HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT CONTEST
The competition for Students will be a Weave Hair Cut and Style on MONDAY May 21st. The Rules are as follows:
1. Cut must match the style of a celebrity hair cut (picture will be provided on site)
2. Prior to competition student's model should be dresses, make-up done and accessorized
3. Contestant must provide their own model, styling cap, supplies and outfit
4. Pre-braiding or pre-wrapping is allowed
5. Cutting and styling is a requirement
6. Live model required
7. Contestant is allowed an assistant
8. Set time is 11am, start time is 11:30am
9. Contestant is has one-hour to complete a full-head of extensions which includes cut and style
10. Program host will provide hair
11. Two minute stage presentation upon completion
Judges will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place student winners
Cash prizes of $200-1st Place, $150-2nd Place and $100-3rd Place
High Schools will receive Trophy Prize for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winner
Judges for this Contest Are: TORAIN-The Fusion Weave Expert; Gloria "GiGi" Ford; and Doris Mosley
Celeb Host: DIGGY SIMMONS
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL CONTEST
The competition for Vocational School Students will be a Fantasy contest on MONDAY May 21st. The Rules are as follows:
Rules
This will be a School Team Project, Four (4) Students are Permitted:
*Team will come with your model completed at 11am
*Team and your model can walk around the show until judging begins
*People will want to take pics of your model throughout the day
*Judging will be done on site
*Model will be Judged on several categories such as:
Most Creative, Most Neat, Largest Creation, Most Futuristic
*Model will have a two-minute Main Stage walk
*Models must be born legally female
*ABSOLUTELY NO NUDITY IS PERMITTED (Family Friendly Event)
*Judges will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place student winners
*Cash prizes of $200, $150 and $100
*Schools will receive Trophy Prize for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Student Winners
The celebrity host for this event will be actor, model and singer Diggy Simmons.
Judges will be TORAIN, Gloria "GiGi" Ford and Doris Mosley
SALON AND FASHION BATTLE
SUNDAY MAY 20th, 3p-6p
What Is Hair & Fashion Battle?
Hair & Fashion Battle is a professional competition & trade-show presented for the benefit of enhancement of your learning and understanding in the field of hair and fashion. This event will feature the top salons and designers from the Tri-State area (PA, Ohio and WV) who will showcase and compete in the areas of hair, make-up and fashion for cash and other prizes. With our diverse battle and showcase this event will highlight the most innovative stylists and designers in our region and showcase their unique hair and fashion styles worn by trendy fashionistas from every background, body shape & size for this amazing themed BATTLE.
The evening and all the presentation will be judged by national cosmetology expert judges and hosted by celebrity guests. Adding to the battle, a wide array of vendors will be present giving attendees a chance to shop and network with different businesses in the areas of fashion, accessories, and styling & education. Special Programs will keep the event energetic and professionally coordinate the fashion show and cocktail party atmosphere with special performances, entertainers, vendors and prizes for attendees.
HAIR & FASHION SHOW BATTLE
SALON RULES
SALON RULES
HAIR SHOW Requirements:
Any salon or cosmetology school can enter the "performance art" show and become an ACTIVE SALON PARTNER.
To enter and become an ACTIVE SALON PARTNER:
Your salon or cosmetology school must sale 50 tickets at $20 each which you re-sell (typically for $25. No Active Salon Partner has ever - not sold all of their tickets! (Plus you collect an added $5 from each ticket sold for a charity, or you may keep it to help defray your costs!)
*Ticket prices are based on venue, celeb host and other considerations*.
*Tickets are (typically*) $40 at the door*!
*Minimum 50 tickets = $250 to defray your costs, or a $250 donation*.
*When you sell all your tickets - your entry becomes free!*
{Tickets will be made available approximately 90 days prior to show date}
Your salon or cosmetology school must sale 50 tickets at $20 each which you re-sell (typically for $25. No Active Salon Partner has ever - not sold all of their tickets! (Plus you collect an added $5 from each ticket sold for a charity, or you may keep it to help defray your costs!)
*Ticket prices are based on venue, celeb host and other considerations*.
*Tickets are (typically*) $40 at the door*!
*Minimum 50 tickets = $250 to defray your costs, or a $250 donation*.
*When you sell all your tickets - your entry becomes free!*
{Tickets will be made available approximately 90 days prior to show date}
The time allotted per "skit" (6 minutes).
Due to space in model rooms - no more than 10 models and 4 stylist per salon "skit" (ALL OTHERS MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER EVENT) but your "skit" could have as few as one model.
Due to space in model rooms - no more than 10 models and 4 stylist per salon "skit" (ALL OTHERS MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER EVENT) but your "skit" could have as few as one model.
Your salon or cosmetology school is responsible for obtaining your own models, clothing, materials and music used for "skit".
