IBS New York 2025

Join some of the best barbers in the industry and put your skills to the test to compete for the title of Total Look Champion NYC!

Each registered barber will be given 40 minutes to execute a total look including wardrobe, color, cut, & style. 
Your competition registration ticket includes your ability to compete plus access for you and one model to the exhibit hall floor and over 100 free classes at IBS New York.

Important information and guidelines: 

• Competitor’s model must have a significant change like a#2 or equivalent on the top before competition begins and a 1 ½ after as least.
• Cut must incorporate scissors and clippers. Please bring the tools you may need to the competition.
• Pre color is encouraged for total look (can range from natural to vivids)
• Competitor can create any design, without a reference point such as paper, cell phone, tablet, etc.
• Competitor can create any design using his/her skill and imagination only.
• Creativity with good taste is encouraged.
• THIS IS NOT A FANTASY COMPETITION.
• Points are deducted for ill-preparation.
• NO GLITTER.
• Competitor will be judged on speed and the finished product.

There will be two rounds of this competition with 12 participants each with three rounds of judging.


PRIZES*
First place winner receives: 

• $1,000.00 cash prize
• Swag bag with products and tools sponsored by L3vel 3

Second place winner receives: 

• Trophy and swag bag with products and tools sponsored by L3vel 3

Third place winner receives: 

• Trophy

COMPETITION PRICING
Your competition registration ticket includes your ability to compete plus access for you and one model to the exhibit hall floor and over 100 free classes at IBS New York.

• Early Bird (before January 16, 2025): $199
• Advance (before March 22, 2025): $249

Once you are registered, you will receive an email confirmation. Please note that management will notify you of the arrival time for your round of the competition 4 weeks prior to the competition. If you have any questions about the competition or guidelines, please email nbhalla@questex.com