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The exciting Hair Festival Competitions return in 2024 on Monday 1 July with so many exciting changes.
Welcome to our new sponsor O&M who are the power behind kind haircare | clean colour. O&M are giving every competitor a small gift of O&M products to try (just click on YES to free products when you enter) PLUS their sponsorship means PRIZE money for the 2024 Hair Festival Competitions. A big thank you to O&M.
Prize Money: Every Competition
- 1st Place – $300
- 2nd Pace – $200
- 3rd Place – $100
There are new competitions for 2024 plus the return of the ever-popular competitions that you love to enter.
NEW for 2024 – Your chance to be crowned the Hair Festival Champion 2024. This will be achieved by entering more than one competitions with your accumulated points seeing you awarded as either
- Hair Festival Stylist Champion 2024,
- Hair Festival Barber Champion 2024
- Rising Star (Apprentice/Students) Champion 2024
New for 2024 | Competition entry costs
All entries are tax deductable.
Rising Star Entries $30.00 plus gst
Senior Stylists $60.00 plus gst
Barber $60.00 plus gst
Enter more than one competition with the second & third entry costs reduced to:
Rising Star Entries $20.00 plus gst
Senior Stylists $40.00 plus gst
Barber $40.00 gst
Competitions on
Offer
Barbers
- Barber Street for seniors or more confident up and coming Barbers
- Men’s Total Look (Pre-done)
- Inspired by Colour (Pre-done)
Highest points accumulated from 2 or more of the competitions will be awarded the title:
Hair Festival Barber Champion 2024.
Stylists
- Women’s Street Style – senior and confident up and coming Hairdressers
- Inspired by Colour (Pre-done)
- Women’s Total Look – Glam Slam
- Bridal – (Pre-done)
Highest points accumulated from 2 or more of the competitions will be awarded the title:
Hair Festival Stylist Champion 2024.
Rising Stars (Apprentice/Students)
- Rising Star Women’s Cutting Competition
- Rising Star Barber Cutting Competition
- Rising Star Blow Dry
- Or any of the competitions listed above.
Highest points accumulated from 2 or more of the competitions will be awarded the title:
Hair Festival Rising Star (Apprentice/Students) Champion 2024.
Competition Details
Some competitions will run consecutively with proposed timing as follow:
- Cutting competitions 30 mins
- Editorial Competition 15 mins
Stay tuned for further updates.
Competition
time table
Monday 1 July 2024
The following competitions will run at the same time on the competition floor |
Competition | Scrutineering Time | Models to comp floor |
Competition Floor Time | Competition Start & End | Models to judging |
Section 1 | Women’s Street Style | 10.15am | 10.45am | 30 mins | 11.00am-11.30am | 11.35am |
Editorial Glam Slam | 10.15am | 10.45am | 30 mins | 11.00am-11.30am | 11.35am | |
Rising Star Women’s Cutting | 10.15am | 10.45am | 30 mins | 11.00am-11.30am | 11.35am | |
Section 2 | Barber Street | 11.00am | 11.30am | 30 mins | 11:35am-12:05pm | 12.10pm |
Rising Star Blow Dry | 11.00am | 11.30am | 20 mins | 11:35am-11:55am | 12.10pm | |
Rising Star Barber Cut | 11.00am | 11.30am | 30 mins | 11:35am-12:05pm | 12.10pm | |
PRE-DONE | Inspired by Colour | 11.45am | 12.20pm | |||
Men’s Total Look |
12.20pm | 12.30pm | ||||
Bridal | 11.15am | 11.45am |
Presentation at 1.00pm
Editorial
Glam Slam
Hair: Maria Cotroneo of Zink Hair in Unley
Photography: Andrew O’Toole
Makeup: Caterina Cotroneo
Styling: Suzi Cotroneo
Mentoring: Joe Cotroneo
EDITORIAL GLAM SLAM
Create an editorial look that could be seen on a front cover of a fashion magazine.
