COMPETITION GUIDEBOOK

COMPETITION GUIDEBOOK

A LETTER FROM THE ABA COMPETITION TEAM Dear Competitors; Around the world we are currently seeing an increased interest in live competitions with events attracting more participants and more spectators. In Canada, since we have had fewer ABA trade shows over the last few years, we are reformulating our competition concepts with the view to make competitions more accessible and more competitive at the same time. In Spring 2019 we are focusing on Revel in Beauty in Toronto on April 14th & 15th, where we will have an unprecedented number of competitions that are open to all Canadians from coast to coast. We are also taking this opportunity to revamp our competition portfolio; updating some of the rules so they are more in line with current professional practices and trends while also creating new competitions in the Makeup and Nails categories. We are very proud to introduce the CANADIAN CUP a first in competitions for the ABA. The Candian Cup is only open to past ABA competition winners (at least 3 wins). The Canadian Cup is a 3 round competition with a winner of each round and one overall winner that will bring home the new Canadian Cup. Rounds 1 and 2 pre-done and presented live; one on mannequin head and one on live model; while round 3 is a live competition on mannequin head that will push everyone s creative limits. NEW in 2019: Level Categorization: We have received many comments and queries from both active and hopeful competitors about how to decide which competition to compete in and how to get started in competitions. With that in mind, the competition team has decided to give a category level to all competitions as a guideline for the caliber of participants expected in that group. Open: means all ages and all ability levels (students / apprentices / new talent / new competitor/ experienced professionals and seasoned competitors. Level A: is proposed for either students, apprentices, new talents or experienced professionals just getting started in competitions. Level AA: is proposed for experienced competitors confident in their skills and ready to take it to the next level. Level AAA: is for the Canadian Cup only; competitors must have been in at least 3 ABA competitions in the past. Photo Ready Finish: In the days of social media where every event is shared live by both the artists and the model (client). Make-up and nails competitions; the judges will evaluate the finished product both as seen live and then as seen on screen after a professional photo would be taken. If you have any questions regarding competitions we invite you to contact us either by email at communication@abacanada.com, via our Facebook or Instagram Page @ABACanada or call us at 1.800.268.6644. To register for a competition please go to www.abacanada.com/competitions which will direct you to a Shopify page where you can pay for your registration online. Note that if you are an active ABA member you benefit from a $50 discount on the competition registration fees, if not, the non-member price is $150 - this includes a one-year membership and the competition. If you register for more than one competition, you need only to pay the non-member price once, and then register to all other competition at the member price). Note also that a competition registration grants you free access to Revel in Beauty for you and your model (a $80 value). Looking forward to seeing all the passionate competitors at Revel in Beauty 2019! Alain Audet ABA Executive Director Kelly Kalmbach Master Judge Director Megan Gustafson Competitions Director

C O N T E N T S PAGES 1-2: ABA GLAMOUR / BRIDAL NAILS PAGES 3-4: ABA GLAMOUR / BRIDAL MAKEUP PAGES 5-6: ABA GLAMOUR / BRIDAL LONG HAIR PAGES 7-8: ABA MEN S READY TO WEAR CUT WITH FADE & STYLE PAGES 9: ABA BATTLE OF THE BARBER CREATIVE FREESTYLE TAG TEAM PAGES 10: ABA MEN S TREND CUT & STYLE AND FASHION PAGES 11: ABA TRANSFORMATION / CORRECTIVE MAKEUP PAGES 12-13: ABA NAIL ART CHALLENGE PAGES 14-15: ABA WOMEN'S TREND CUT & STYLE PAGES 16-18: ABA CANADIAN CUP (ROUNDS 1-3) PAGE 19: LEVEL CATAGORIZATION & DEFINITIONS & GENERAL RULES FOR ALL ABA COMPETITION PAGE 20: COMPETITION DEMERIT OUTLINE

