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The championship will be online photo competition only — no in-person event this year.
The championship will be online photo competition only — no in-person event this year.
| OPEN HAIR CUP FINLAND 25 ONLINE 22.11.2025 |
| Participate in an international online hairdressing art photo contest. Create a look, showcase your skills — and join the creative team of the future! |
| GENERAL PARTICIPATION RULES Participation is open to hairdressers, students, stylists, colorists, makeup artists, and creative teams No age restrictions for models One participant may submit entries in one or more categories All works must be original and created in 2025 Use of AI, Photoshop, mannequins, or others' works is prohibited Organizers reserve the right to use submitted materials for publications and contest promotion |
NOMINATIONS
| NOMINATION 1 PLANET X Accent: Hairstyles, futurism, avant-garde, shapes, textures, art makeup. Wigs and hairpieces in an avant-garde style are allowed. Theme: Welcome to Planet X — a world where imagination knows no bounds. Unconventional shapes, futuristic textures, and fantastical constructions. This task is for artists ready to experiment with form, creating avant-garde and futuristic hairstyles. The look can be inspired by future technologies, galaxies, or fictional worlds. |
PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
- The work is performed on a live model (male or female).
- Submit 3 photographs: front view, profile view, and overall look.
- Include a short video (up to 1 minute) presenting the look (overview, movement, details, atmosphere).
- Mandatory: A brief description of the look (3–5 sentences): concept, inspiration, and title.
- Photos must not include digital retouching of hair. Basic color correction is allowed.
- Submit 3 photographs: front view, profile view, and overall look.
- Include a short video (up to 1 minute) presenting the look (overview, movement, details, atmosphere).
- Mandatory: A brief description of the look (3–5 sentences): concept, inspiration, and title.
- Photos must not include digital retouching of hair. Basic color correction is allowed.
CRITERIA EVALUATION
Hairstyle, shape, texture, styling
Fantasy, creativity, futurism
Execution technique
Makeup / art makeup
Photos: composition, lighting, style
Video: visual presentation of the look
Overall coherence and stylistic expressiveness
Fantasy, creativity, futurism
Execution technique
Makeup / art makeup
Photos: composition, lighting, style
Video: visual presentation of the look
Overall coherence and stylistic expressiveness
| NOMINATION 2 ELEMENTS OF NATURE Accent: coloring, coloristics, styling, textures, makeup Theme: Convey the power of one of the elements — Water, Fire, Earth, or Air — through the look (hair, makeup, and overall style). The focus is on color: coloring techniques, combinations, and execution. The look is enhanced by styling, texture, and hair movement. Makeup and visual elements are part of the cohesive presentation. |
PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
- The work is performed on a live model (male or female).
- Submit 3 photographs: front view, profile view, and overall look.
- Include a short video (up to 1 minute) presenting the look (overview, movement, details, atmosphere).
- Mandatory: A brief description of the look (3–5 sentences): concept, inspiration, and title.
- Photos must not include digital retouching of hair. Basic color correction is allowed.
- Submit 3 photographs: front view, profile view, and overall look.
- Include a short video (up to 1 minute) presenting the look (overview, movement, details, atmosphere).
- Mandatory: A brief description of the look (3–5 sentences): concept, inspiration, and title.
- Photos must not include digital retouching of hair. Basic color correction is allowed.
CRITERIA EVALUATION
Hairstyle, shape, texture, styling
Fantasy, creativity, futurism
Execution technique
Makeup / art makeup
Photos: composition, lighting, style
Video: visual presentation of the look
Overall coherence and stylistic expressiveness
Fantasy, creativity, futurism
Execution technique
Makeup / art makeup
Photos: composition, lighting, style
Video: visual presentation of the look
Overall coherence and stylistic expressiveness
| NOMINATION 3 BLACK & WHITE CINEMA Accent: haircut, shape, line, styling, geometry, monochromatic look Theme: Create a look inspired by the aesthetics of black-andwhite cinema. Everything is in a monochromatic palette: haircut, styling, clothing, makeup. The focus is on shape, line, graphic quality, and precision of execution. This is a contest of accuracy and minimalism. |
PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
- The work is performed on a live model (male or female) based on a previously chosen image of a well-known film or photo model from the
era of black-and-white cinema
- Submit 3 color photographs, but the look itself must be executed in monochromatic tones (black, white, gray; bright accents are allowed)
- Include a short video (up to 1 minute) presenting the look
- Mandatory: A brief description of the look (3–5 sentences): style, era, concept, and source of inspiration
era of black-and-white cinema
- Submit 3 color photographs, but the look itself must be executed in monochromatic tones (black, white, gray; bright accents are allowed)
- Include a short video (up to 1 minute) presenting the look
- Mandatory: A brief description of the look (3–5 sentences): style, era, concept, and source of inspiration
CRITERIA EVALUATION
Haircut, shape, geometry
Styling
Concept, atmosphere, stylistics
Precision of execution
Makeup / Stylization
Photos: composition, lighting, graphic quality
Video: presentation, movement, mood
Overall coherence and artistic expressiveness
Styling
Concept, atmosphere, stylistics
Precision of execution
Makeup / Stylization
Photos: composition, lighting, graphic quality
Video: presentation, movement, mood
Overall coherence and artistic expressiveness
How can participate in the contest?
Please read the full text of the Regulations.
By submitting your application for the competition you accept the rules and regulations.
Please complete and return the pre-registration form here.
The specialist of our Company will contact you to clarify all the details and provide additional information.
Download and sign the consent.
Pay for participation according to the price.
Provide organizers with the necessary documents.
Send scans of signed documents and receipt of payment to Openhaircup@gmail.com.
Juniors must also attach a photo of a diploma, students attach a document to confirm their training at the moment.
To participate in the “Photography” nomination, you must provide a link to cloud storage with photos. For photo requirements, see the Regulations.
Juniors must also attach a photo of a diploma, students attach a document to confirm their training at the moment.
To participate in the “Photography” nomination, you must provide a link to cloud storage with photos. For photo requirements, see the Regulations.
Wait for an invitation from the organizer.
You will receive a confirmation to the email address you provide.
Application for participation
ATTENTION!!!
Your registration will only be confirmed after receiving the payment.
After registration, send the paid invoice to the email Openhaircup@gmail.com.
Your registration will only be confirmed after receiving the payment.
After registration, send the paid invoice to the email Openhaircup@gmail.com.
To register, please fill out the form
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