WHAT IS IT?
An award to showcase new talent and give them experience in their profession on a national and international level.
WHO CAN ENTER?
Entry is limited to licensed Cosmetologists who are employees of an Intercoiffure America Canada “A” Member and Class “A” Partners. Cosmetologists must be licensed five (5) years or less or are 27 years and under.
ENTRY DEADLINE
Entries must be received by Friday, February 1, 2019 or be postmarked on or before Friday, February 1, 2019.
WINNERS RECEIVE:
3rd Place:
- (2) Admissions to the 2019 Fall Atelier, New York City.
2nd Place:
- (2) Admissions to the 2019 Fall Atelier, New York City.
- (2) Tickets to the Press Luncheon featuring ICA Artistic Director at the 2019 Fall Atelier, New York City.
1st Place:
- (2) Admissions to the Fall Atelier, New York City.
- (2) Tickets to the Press Luncheon featuring ICA Artistic Director at the 2019 Fall Atelier, New York City.
- (2) Tickets to the Sunday Night Gala at the 2019 Fall Atelier, New York City.
WHAT ARE THE CONTEST RULES?
- Submit an Innovative Dynamic Current Haircut displaying Versatility and Creativity. Visit Intercoiffure.com for Scott Cole’s 2009 “The Rich Man’s Frug” inspiration of cuts, color & texture.
- Please refrain from (1) using any type of salon logo in your photos; and (2) posting your photos on social media before Nouveau Top Ten finalists are announced on Monday, March 4, 2019. Please understand that if you do so, you will be disqualified.
- Hair Color should be Distinct and Vivid as a component to the Haircut.
- Submit a short essay describing why you chose the trend and how you interpreted the look.
- Makeup should complement the haircut and color to create harmonious contrast.
- Prizes are non-transferable, assignable or redeemable for cash and the winners must be available to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada or forfeit.
- ICA is not responsible for airfare or hotel accommodations.
- All work submitted should be the sole work of the entrants.
- All work is accepted in good faith. Instant disqualification will apply to any person abusing this rule.
- Photographic material and entries submitted for this award cannot be returned.
- The judges’ decisions are final.
- ICA reserves the right to use the winner’s name and photographic images for publicity purposes as seen fit.
- Awards are non-transferable.
HOW ARE THE WINNERS SELECTED?
- Entry due date: February 1, 2019
- Online voting for “A” Members and Class “A” Partners: February 15 – February 22, 2019.
- Top 10 Finalists announced Monday, March 4, 2019.
- Editors vote: Friday, March 8 – Friday, March 15, 2019. ICA Artistic Director, magazine editors from: Estetica USA, Modern Salon, America Salon, Launchpad and Sophisticates to determine first, second and third place winners.
- Winners announced Sunday, April 7, 2019 during the Nouveau stage presentation at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
HOW TO ENTER?
TAKE PICTURES
Image Specifications: Images must be minimum of 8 x 10, at 300 DPI, RGB JPEG format. Images should contain the model’s hair “before” and “after” look. Submit only 1 image of each. Professional photography for model’s finished look is encouraged.
FILL OUT THE ENTRY FORM
Include signed photographer release and model release forms.
Visit Intercoiffure.com, Nouveau to download Entry Form Packet.
EMAIL TO:
Perry Monge, Nouveau Creative Director, permonsaln@aol.com
The Rich Man’s Frug: 2019
Join in celebrating former ICA Artistic Director Scott Cole’s 10 year anniversary of his Las Vegas presentation “The Rich Man’s Frug.” We look to the past to see what you, the future of ICA envisions for our future.
Submit completed ENTRY FORM, MODEL RELEASE AND PHOTOGRAPHER RELEASE along with contestant images to:
Perry Monge, Intercoiffure America Canada Nouveau Creative Director
Email: permonsaln@aol.com