1. Competition Objective

The competition aims to evaluate participants’ hairstyling creativity, cutting techniques, and overall design coordination through creative haircut and coloring designs performed on a live model.
Participants are required to present an avant-garde women’s hairstyle, showcasing unique creativity, technical skills, and artistic expression.

2. Judging Criteria

• Creativity: The uniqueness and visual impact of the hairstyle design.
• Cutting Technique: Smoothness of cutting lines, clarity of layers, and whether the overall structure meets the design concept.
• Coloring Effect: Natural color transitions and harmonious color combinations that complement the hairstyle.
• Overall Coordination: Compatibility between the hairstyle, the live model’s outfit, and the overall styling.

3. Competition Rules

(1) Competition Content

• Creative Cutting: Participants must complete an avant-garde women’s haircut on a live model, demonstrating innovation and artistic integration. The haircut should feature multi-layered design, clear lines, and natural transitions.
• Coloring Effect: The live model’s hair must include at least two colors. Color transitions should be natural and coordinated with the haircut style. All coloring must be completed before the competition begins.
• Overall Styling: The live model’s clothing and accessories must align with the competition theme and enhance the overall visual presentation.

(2) Competition Time

• Total competition duration is 30 minutes. All operations must be completed within the given time.
• Participants are allowed to complete up to 80% of the work in advance, with the remaining 20% to be completed on-site.

(3) Participant Appearance Requirements

• Dress Code: Participants must wear the official top provided by the organizer, paired with appropriate pants and shoes to reflect a professional image.
• Hair Requirement: Hair must be neat, clean, and well-groomed. Long hair should be properly tied back to maintain cleanliness and professionalism.
• Overall Appearance: Participants must maintain a clean and tidy appearance. Excessive accessories or heavy makeup are not allowed to ensure a professional look.

(4) Tools and Products

• Tools: Scissors, small combs, electric clippers, hair dryers, flat irons, cleaning brushes, etc.
• Products: Hair wax, styling spray, or conditioner.
• Extension Cords: Participants must bring their own. The organizer will provide one power socket per participant only.

(5) Wet Hair Requirement

• Before the competition begins, the live model’s hair must be moistened and combed smoothly to the ends to ensure proper cutting performance.

(6) Prohibited Actions

• Use of hair extensions is prohibited.
• Use of curling irons is prohibited.
• Use of hair dye or colored sprays to retouch or cover the pre-colored sections is prohibited.
• Any hair trimming or related preparation on the live model before the competition begins is prohibited.
• Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

4. Live Model Specifications

(1) Model Requirements

• Participants must provide their own live model.
• Hair color may be freely chosen based on competition needs.
• The model’s hair must be suitable for cutting, coloring, and styling, with good presentation quality.

(2) Cleanliness

• The live model must be clean and tidy, free from dye residue or other impurities.

(3) Hair Length

• Side hair length must be at least 3 cm.
• Top hair length must be at least 7 cm, ensuring flexibility for cutting and styling.

(4) Coloring and Accessories

• The live model’s hair must be suitable for coloring and styling, and all products used must be safety-certified.
• Accessories may be used freely but must not obstruct the main hairstyle design and must be consistent with the theme.

5. Safety and Hygiene

(1) Tools and Products

• All tools must be disinfected before and after the competition to prevent cross-contamination.
• All styling products used must be safety-certified to avoid harm to the live model.

(2) Work Area Cleanliness

• Participants must keep their workstation (tables and chairs) clean and free from leftover tools, products, or waste.
• Hair that falls during the competition will be cleaned by staff assigned by the organizer; participants are not required to clean it themselves.
• After the competition, participants must promptly pack their tools and products and restore the workstation to a tidy condition.

6. Competition Procedure

(1) Pre-Competition Preparation

• Participant Registration: Participants must arrive at the designated location at least 15 minutes before the competition starts to register.

(2) Competition Session

• Start of Competition: Participants must complete all operations within the 30-minute time limit.
• End of Competition: Participants must stop immediately when time is up. Any unfinished work will not be included in the scoring.

(3) Work Presentation

• The live model will remain at the original position for display, allowing judges to evaluate the hairstyle design and overall styling effect.