Prizes
Hair Festival Trophy
Editorial feature in INSTYLE (valued at $3450)
Prize Money:
1st Place – $300
2nd Pace – $200
3rd Place – $100
Rules
30 mins floor time competition
Open competition | One female model | Maximum 60 competitors
Hair prep
Rollers, tongs, crimpers, irons or any other methods of hair preparation must not be brushed, combed or disturbed before participating on the competition floor.
Padding may be used, however must not be visible on completion.
No pre-sectioning, braided or in a ponytail allowed.
This competition allows hair to be put up or styled down and allows for hair ornaments.
Hairpieces may be used but must not cover more than one-third of the finished look and cannot be pre-styled.
Partial wigs allowed as base to attach hair pieces onto.
BARBER
STREET
Hair: Matt Clarke
Photographer: Theresa Hall
Makeup: Brooke Clarke, Sarah smith
Stylist: Yshana
BARBER STREET
Cut, style and shape a male model to be ready to hit the streets.
Prizes
Hair Festival Trophy
Editorial Feature in INSTYLE Mag (valued at $3450)
Prize Money:
1st Place – $300
2nd Pace – $200
3rd Place – $100
Rules
30 mins floor time competition
Open competition | One male model |Maximum 60 competitors
Hair prep
Competitor must clearly create a change of style by cutting/removing a minimum of 3cm or more from the whole hair.
All cutting tools allowed such as clippers, razors and scissors.
Styling method is optional and allowed; straight, curly, wavy hair – whatever rocks your hairdressing/barber world is encouraged.
Prepared hairstyles or pre-done haircuts will result in disqualification.
All models in this section will be paraded after judging finishes.
INSPIRED
BY COLOUR
Colour: Stevie English
Photography: Andrew O’Toole
Styling and makeup: Chereine Waddell, Jessica Jade and Lauren McCowan
INSPIRED BY COLOUR
This is a Pre-done competition.
Open Competition | Male or Female Model
Suggestions & Direction on your models Hair.:
Be as Creative as a Rainbow.
A clean Blonde that shines.
Red Hair that Varies in Hue, from Deep Burgundy or Bright copper, Auburn to Burnt Orange.
The best colour, execution, skills & suitability to your model is encouraged.
Every Colour Style is welcome. Enter your models from other competitions!
Prizes
Hair Festival Trophy
Editorial Feature in INSTYLE Mag (valued at $3450)
Prize Money:
1st Place – $300
2nd Pace – $200
3rd Place – $100
Rules
No Wigs Allowed.
You may enter a Model from the previous comps on the day.
Womens
Street Style
Photography: Andrew O’Toole
Makeup: Kylie O’Toole
Stylist: Emma Bosley
Womens Street Style
Cut, style and shape a female model to be ready to hit the streets.
Prizes
Hair Festival Trophy
Editorial Feature in INSTYLE Mag (valued at $3450)
Prize Money:
1st Place – $300
2nd Pace – $200
3rd Place – $100
Rules
30 mins floor time competition
Open competition | One female model |Maximum 60 competitors
Hair prep
Competitor must clearly create a change of style by cutting/removing a minimum of 3cm or more from the hair.
All cutting tools allowed such as clippers, razors and scissors.
Styling method is optional and allowed; straight, curly, wavy hair – whatever rocks your hairdressing/barber world is encouraged.
Prepared hairstyles or pre-done haircuts will result in disqualification.
All models in this section will be paraded after judging finishes.
The Rising Star
Blow Wave
Photography: Andrew O’Toole
Makeup: Kylie O’Toole
Styling: Emma Boseley
The Rising Star Blow Wave
Create the perfect BOB through Blow Drying only.
Prizes
Hair Festival Trophy
Editorial Feature in INSTYLE Mag (valued at $3450)
Prize Money:
1st Place – $300
2nd Pace – $200
3rd Place – $100
Rules
20 mins floor time competition
Open competition | One male or female model | Maximum 60 competitors
HAIR PREP
Model’s hair to be pre-cut.
