Official Rules

It is advised that all entrants keep a copy of their entry, as tng worldwide is not responsible for lost or damaged entries.

Entrants must have a current cosmetology license issued within one of the 50 U.S. states with a valid address and currently working in a salon.

You may not enter the same model or photo for more than one category.
Entrants must use Kemon hair color and styling products sold by tng worldwide. Entrants must complete an authentication form on the entry form. Brand, product name and color name/number (if applicable) must be outlined. Signature is required to validate entry.

All photos submitted may not have been previously published.

An entry includes

• Completed entry form with three color photographs meeting photo criteria and size
• Completed and signed registration form
• Completed and signed authentication form
• Copy of current Cosmetology license
• Payment

Helpful hints

• Read the description of each category
• Read the Tiffany rules and regulations
• Complete the Registration Form
• Select your models
• Decide if you are going to use a photographer or take the photos yourself
• Focus on the hair. Judges are looking for you to demonstrate your creative & technical skills
• Mail in your photos to the Tiffany Awards

Photos

Background: Models must be photographed on white or gray background without props

Composition:

• Full body shots not accepted. At maximum, image should include from the waist up – head and shoulder shots are preferred
• No props permitted
• One main image – front head shot with final photo size 5” x 7”, vertical
• One side shot – either left or right profile with final photo size 4” x 6”, horizontal or vertical
• One back image – shot straight on with final photo size 4” x 6”, horizontal or vertical
• Photo retouching and manipulation is prohibited
• Photos will not be returned
• Nudity in any photo is prohibited

How to enter

• Fill out the registration form.
• Type your name and salon name as you want it to appear online and in printed materials. Information will be printed as it appears on your registration form.
• Indicate each category per photo. Photos will be judges per category and as a collection. You must submit an entry for Color, Formal and Women’s Editorial categories.
• Indicate form of payment information and include.
• Mail your entry photo for each category to the Tiffany Awards.
• Send your photographic entries to tng worldwide, Tiffany Awards, 23200 Haggerty Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48335. Mail your entry at least two weeks prior to deadline to ensure receipt.

All aspects of the hair must have been created by the entrant within the past 6 months. All other segments may be done by others (makeup, nails, clothing, etc). However, only the entrant receives credit and is eligible to receive a Tiffany Award.

Only individual entrants will be accepted and Hairdresser of the Year entrants must enter Color, Formal and Women’s Editorial categories to qualify. Final three Hairdresser of the Year contenders are to be from different salons.
Disqualified entries are not refunded entry fee.

Hair extensions may not account for more than 25 percent of the total finished style.

Prior Hairdresser of the Year title winners are not eligible to compete for this title in 2011. 

The judging process

Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday July 1, 2011 to qualify for the 2011 Tiffany Awards.

Entries must be complete and meet rules to progress into judging process.
An industry panel of judges scores individual entries within each category. The cumulative scores for three categories – Color, Formal and Women’s Editorial – are added into one total score for the Hairdresser of the Year category. The top three entrants are deemed live finalists and notified on or before August 15 to begin preparation for the live competition. The three Hairdresser of the Year Finalists present a model collection of their award-winning styles in a live runway competition at the Tiffany Award Presentation on October 2, 2011, preparing one model to represent each of the three categories. Finalists will prepare models at a location named by TNG at a later date.

Hairdresser of the Year finalists earn a new set of scores from a live panel of judges based on their on-stage model collection that evening. One live finalist is presented with the Hairdresser of the Year crystal trophy based on these new scores.

Early entry is advised. Entries will be evaluated for validity upon receipt, allowing for entry corrections to be made up to 5 p.m. July 1, 2011. Prior to June 17, 2011, entries deemed in violation of any or all rules will receive notification. Entrants will have until the entry deadline to address or correct violations and resubmit a validated entry. All entries must be received by the Tiffany Awards Validation Team as of 5 p.m. July 1, 2011 and must meet all eligibility rules to proceed or face disqualification.