ABA GLAMOUR / BRIDAL NAILS ON LIVE MODEL HAND / PHOTO READY FINISH CATEGORY: Bridal Nails LEVEL: Open to all Levels Students / Apprentices / New Talent / New Competitors / Seasoned Competitors Every bride wants to look picture perfect on her special day. All the details are important, and Nails are often just as important as makeup. Photos of hands are taken to show the ring, the cake cutting and champagne toasts. This competition allows the nail artist to create a photo ready nail art design suited for the everyday glamorous bride. This nail art creation should reflect the artist s own interpretation as to how to enhance the hands of the bride and match/coordinate with the overall look for flawless photo ops. This competition is open to all levels of experience of aesthetician, cosmetologist, nail tech, students, new talent, new competitors and seasoned competitors. There is limited space avail-able, pre-registration is required. Competitors will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All competitors must check in at the ABA registration desk at least one hour prior to the competition time. If a competitor is late, they may forfeit their place in the competition and their paid entry fee. 1. MODEL: Can be the same one used for Glamour / Bridal Make-Up and/or Bridal Updo. 2. NAILS: One hand must be done prior to the competition and competitors must match the second hand to the first. 3. Nail base must already be done prior to competition (no stick-ons/gluing/gel/shaping/ cutting), this is a painting and embellishment competition (-3 Demerit points). 4. Embellishment is allowed and encouraged. 5. No spray of any sort can be used. 6. JUDGING: Will be done in 2 stages on the final physical look, and on a photo seen from a tablet. Please read the general competition rules for definition of Photo Ready Finish. Skills being judged are: Creativity, Workmanship, Precision, Harmony and Cleanliness. 7. TIME: You have exactly 45 minutes to complete this competition. 8. The model CANNOT assist in the work - applying nail polish, filing, holding tools, etc (-3 Demerit points). 9. TOOLS & PRODUCTS: Competitor will provide all tools and products.

*The following pictures are for reference only of expected styles. Please note that progressive, avant-garde or OMC styles will result in up to -5 Demerit points. DEMERITS: Please refer to the general rules for all other regulations and demerits. Sages on the competition floor will give demerits. Commissionaire will review demerits and a collective majority will result in the final demerits to be handed in to the tabulator by the Commissionaire. The tabulator will deduct the demerits from final score. The decisions of the Sages and Judges are final. Rules are property of ABA Canada Competitions 2019. All rules including judging criteria are NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED UNLESS WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GIVEN BY ABA COMPETITION DIRECTOR ONLY! ABA Competitions Rules are copyrighted, and all rights are reserved.

ABA GLAMOUR / BRIDAL MAKEUP DAYTIME PHOTO READY FINISH CATEGORY: Bridal Makeup LEVEL: Open to all levels - Students / Apprentices / New Talent / New Competitors / Seasoned Competitors All any bride wants is to look picture perfect on her special day. Makeup is a large part of the day. This competition allows the makeup artist to create a photo ready daytime makeup design suited for the everyday glamorous bride. This makeup should reflect the artist s own interpretation as to how to enhance cosmetic highlights, contour and shades for the models face structure & features and coordinate with the photo ready daytime bridal theme. The Judges will be looking for Technique, Corrective Application, Colour enhancement, Fashion Effect and overall model presentation. The same model can be used in the Bridal Long Hair Competition and the team will be recognized. This competition is open to all levels of experience of aesthetician, cosmetologist, makeup artist, hairstylist, student or professional, with training and experience in makeup artistry as well as new competitors and seasoned competitors. There is limited space available, pre-registration is required. Competitors will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All competitors must check in at the ABA registration desk at least one hour prior to the competition time. If a competitor is late, they may forfeit their place in the competition and their paid entry fee. 1. REPORT TO FLOOR: Models must report to their positions and must be draped and ready for the competition with face cleaned and free from the neck up of any cosmetics, moisturizers and any type of false lashes ( 1 to 3 Demerit points). 2. LASHES: False eyelashes must be applied DURING COMPETITION TIME, failure to apply lashes will result in demerits (-2 Demerit points). 3. START TIME: Competitors will be removed from the competition floor after they have set up their workspace to allow Judges to preview the model s faces prior to makeup application. Upon the time the Judges complete their previewing, the competition will begin. 4. Talking between the artist/model is allowed, softly & professionally without being disruptive (-5 Demerit points). 5. MAKEUP: The competitor will provide all makeup.

6. TOOLS: The competitor will provide all working tools and be responsible for his/her own model. No personal makeup trolleys, stools or chairs are allowed ( 1 to -5 Demerit points). 7. HAIR: Model s hair must be 100% pulled back off the face in a ponytail or simple bun when arriving to the competition floor ( 2 Demerit points). 8. No assistants allowed to assist on the floor (-1 to -5 Demerit points). 9. CLOTHING: Total bride design for real everyday brides wedding attire (-2 to -3 Demerit points). 10. JUDGING: Will be done in 2 stages on the final physical look and on a photo seen from a tablet. Please read the general competition rules for definition of Photo Ready Finish. Skills being judged are: Creativity, Workmanship, Precision, Harmony and Cleanliness. 11. COMPETITION: Time to complete the look is 45 minutes. Judges will use the Guidelines to Ranking Scores; four criterion for Judging Makeup: 1. Technique (foundations) 2. Corrective Application (foundations) 3. Color Enhancement (finish) 4. Fashion Effect and Overall Presentation DEMERITS: Please refer to the general rules for all other regulations and demerits. Sages on the competition floor will give demerits. Commissionaire will review demerits and a collective majority will result in the final demerits to be handed in to the tabulator by the Commissionaire. The tabulator will deduct the demerits from final score. The decisions of the Sages and Judges are final. Rules are property of ABA Canada Competitions 2019. All rules including judging criteria are NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED UNLESS WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GIVEN BY ABA COMPETITION DIRECTOR ONLY! ABA Competitions Rules are copyrighted, and all rights are reserved.

