Competition
Barber Challenge competition
CATEGORY: TRADITIONAL BARBERING
Theme: CLASSIC CORPORATE LOOK
In this category, hair must be cut, styled, groomed and dressed using traditional barber techniques (scissors/clipper over comb) to produce commercial, classic barbershop hairstyles for the ‘Corporate Man’.
It must showcase stylished finished looks.
Please support your work with a moodboard.
- Set Up Time: 5 minutes
- Working Time: 45 minutes
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Category tips
- Participants will cut, style, groom and cress the hair suitable for a corporate man.
- The participants must use traditional techniques thus creating a neat/sharp/soft look which is not edgy.
- Hair may be pre-coloured but it will not add any extra credit
- It is preferred that the hair is styled ready for judging — no extra time will be given for this.
- A complete look needs to be presented. The haircut / style should demonstrate a high level of understanding of the head form and face shape as well as balance.
- Your Model should be preferably Clean Shaven or if he has beard it should be a formal Beard.
Floor rules
- A mood board presentation is necessary. The stylist should be able to explain the concept of his work and the reason behind working with certain shape, colour, technique, texture and length.
- Model must enter with a min 1” length of hair all over the head and no fade should be present. The transformation must be significant.
- No pre-cutting or styling allowed.
- As needed hair may be wet or dry prior to commencement.
- Clipper / Razor attachments allowed. Thinning scissors can be used for finishing
- Traditional barbering techniques (Scissor/ Clipper over comb) must be used to complete the style.
- No wigs, hair pieces or extensions allowed.
judging guidelines
total marks: 35
Judged on: Objective & Subjective
A. Objective: 25 marks (On the floor)
- Client Care (hair on the face, neck, collar is not protected, client comfort etc) – 5 marks
- Visible transformation – 5 marks
- Method of cutting – 5 marks
- Hygiene, Nicks Cuts – 5 marks
- Work follows the Theme – 5 marks
- Balance – 5 marks
- Finished hair look – 5 marks
- Overall complete look – 5 marks
Negative parameters:
- Absence of Hygiene – Nicks Cuts will result in negative marking (-5)
- Absence of a moodboard will result in negative marking (-2)
CATEGORY: TREND EXPRESSION
Theme: MODERN TRENDY LOOK
This category must display trendy hairstyles for the ‘Modern Man’ using contemporary cutting techniques and finishing The haircut should showcase the contestant’s knowledge and skill.
Please support your work with a moodboard depicting a trend that inspires you.
- Set Up Time: 5 minutes
- Working Time: 60 minutes
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Category tips
- Judges want to see world-class haircutting for a trendy young man.
- Haircut should demonstrate a high level of understanding of head
form and face shape, and complement the individuality of the model. - No pre-cutting or styling allowed.
- Hair may be pre-coloured.
- A Complete look needs to presented.
Floor rules
- A moodboard presentation is compulsory. The stylist should be able to explain the inspiration behind his work and the reason for working with a certain shape, colour, technique, texture and length.
- Minimum 1” length hair must be removed from the whole head.
- No pre-cutting or styling allowed.
- As needed hair may be wet or dry prior to commencement
- Clipper/ Razor attachments allowed.
- No wigs, hair pieces or extensions allowed.
judging guidelines
total marks: 30
Your work will be judged by a group of judges on the following parameter
scoring parameters:
- Minimum 1’’ cut – 3 marks
- Method of cutting – 6 marks
- Work follows the Theme – 5 marks
- Balance – 5 marks
- Finished hair look – 6 marks
- Overall complete look – 5 marks
Negative parameters:
- Absence of client care and Hygiene , Nicks Cuts will result in negative marking (-5)
- Absence of a moodboard will result in negative marking (-2)
CATEGORY: PUNK FUNK
Theme: SHOWCASE YOUR CREATIVITY
This category will showcase punk haircuts and extreme styles, hair tattoos, etc. using contemporary cutting techniques for the ‘Cool Dude’.
The ideas should demonstrate participant’s skill and creativity.
Please support your work with a moodboard.
- Set Up Time: 5 minutes
- Working Time: 60 minutes
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Category tips
- Judges will look for the ultimate funky, punk hairstyles suitable for the ‘cool dude’.
- Contestants must demonstrate outstanding creative skills.
- Hair may be pre-coloured.
- Complete look needs to be presented.
Floor rules
- A mood board presentation is necessary. The stylist should be able to explain the concept of his work and the reason behind working with certain shape, colour, technique, texture and length.
- Minimum 1” length hair must be removed of the head and 1cm from the back and sides.
- No pre-cutting or styling allowed.
- As needed hair may be wet or dry prior to commencement
- Clipper / Razor attachments allowed.
- No wigs, hair pieces or extensions allowed.
judging guidelines
total marks: 25
Your work will be judged by a group of judges on the following parameter
scoring parameters:
- Method of cutting – 5 marks
- Work follows the Theme – 5 marks
- Originality & Creativity – 5 marks
- Finish Hair look – 5 marks
- Overall complete look – 5 marks
Negative parameters:
- Absence of Hygiene – Nicks Cuts will result in negative marking (-5)
- Absence of a moodboard will result in negative marking (-2)
CATEGORY: BEARD/MOUSTACHE (PRE-DONE)
Theme: BEARD & MUSTACHE ‘2024
This category involves impressive/trendy/cool beard and moustache designs. The model will be pre-done with imagination and creativity, and presented for judging.
Please support your work with a moodboard.
- Set Up Time: 5 minutes
- Working Time: NA
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Category tips
- A mood board presentation is necessary so that the stylist can explain the direction of his or her creation and the reason behind working with certain shape, colour, technique, texture and length.
- You must provide before pics on moodboard.
- Hair pieces, extensions and ornamentation will not be allowed.
- Models must be ready for judging at the allocated time.
- A complete look must be presented – you are marked on this !
judging guidelines
total marks: 25
Your work will be judged by a group of judges on the following parameter
scoring parameters:
- Work follows the Theme – 5 marks
- Beard Design – 5 marks
- Balance – 5 marks
- Finish – 5 marks
- Overall complete look – 5 marks
Negative parameters:
- Absence of Hygiene - Nicks Cuts will result in negative marking (-5)
- Absence of a moodboard will result in negative marking (-2)
Disclaimer:
All participants are expected to showcase their creativity and talent in a respectful and appropriate manner. The competition organizers strictly prohibit any form of impersonation or representation that could be construed as offensive, disrespectful, or hurtful to any religious sentiments, beliefs, or figures. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of religious symbols, attire, or practices in a way that is deemed inappropriate, disrespectful or mocking. Failure to abide will lead to disqualification from the competition. All decisions of the management are final.
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