Competition
Ladies Hair dressing competition
CATEGORY: LADIES HAIR CUT
Theme: SHOWCASE YOUR CREATIVITY
The haircut should showcase the contestant’s knowledge, skill and precision.
Please support your work with a moodboard.
- Set Up Time: 5 minutes
- Working Time: 60 minutes

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Category tips
- Judges want to see best-cutting skills.
- The 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.
- Clipper attachments allowed.
- No wings allowed.
- A complete look must be 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. - An average of 2” length of hair must be removed from majority of the
head. - As per the need of the contestant’s concept, hair can be wet or dry prior
to commencement. - Clipper / Razor attachments allowed, all tools and styling aids allowed.
judging guidelines
total marks: 35
Your work will be judged by a group of judges continuously, from the beginning to the end of the competition (Comprehensive Judging).
scoring parameters:

- Cutting Technique – 10 marks •(Neat Sectioning • Method of cutting)
- Minimum 2” length cut – 5 marks
- Work follows your moodboard- 5 marks
- Balance – 5 marks
- Finished Hair look – 5 marks
- Overall Complete look – 5 marks
Negative parameters:

- Absence of Client Care or Hygiene will attract Negative marks (0-5) marks
- Absence of a moodboard will result in negative marking (-2)
CATEGORY: HAIR COLOUR (PRE-DONE)
Theme: SHOWCASE YOUR CREATIVITY
Contestants are expected to demonstrate beautiful hairstyles complemented by perfect colour placement using their imagination and creativity.
Please support your work with a moodboard.
- Set Up Time: 5 minutes
- Working Time: NA

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Category tips
- Judges want to see YOUR colouring technique
- Your work must showcase how colour placement can bring together a perfect look. Also, please ensure that the colour complements the model.
- No hairpieces and extensions or full wigs are allowed.
- A complete look must be presented
Floor rules
- This competiton will be held on 2 Days
Day 0 ie. 6th April 2025 at designated venue (you will be informed)
Day 1 ie. 7th April 2025 at Event venue (Nesco) - The moodboard needs to be carried on both days. The stylist should be
able to explain the concept of his work and the reason for working with
a certain shape, colour, technique, texture and length. - You are allowed to pre-lighten your hair before the competition begins
- All hair-colour work must be done by the stylist at a designated venue,1 day before this competition.
- The wardrobe, styling, and makeup must be consistent withyour theme.
- Please ensure cleanliness and hygiene while you work
judging guidelines
total marks: 30
Your work will be judged by a group of judges, first when you are on the competition floor working on your model (Day 0) and second when your model is ready in the finished look and you are off the competition floor (Day 1)
scoring parameters:

DAY 1
DAY 2
Negative parameters:

- Absence of Client Care or Hygiene will attract Negative marks (0-5) marks
- Absence of a moodboard will result in negative marking (-2)
CATEGORY: RED CARPET
Theme: RED CARPET LOOK
This category will showcase a high fashion ‘Red Carpet Look’. Hair can be up-styled or left open as seen fit to be worn to a ‘Red Carpet’ Event – for e.g. the Oscars, Filmfare awards etc.
Please support your work with a moodboard.
- Set Up Time: 5 minutes
- Working Time: 35 minutes

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Category tips
- The model must be dressed to walk the red carpet and styled appropriately.
- In this category, the degree of difficulty in achieving the final style will be counted while judging
- Hair may be pre-coloured.
- The participant must ensure that make-up (pre-done) and accessories must complement the finished look and style.
- A complete look must be presented.
Floor rules
- A moodboard 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.
- No construction can be done on the model’s hair before the competition, but it can be pre-prepped.
- Prepping by pre-tonging, straightening, crimping, head in rollers etc is allowed .Model must come onto the competition floor with open hair.
- All tools and styling aids allowed.
- Bobby pins etc. must not be visible in the final look.
- No wigs, Hairpieces, or extensions allowed.
- Padding & ornamentation (upto 20%) is allowed.
judging guidelines
total marks: 25
Your work will be judged by a group of judges continuously, from the beginning to the end of the competition (Comprehensive Judging).
scoring parameters:

- Method of working/Technique – 5 marks
- Work follows your moodboard- 5 marks
- Balance – 5 marks
- Finished Hair look – 5 marks
- Overall complete look – 5 marks
Negative parameters:

- Absence of Client Care or Hygiene will attract Negative marks (0-5) marks
- Absence of a moodboard will result in negative marking (-2)
CATEGORY: FANTASY
Theme: SHOWCASE YOUR CREATIVITY
The head is the canvas and the models natural hair has to be incorporated into the headpiece. The headpiece MUST be built into the foundation of the hair. The appearance of wig (wiggy looking) creations are discouraged. The models face must be visible to the audience.
Please support your work with a moodboard.
- Set Up Time: 5 minutes
- Working Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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Category tips
- The moodboard is VERY important and must showcase your own creative inspiration.
- Expressive hair that pushes the boundaries of the norm. Must showcase bold and experimental concepts or techniques.
- Hairpieces, extensions and ornamentation is allowed. Overuse of props and accessories take focus away from the hair.
- Be sure to dress your model to reflect the look you have chosen.
- The attire must tie-in with the hairstyle and contestant’s creative theme.
- This competition will be judged on the complete look (head to toe)
- Hair ornaments must be made of 100% hair. The entire hair design can be made of 85% extensions
- All hairpieces and postiches can be pre-done and brought onsite. They are to be positioned and attached onto the models head in the Competition Arena during the allotted time frame.
- Any method of setting, gels, fixatives and coloring agents may be used to achieve the finished hairstyle.
- Body Art is allowed with ABSOLUTELY NO nudity.
- No live animals, reptiles, or fish are allowed as props.
- This is a Fantasy competition. Judging will include
- hair,
- headdress,
- clothing,
- make-up,
- nails, and
- accessories.
- Entries will be judged on the final appearance of the complete fantasy look
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.
- Only one assistant will be allowed along with contestant and model in the Competition Arena to assist in all things non hair related for e.g. wardrobe, clothes or general help.
- Hair can be prepped curled, tonged or straightened but must be kept open on the competition floor
- Significant change must occur to the model’s original hair.
judging guidelines
total marks: 25
Your work will be judged by a group of judges, first when you are on the competition floor working on your model and second when your model is ready in the finished look and you are off the competition floor
scoring parameters:

- Technique – 5 marks
- Work follows the moodboard- 5 marks
- Originality & Creativity – 5 marks
- Finished Overall Hair look – 5 marks
- Overall Complete look – 5 marks
Negative parameters:

- Absence of Client Care or Hygiene will attract Negative marks (0-5) marks
- 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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