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.
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.
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.