General Rules for all Competitions:

1. Styling/Barbering Competition Rules & Regulations

FULL CONTRACT / RULES HERE

A. Any hair manufacturer may be used.
B. All models must walk the runway.
C. Only Unstyled Lace front wigs will be allowed in the creative
category.
D. For Total Look Competition. Dress/attire should compliment the style.
E. Models hair and fashion must be styled (finalized) at the show.
F. Models hair must be already washed and ready for styling( no bowls will be provided for competitions.)
G. Stylist/Barber must finish all cutting/styling within alloted time.
H. No Styling of the hair may be done before competition start time.
I. Limit 3 models per category
J. Makeup artist will be available at an additional rate (you may bring your own makeup artist)(a general admission ticket must be purchased.)(Makeup artist must not participate in the styling of the model.)
K. Ornaments may be used in the creative category but may not overpower the entire style.
L. No nudity allowed (which includes swimwear, topless malewear etc. If you are not sure, ask ahead of time)
M. All Models must be present for evening presentation to win.
N. All contestants must be present at there competition/presentation times.

CREATIVE NAIL DESIGN COMPETITION

1. ALL models must come with 2 hands as a blank canvas (All work must be completed on site).
2. Competitors are permitted to bring and use all equipment and product required to create their finished look during the competition. All mediums are allowed except press on nails.
3. A table section and Electricity will be provided.
4. All nail work must be done and completed by the registered competitor. All sculpted blank model nail preparation should be completed prior to the competition.
5. PRESS ON NAILS ARE PROHIBITED! NO EXCEPTIONS…IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT USE IT!
6. All nail art must be made from professional nail products including (colored liquid-and-powder acrylic, light-cured gel, wraps and resin, polish, rhinestones, etc.).
7. Embellishments may be used but must NOT exceed 25% of the overall design.
8. Nails must be incorporated into the design.  The nail art MUST BE attached to the nails and NOT sitting ONLY on a platform.
9. The Nail Art MUST BE attached to the nails ONLY -NOT on a platform. They may NOT serve only as base. There will be a 10-point deduction if nails are not incorporated into design.   Each individual nail must be attached to each individual nail bed of the model’s hand. All fingers must move freely. This must be clear to the judges. It must not be separate from the model’s nail or attached only to the fingers or hand in some way as to “appear” as though it is attached.  Each piece of nail art can be interlaced with the other nail art but must be distinctly and separately attached nail. Size of art pieces will not be a consideration in judging.
10. Nail Art will be judged in the following categories: originality, color, design, visual interest, balance, overall impression, presentation, complexity, workmanship, details and theme.
11.  All nail work for each entry must be completed by the competitor registered for that competition. If our staff or judges finds this rule has been violated, the competitor will be prohibited from competing in any Black Beauty Expo run competitions until notified otherwise.
12. No grotesque – No horror – No Monsters! (Nail Art Competition only)
13. Entrants and models must remain until the judges’ decisions are completed.
14. There is a limit of 20 competitors for each competition.
15. ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL.
16. Bring all the required material to the check in desk.

ALL COMPETITIONS GRAND PRIZE $500 ENTRY FEE $50 before show / $100 At the show
Entry fee: Early $50 & $100 day of (All contestants/models must purchase general adm. tickets)

2. Hair, Nails and Makeup Competitions – Competition Time: 1pm – Final Judging/Awarding Time: 3:00pm

A. Creative look Competition

This category will be judged on the creative hair, nail and or makeup. Care should be given to the creativity and theme.

GRAND PRIZE – $500 & TROPHY

ENTRY FEE: $50 (Each model entry must have a general admission ticket)
Models only need general admission tickets
MAXIMUM ENTRIES PER STYLIST(3)….
MAXIMUM CONTESTANTS (20)

3. Barbering Competition – Competition Time: 2pm – Final Judging/Awarding Time: 3:00pm

A. Creative Cut Barbering Competition

This category will be judged based on the creative cutting ability of the bar ber. Judges will judge on creative designs, Colors(if used), defined edge- ups and crisp clean cuts. Detail should be given to beards, hairlines and fades if applicable. Cuts should fit in a creative manner.

GRAND PRIZE – $500* • 1st Place Trophy
ENTRY FEE: $50 (Each model entry must have a general admission ticket)
Models only need general admission tickets
MAXIMUM ENTRIES PER BARBER(3)….
MAXIMUM CONTESTANTS (50)
GRAND PRIZE IS BASED ON TOTAL # ENTRIES AND MAY CHANGE*

* Entry Fees are per Model Entered
Rules and Guidelines are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for questions and updates at 1-804-641-5592. These guidelines are current as of 7-2022.