Malaysia International Vocational Association

1. Competition Objective
To present avant-garde, creative AI-inspired hairstyling with overall styling and makeup that complement each other.
To define a design style through artistic presentation that emphasizes individuality, breakthrough concepts, fashion-forward thinking, and uniqueness.
This competition aims to evaluate participants’ styling creativity, artistic expression, and technical execution skills, representing the spirit of next-generation design.
2. Judging Criteria
Creative Expression: Whether the overall hairstyle and makeup coordination demonstrates uniqueness and strong visual impact, and whether the design reflects the three-dimensional artistic qualities of avant-garde styling.
Overall Coordination: The harmony between the hairstyle design and the model’s outfit, makeup, and overall styling concept.
3. Competition Rules
Hairstyle Requirements: The hairstyle must embody an overall avant-garde style, featuring bold structures, three-dimensional forms, and innovative integration. Emphasis is placed on overall creativity and artistic expression.
The model must demonstrate strong coordination between the hairstyle and the outfit.
Model Requirement: The model may be male or female.
4. Competition Time
The competition duration is 30 minutes. All styling operations must be completed within the allotted time.
5. Competitor Appearance Requirements
Dress Code: Participants must wear the official uniform top provided by the organizer, paired with appropriate trousers and footwear to maintain a professional image.
Hair Requirements: Hair must be neat and clean. Long hair should be properly tied back to ensure cleanliness and professionalism.
Overall Appearance: Participants should maintain a neat and presentable look, avoiding excessive accessories or heavy makeup, to reflect a professional image.
6. Tools and Products
Participants must bring their own required tools and products.
The organizer will provide one power outlet per participant.
7. Pre-Competition Preparation & Creative Freedom
Pre-Styling Allowance: Up to 80% of the model’s styling may be completed before the competition.
Creative Freedom: Participants are free to develop their own concepts. Bold, modern, and innovative designs are encouraged to fully express personal style.
The use of various tools and special elements is permitted to enhance creative expression.
8. Prohibited Items and Actions
The use of colored spray products is strictly prohibited.
9. Competition Procedure
(1) Participant Check-In
Participants must arrive at the designated waiting area at least 15 minutes before the competition begins.
(2) Competition Session
Competition Start: Participants must complete all styling operations within 30 minutes.
Competition End: Participants must stop immediately when time is up. Any unfinished work will not be considered for scoring.
The model will remain in position for display and judging.
Participants must promptly clean up their tools and products and restore their workstation to a neat and orderly condition.