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SAM’S SHEAR CHALLENGE

Give us a week and we’ll change your career!

Hey friends!

The contestants’ cuts are IN for Sam’s Shear Challenge, and now it’s your turn to get involved and cast your VOTE!


Hey friends!

We're looking for talented hairstylists to show off their cutting skills for Sam's Shear Challenge. Presented to you by Sam Villa® and American Salon, this competition is your chance to showcase your skills and creativity but most of all by using a shear that will save your career. Are you ready to transform your career in just one week?!

If your answer is “YES!”, scroll down to learn more about the contest and how to apply.

ENTER HERE! 

Contest rules and terms and conditions are below. 

Hey friends!

We're looking for talented hairstylists to show off their cutting skills for Sam's Shear Challenge. Presented to you by Sam Villa® and American Salon, this competition is your chance to showcase your skills and creativity but most of all by using a shear that will save your career. Are you ready to transform your career in just one week?!

If your answer is “YES!”, scroll down to learn more about the contest and how to apply.

ENTER HERE! 

Contest rules and terms and conditions are below. 

For hairstylists, success truly lies in their hands. However work-related physical damage like carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injuries pose serious, potentially career-ending challenges. That's why Sam Villa® and American Salon are seeking talented hairstylists to harness the power of ergonomic shears and create a stunning haircut to share with the world. The public will vote on three finalist looks to determine one Shear Challenge winner!

If you're a licensed hairstylist who creates outstanding haircuts, is eager to try a Sam Villa® ergonomic shear and wouldn't mind gaining lots of social media attention, Sam’s Shear Challenge is perfect for you. First, you’ll complete a short survey and submit a 20-50 second video telling us why you’re interested in making the cut. Then, Sam Villa and American Salon will select three finalists for the cutting competition from all entries received. The finalists will receive a Sam Villa® ergonomic shear of their choice and a mannequin head, as well as one week to practice with their new shear. Last, finalists will create, record and submit their best haircut using the Sam Villa® shear and mannequin head. A public vote on American Salon and social media will determine a final Shear Challenge winner!

One lucky winner will receive:
• A Sam Villa® ergonomic shear and Pivot Point mannequin head to create their look
• A feature article on American Salon's website and newsletter.
• A 1-hour Zoom mentoring session with renowned educator, Sam Villa

CONTEST RULES

• Must be 18 or older to participate.
• Must be U.S.-based and have a valid state cosmetology license.
• Must have a public Instagram account.
• To enter, applicants must create an entry video describing their best reason to be chosen for Sam’s Shear Challenge. Entry videos should be in vertical format, 20-50 seconds long, up to 100MB, and submitted via the contest entry form no later than August 15, 2024.
• Three finalists will be selected on August 19, 2024, and announced on August 21, 2024. They will receive a Sam Villa® ergonomic shear (based on size and orientation) and a mannequin head of their choice: straight (Sam Villa® - Lydia) or textured (Pivot Point - Amber). They will get one week to practice.
• During the “practice week,” finalists agree to publish 2 videos (15+ seconds) to their Instagram accounts, describing their progress in mastering the Sam Villa® ergonomic shear.
• After one week of practice, finalists must create a “challenge cut” on their mannequin, using their Sam Villa® ergonomic shear as the primary tool. Finalists will then submit photos of the cut and a video of the cutting process, so their finished work can be put to a public vote for the best cut.
• The finalists' challenge cuts will be posted on American Salon’s website for public voting.
 • Votes can be cast for the winning haircut once per day, per device. **
• Winner will be announced September 10th, 2024.

 *Content must be original, non-offensive, and relevant to hairstyling.
**Any attempt to artificially inflate voting numbers will result in immediate disqualification of the finalist involved. 


PRIZES

Each of the three (3) finalists will receive one Sam Villa® ergonomic shear of their preference and a Sam Villa® or Pivot Point mannequin head. One (1) final winner will receive:

• A feature article on American Salon's website and newsletter.
• Publicity on American Salon and Sam Villa® social media channels.
• A 1-hour one-on-one mentoring Zoom session with Sam Villa.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Candidates give American Salon and Sam Villa® permission to use all media submitted and published as part of their entry and participation in Sam’s Shear Challenge on the brands’ respective social media platforms, their websites, and other official channels, for content and marketing purposes.

1. Eligibility: The contest is open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years or older and have a valid U.S. state cosmetology license. Participants must have a public Instagram account. Employees, affiliates, and immediate family members of Sam Villa® and American Salon are ineligible.

2. Submission Guidelines: Those interested in being selected for Sam’s Shear Challenge must enter via the official entry form no later than August 15, 2024. They will be required to create a 10-15 second video describing their interest to participate in Sam’s Shear Challenge.

3. Rights and Permissions: Finalists grant Sam Villa® and American Salon the right to: Use, edit, and share photos and videos submitted as part of the competition, along with the participant’s name/ Instagram handle/ image, for promotional purposes on social media sites, marketing emails, company websites, and other public platforms. Participants retain ownership of their content.

4. Judging Criteria: Finalists will be chosen based on hair cutting aptitude, desire to switch to the Sam Villa® ergonomic shear, and a compelling short video.

5. Finalist Selection: Three finalists will be selected and notified on August 19, 2024 and announced on social media August 21, 2024. The finalists will each receive one Sam Villa® ergonomic shear of their choice and a Lydia (straight) or Pivot Point (textured) mannequin head for the challenge and to keep. A valid US shipping address will be required within 24 hours of notification to ensure on-time delivery.

 6. Challenge Criteria:Finalists will have from August 25 – September 1, 2024 to practice with the Sam Villa® ergonomic shear and their mannequin head, and to create their final challenge cut using the shear as their primary tool. The challenge cut and accompanying materials (photos and video) must be submitted no later than September 2, 2024.

 7. Voting: The voting period will be open from September 3 – September 9 via the American Salon website. The winner will be announced on September 10, 2024 via Sam Villa® and American Salon websites, marketing emails, and social media channels.

8. Prizes: Three (3) finalists will receive (1) Sam Villa® ergonomic shear valued at $315 - $600 and (1) Sam Villa® Lydia Mannequin Head valued at $139 or Pivot Point textured Amber Mannequin Head valued at $115. The winning contestant will receive: an American Salon feature article; accompanying publicity on American Salon and Sam Villa® social media channels; and a 30-minute one-on-one mentoring Zoom session with Sam Villa.

9. Liability and Indemnification: Participants assume all risks related to their submissions. Sam Villa® and American Salon is not liable for any injury, loss, or damage. Participants agree to indemnify Sam Villa® and American Salon against any claims arising from their videos.

10. Privacy: Personal information collected will be used solely for contest purposes. Sam Villa® and American Salon comply with privacy laws and regulations.

11. Contact Information: For inquiries, contact American Salon at eloh@questex.com.

By submitting this form, I confirm I am 18 years or older, a US resident, and (1) agree to Sam Villa’s Terms of Service, Official Contest Rules and (2) have read and acknowledged the Sam Villa® Privacy Notice.