ABA GLAMOUR / BRIDAL LONG HAIR READY TO WEAR ON LIVE MODEL WITH UP TO 3 SURPRISE WISHES / DAYTIME PHOTO READY FINISH CATEGORY: Bridal Hair LEVEL: Level A Students / Apprentices / New Talent / New Competitors This Bridal Long Hair competition allows the stylist to be creative with the freedom to design and execute a beautiful long hair updo ready to wear for the everyday glamorous bride. The model hair can be styled all up and/or have some down. The stylist should keep in mind the brides of today and what they are wearing. Judges will be using the Guidelines to Ranking and looking for Technical Excellence, Suitability, Creativity, Colour and Model presentation. IMPORTANT: Up to 3 Surprise Wishes will be announced at the beginning of the competition. Special Wishes have to be integrated in the total look in a harmonious, creative and efficient way. Potential wishes are: Twist, Braid, Knot, Side Swept Bangs, Hair Jewelry, flowers, etc. This competition is open to students, apprentices, new talent and professionals new to competitions. There is limited space available, preregistration is required. Competitors will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All competitors must check in at the ABA registration desk at least one hour prior to the competition time. If a competitor is late, they may forfeit their place in the competition and their paid entry fee. Please read the general competition rules for definition of Photo Ready Finish. 1. HAIR LENGTH: The Hair must be shoulder length or longer, layers are optional and the minimum length in layers must be 25cm. Bang area can be no deeper into hair than 2.5 cm (-1 to -3 Demerit points). 2. HAIR: The model will arrive to competition floor with straight hair, not fixed, styled or set in any way, demerits will result if this rule is not followed (extensions allowed, see next rule). The Sage and/or Commissionaire will brush through hair in the presence of the stylist during the pre-check of model s hair (-2 Demerit points). 3. TOOLS & PRODUCT: All styling tools & products are allowed and are provided by the contestant. 4. EXTENSIONS: Hair extensions are allowed and must be added prior to coming on the competition floor (-4 Demerit points).cutting: Competitors may use scissors during the competition to clean up ends only. No length may change (-2 Demerit points).

5. COLOUR: ONLY 3 colours may be used including the overall base colour (- 3 Demerit points). All commercial colours are accepted. It is recommended that the stylist consider current trends for colour and placement as accents to their style, keeping in mind the newest trends and design principles for bridal hair. No sprays, chalks or pens of any kind may be applied on the competition floor (-3 Demerit points). 6. SUPPORTS: Adding of any kind of supports or fillers in this competition are not allowed (-2 Demerit points). 7. HAIRPIECES: Hairpieces are NOT allowed (-4 Demerit points). 8. ORNAMENTS: Ornaments are allowed and must fit the bridal theme (-3 to -5 Demerit points). Demerits will result for any resemblance of International fashion long hair design and/or attire (-3 Demerit points). 9. CLOTHING: Total bridal design for the real everyday bride s wedding attire (-2 to -3 Demerit Points). 10. COMPETITION TIME: 30 minutes will be given to complete this competition. Arriving late will result in demerits and arriving more than 5 minutes will result in a forfeit. 11. JUDGING: Will be done in 2 stages on the final physical look and on a photo seen from a tablet. Skills being judged are: Creativity, Workmanship, Precision, Harmony and Cleanliness DEMERITS: Please refer to the general rules for all other regulations and demerits. Sages on the competition floor will give demerits. Commissionaire will review demerits and a collective majority will result in the final demerits to be handed in to the tabulator by the Commissionaire. The tabula-tor will deduct the demerits from final score. The decisions of the Wages and Judges are final. Rules are property of ABA Canada Competitions 2019. All rules including judging criteria are NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED UNLESS WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GIVEN BY ABA COMPETITION DIRECTOR ONLY! ABA Competitions Rules are copyrighted, and all rights are reserved.

