SkillsUSA Texas District 5 2016 Cosmetology Technical Contest Updates

Note This information is being furnished for SkillsUSA Texas District 5. The contest information may or may NOT be the same in all SkillsUSA District Contests. The contest information may or may NOT be the same during the SkillsUSA Texas State Conference

SkillsUSA Texas District 5 Cosmetology Contests Friday, February 19, 2016-Saturday, February 20, 2016 Texas State Technical College 3801 Campus Dr. Waco, TX 76705 Registration will begin at 8AM Cosmetology, Esthetics & Nail Care will begin at 9AM Men’s Haircutting will begin shortly after Cosmetology 3-D Nail Art & Nail Art will begin at the conclusion of the Nail Care Contest Cosmetology Quiz Bowl will be on Saturday, Feb. 20th.

Basic Info All Technical Standards for Contests that advance to nationals can be found in the 2015-16 SkillsUSA Technical Standards. You must purchase this disc from the national website at www.skillsusa.org This includes the following contest: Cosmetology, Esthetics & Nail Care Score Cards from all of the National Contests can be downloaded by visiting this link: http://www.skillsusa.org/competitions/skillsusa-championships/contest-scorecards/ TEXAS ONLY Contest Regulations are located here: http://www.skillsusatx.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/SkillsUSA-Texas-Regulations-2016.pdf This includes the following contests: Nail Art, 3-D Nail Art, Men’s Haircutting and Cosmetology Quiz Bowl

IMPORTANT INFORMATION In the technical standards for the National Contests you will see that it says “supplied by technical committee” over a list of things you will need to compete. These items will NOT be supplied at the District or State level. The contestant will need to furnish all needed items for their contest at the District Conference and at the State Conference.

Written Test - 25 Questions 2016 Men’s Haircutting Written Test - 25 Questions Both Men’s Haircuts 40 Minutes Each Blow Dry Style 30 Minutes Full Details in SkillsUSA Texas Technical Standards at www.skillsusatx.org

Cosmetology Contestant will perform 2 women’s haircuts and one male haircut. Pictures of each haircut are on the next 3 slides. They will also perform an updo style on a long haired mannequin. A written and oral test will be administered. Written test will consist of 25 questions from Milady Standard Cosmetology 2012. Oral test will be a salon appointment phone call scenario. All technical standards will be followed.

Women’s Layer Cut

Women’s 90 Degree Uniform Layer (90-Degree) Haircut Procedure Contestants must be able to duplicate a uniform layer (90-degree) haircut and design selected by the National Tech Committee. Contestant will style the hair with blow dryer and fingers only. Steps must be followed in the exact order. Please also refer to the April 15th SkillsUSA Standards Update. a. Time allotted - 45 minutes b. 200 possible points - cut and blow dry will be scored c. Tools assembled and station prepared d. Create a four-section parting e. Drop a hairline (perimeter) guide f. Establish the design length around the back perimeter g. Establish the design length around the front perimeter h. Establish the interior guide at the top of the head (apex, crown) i. Continue cutting guideline to front hairline j. Continue cutting guideline from crown to nape k. Use vertical partings to blend top guide to design line l. Maintain a constant 90-degree elevation throughout the procedure m. Follow a traveling guide to maintain uniformly layered lengths n. Perform a cross check of procedure for accuracy o. Check perimeter guideline and finish as necessary p. Finished cut is uniformly blended q. Blow hair dry to frame face r. Clean and organize station

Men’s Haircut

Esthetics 2016 theme is “What Face is your State?” Contestant will preform a basic facial, daytime make up application and fantasy makeup application. Written Exam over all areas of skin care and makeup Oral Exam - Customer Service Scenario used in Cosmetology Contest. **Sheets will NOT be required for the District 5 Contest

Nail Care Contestants must bring a model for the competition. Model must be a paid SkillsUSA Member and registered for the contest as a model. Student will preform Basic Pedicure on one foot. One hand of sculptured nails utilizing 2 colors (ex. pink & white) One hand of light cured gel nails with a tip. Sculptured nails will be finished by polishing with red polish. Flat nail art on the gel nails hand. Written Exam & Oral Exam Prohibited items: a. Nail art accessories: gems, skins, feathers, rhinestones, glitters, threads, fabrics, foils, beads, tapes, jewelry, air brushing, decals/stencils or cast moldings b. Free-edge or 1⁄2 well tips c. Tip blenders d. Top coats or base coats. Note: Top coat or sealer is allowed for nail art application only e. Electric files/drills f. Oil, lotion and buffing crème

Nail Art & 3-D Nail Art Follow guidelines in the Texas SkillsUSA Technical Standards http://www.skillsusatx.org/wp- content/uploads/2015/10/SkillsUSA-Texas-Regulations- 2016.pdf Written exam at the District Level will be over all applicable nail theory and is curated from Milady 2012

Nail Art Scoresheet