competitors to demonstrate their understanding of texture through shape, symmetry, definition and technical execution.

JUDGED ON: Shape & Design | Technical Execution & Finish | Hairpiece & Ornament Integration

FORMAT: Pivot Point Textured-Hair Mannequin

FASHION NAILS | 60 MINUTES

Ten nails. One complete vision.

Bring artistry, precision and creativity together to create a cohesive fashion nail collection. All ten nails must be shaped, finished and designed during the competition. Competitors may work on a live model or practice hand(s) and may use gel, acrylic, polygel or polish systems.

JUDGED ON: Shape & Structure | Design & Artistry | Finish & Cleanliness

FORMAT: Live Model or Practice Hand(s)