ABA MEN S READY TO WEAR CUT WITH FADE & STYLE ON A MANNEQUIN HEAD CATEGORY: Men s LEVEL: Level A Students / Apprentices / New Talent / New Competitors This Men s Trend cut with Fade & Style will allow the Level A Competitor to apply their skills by duplicating a cut with & style from an image. The image will be distributed at the beginning of the competition, see next page for examples of possible styles. The Judges will use the Guidelines to Ranking and will look for Technical Excellence, image matching and mannequin presentation. This competition is open to students, apprentices, new talent and professionals new to competitions. There is limited space available, pre-registration is required. Competitors will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All competitors must check in at the ABA registration desk at least one hour prior to the competition time. If a competitor is late, they may forfeit their place in the competition and their paid entry fee. 1. MANNEQUIN: All competitors will use mannequin head to be provided to them 30 minutes before the competition. 2. Competitor must duplicate the cut with fade & style as shown in the provided image to the best of their ability. 3. HAIR: All 5 areas of mannequin hair must be cut during the competition time (-1 Demerit per area not cut. 4. The Sages will pre-inspect mannequin s hair prior to competition and visually during to be sure all areas are cut. 5. TOOLS & PRODUCTS: All tool and styling products are allowed and provided by the competitor. Straight razors are allowed. Competitor must reload a new razor in the presence of a Sage and dispose of razor in a container provided at the end of the competition. 6. CLOTHING: Mannequin must be clothed or draped and must fit the overall theme and presentation. The mannequin head will be mounted on a tripod and competitors will have 30 minutes backstage to dress and prepare the mannequin s look.

**The following photos are for reference only of possible styles** DEMERITS: Please refer to the general rules for all other regulations and demerits. Sages on the competition floor will give demerits. Commissionaire will review demerits and a collective majority will result in the final demerits to be handed in to the tabulator by the Commissionaire. The tabulator will deduct the demerits from final score. The decisions of the Sages and Judges are final. Rules are property of ABA Canada Competitions 2019. All rules including judging criteria are NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED UNLESS WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GIVEN BY ABA COMPETITION DIRECTOR ONLY! ABA Competitions Rules are copyrighted, and all rights are reserved.

ABA BATTLE OF THE BARBER CREATIVE FREESTYLE TAG TEAM ON A LIVE MODEL / DESIGNER CATEGORY: Barber LEVEL: Level AA Two Trophies for first, second & third place There are no limits to creativity and design in this Creative Freestyle Barber competition! Bring your best barbering skills, imagination, creativity and tattooing. This is a 2 person TEAM competition. The starting team member must tag the second team member after exactly 15 minutes (host will give a countdown and announce mandatory tag time). Judges will be looking for the degree of technical barbering skills, workmanship, creativity, imagination, colour and execution of an original idea. This competition is open to experienced competitors confident in their skills. There is limited space available, pre-registration is required. Competitors will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All competitors must check in at the ABA registration desk at least one hour prior to the competition time. If a competitor is late, they may forfeit their place in the competition and their paid entry fee. 1. COLOUR: All color is allowed and must enhance the creative design of the cut and fit the category Creative Freestyle. Any resemblance of Trend or Avant Garde will result demerits for out of category. Art colors such as chalks, pencils, sprays and hair paints are permitted. 2. TOOLS & PRODUCTS: All styling tools and products are allowed and are provided by the contestants. Straight razors are allowed. Competitor must reload a new razor in the pres-ence of a Sage and dispose that razor in a container provided at the end of the competition. No reference point tools such as tablets, drawings or cellphones. 3. CLOTHING: Must fit the overall theme of Creative Freestyle. Shirts must be worn by model, nudity is not permitted. 4. COMPETITION TIME: 30 Minutes will be given to complete this competition. Arriving late will result in demerits and arriving more than 5 minutes will result in a forfeit. DEMERITS: Please refer to the general rules for all other regulations and demerits. Sages on the competition floor will give demerits. Commissionaire will review demerits and a collective majority will result in the final demerits to be handed in to the tabulator by the Commissionaire. The tabulator will deduct the demerits from final score. The decisions of the Sages and Judges are final. Rules are property of ABA Canada Competitions 2019. All rules including judging criteria are NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED UNLESS WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GIVEN BY ABA COMPETITION DIRECTOR ONLY! ABA Competitions Rules are copyrighted, and all rights are reserved.

