Put Your Skills
To The Test
Join us for a day of creativity, competition, and community at the heart of the barber and beauty industry. Every competition awards 1st place $500 cash prize, trophy & gift bag · 2nd place trophy & gift bag · 3rd place trophy. The Desden Competition features a $1,000 cash prize, 2 trophies & 2 gift bags for 1st place.
THIS CATEGORY MUST HAVE AT LEAST 10 CONTESTANTS TO RECEIVE THE FULL CASH PAYOUT. LESS WILL BE NEGOTIATED OR NOT ELIGABLE.
Fast Fade Battle
15 minutes to complete the cleanest and fastest fade.
Student Battle (Fade & Style)
45 minutes to complete the best fade and style with barber coach.
Freestyle Battle
60 minutes to complete the best freestyle / creative haircut.
Best Creative Cornrows
1 hour to complete the best creative cornrows.
Best Creative Nails (Galaxy Theme)
1 hour to complete the best "Galaxy" themed nail design.
MUA Best Creative Makeup (Apocalypse)
90 minutes to create the best "Apocalypse" inspired makeup look.
Desden Tag Team Battle
75 minutes for a two-barber team to complete the best creative freestyle.
Sign Up & Compete
Do you have what it takes to be the best? We'll put those skills to the test.