(You could add a clothing store as another presenter) (See below)
All performances must comply with city, state and federal laws (Absolutely NO NUDITY).
All models must be 18 or older and sign a model/actor/actresses release and consent form - before being allowed in the model room or on stage.
Salons and cosmetology school must make their intentions to be a "presenter salon" to the producer at least 2 months prior to the show date.
Salons must present the skit idea and music to the co-ordinator at least 1 month prior to event.
A "burned" music CD containing the music to be used for the "skit" MUST be delivered to the co-ordinator at least one week prior to show date.
When a clothing store is involved a similar arrangement, ticket sales for involvement must be made as the store will get the same *FREE* advertising and either a donation to a charity, or defray their costs.
Preliminary Round Contest Winners will be selected by Crowd Participation. Crowd will select Winners for first Round who will then move on to the Final Round with Winners to be selected by Our Celebrity Judges.
Asking clothing stores and designers to be involved is a part of this project. Clothing stores or clothing designers are sometimes necessary for the "skits" to be successful.
Salons or cosmetology schools may request a certain clothing store that they do not have a relationship with. We will make the first overture to the store for involvement, if asked. But the salons and cosmetology schools themselves are the ones that sell the idea to the store.
PRIZES:
1st Place Winner- $500 and State Trophy; 2nd Place Winner- $350 and State Trophy; and
3rd Place Winner- $200 and State Trophy
(You could add a clothing store as another presenter) (See below)
All performances must comply with city, state and federal laws (Absolutely NO NUDITY).
All models must be 18 or older and sign a model/actor/actresses release and consent form - before being allowed in the model room or on stage.
Salons and cosmetology school must make their intentions to be a "presenter salon" to the producer at least 2 months prior to the show date.
Salons must present the skit idea and music to the co-ordinator at least 1 month prior to event.
A "burned" music CD containing the music to be used for the "skit" MUST be delivered to the co-ordinator at least one week prior to show date.
When a clothing store is involved a similar arrangement, ticket sales for involvement must be made as the store will get the same *FREE* advertising and either a donation to a charity, or defray their costs.
Preliminary Round Contest Winners will be selected by Crowd Participation. Crowd will select Winners for first Round who will then move on to the Final Round with Winners to be selected by Our Celebrity Judges.
Asking clothing stores and designers to be involved is a part of this project. Clothing stores or clothing designers are sometimes necessary for the "skits" to be successful.
Salons or cosmetology schools may request a certain clothing store that they do not have a relationship with. We will make the first overture to the store for involvement, if asked. But the salons and cosmetology schools themselves are the ones that sell the idea to the store.
PRIZES:
1st Place Winner- $500 and State Trophy; 2nd Place Winner- $350 and State Trophy; and
3rd Place Winner- $200 and State Trophy
INDUSTRY JUDGES:
- Terry Hunt, Master Celeb Stylist and Cosmetologist on L.A. Hair, Founder of Hair Hunt.
- Angela Crawford, Ms. Hair Doctor: the Patent Creator of U-Part-Wig, Lace Frontal, 360 Lace Closure, Lace Closure, U-Part-Weave, U-Part-Caps and Lace Braiding Caps
- TORAIN the Great, Creator of Fusion Extension
- Sharon Reams, Master Weave Stylist, International Educator/Platform Stylist
- Niki Smith, Master Colorist, International Educator/Platform Stylist
There is no theme for this Show, considerations are:
- TOTAL LOOK
- CREATIVITY
- NEATNESS AND PRECISION
- PRESENTATION
- FANTASY
PRO WEAVE & PRO FANTASY BATTLES
PRO (INDIVIDUAL) WEAVE CONTEST
MUST BE A LICENSED COSMETOLOGIST
$100 Registration Fee
WHEN: Monday May 21st
WHERE: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 3rd Floor
TIME:
1:00 pm Set-up time
1:30 Pm Start time
2:30 STOP-Judging over 3:00pm
PRO FANTASY COMPETITION
$100 Registration Fee
Monday MAY 21st, Only
MUST BE A LICENSED COSMETOLOGIST
$100 Registration Fee
WHEN: Monday May 21st
WHERE: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 3rd Floor
TIME:
1:00 pm Set-up time
1:30 Pm Start time
2:30 STOP-Judging over 3:00pm
*You must match the style to a celebrity (pics will be provided) YOU WILL RECEIVE THE PIC ON THE SPOT
* Your models outfit is your choice
* Prior to introduction, your models should be dressed, make-up done, and accessorize before show time
* Contestant must supply their own model, styling cape, tools, supplies, and outfit
* Cutting and styling is a must
* Pre-braiding and/or pre-wrapping is ok
* Live model is mandatory
* Competitor will be allowed to set up 30 minutes before start time. Set up 1 pm, contest begins at 1:30 pm
* Bonding and/or sewing is allowed
* Contestants have One hour (60 minutes) to complete a full head of extensions, which include haircut and style. Any hair cutting tools and implements are accepted
