Malaysia International Vocational Association

GUIDELINE AND RULES & REGULATIONS

Hairdressing

(H6L) Hairdressing - Avant-garde New Generation Al Design

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.