Weave Contest

Purpose
To evaluate each contestant's preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of attaching, cutting and styling weave to natural hair.
Clothing Requirement
Skills USA attire is acceptable or cosmetology uniform (white lab coat, white or black pants, and closed toe, flat, white shoes.
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Eligibility
Open to active Skills USA members enrolled in programs with cosmetology as the occupational objective.
Equipment and Materials
1. SUPPLIED BY THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE:
a. styling stations and chairs
b. hood dryers
c. all necessary information and supplies for the judges

2. SUPPLIED BY THE CONTESTANT:
a. Model (must be a SkillsUSA member) or Manikin
b. Weave or Hair pieces
c. Bonding glue
d. Styling products
-Spritz
-Hair spray
-Oil sheen
-Spray on Hair color
e. Thread and Needle
f. Thermal irons and stoves
g. Rubber bands
h. Hair or Bobby pins
i. Wig caps
j. Blow dryers
k. Scissors
l. Brushes
m. Combs
n. Clips/ clamps
o. Drape
p. Towels
q. Neck strips
r. Clippers

Scope of Contest
Contestants will demonstrate their ability to create an original weave style comparable to industry standards using sewing &/or bonding, cutting and styling techniques. Competencies the technical committee will consider are:

The style must be an original, creative, weave design.
The difficulty of the style should show evidence of advanced skill level.
The style must include attaching, shaping & thermal styling of artificial hair.
Neatness of style.

**Please note that multiple colors of weave may be used. Bonding and/or sewing methods of attaching the weave to the natural hair are both acceptable; braiding is not acceptable as an attachment method. Manikin's or model's natural hair must be prepared prior to contest, i.e.: pre-braided and/or pre- gelled (ready for weave attachment) worth 20 pts.

Timing
30 points: Bonding or sewing /45min
30 points: Cutting /30min
30 points: Thermal styling /60min
Rating Sheet
 10 points: Cleanliness of work area
10 points: Difficulty of style
10 points: Creativity
10 points: Quality & neatness of style
5 POINT PENALTY DEDUCTION FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:
Exceeding time limit
Improper clothing
No resume.

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