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New Roots Barber Battle Rules of Engagement

 

Prizes Packages

1st Place Freestyle Category - $1,000 + King/Queen of Cuts Crown 

2nd Place -  Trophy + Clipper + Prize Bag

3rd Place - Trophy + Trimmer + Prize Bag

1st Place Fade & Beard Category - $300 + Prize Bag

2nd Place -  Clippers + Prize Bag

3rd Place - Trimmer + Prize Bag

1st Place Fastest Fade Category - $200 + Prize Bag

2nd Place -  Clippers + Prize Bag

3rd Place - Trimmer + Prize Bag

 

Overall Rules

 

1. All contestants must bring a live model and barbering tools in order to participate in the competition.

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2. All models’ hair must be cut at competition. Competitor is not allowed to cut, trim, shape or preset

model’s hair before the competition begins. Semi-permanent color, permanent color, light color sprays

and chalks are NOT allowed unless otherwise noted. Barber must show a transformation of the model’s

hair. The judges will inspect the model's hair during pre-judging or during check-in. Violation of this rule will

result in the deduction of points and/or disqualification from competition.

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3. All contestants must check in at the registration area at least one hour prior to the battle. If

if the contestant is late, they will forfeit their place in the competition. Please

look for “Check In” when you arrive at the battle.

 

4. All contestants will have a specific time to complete their particular cut and style. Judging will be

conducted on a visual basis only. Judges will use a point system on a scale of one (lowest possible score)

to ten (highest possible score). If there is a tie in a category or prize placement, the judges will

determine the final winner.

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5. Points will be deducted if you are not fully prepared for the competition.

 

Barber Battle Categories

 

 

Fastest Fade

Each competitor has 12 minutes to complete and will be judged and scored on the following:

Point System:

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  • Difficulty of cut/Hair texture (5pts)

  • Outline/Edge-up (10pts)

  • Precision of blend (10pts)

  • Speed/Techniques (15pts)

  • Total look of model when completed (15pts)

  • Professionalism (Appearance of tools, sanitation, etc) (5pts)

 

HIGHEST POSSIBLE TOTAL POINTS: (60 pts)

 

Fade & Beard

Each competitor has 20 minutes to complete and will be judged and scored on the following:

Point System:

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  • Difficulty of cut/Hair texture (5pts)

  • Outline/Edge-up (15pts)

  • Precision of Blend (10pts)

  • Precision of Facial Hair (10pts)

  • Total look of model when completed (15pts)

  • Professionalism (Appearance of tools, sanitation, etc) (5pts)

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HIGHEST POSSIBLE TOTAL POINTS: (60 pts)

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Freestyle

Each competitor has 40 minutes to complete and will be judged and scored on the following:

This is where we want to see your creativity, you are able to use color, color enhancements, designs, there are NO rules holding you back on using your imagination. Make sure your model dresses the part of the haircut. Competitor has an option to do whatever he or she wants on a model with no reference point such as paper,cell phone, tablet etc. using  skill and imagination only.

 

Point System:

  • Difficulty of cut/Hair texture (5pts)

  • Outline/Edge-up (5pts)

  • Precision of Design(15pts)

  • Creativity/Originality (15pts)

  • Total look of model when completed (15pts)

  • Professionalism (Appearance of tools, sanitation, etc) (5pts)

 

HIGHEST POSSIBLE TOTAL POINTS: (60 pts)

 

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