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If hair color is your calling, Paul Mitchell’s Color Outside the Lines hair competition is a great opportunity to show what you’re made of as a colorist, demonstrate your craft and potentially win a trip to Gathering 2016.
Paul Mitchell invites hair colorists of all backgrounds and specialties from around the world to show off their skills by entering their first-‐ever hair color competition: Color Outside the Lines. Entries will be accepted beginning January 1 through April 29, 2016, where by participants may enter for a chance to win incredible prizes—including a trip to present their winning work at our signature, industry extravaganza, Gathering—and claim their title as an industry leading hair colorist.
HOW TO ENTER
It’s incredibly easy to show us the master colorist in you! Participants should first identify which of the three categories they are eligible to enter:
Best National Entry (within the U.S. and Canada)
Best New Talent (licensed within the last 5 years; U.S. and Canada only)
Best International Entry (outside the U.S. and Canada; to see a complete list of participating countries, please visit our website here)
From there, top talent should seek inspiration from one of our two mood boards:
MOOD BOARD A Charming Illusions:
Soft blends of gradients of color create fluid transitions between diffused tones and contrasting hues.
Delicate pastels, muted pops, neutral tints and romantic sheens give the hair a fresh play on what could be natural.
Color blending looks effortless and smooth with hints of colors like grayed pinks, sun-‐faded purples, lime golds and other hazy, dream-‐like formulas.
MOOD BOARD B Graphic Block:
Strong graphics and bold geometric shapes create interest and a loud statement.
Sharp contrasts of bold and bright hues create definition and precision while adding a modern feel to the look.
Black and white layered with vibrantly colored geometric shapes like magenta, high-‐gloss yellow, jellybean green and electric blue create playful combinations that make a statement.
Then, begin to create an entry look for submission. Participants should be mindful of these friendly tips when planning a photo shoot.
Study the mood boards and make sure your work suits the mood you are entering.
Storyboard your concepts down to nail polish, poses, props, etc. Practice the looks before the shoot.
Be selective when choosing a model, makeup artist, fashion stylist and photographer. These essential people will make your best work even better and elevate the average shoot into award-‐winning territory.
Create a timeline and do your best to stick to it. Time management is very important on a shoot!
Make sure the final image submitted reflects your best effort and goal for the competition.
Now it’s time to finalize submission by uploading a completed entry form, all necessary releases, head diagrams and images at http://www.paulmitchellpro.com/color-‐outside-‐the-‐lines.
ADDITIONAL CONTEST DETAILS TIMELINE
Entries accepted starting January 1, 2016
Final entries due by April 29, 2016, 11:59 p.m. PST
Finalists announced May 16, 2016
Finalists present at Paul Mitchell’s Gathering in Las Vegas, August 15-‐16, 2016
PRIZES
GRAND PRIZE WINNER IN EACH CATEGORY
Grand prize trophy
Airfare and hotel accommodations to attend Paul Mitchell’s Gathering for an on-‐stage presentation
Feature in a trade magazine
Participation in a Paul Mitchell collection shoot
Feature in Paul Mitchell’s New and Now
Blog post, social media coverage and a feature on PaulMitchellPro.com
Paul Mitchell Professional Hair Color Master Artist Kit
TOP 2 FINALISTS IN EACH CATEGORY
Finalist trophy
Airfare and hotel accommodations to attend Paul Mitchell’s Gathering for an on-‐stage presentation
Blog post, social media coverage and a feature on PaulMitchellPro.com
BEST NATIONAL CATEGORY ONLY
1 RUNNER-‐UP PER STATE (UP TO 50 TOTAL)
Certificate of Recognition
Neuro Style 1” Styling Iron
Feature on PaulMitchellPro.com
JUDGING
The contestant will be judged for individual vision. All judging is done blindly; the judges will not know the names or identities of the entrants during the contest.
70% Hair color technique, choice of colors, and how the hair color respects the cut and style.
30% Overall vision, creativity and interpretation of trend
For more information on Paul Mitchell’s Color Outside the Lines contest, full details for how to enter, official rules and tips from our judges, please visit http://coloroutsidethelines.paulmitchell.com/
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