ABA MEN S TREND CUT & STYLE AND FASHION TOTAL LOOK ON LIVE MODEL CATEGORY: Men s (replacing Men s Pompadour) LEVEL: Level AA Men s trends are evolving; therefore, the pompadour style is not as in demand anymore. In 2019 we are following the barbering trends toward more of a lifestyle evolution bringing us to this revised competition that will test the competitor s ability to design and execute a fresh new haircut cut & style for today s trending man; finish the total look with men s fashion styling to complete your interpretation of this category. BARBERS AND HAIRDRESSERS ARE INVITED TO COMPETE IN THIS CATEGORY. The Judges will be using the Guidelines to Ranking and will be looking for Technical excellence, Suitability, Creativity and Color and Model presentation. This competition is open to experienced competitors confident in their skills. There is limited space available, pre-registration is required. Competitors will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All competitors must check in at the ABA registration desk at least one hour prior to the competition time. If a competitor is late, they may forfeit their place in the competition and their paid entry fee. 1. HAIR: All 5 areas of models hair must be cut at the competition, -1 demerit per area not cut will be given. Competitor must show a transformation in the model s hair. The Sages will pre-inspect model s hair prior to the competition and visually during to be sure all areas are cut. 2. COLOUR: All Commercial Color is permitted color must be pre-done (no color done during competition). 3. TOOLS AND PRODUCT: All tools and styling products are allowed and are provided by the contestant. Straight razors are allowed. Competitor must reload a new razor in the pres-ence of a Sage and dispose that razor in a container provided at the end of the competition. 4. CLOTHING: Must fit the overall theme and presentation. Clothing will be judged as part of the Total Look. 5. COMPETITION TIME: 30 Minutes will be given to complete this competition. Arriving late will result in demerits and arriving more than 5 minutes will result in a forfeit. DEMERITS: Please refer to the general rules for all other regulations and demerits. Sages on the competition floor will give demerits. Commissionaire will review demerits and a collective majority will result in the final demerits to be handed in to the tabulator by the Commissionaire. The tabulator will deduct the demerits from final score. The decisions of the Sages and Judges are final. Rules are property of ABA Canada Competitions 2019. All rules including judging criteria are NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED UNLESS WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GIVEN BY ABA COMPETITION DIRECTOR ONLY! ABA Competitions Rules are copyrighted, and all rights are reserved.

ABA WOMEN S TREND CUT & STYLE ON A MANNEQUIN HEAD CATEGORY: Women s LEVEL: Level A The competitor has the complete freedom to design and create a women s trend cut using a mannequin head. This cut must show excellent workmanship in the technical haircutting skills and the stylist may use up to 3 colours including the base colour to enhance their cut. The combination of technical excellence in the cut, supported by the colour and the quality of finishing are extremely important design elements in creating a winning look. This competition is open to students, apprentices, new talent and professionals new to competitions. There is a limited space available, pre-registration is required, competitors will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. All competitors must check in at the ABA registration desk at least one hour prior to the competition time. If a competitor is late, they may forfeit their place in the competition and their paid entry fee. 1. HAIR: All 5 areas of models hair must be cut at the competition, -1 demerit per area not cut will be given. Competitor must show a transformation in the model s hair. The Sages will pre-inspect model s hair prior to the competition and visually during to be sure all areas are cut. 2. COLOUR: All Commercial Color is permitted color must be pre-done (no color done during competition). 3. TOOLS AND PRODUCT: All tools and styling products are allowed and are provided by the contestant. Straight razors are allowed. Competitor must reload a new razor in the pres-ence of a Sage and dispose that razor in a container provided at the end of the competition. 4. CLOTHING: Must fit the overall theme and presentation. Clothing will be judged as part of the Total Look. 5. COMPETITION TIME: 30 Minutes will be given to complete this competition. Arriving late will result in demerits and arriving more than 5 minutes will result in a forfeit. DEMERITS: Please refer to the general rules for all other regulations and demerits. Sages on the competition floor will give demerits. Commissionaire will review demerits and a collective majority will result in the final demerits to be handed in to the tabulator by the Commissionaire. The tabulator will deduct the demerits from final score. The decisions of the Sages and Judges are final. Rules are property of ABA Canada Competitions 2019. All rules including judging criteria are NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED UNLESS WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GIVEN BY ABA COMPETITION DIRECTOR ONLY! ABA Competitions Rules are copyrighted, and all rights are reserved.

ABA TRANSFORMATION / CORRECTIVE MAKEUP PHOTO READY CATEGORY: Makeup Artistry LEVEL: Level AA Makeup is an art whereby an artist can drastically transform, correct, enhance, reshape, alter and modify someone s features, in a realistic look that is both wearable and photo ready. Judges will be looking for Technique, Corrective Application, Colour Enhancement, Fashion Effect, Creativity, Originality and Overall Model Presentation. This competition is open to Level AA experienced competitors confident in their skills and ready to take it to the next level. There is limited space available, pre-registration is required. Competitors will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All competitors must check in at the ABA registration desk at least one hour prior to the competition time. If a competitor is late, they may forfeit their place in the competition and their paid entry fee. 1. REPORT TO FLOOR: Models must report to their positions and must be draped and ready for the competition with face cleaned and free from the neck up of any cosmetics, moisturizers and any type of false lashes ( 1 to 3 Demerit points). 2. LASHES: False eyelashes must be applied DURING COMPETITION TIME, failure to apply lashes will result in demerits (-2 Demerit points). 3. START TIME: Competitors will be removed from the competition floor after they have set up their workspace to allow Judges to preview the model s faces prior to makeup application. Upon the time the Judges complete their previewing, the competition will begin. 4. Talking between the artist/model is allowed, softly & professionally without being disruptive (-5 Demerit points). 5. TOOLS: The competitor will provide all working tools and be responsible for his/her own model. No personal makeup trolleys, stools or chairs are allowed ( 1 to -5 Demerit points). 6. MAKEUP: The competitor will provide all makeup. No assistants allowed to assist on the floor (-1 to -5 Demerit points). 7. HAIR: Model s hair must be 100% pulled back off the face in a ponytail or simple bun when arriving to the competition floor ( 2 Demerit points). 8. CLOTHING: Total look must be presented. No nudity allowed (-2 to -3 Demerit points).

