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 enter all five categories. You may not enter the same model or photo for more than one category.

Entrants must use Kemon or TIGI hair color. Entrants must use 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

• Decide which category or categories you wish to enter
• Read the description of each category
• Read the Tiffany rules and regulations
• Complete the online 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
• Upload your photos online through your Tiffany Awards profile page

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 online and create your Tiffany Awards profile.
• 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 you wish to enter. You are automatically entered into the Hairdresser of the Year category when you enter Color, Formal and Women’s Editorial categories.
• Indicate form of payment information. A Tiffany Awards Team member will contact you for payment.
• Upload your entry photo for each category. Directions are on how to upload your photo can be found at: XXXXX
• Once you have completed your registration form, created your profile and uploaded your photographs, check/click/etc and your entry will be sent to the Tiffany Awards Validation Team.
• If you prefer to mail your photographic entries, please send 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 in the Color, Formal, Women’s Editorial and Avant Garde categories. Salon team entries accepted only for the Salon Team Category. Salon Team may only enter 3 photos, one each for Color, Formal and Women’s Editorial.

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 2010. However, they are eligible to compete in all five categories for Tiffany trophies.

Team Category:

All aspects of the team entries must be completed by one of the team members.

All team members must work in the same salon before, during and through the awards ceremony.

Team entries will be judged as an entire collection of work and on the technical and creative aspects of each entry.

The judging process

Entries must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday June 11, 2010 to qualify for the 2010 Tiffany Awards.

Entries must be complete and meet rules to progress into judging process.

An industry panel of judges scores individual entries within a category. The highest cumulative point score within each category determines the photographic entries named as finalists (nine) as well as first, second and third place winners.

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 will be notified in August to begin preparation for the live competition. 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 3, 2010, preparing one model to represent each of the three categories. Finalists will prepare models at a location named by TNG at a later date.

In the photographic category, nine finalists are named at the Tiffany Awards Banquet on October 3, 2010. Then first, second and third place winners are presented with a crystal

trophy in their respective category. 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 pm June 11, 2010. Prior to May 7, 2010, entries deemed in violation of any or all rules will receive notification. You will have until the entry deadline to address or correct violations and resubmit a validated entry. All entries must be received by The Tiffany Award Validation Team as of 5 pm June 11, 2010 must meet all eligibility rules to proceed or face disqualification.