* Presentation walk upon completion (2 minutes) on stage
* Judges will choose five semi-finalists, then Final Winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd Place)
* Your models outfit is your choice
* Prior to introduction, your models should be dressed, make-up done, and accessorize before show time
* Contestant must supply their own model, styling cape, tools, supplies, and outfit
* Cutting and styling is a must
* Pre-braiding and/or pre-wrapping is ok
* Live model is mandatory
* Competitor will be allowed to set up 30 minutes before start time. Set up 1 pm, contest begins at 1:30 pm
* Bonding and/or sewing is allowed
* Contestants have One hour (60 minutes) to complete a full head of extensions, which include haircut and style. Any hair cutting tools and implements are accepted
* Presentation walk upon completion (2 minutes) on stage
* Judges will choose five semi-finalists, then Final Winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd Place)
PRO FANTASY COMPETITION
$100 Registration Fee
Monday MAY 21st, Only
1. You will come with your model completed at 11 am
2. Your model must be fully complete, dress, make-up, hair and accessories (ABSOLUTELY NO NUDITY)
3. You and your model can walk around the show until judging begins
4. People will want to take pics of your model throughout the day
5. Judging will be done on site
6. You can win in several categories such as:
Most Creative, Most Neat, Largest Creation, Most Futuristic
1st-$200 and Trophy, 2nd-$150 and Trophy and 3rd Place-$100 and Trophy Winners
JUDGES: Terry Hunt, Angela Crawford, Niki Smith and Sharon Reams
2. Your model must be fully complete, dress, make-up, hair and accessories (ABSOLUTELY NO NUDITY)
3. You and your model can walk around the show until judging begins
4. People will want to take pics of your model throughout the day
5. Judging will be done on site
6. You can win in several categories such as:
Most Creative, Most Neat, Largest Creation, Most Futuristic
1st-$200 and Trophy, 2nd-$150 and Trophy and 3rd Place-$100 and Trophy Winners
JUDGES: Terry Hunt, Angela Crawford, Niki Smith and Sharon Reams
BRAID BATTLE
SALON RULES
SALON RULES
BRAID SHOW REQUIREMENTS
Any salon or cosmetology school can enter the "performance art" show and become an ACTIVE SALON PARTNER.
To enter and become an ACTIVE SALON PARTNER:
Your salon or cosmetology school must sale 25 tickets at $20 each which you re-sell (typically for $25. No Active Salon Partner has ever - not sold all of their tickets! (Plus you collect an added $5 from each ticket sold for a charity, or you may keep it to help defray your costs!)
*Ticket prices are based on venue, celeb host and other considerations*
*Tickets are (typically*) $40 at the door*
*Minimum 25 tickets = $125 to defray your costs, or a $125 donation*
*When you sell all your tickets - your entry becomes free!*
{Tickets will be made available approximately 90 days prior to show date}
The time allotted for runway walk 3 minutes.
Due to space in model rooms - no more than 3 models and 2 stylist per salon (ALL OTHERS MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER EVENT).
Your salon or cosmetology school is responsible for obtaining your own models, clothing, materials and music used for runway walk. (You could add a clothing store as another presenter) (See below)
All performances must comply with city, state and federal laws (Absolutely NO NUDITY).
All models must be 18 or older and sign a model/actor/actresses release and consent form - before being allowed in the model room or on stage.
Salons and cosmetology school must make their intentions to be a "presenter salon" to the producer at least 2 months prior to the show date.
A "burned" music CD containing the music to be used for the “Walk” MUST be delivered to the co-ordinator at least one week prior to show date.
Due to space in model rooms - no more than 3 models and 2 stylist per salon (ALL OTHERS MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER EVENT).
Your salon or cosmetology school is responsible for obtaining your own models, clothing, materials and music used for runway walk. (You could add a clothing store as another presenter) (See below)
All performances must comply with city, state and federal laws (Absolutely NO NUDITY).
All models must be 18 or older and sign a model/actor/actresses release and consent form - before being allowed in the model room or on stage.
Salons and cosmetology school must make their intentions to be a "presenter salon" to the producer at least 2 months prior to the show date.
A "burned" music CD containing the music to be used for the “Walk” MUST be delivered to the co-ordinator at least one week prior to show date.
When a clothing store is involved a similar arrangement, ticket sales for involvement must be made as the store will get the same *FREE* advertising and either a donation to a charity, or defray their costs.
Preliminary Round Contest Winners will be selected by Crowd Participation. Crowd will select Winners for first Round who will then move on to the Final Round with Winners to be selected by Our Celebrity Judges
Asking clothing stores and designers to be involved is a part of this project. Clothing stores or clothing designers are sometimes necessary for the "skits" to be successful.
