British hairdressing awards: schwarzkopf professional british colour technician of the year

Who Can Enter?

• All qualified hairdressers who work in the UK in a commercial environment and have done so for a minimum of three years excluding training may enter this category.
• Entrants must have a regular client column within the region entered. (A regular client column is working in a salon for a minimum of one day per week.) This may be checked.
• Only Schwarzkopf Professional colour can be used in this category.
• The use of wigs, hairpieces, extensions or strands is strictly forbidden.
ENTRANTS MUST SUPPLY
• Four 10" x 8" (portrait) full colour photographs of four different models' hair before colouring.
• Four 10" x 8" (portrait) full colour photographs of the same models' hair after colouring.
• For each look, a technical analysis of the model’s hair must be submitted outlining texture, porosity, pre-colour applications and other relevant information which should include:
  • A breakdown of the colour products/shades used and the reasons why they were appropriate for the hair type and result.
  • An insight into shade selection and the reasons for their usage. e.g. eye colour, skin tone, texture enhancement.
  • A comprehensive outline of the techniques used including terms such as foils, mesh, slicing, colour merging, bleeding panels, under/over development, pre-lightening, pastel shading and shade variation.
  • A storyline of the concept behind the finished result and how the colour and technique enhanced the look.
• The before and after photographs, together with the detailed explanations for each shot should be supplied in an A4 binder (please do not glue your photographs into the folder as they will need to be removed for judging).
• Photographs can be supplied on photographic paper purchased through a photographer or photographic outlet.