Become the Barber of the Year.

 

The Layrite Deluxe ‘Barber of the Year’ 2023 competition – an annual national barbering skills competition.

PRIZES

PRIZES

Open Division Competition

1st Prize- $5,000 cash prize

Along with the $5000AU cash prize, 1 box of Layrite products each month for 1 year delivered.

Video and photographic content to be used by Layrite Deluxe media for international exposure (subject to any conflicting brand association).

2nd Prize- $2,000 cash prize

Along with the $2000AU cash prize, 1 box of Layrite products each month for 1 year delivered.

3rd Prize- $1,000 cash prize

Along with the $1000AU cash prize, 1 box of Layrite products each month for 1 year delivered.

CLOSED FOR ENTRIES

Apprentice Competition

1st Prize

$1000 cash prize and a Proraso product hamper

2nd Prize

$500 cash prize and a Proraso product hamper

3rd Prize

$250 cash prize and a Proraso product hamper

Proudly sponsored by TAFE NSW and Proraso

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Creative Competition

Proudly sponsored by Sculptr.

This is your chance to show your creative juices in a fun and professional environment. Whether you decide to do this as an individual or as a team event, BRING IT ON!

1st prize only. $1500 cash plus a box of Sculptr products.

T&Cs:

  • Team or individual event

  • Model will be showcased on stage for judging

  • The work on the model must be finalised off site and before the event. (Not live on stage)

  • Any creative flair welcome (nothing vulgar and offensive)

  • Makeup and costumes welcome

  • All models consent to photographic and videography being published (no copyright infringement)

  • People’s choice and Judges’ winner announced at 7pm March 5th

  • Judge’s decision is final.

CLOSED FOR ENTRIES

All BOTY entries close on February 14th 2023, if positions are not otherwise filled.

 

Head judge: Dan Dixon

“With 30 years experience in the hair and barbering industry including owning and operating high end barber shops & women’s salons, I am perfectly placed to represent the sale of what may be your greatest asset, your business.

I understand the investment, time & passion necessary to build and maintain a great business. I believe the same level of dedication is required when representing the sale of someone else’s.

Having bought and sold numerous businesses over the years, I have the personal experience to match the practical support of Australia’s largest business brokerage.

I am passionate about our industry and have had many great career highlights on ‘the tools’. I have competed and won numerous regional and state awards for hairdressing and have represented American Crew, EVO and Kevin Murphy on stage and in salon. My work has been featured in GQ, Men’s Health, FHM, VOGUE & Inked Mag.

I still own a business, contribute to The Cutthroat Journal and enjoy offering my time to mentor business owners.”

Barber of the Year 2023 Judges

Rocco D’Amore

@roccodamore.hair

Mark Rabone

@esqmalegrooming

Brenden Vengoa

@brenden_vengoa

Lino D’Adderio

@linodadderio_ac_allstar

Christopher Dunkley

@chrismeddlers

Rob Szincsak

@hair.byrob

Sandy Chong

@mummachong

Suzi Kelly

@x.suzik

 

How to enter

This year we are excited to announce three categories:

ONE: the OPEN category for practising barbers and 3rd year apprentices proudly sponsored by Layrite Deluxe.

TWO: for 1st and 2nd year apprentices proudly sponsored by TAFE NSW.

THREE: Creative - an individual or team event that showcases your creativity, inspiration and flair!! Show your model on stage for peoples choice and BOTY judges votes.

Instructions:

  • Fill out the online form and pay entry fee $60. (you will receive a 12 month subscription to The Cutthroat Journal)

  • If you are selected as a finalist, there will be a profile published on The Cutthroat Journal website and social platforms.

  • If you are selected as a finalist you will be notified via email.

  • To secure your position you must pay entry fee. Agree to terms and conditions by completing payment contestant accepts terms and conditions.

  • All finalists must be able to attend the competition for full duration.

  • All finalists will receive a complementary VIP ticket to the Barber Expo 2023.

  • Contestants and models are Responsible for own transport and Accommodation to and from the event.

  • Must be available to attend Grand Final at The NEX, in Newcastle, NSW on the 5th of March 2023.

 

ENTRIES CLOSED

ENTRIES CLOSED

 

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Don’t miss out on this Barber Expo.

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