SKILLSUSA REGIONAL COSMETOLOGY
CONTEST INFORMATION
NAME OF CONTEST: Regional Cosmetology Contest
SCOPE OF CONTEST: See Attachment. The contest will be judged based on the criteria established in the
2015-16 Skills USA Championships Technical Standards.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT (REQUIRED BY CONTESTANTS): See attached list.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS: School uniform. (Name of school and students name must be covered)
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ATTENTION INSTRUCTORS:
Instructor will be allowed in with student during orientation. After orientation, instructor will have to leave.
Students may not have contact with anyone but the coordinator and judges once the contest starts. Please read contest scope.
You must purchase two mannequins: (2) Marianna Ms. Barbara Manikin 14122 (blonde) or 14115 (brown.)
These mannequins will be used for a long hair design and haircut according to the competencies of the
SkillsUSA Championship Technical Standards 2015.
Standards and Competencies
Haircut & Blow-dry/Style-1 hour time period
See attached technical.
Standards and Competencies
Long Hair design of your choice within a one-hour time period
1.1
Style hair to produce a range of special effects in an upswept position
1.2
Incorporate 3 applicable techniques such as braiding, twisting, rolls, loops, etc.
1.3 Secure hair with hair pins, bobby pins and bands as applicable
1.4 Create a design that is clean, smooth, showing no back combing, and back brushing under the finished style
1.5 Check that hair pins, bobby pins and bands are not exposed
1.6 Demonstrate balance, proportion and form in the finished design
1.7 Show control of texture and control of hair direction in the finished design
1.8 Incorporate current trends
Written Test-20 minute time period
25 written question test-questions will be pulled from Milady and Pivot point textbooks – provided by
SkillsUSA Ohio.

REGIONAL COSMETOLOGY COMPETITION
SCHEDULE:
8:15-8:30 Registration
8:30-8:45 Contestant Orientation
8:45-9:45 Haircut and Blow-dry/Style Procedure: Duplicate haircut and design selected by SkillsUSA Ohio (see technical)
9:45-10:45 Long hair design of your choice within a one-hour time on 2 nd Mannequin
1.
Design the hair in your own style.
2.
Each contestant must use a combination of three different techniques to design the mannequin (i.e. braiding, twisting, rolls, loops, etc.) See attachment: Standards and Competencies 1.1-1.8
10:45-11:00
11:00-11:20
Final clean-up of stations and area
Written Test -You may check out with the contest coordinator when the test is completed
FINAL JUDGING
****STUDENTS MUST BE IN THEIR OFFICIAL SCHOOL UNIFORM (name covered.)
Once the competition begins, the contestant will not communicate with anyone outside the contest area. If you have a problem, contact one of the coordinators/judges.
You will be subject to disqualification if you communicate with anyone other than a contest coordinator or judge.
A written cosmetology test will be given. Student should bring a writing utensil.
Judging will take place immediately following each phase.
No cell phones
All students will be referred to by their assigned number.
****WRITTEN TEST WILL COUNT IN THE FINAL SCORE****
Manikins may be picked up in lab once judging is completed.

REGIONAL COSMETOLOGY CONTEST
TOOL LIST
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS:
Provided by the Technical Committee:
Styling stations
All necessary information and supplies for judges
Any and all pictures or literature of styles, hair cuts and technical
Written test and score sheets (provided by Ohio SkillsUSA)
SUPPLIED BY THE CONTESTANT:
The contestant is responsible for their supplies. They should present their kits with a sufficient quantity of supplies in a sanitary condition. Only the following items should be in the kit; anything else must be removed prior to entering the contest floor.
1.
Two mannequins (2) Marianna Ms. Barbara 14122 (blonde) or 14115 (brown)
2.
Scissors/Shears
3.
Razor/Feather Razor
4.
Thinning Shears/Razor Shears
5.
Hair spray
6.
Combs
7.
Brushes
8.
Styling lotions
9.
Spray bottle
10.
Bobby pins, hair bands and etc. to complete a long hair design
11.
Clippies and hair clips
12.
Two mannequin clamps
13.
Blow dryer
14.
Curling irons (marcel and flat iron)
15.
Any items needed to style (product)
16.
Blood spill kit
17.
State Board approved Disinfectant
18.
Emergency Medical Form (fold and place behind contestant #)
Instructors will be allowed in the contest area at this time to hear the orientation only.

Guidelines for preparing the long hair mannequin for long hair design
1.
A sketch head sheet will be included in the package that is sent to your school from the host school.
2.
You must bring the long hair mannequin with you to the contest.
3.
You may slightly trim the stray ends of this mannequin. DO NOT design a cut or cut bangs---penalty will be imposed if you do.
4.
Note: pre-coloring the mannequin is optional but highly recommended. a) Keep in mind this is pre-lightened hair, which is porous. Semi and Demi permanent color products work very well when depositing color only. b) You can use permanent colors and lighteners if desired: just consider what effect you want to achieve. c) Before applying color, cover your mannequin’s hairline, face and neck with plastic to avoid staining the skin.
Some people also like to use a bit of Vaseline on the skin. d) You can color the entire head, select shapes to color or color the ends a different color. e) Try to plan your design to complement your finished long hairstyle. Warm natural colors tend to look better than cool natural colors. However, you can choose whatever color(s) you desire. That includes all shades and color ranges, including blues and violets.
5.
Sketch Head Form Sheet-is to document your plan. Illustrate the overall form and directions the hair will move.
You can then color the areas to simulate your color choice. Make extra copies of the sketch head sheets to practice what you want to do.
6.
Face Make-up optional-can be done at contest site during the time frame for the long hair design. No extra time will be allowed. No eyelashes allowed. No face paint or special effects designs will be allowed.
7.
Ear rings allowed.
8.
Not Allowed--- No other jewelry, accessories, props, hair extensions.