Traditional

Each competitor has 40 minutes to execute a Traditional cut and style. Contestant will be judged and scored on the following:

• Cut must incorporate scissors and clippers

• Barbercon is looking for gentlemen cuts: Combover, Pomps, Tapers, Part and Comps, D.A’s etc.

• Haircut will be graded on cuts and finished look and style.

Freestyle

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

• Competitor has an option to do whatever he/she wants on model with no reference point such as paper, cell phone, tablet etc.

• Basically only using skill and imagination.

Best Fade No Filter

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

• Model must have a #2 or higher on the crown.

• Model’s hair must be taken down to a MINIMUM of 1½.

• Longer hair is welcome, as long as it’s cut or groomed with either shears, razor or a clipper guard.

• Contestants will be judged on finished product of Hair.

Southside Fade

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

A precise Southside Fade. 
The “Southside Fade” is a “fade” haircut that is short on the bottom and progressively thicker on the top of the head. For those of you that like a more technical description the “Southside Fade" is a variation of a high and tight skin fade.

• Must demonstrate a complete haircut using clippers, razors, or shears. No “pre-cut” models.  At least 1/4” haircut

• Enhancements are not prohibited and will not add to scoring.

• South side fade must represent a precision transition from extremely close to length and texture