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Student Fastest Fade
Speed meets control. Clean bald fade against the clock — fastest clean fade wins.
Entry Fee
$50
First Place
$200 Trophy + Tool Kit
Competition Time
12:00 PM — BUOR Battle Area
Rules
Read before you register.
- 01
Open to enrolled barber students only.
- 02
15-minute maximum. Timer stops when you raise your hands.
- 03
Full head hair cuts required Bald fade required; taper-only fades sides only are disqualified.
- 04
Clippers trimmers shears and razors are allowed.
- 05
Fastest time only scores if the fade passes the judges' clean-blend and overall cut is judge.
What you must bring
- Proof of current enrollment
- Own model (15+) and tools
- Clippers trimmer and Tools
- Check-in 30 minutes before round time
Judging criteria
- Blend quality (40%)
- Time (30%)
- Line work (20%)
- Sanitation (10%)