New ‘Barber Brawl’ Added to Competition Lineup
2013 Hair Competition Entry – Fantasy
Phoenix, AZ (August 29, 2013)
– After much success at last year’s International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) Long
Beach, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is excited to bring back the
popular hair competitions to the 2014 show. In addition to the returning
hairstyling competitions, PBA and ISSE are proud to host for the first time
Major League Barber’s Hot Hands Barber Brawl competitions. Through these events,
students and professionals can showcase their skill in a variety of categories
and earn prize money and industry prestige.
ISSE Long Beach competitions
kick off with the Barber Brawl, presented by Major League Barber on Sunday,
January 26, 2014. Competitors can register for categories including Original Tag
Team – Design and Color, Conservative – Basic Haircut, Fastest Barber in the
World – Bald Fade, and Shear Hands – No Machines, Just Shears. Winners will
receive an array of tools and products to enhance their barbering career.
PBA’s ISSE Hairstyling Competitions take place Monday, January 27, 2014 and
are open to both students and licensed professionals. Categories include Ladies
Trend Cut, Color and Style, Long Hair Bridal, and Fantasy – Inspired by
Hollywood. All competitions are completed on mannequins and timed. Students and
professionals compete at the same time in the same categories but not against
each other. An awards ceremony will follow the last competition. All
competitions will be held in the Long Beach Convention Center, close to the
energy and excitement of the show floor.
Student registration fees for
PBA’s Hairstyling Competitions are $30 for PBA Members, $50 for Non-Members:
Licensed professional registration is $50 for PBA Members, $75 for Non-Members.
Barber Registration fees are $75 for PBA Members, $100 for Non-Members. Barber
tag team fees are $125 for PBA Members, $150 for Non-Members. All barber
registration fees include barber and model. A 3-day expo ticket is included with
competition registration. For complete competition schedules and to register,
please visit probeauty.org/competitions/isselb.
Produced by PBA, ISSE
Long Beach has become the West Coast’s largest and most influential
cash-and-carry beauty event open exclusively to licensed beauty professionals,
students and instructors. With more than 40,000 beauty professionals expected,
ISSE Long Beach has evolved beyond the traditional “hair show” to a complete
beauty event for hair, nails, cosmetics, esthetics and advanced education. For
complete show information, please visit probeauty.org/isselb.
About PBA Events:
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is a
leading producer of industry trade events and competitions. Our renowned events
are a catalyst for forging industry relations and advancing beauty careers.
Along with our Signature Events, PBA provides our members with Education,
Government Advocacy, Charitable Outreach, Research and Business Resources. Visit
probeauty.org for more information.
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