9. JUDGING: Will be done in 2 stages on the final physical look and on a photo seen from a tablet. Please read the general competition rules for definition of Photo Ready Finish. Skills being judged are: Creativity, Workmanship, Precision, Harmony and Cleanliness. 10. COMPETITION: Time to complete the look is 45 minutes. Judges will use the Guidelines to Ranking Scores; four criterion for Judging Makeup: 1. Technique (foundations) 2. Corrective Application (foundations) 3. Color Enhancement (finish) 4. Fashion Effect and Overall Presentation **The following photos are for reference only** DEMERITS: Please refer to the general rules for all other regulations and demerits. Sages on the competition floor will give demerits. Commissionaire will review demerits and a collective majority will result in the final demerits to be handed in to the tabulator by the Commissionaire. The tabulator will deduct the demerits from final score. The decisions of the Sages and Judges are final. Rules are property of ABA Canada Competitions 2019. All rules including judging criteria are NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED UNLESS WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GIVEN BY ABA COMPETITION DIRECTOR ONLY! ABA Competitions Rules are copyrighted, and all rights are reserved.

ABA NAIL ART CHALLENGE #MADEINCANADA THEME ON LIVE MODEL HAND / PHOTO READY CATEGORY: Nails Artistry LEVEL: Level AA In today s Social Media world, creativity and workmanship are two very important skills in order to develop a solid and faithful clientele. Many customers are looking for innovative designs, seasonal themes and why not make a political or artistic statement. This Nail Art Challenge is your opportunity to demonstrate your creativity and impress the judges and the audience with your hand painting skills. As hands, and especially nails, are continually showcased on Instagram and Facebook, in this competition it is expected that the nail tech artist will create a photo ready nail art design that explores the mandated theme #madeincanada. This nail art creation should reflect the artist s own interpretation of #madeincanada for flawless photo ops. This competition is open to Level AA experienced competitors confident in their skills and ready to take it to the next level. There is limited space available, pre-registration is required. Competitors will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. All competitors must check in at the ABA registration desk at least one hour prior to the competition time. If a competitor is late, they may forfeit their place in the competition and their paid entry fee. 1. NAILS: One hand must be completed prior to the competition and kept covered to create an element of surprise with the finished look. ONLY ONE HAND is done during the competition. 2. All artwork must be done on site on the hand to be done. No pre-artwork allowed, nails must be bare. 3. PRE-WORK: A 100 words max text must be prepared to explain the idea process and the concept to be unveiled this text will be presented to the Judges at time of judging. 4. All 5 fingers do not have to match, but they must be the same theme MADE IN CANADA (whatever that means to you). 5. COMPETITION TIME: You have exactly 60 minutes to finish your work. 6. PRODUCT: All work must be done by Gel paint, hand painting only. No airbrushing, stamping, Acrylic polish or Acrylic paint allowed. Only Gel paint and nail polish may be used (-3 Demerit points).

7. TOOLS & PRODUCT: All products and tools are to supplied by the competitor. 8. EMBELLISHMENT: Is allowed but no more then 25% of look (- 3 demerits points). 9. No spray of any sort can be used. 10. Judging based on originality, visual interest, presentation, balance, design, detail, oveall impression, complexity, workmanship. 11. Model CANNOT assist in work - applying nail polish, filing, holding tools, etc (-3 Demerit points). 12. JUDGING: Will be done in 2 stages on the final physical look and on a photo seen from a tablet. Please read the general competition rules for definition of Photo Ready Finish. Skills being judged are: Creativity, Workmanship, Precision, Harmony and Cleanliness. DEMERITS: Please refer to the general rules for all other regulations and demerits. Sages on the competition floor will give demerits. Commissionaire will review demerits and a collective majority will result in the final demerits to be handed in to the tabulator by the Commissionaire. The tabulator will deduct the demerits from final score. The decisions of the Sages and Judges are final. Rules are property of ABA Canada Competitions 2019. All rules including judging criteria are NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED UNLESS WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GIVEN BY ABA COMPETITION DIRECTOR ONLY! ABA Competitions Rules are copyrighted, and all rights are reserved.

