1. Competition Objective

• To assess participants’ professional skills in cutting techniques, styling abilities, and overall design coordination by completing a creative men’s haircut and coloring design on a mannequin head.

• Participants are required to present a creative men’s hairstyle, demonstrating technical strength and creativity through cutting and blow-drying styling techniques.

2. Judging Criteria

• Creativity: Whether the hairstyle design is unique and visually impactful, and whether the overall look is innovative and aligned with the competition theme.

• Cutting & Blow-Drying Techniques: Smooth cutting lines, clear layering, and the effective use of blow-drying techniques that reflect technical proficiency.

• Hair Coloring Effect: Clear color contrast, balanced brightness, and harmonious color combinations that complement the hairstyle.

• Overall Coordination: The harmony between the hairstyle, mannequin head attire, and the overall styling presentation.

3. Competition Content

• Creative Cutting: Complete an avant-garde men’s haircut on a mannequin head and demonstrate blow-drying styling techniques. The cut must feature multi-layered design with clear and well-defined layers.

• Coloring Effect: The mannequin head must include at least two hair colors. High-brightness colors are allowed, provided they complement the cutting style. Hair coloring must be completed before the competition.

• Completion Requirement: The work must be 100% completed.

• Overall Styling: The mannequin head’s clothing and accessories must match the competition theme and enhance the overall visual impact.

4. Competition Time

• The total competition duration is 30 minutes.

5. Competitor Appearance Requirements

• Dress Code: Participants must wear the official uniform top provided by the organizer, paired with appropriate trousers and footwear to reflect a professional image.

• Hair Requirements: Hair must be neat, clean, and well-groomed. Long hair should be properly tied up to maintain cleanliness and professionalism.

• Overall Appearance: Participants must maintain a clean and tidy appearance. Excessive accessories are not permitted to ensure a professional look.

6. Prohibited Items and Actions

• The use of hair extensions is strictly prohibited.

• The use of colored spray products to enhance, supplement, or cover hair coloring is prohibited.

• The use of severely damaged mannequin heads is not allowed.

7. Mannequin Head Specifications

(1) Material

• Participants must prepare their own mannequin head.

• Hair materials are not restricted (e.g., human hair, goat hair, heat-resistant synthetic fibers, etc.), allowing participants to choose materials suitable for the competition.

• The selected material must support cutting, coloring, and styling, and provide good visual presentation.

• The male mannequin head must be equipped with a stable, upright stand.

• The stand height must be adjustable between 100 cm and 150 cm to meet display requirements.

(2) Cleanliness

• The mannequin head must be clean and tidy, free from oil, dye residue, or other contaminants.

(3) Coloring and Decoration

• The mannequin head must be suitable for coloring and styling, and all products used must meet safety certification standards.

• Decorations and accessories may be used freely, provided they do not obstruct the main hairstyle design and are consistent with the competition theme.

8. Competition Procedure

(1) Submission and Display

• On the competition day, participants must submit their completed work to the designated area at least 1 hour before the competition begins. Late submissions will be regarded as a withdrawal.

• The organizer will assign and attach a number label to each submitted work.

• Participants are not allowed to add any identifying marks.

• Judges will evaluate the works based on the judging criteria, focusing on technical skill, creativity, and overall presentation.

(2) Collection of Works

• After the judging process on the competition day, participants may collect their mannequin head works from the designated location from 5:00 PM onwards.

• Participants must present their competition number to verify their identity when collecting the work.

• Works not collected within the specified time will be disposed of by the organizer.

(3) Pre-Competition Preparation

• Check-in: Participants must arrive at the designated venue and complete check-in at least 15 minutes before the competition starts.

(4) Work Display

• The male mannequin head must remain displayed in its original position. Judges will inspect the hairstyle design and overall styling and award scores accordingly.