Salons or cosmetology schools may request a certain clothing store that they do not have a relationship with. We will make the first overture to the store for involvement, if asked. But the salons and cosmetology schools themselves are the ones that sell the idea to the store.
PRIZES:
1st Place Winner- $500 and State Trophy; 2nd Place Winner- State Trophy; and
3rd Place Winner- State Trophy
INDUSTRY JUDGES:
KRISTY BEKE, Master Braid Stylist and Cosmetologist, Owner of Bignon, ANGELA RAWFORD, Ms. Hair Doctor, TORAIN the Great, Creator of Fusion Extension and SHARON REAMS, Master Stylist, International Educator/Platform Stylist
BRAID STYLES FOR CONTEST:
Bridal Up-do (Braids or Locs)
Free Stylist
Fantasy
JUDGES AREAS OF REVIEW:
There is no theme for this Show, considerations are:
TOTAL LOOK
CREATIVITY
BRAID INTEGRITY (Tightness, consistency, etc).
NEATNESS (Parting)
BARBER BATTLE
SUNDAY MAY 20, 11am-6pm
This contest will be between Barbershops in the Tri-state region. We are looking for the best and most creative Barbers in this area. Below are the Rules and Categories for the Competition. To register for the competition you must email: Bmarshallproductions@yahoo.com for a application.SUNDAY MAY 20, 11am-6pm
RULES:
NO LICENSE, NO COMPETING (Student License or Barber License is required. Barbers will be checked through the Barber board database.)Barbershop entry is $100. Shop will get 1 Free Ticket for each category entered
ALL competing Barbers MUST have there equipment setup AND be at their stations at least 15 minutes prior to category start time. (If you're not at your station by the appointed time, we will start without you. NO REFUNDS)
Barbershops are required to bring there own models. It is not a guarantee that one will be available at the event.
Competing Barbers, models, staff & Judges are the ONLY entrants not required to pay the cover at the door. (BARBERS, if you bring someone that is disrespectful to the guests, staff etc. them and possibly you will be asked to leave. Keep your people in line.)
Barbershops must reserve your spots via the E-MAIL Registration. If you cannot register for any reason, contact me asap (The cutoff time to register will be 5 business days before the day of the event. The date on the website may be different from the actual day of the show. This is for winner payout purposes.)
PRIZES will be the same in each category:
1st Place Winner $200 and Trophy; 2nd Place $100 and Trophy; and 3rd Place $75 and Trophy
Haircut Categories
ALL competing Barbers MUST have there equipment setup AND be at their stations at least 15 minutes prior to category start time. (If you're not at your station by the appointed time, we will start without you. NO REFUNDS)
Barbershops are required to bring there own models. It is not a guarantee that one will be available at the event.
Competing Barbers, models, staff & Judges are the ONLY entrants not required to pay the cover at the door. (BARBERS, if you bring someone that is disrespectful to the guests, staff etc. them and possibly you will be asked to leave. Keep your people in line.)
Barbershops must reserve your spots via the E-MAIL Registration. If you cannot register for any reason, contact me asap (The cutoff time to register will be 5 business days before the day of the event. The date on the website may be different from the actual day of the show. This is for winner payout purposes.)
PRIZES will be the same in each category:
1st Place Winner $200 and Trophy; 2nd Place $100 and Trophy; and 3rd Place $75 and Trophy
Haircut Categories
LOW FADE W/ BEARD (Pre-Cut and Judged at Venue)
This battle is an everyday cut battle that is all about a good clean haircut. The low fade must be a true low fade not mid or high. The length on the top must be at least 1.5″ and the sides must be bald to show full transition. Model will be judged on fade, transitions, shape up, beard, overall cut.
OLD SCHOOL (Pre-Cut and Judged at Venue)
This competition is a throwback to the 80’s haircuts like Flat top, Gumby, Staircase, with parts and or color. The judging will be based on cleanliness of cut, fading, shaping, overall look of the cut. Designs are accepted but will not give you extra points.
FREE-STYLE DESIGN – (60 min on Site)
This is for any barber that wants to show off their artistry skills and creativity from simple to the most complex design. Barbers will be judged on how creative and clean their cut/design is. There is no color used in this contest during the competition, but you may pre-color with permanent color at least 24 hrs before competition. There are to be no pre-cuts. Barbers will be judged on the complexity, creativity, the design, and overall haircut. There are no extra points given or deducted for color usage. Theme Outfit is not judged in this competition but is welcomed.
GRAFF ETCH HAIR ART COMPETITION – (30 min on Site)
This competition is to show your hair art capability. This free competition does allow you to pre-cut your models design, then finish it on stage. There is a 30 minute period allowed to finish your model. Judging will be based on creativity, color usage, cleanliness, overall look
