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

Entrants must have a current Michigan cosmetology license with a valid Michigan address.

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

Entrants must use only hair products sold by The Industry Source and complete the 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
• Payment

Helpful hints

• Decide which category or categories you wish to enter
• Read the description of each category
• Read the Tiffany rules and regulations
• Select your models and have them sign your registration form
• Decide if you are going to use a photographer or take the photos yourself
• Assemble your entry packet

Photos
Background:
Models must be photographed on white, gray or black 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

Assembling your entry packet

• Fill out one registration form per category
• Print your name and salon name clearly on each form, as it will be printed as it appears
• Indicate category by checking appropriate box in upper right hand corner of registration
• Include payment information
• Sign and date each registration form
• Each photo must be labeled on the back – write your name and category on a label before sticking it to the back of each photograph. Never write directly on the back of your photographs!
• Trim photographs to appropriate size and affix to form
• Protect each photograph when packaging your entry – always use a photo envelope or box to mail your entry
• Do not separate registration form or entry form
• 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 12 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.

Individual entrants only. No team entries accepted.

Michigan Hairdresser of the Year entrants must enter Color, Formal and Women’s Editorial categories to qualify.

Disqualified entries are not refunded entry fee.

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

Prior Michigan Hairdresser of the Year title winners are not eligible to compete for this title in 2008. However, they are eligible to compete in all four categories for Tiffany trophies.

The judging process
Photographic entries must be received by 5:00pm on Monday May 28, 2008 at:

The Nailco Group
The Tiffany Awards Dept 2922
23200 Haggerty Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48335

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

An industry panel of judges score 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 Michigan Hairdresser of the Year category. The top three entrants are deemed live finalists and notified before July 28 to begin preparation for the live competition. Michigan 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 September 20, 2008, preparing one model to represent each of the three categories.

In a photographic category, nine finalists are named at the Tiffany Awards Banquet on September 20, 2008. Then first, second and third place winners are presented with a Tiffany & Co crystal trophy in their respective category. Michigan 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 Michigan Hairdresser of the Year Tiffany & Co 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 5:00pm May 28, 2008. Prior to May 9, 2008, 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 5:00pm May 28, 2008 must meet all eligibility rules to proceed or face disqualification.