CANADIAN CUP ROUND 1 WOMEN S PROGRESSIVE CUT ON MANNEQUIN Level AAA Competition for The Master Competitor Pre-done Presentation Only The competitor has the complete freedom to design and create a Women s Progressive Cut and Total Look Style using a Mannequin. This design and cut must show AAA excellence and workmanship. Judges will look for technical haircutting skills, Suitability, Creativity, Colour and overall mannequin presentation of a total progressive look. This is presentation only, ABA will provide prep area behind curtain to assemble and prepare your mannequin head. No power or sink water will be available. The Sage and or Commissionaire will be present to watch the preparation. This competition is a part of a Master Designers Collection and is only open to experienced competitors who have been in at least 3 ABA competitions. All competitors must enter all 3 categories. A trophy will be presented to the 3 highest scoring competitors. The Canadian Cup will be awarded to the highest accumulative scores out of the 3 rounds of the competition. All competitors must check in at the ABA registration desk at least one hour prior to the competition time. If a competitor is late, they may forfeit their place. 1. HAIR COLOUR: All commercial colors are allowed. Color must be suited to the progressive category (-3 Demerit points). 2. TOOLS AND PRODUCTS: Competitor will be given 5 minutes to set up and touch up their mannequin. Sprays and tools required to set up may be brought on the floor. All styling tools and products are provided by the competitor. 3. CLOTHING: Must fit with the overall theme progressive cut and tripod should be completely covered. The fashion design is considered as part of the overall interpretation of the progressive theme Sages will demerit -2 for out of category attire. 4. COMPETITION TIME: 5 minutes set up time 5. Judges will use the Guidelines to Ranking; four criterions to scoring: Composition Quality /Technical Excellence, Suitability, Creativity and Colour, Model Presentation.

CANADIAN CUP ROUND 2 WOMEN S GALA ON LIVE MODEL Level AAA Competition for the Master Competitor Women s Gala Incorporating Long Hair: Pre-done Live Model Presentation Only A Gala is a big party. If you are designing for a Gala Event you think about fancy ball gowns, party dresses and preparing to look your best for the party of the year. Competitors have the complete freedom to design and create their interpretation of hair and total fashion look for this fancy affair. This is presentation only, ABA will provide prep area behind curtain to assemble and prepare your model. No power or sink water will be available. The competitor and model will arrive to competition floor. The sage and or Commissionaire will be present to watch the preparation. This competition is a part of a Master Designers Collection and is only open to experienced competitors who have been in at least 3 ABA competitions. All competitors must enter all 3 categories. A trophy will be presented to the 3 highest scoring competitors. The Canadian Cup will be awarded to the highest accumulative scores out of the 3 rounds of the competition. All competitors must check in at the ABA registration desk and then the prep area at least one hour prior to the competition time. If a competitor is late, they may forfeit their place. 1. HAIR: Must incorporate models own long hair. NO full wigs are permitted (-5 demerits), partial hairpieces and extensions are permitted. The competitor must show the models hair length prior to prepping (-1 to -3 Demerit points). 2. COMPETITION TIME: Competitor will be given 5 minutes to set up Model on stage for judging. 3. COLOUR: All color is permitted and must be suited to the theme Gala (-3 Demerit points). 4. TOOLS & PRODUCTS: All styling products are allowed. All styling tools are allowed. No Power will be available in the prep area. 5. Supports / Hairpieces / Ornaments / Extensions: no restrictions 6. Judges will use the Guidelines to Ranking; four criterions to scoring Composition Quality /Technical Excellence, Suitability, Creativity and Colour, Model Presentation. 7. CLOTHING: Must fit the theme Gala NO NUDITY ALLOWED 8. COMPETITION TIME: 5 minutes to set up on stage. A prep area will be available and ALL Competitors and Models MUST be in this area at least 1 hour prior competition time. 9. SCORES: Judging will be done on finished look, on a 30 point system, the guidelines to Ranking will be used.

