Sunday 4 October 2026 ( 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm)

Time Limit: 15 minutes

The Fade Competition is designed to test technical precision, speed, and execution under pressure. Competitors must create the cleanest and most technically accomplished fade possible within the allotted 15 minutes.

Both clippers and scissors may be used. Competitors are free to choose their preferred fade style, whether low, mid, high, drop, burst, or skin fade, but the focus should remain on seamless blending, balance, and overall finish. Shape-ups, edge work, and detailing are not mandatory; however, these finishing elements will be taken into consideration by the judges and may contribute positively to the overall score.

Judges will assess:
• Fade execution and smoothness of blend
• Consistency and symmetry
• Technical difficulty
• Cleanliness of finish
• Overall presentation

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Sunday 4 October 2026 ( 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)

Time Limit: 30 minutes

The Creative Design Competition celebrates artistic expression through hair. Competitors must create an original clipper design that showcases creativity, technical skill, and innovation.

Designs may include freestyle patterns, geometric artwork, graphics, portraits, illustrations, lettering, or any other imaginative concept. Competitors are encouraged to push boundaries and demonstrate their individuality while maintaining a high standard of execution. The design should be clearly visible, well-balanced, and technically clean, with strong attention to detail throughout.

Judges will assess:
• Creativity and originality
• Technical execution
• Complexity of design
• Precision and cleanliness
• Overall visual impact

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Monday 5 October 2026

Round I - (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)

Round II - (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm)

Time Limit: 40 minutes

The Creative Cut Competition is designed to showcase modern men's hairdressing and advanced scissor craftsmanship.

Competitors must create a forward-thinking haircut. Clippers and scissors can be used. The focus should be on shape creation, texture, movement, and personalised design. Lived-in, fashion-inspired cuts are encouraged, allowing competitors to demonstrate their understanding of contemporary men's hair. A minimum of one inch of hair must be removed throughout the haircut. Simple trims or minor adjustments will not be accepted. The finished look should be fully styled and completed within the competition time, with styling forming an important part of the final presentation.

Judges will assess:

• Creativity and originality
• Shape and silhouette
• Technical scissor work
• Styling and finish
• Overall fashion relevance and commercial appeal

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General Entry Requirements

• Entrants must be aged 16 years or over
• Entries must be the entrant's own original work
• AI-generated imagery is not permitted
• Images must not be heavily altered beyond standard colour correction and retouching
• Images must be submitted in high-resolution JPEG format
• Entrants may enter multiple categories but must submit separate entries for each category
• Both phone images and professional image allowed 

General On-Site Rules:

Each category is a live timed competition. Competitors must arrive 30 minutes before their category start time for registration and briefing.

• Competitors must arrive on time and be ready to start
• No assistance is allowed during the competition
• All work must be completed within the allocated time
• Judges’ decisions are final
• Before/after photos may be taken
• A clean working area forms part of the professionalism score