RISING STARS HBC
take the stage
The next generation of beauty talent takes center stage at America’s Beauty Show.
SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2027
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15
SPACE IS LIMITED
are you a rising star?
CURRENT STUDENTS
Currently enrolled in a licensed cosmetology, nail or barbering program.
RECENT GRADUATES
Graduated within one year of the competition date.
ENTER MORE THAN ONCE
Compete in multiple categories as long as competition times don't overlap.
IMPORTANT: All competitors must also have a valid America’s Beauty Show ticket.
CHOOSE YOUR BATTLE
Six categories. Live models. Real-time competition. No second chances
BRIDAL STYLE
MEN'S STREET CUT
45 MINUTES
45 MINUTES
A soft, romantic bridal look – the kind a real bride would book.At least half othe hair styled up, with ornaments welcome
A wearable, current men’s cut and style – the kind of work that walks out of a salon or barbershop and looks right on the street.Commercial, not technical.
FASHION CUT & STYLE
TEXTURE STYLing
40 MINUTES
40 MINUTES
A cut and style with a magazine cover finish.Modern, commercial and complete – both the cut and the style are done on the floor.
Shaping, defining, and finishing textured hair into a designed, wearable look.Freestyle – the whole design is built on the floor.
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
FASHION NAILS
EDITORIAL MAKEUP
60 MINUTES
60 MINUTES
A full set of designed nails – artistry, precision, and one cohesive concept across all then.All nail systems welcome.
A finished editorial look – the face you’d see on a magazine cover or in a campaign.Bold is welcome; sloppy is not.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
BLOCK ONE
11:45 AM - 12:30PM
Bridal Style & Men's Street Cut
BLOCK TWO
1:10 PM - 1:50 PM
Fashion Cut & Style & Texture Styling
BLOCK THREE
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Fashion Nails & Editorial Makeup
END OF DAY
4:20 PM - 4:50 PM
Parade of Competitors
Sunday, april 4, 2027
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
AWARDS PRESENTATION - Barbershop Stage
BEFORE YOU COMPETE - What YOU NEED TO KNOW
judging & awards
Industry judges will evaluate finished work using an international 30-point ranking system.
1st Place
Medal & Certificate
2nd Place
Medal & Certificate
3rd Place
Medal & Certificate
4th & 5th Place
Medal & Certificate
COLOR AWARD
Presented In Every Category
EVERY COMPETITOR
Certificate of Participation
READY TO RISE?
Questions about competition rules?