Barber Competitions

Competition Schedule

2:05     Speed Fade

2:30     Speed Taper

2:55     Student Freestyle

4:00     BONUS Freestyle

5:20     Fade & Beard

6:00     Traditional

6:50     Freestyle

8:00     AWARDS

Competition Rules

FRESH FAST FADE

Description: You have 15 minutes to perform the freshest, fastest fade. The top of the hair must be a #2 or longer!

NO COLOR/ENHANCEMENTS allowed.

You will be graded on overall cut, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.

FREESTYLE DESIGN

Description: You have 45 minutes to perform a clean and unique freestyle design. Skills and imagination ONLY.

COLOR/ENHANCEMENTS ALLOWED (optional). NO CELL PHONES, OR PAPER REFERENCE.

You will be graded on overall cut, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.

TRADITIONAL HAIRSTYLE

Description: You have 30 minutes to perform a fresh Traditional Hairstyle!
Must use scissor techniques to create layers and shape.

NO COLOR/ENHANCEMENTS ALLOWED.

You will be graded on overall cut, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.

NEW-ERA HAIRSTYLE

Description: You have 30 minutes to perform a trendy hairstyle (e.g., Crop, Mullets, Shag, etc.).
Must include a fade or taper. The top of the hair MUST be styled.

NO COLOR/ENHANCEMENTS ALLOWED.

You will be graded on overall cut, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.

HIGH TAPER & BEARD

Description: You have 40 minutes to perform a blurry high taper (no C-cups) & cleanest beard line-up.
The top of the hair MUST be #2 (waves) or longer. Scissor techniques are welcome.

NO COLOR/ENHANCEMENTS ALLOWED.

You will be graded on overall cut, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.

FEMALE STYLIST (LOW FADE)

Description: You have 30 minutes to perform a blurry LOW FADE.
The top of the hair MUST be #2 or longer. Scissor techniques are welcome.

NO COLOR/ENHANCEMENTS ALLOWED.

You will be graded on overall cut, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.

CREATIVE TAG TEAM – HALLOWEEN CONTEST

Barbers or Cosmetologists

Description: You have 1 hour to perform the most creative & unique Halloween Theme with Hair, Make-up, and overall costume.

ANYTHING GOES! COLOR/ENHANCEMENTS ALLOWED.

You will be graded on overall theme, cleanliness, sanitation, precision, & symmetry.