Models hair to be wet.
Any electrical tools to be used.
The Rising Star
Womens Cutting
Competition
Hair: Matthew Ashton
Photography: Jesse-Leig Elford
Makeup: Vincent Phan and Liliano Artistry
The Rising Star Womens Cutting Competition
Cut, style and shape a female model to be ready to hit the streets.
Prizes
Hair Festival Trophy
Editorial Feature in INSTYLE Mag (valued at $3450)
Prize Money:
1st Place – $300
2nd Pace – $200
3rd Place – $100
Rules
30 mins floor time competition
Open competition | One female model |Maximum 60 competitors
Hair prep
Competitor must clearly create a change of style by cutting/removing a minimum of 3cm or more from the hair.
All cutting tools allowed such as clippers, razors and scissors.
Styling method is optional and allowed; straight, curly, wavy hair – whatever rocks your hairdressing/barber world is encouraged.
Prepared hairstyles or pre-done haircuts will result in disqualification.
All models in this section will be paraded after judging finishes.
THE RISING STAR
BARBER CUTTING
COMPETITION
Hair: Matt Clarke
Photographer: Theresa Hall
Makeup: Brooke Clarke, Sarah smith
Stylist: Yshana
THE RISING STAR BARBER CUTTING COMPETITION
Cut, style and shape a male model to be ready to hit the streets.
Prizes
Hair Festival Trophy
Editorial Feature in INSTYLE Mag (valued at $3450)
Prize Money:
1st Place – $300
2nd Pace – $200
3rd Place – $100
Rules
30 mins floor time competition
Open competition | One male model | Maximum 60 competitors
Hair prep
Competitor must clearly create a change of style by cutting/removing 3cm or more from the hair.
All cutting tools allowed such as clippers, razors and scissors.
Styling method is optional and allowed; straight, curly, wavy hair – whatever rocks your hairdressing/barber world is encouraged.
Prepared hairstyles or pre-done haircuts will result in disqualification.
All models in this section will be paraded after judging finishes.
Men’s
Total Look
Hair: Matt Clarke
Photographer: Theresa Hall
Makeup: Brooke Clarke, Sarah smith
Stylist: Yshana
Men’s Total Look
Pre-done Competition
Create a men’s editorial look that could be seen on a front cover.
Prizes
Hair Festival Trophy
Editorial Feature in INSTYLE Mag (valued at $3450)
Prize Money:
1st Place – $300
2nd Pace – $200
3rd Place – $100
Rules
No Wigs Allowed.
You may enter a Model from the previous comps on the day.
Pre-done competition
One male model
Maximum 60 competitors
BRIDAL
Hair: Lorna Evans & Amber White
Make-up: Melissa Maier
Photography: Shelly Price
Events Coordinator: Events by Kate
Gowns: Mariana Hardwick
Brazen Models: Lisa C, Ellie J, Baylee M
Venue: Campbell Point House
BRIDAL
Pre-done competition
Inspire the judges with your bridal styling. Being a total look competition clothing, make up, and adornments will be considered when judging takes place.
Prizes
Hair Festival Trophy
Editorial Feature in INSTYLE Mag (valued at $3450)
Prize Money:
1st Place – $300
2nd Pace – $200
3rd Place – $100
Rules
You may enter a Model from the previous comps on the day.
Pre-done competition
One model
Maximum 60 competitors
Conditions
- These conditions apply to each competition.
- The judges’ decision will be FINAL and no correspondence will be entered into.
- The Hair Festival will not be responsible or liable for any claims arising from or any damage of work performed on model’s hair.
- Models must not touch their hair at any time during the competition.
- All Competitors must stop work immediately when the call to do so is given.
- Any person disturbing the competitors or models on the stage will be removed from the premises.
- Competitors who disobey, break the rules, or exceed the times given will be disqualified.
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