Schedule

Hall of Cuts Expo 2026

From First Cut
To Final Battle

A full-day experience — live seminars, creative competitions, and industry leaders, all on one timeline.

9:00 AM

Doors Open

9:00 AM Doors Open to Public

The Hall of Cuts Expo officially begins. Guests are welcome to enter, explore the venue, and get settled for the day ahead.

Expect

Vendor booths and brand activations opening
Time to network with barbers, stylists, and creatives
Seating and stage areas filling up ahead of the first seminar

9:30 AM

Seminars

9:30 – 10:30 AM Color & Enhancement Seminar

10:45 – 11:45 AM Desden Seminar

12:00 – 1:00 PM Business Seminar

1:15 – 2:15 PM Nail Seminar

2:30 PM

Competitions

⚔ Barber Competitions

2:30 – 2:45 PM Fast Fade Battle

3:00 – 3:45 PM Student Battle

4:00 – 5:00 PM Freestyle Battle

5:15 – 6:30 PM Desden Tag Team Battle

✦ Beauty Competitions

2:30 – 3:30 PM Best Creative Cornrows

3:45 – 4:45 PM Best Creative Nails

5:00 – 6:30 PM MUA Best Creative Makeup

7:15 PM

Award Ceremony

7:15 PM Award Ceremony

The day concludes with the official Hall of Cuts Awards Ceremony, where top competitors are recognized for their skill, creativity, and performance.

Expect

Announcement of competition winners
Recognition across barber, beauty, nail, and makeup categories
Final moments of celebration, photos, and community

9:30 AM

Live Education

9:30 – 10:30 AM Color & Enhancement Seminar

10:45 – 11:45 AM Desden Seminar

12:00 – 1:00 PM Business Seminar

1:15 – 2:15 PM Nail Seminar

2:30 PM

Barber Competitions

2:30 – 2:45 PM Fast Fade Battle

3:00 – 3:45 PM Student Battle

4:00 – 5:00 PM Freestyle Battle

5:15 – 6:30 PM Desden Tag Team Battle

2:30 PM

Beauty Competitions

2:30 – 3:30 PM Best Creative Cornrows

3:45 – 4:45 PM Best Creative Nails

5:00 – 6:30 PM MUA Best Creative Makeup

7:15 PM

Award Ceremony

7:15 PM Award Ceremony

The day concludes with the official Hall of Cuts Awards Ceremony, where top competitors are recognized for their skill, creativity, and performance.

Expect

Announcement of competition winners
Recognition across barber, beauty, nail, and makeup categories
Final moments of celebration, photos, and community

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