RENFREW COUNTY SKILLS COMPETITION

Scope of Hairstyling and Cosmetology - 2011

Purpose of the Challenge:

• To test the knowledge and skills of each student in the hairstyling and cosmetology fields and to help prepare each student for employment in this industry.

  PLEASE NOTE: That the models may have their hair pre-curled prior to the competition.

Skills & Knowledge to be Tested:

Competitors will demonstrate their technical skills and creative ability as well as their ability to work safely while creating the following:

 

Challenge #A (Choose one Only)	Challenge # B (Choose one Only)
a) Fantasy Up Do and Corresponding Make Up          AND	a) Nail Art ( Beautiful Nails)
b) Bridal Hair and Corresponding Make Up	b) Unique Braid Design

 

Note:    Live Models are required for the Fantasy and Bridal challenges and should wear appropriate clothing to emphasize the formal look.   Models hair can be precurled, prior to the beginning of the compeition. Mannequins will be provided for the braiding competition.

Compeitiors can choose one choice from Challenge A and one choice from Challenge B.

 

 

Equipment and Materials:

 

Provided by Competitors: ·       Professional, clean, comfortable work attire ·       Including closed-toe shoes (preferred) ·       Tools and supplies necessary for the completion      of all services (including proper sanitizing procedures) ·       Ornamentation / accessories ·       Draping ·       At least 1 power bar and extension cord per school

Provided by Options Committee: ·       Mannequins and holders ·       Table space (4 competitors per table) ·       Electrical outlets (2 per competitor) ·       One chair per competitor   ** Healthy Snack, Lunch and water supplied for all competitors.

 

Time Table

8:15 am	Registration – Rules – Meeting with Competitors, teachers and judges – review of theory / safety
8:30 am - 2:30 pm	Challenges Take Place ( Schedule to Follow)
11:30 -12:30	Lunch Breaks
2:30 – 3:00 pm	Judging
3:00 pm	Awards Ceremony

 

**No communication with teacher advisors during the competition. All questions to be directed to the person - in - charge of the event.

 

Number of Students Participating from each School:

·           Thiese competitions are open to ONE Competitor/Team from each school.

·           Students who elect to participate in two Competitions will be scheduled accordingly to allow sufficient time to complete both events.  

·           Judging will be performed on the criteria that follow. 

 

TEACHERS PLEASE NOTE: Students will be scheduled throughout the day to compete in the competitions. Time slots will be distributed prior to the event.

 

Note: Both Heather Witt (FHS) and Janet Oattes (Opeongo) are willing to give a demonstration on ‘make-up’ application for those students in the hairstyling competition who have not had any training in cosmetology. Please contact them directly. 

 

Challenge A: Fantasy Up Do OR Bridal Hair with Makeup Design

– (Teams of 2) When choosing this component both services are mandatory

• Students will create either a Fantasy Up Do OR a Bridal Hair Design with appropriate makeup for this combination service.
• Both divisions may include twists, spikes, or curls, and appropriate accessories but no hair extensions are permitted.
• Students should be aware of current high fashion/formal hair designs.

 

 

Criteria for Fantasy Up Do and Bridal Hair with Makeup Application

 

Criteria	Percentage	Details
Inspiration and Creativity	20 %	Intricacy of design, finishing touches as appropriate
Degree of difficulty	20 %	Use of multiple techniques such as: French twist, coils, bubbles, corn rows etc
Balance and Clean Finish	20%	No back combing evident, no pins showing, hair well secured)
Appropriate makeup and colour choice	10%	Consistent look, colours chosen to suit eye and skin tone
Balance and Blending	20%	Highlighting, concealing, and shading applied to enhance facial features
Safety	10%	proper handling of tools and products, and proper sanitation etc
TOTAL	100%

 

 

Challenge B: Unique Braid Design

• This competition can consist of multiple braids, allowing the competitor to demonstrate their creativity. 

Criteria	Percentage	Details
Techniques	50%	Straight partings, even sectioning and uniform tension
Inspiration, Creativity and Overall Design	50%	Including Hair accessories, but No hair extensions
TOTAL	100%

 

Prizes Available:

First, second, third place in each category (Fantasy, Bridal, Braid, Make-up and Nail Art)