CANADIAN CUP - ROUND 3 WOMEN S FASHION COMMERCIAL CUT ON MANNEQUIN Level AAA Competition for the Master Competitor Live Competition The competitor has the complete freedom to design and create a women s commercial salon cut and fashion total look using a Mannequin. This design and cut must show AAA excellence and workmanship. Judges will look for technical haircutting skills, Suitability, Creativity and Colour and overall mannequin presentation of a Fashion Commercial look. This competition is a part of a Master Designers Collection and is only open to experienced competitors who have been in at least 3 ABA competitions. All competitors must enter all 3 categories. A trophy will be presented to the 3 highest scoring competitors. The Canadian Cup will be awarded to the highest accumulative scores out of the 3 rounds of the competition. All competitors must check in at the ABA registration desk and then the prep area at least one hour prior to the competition time. If a competitor is late, they may forfeit their place. 1. HAIR: The competitor has the choice to start on wet hair or dry hair. Hair will be brushed by the Sage prior to the competition starting ( 1 Demerit point). 2. HAIR LENGTH: 1 inch (2, 5 cm) of hair must be cut throughout the entire head (-5 Demerit points). 3. The sages will physically check hair length before and visually during the competition to assure that the length has visibly changed. The cut may be shorter or longer lengths. 4. HAIR COLOUR: ONLY 3 commercial colours may be used including the overall base colour (- 3 Demerit points). The use of any kind of gels or spray colour on the competition floor is not allowed (-3 Demerit points). 5. HAIR EXTENSIONS: Are NOT allowed (-5 Demerit points). 6. TOOLS AND PRODUCTS: All tool and styling products are allowed. Straight razors are allowed. Competitor must reload a new razor in the presence of a sage and dispose that razor in a container provided at the end of the competition. All other hand held electrical finishing tools are allowed to finish the hairstyling. 7. CLOTHING: Must fit with the overall theme Fashion Commercial. 8. The fashion design is considered as part of the overall interpretation of the theme and the tripod should be completely covered. Sages will demerit out of category attire -3 Demerits. 9. COMPETITION TIME: Is 45 minutes. 10. Judges will use the Guidelines to Ranking; four criterions to scoring: Composition Quality /Technical Excellence, Suitability, Creativity and Colour, Model Presentation. DEMERITS: Please refer to the general rules for all other regulations and demerits. Sages on the competition floor will give demerits. Commissionaire will review demerits and a collective majority will result in the final demerits to be handed in to the tabulator by the Commissionaire. The tabulator will deduct the demerits from final score. The decisions of the Sages and Judges are final. Rules are property of ABA Canada Competitions 2019. All rules including judging criteria are NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED UNLESS WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GIVEN BY ABA COMPETITION DIRECTOR ONLY! ABA Competitions Rules are copyrighted, and all rights are reserved.

LEVEL CATAGORIZATION & DEFINITIONS: Open: means all ages and all ability levels (students / apprentices / new talent / new competitor/experienced professionals and seasoned competitors. Level A: is proposed for either students, apprentices, new talents or experienced professionals just getting started in competitions. Level AA: is proposed for experienced competitors confident in their skills and ready to take it to the next level. Level AAA: is for the Canadian Cup only; competitors must have been in at least 3 ABA competitions in the past. Photo Ready Finish: In the days of social media where every event is shared live by both the artists and the model (client). Make-up and nails competitions; the judges will evaluate the finished product both as seen live and then as seen on screen after a professional photo would be taken. GENERAL RULES FOR ALL ABA COMPETITIONS: 1. MODELS: When a model is required, all competitors must bring a live Female, Male, or otherwise specified model fourteen (14) years of age or older and their tools & products in order to participate. Both the competitor and the model must sign a waiver and/or model release form (available at check-in) to be approved to compete. 2. MODELS: Must wear capes during cutting and styling, -1 Demerit point or failure. 3. MODELS: Must refrain from using blowdryers or arranging their own hair with fingers, -1 Demerit for failure. 4. ELECTRICITY: You have access to one electrical plug. Only one tool can be plugged in at a time. Power bars are not allowed. 5. When asked to move a model to a staging area for judging, the competitor will be given exactly 1 minute /60 seconds. 6. Coaching from the audience will result in -5 Demerit points. 7. JUDGING: Judges will use the Guidelines to Ranking: Four Criterion to Scoring: a) Competition Quality/Technical Excellence (Workmanship Skills) b) Suitability (to the category and models head/face structure) c) Creativity and Colour (Degrees of new creativity, use of colour to enhance haircut and style) d) Model presentation 8. SCORES: All scores are based on the international 30 point system. Range from 20-30 points. 9. NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Photographs of various people and activities will be taken from time to time in this ABA SHOW location. Please be aware that you may be photographed during your visit to our show with-out any further notice. By entering this ABA SHOW location you understand that your image may appear in various forms of media; you agree to the use of your image without compensation or notice; and you further release Allied Beauty Association Inc. and their agents from any liability arising from your presence in the ABA SHOW location. Any photographs taken of your work is also may appear in various forms of media; you agree to the use of your image without compensation or notice; and you further release Allied Beauty Association Inc. and their agents from any liability arising from your presence in the ABA SHOW location.

COMPETITION DEMERIT OUTLINE: Hairstyle out of category -3 Colour out of category -3 Haircutting: no change in length Up to -5 Pre-cutting per area Up to -5 Hair not combed back or wet evenly Up to -2 Indecent Attire -3 Attire out of category -2 Coaching from the audience -5 Latecomers up to 5 minutes -5 Misuse of conduct -2 Not stopping when time is called -2 Tools penalty Up to -3 Hairpeices or extensions -4 Model not facing mirror -1 Long hair length too short Up to -3 Hair not brushed through -3 Ornament made from hair -3 up to -5 Any infraction from rules -1 Thank you to all contestants and GOOD LUCK!!