Using live models, stylists are expected to create a trendy style and get a glimpse of what it feels like to be a platform artist without the microphone. Students will give their model the best look. Our Judges are in search of angles, contour, balance, luster, movement, and precision as a part of the competition. Think outside of the ordinary and show the world you are ready for success. Stylists bring your platform skills to Charlotte Braiding Expo
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. By paying the entry fee, you are agreeing to all the General Rules and Regulations and the individual rules of this competition.
2. Competitor/Student must provide the model for the competition.
3. This competition is open to all cosmetology students and apprentices (with proof).
4. Competitors may enter one model per entry.
5. Be on Time!! There may be detours and traffic delays. Please use your time wisely and plan your route to the facility ahead of time. Scout the area before coming (in person or internet) to locate the best parking for you.
6. Model’s hair is to be DRY and combed straight down ready to be cut and styled.
7. Stylist will remove at least ½ inch of hair from circumference of the models head during actual competition. All cut hair must be left on the floor.
8. Competitor and models must remain until the judges’ decisions are announced.
9. There will be 10 minutes allowed for hair cutting. If not executed in allotted time, competitor may be penalized.
10. There will be 20 minutes allowed for curl and finish. If not executed in allotted time, competitor may be penalized.
11. Extensions, partial hair weave and full hair weaves are allowed but must be pre-installed prior to competition. (No Hair pinned in with bobby pins, bonding glue, clip-ins or hair tape can be used in the models hair).
12. Creative colored hair is allowed (partial or full weaves).
13. No ornaments allowed! (Examples of ornamentation are: hats, buns, bows, birds, feathers, etc).
14. Coaching by other competitors and/or audience participants will result in point deductions or disqualification
15. Only one 1500-watt outlet per person allowed. No blow dryers, ceramic ovens, or Marcel irons are allowed
16. Models may assist stylist by holding tools, but models must not touch their hair at any time.
17. Competitors must bring their own products.
18. ALL COMPETITORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN PERSONAL BELONGINGS!!!! CHARLOTTE BRAIDING EXPO will not be held responsible for lost or stolen items!! NO EXCEPTIONS!