• Russian Barber Community and the creators of the classy and reputable fest Russian Barber Week present AceCut 2020, the annual photographic contest for barbers and hairdressers.
  • To participate in ACECUT contest the following simple requirements shall be met:
  • We took 25 works to the second stage and only 10 went to the finals. There will be only on winner. Browse the nominations to see who won.
  • Do you like candid shotting of your works or bother about perfect processing? Do you experiment with color or think wider - within the whole collection? One of four categories will definitely suit you!
  • You should have enough time to publish your work and even not one. And then to party with us during awarding ceremony.
  • The photo will be considered as accepted for participation in the contest, if it will have properly placed AceCut logo.
  • We have invited independent experts from five professional spheres so that works assessment was maximum competent and unbiased.
  • In previous sections we partially told about AceCut participation rules applicably to each section. But to avoid misunderstanding we recommend to get familiar with complete rules in comprehensive statement from our lawyers.
  • One of the most pleasant sections. Most likely you will definitely like something from the below stated prizes.
  • Without our friends and partners we would do nothing.
  • Write us!
РУССКИЙ
Russian Barber Community and the creators of the classy and reputable fest Russian Barber Week present AceCut 2020, the annual photographic contest for barbers and hairdressers.
see winners
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contest's instagram
acecut_contest
categories hashtags
acecut2020_mobileshot
acecut2020_perfectshot
acecut2020_cutandcolor
acecut2020_acecollection
Winners
We took 25 works to the second stage and only 10 went to the finals. There will be only on winner. Browse the nominations to see who won.
mobile shot#acecut2020_mobileshot
mobile shot

acecut2020_mobileshot

Please note that the view order of the selected works is random.
mobile shot#acecut2020_mobileshot

Nomination winner

Congratulations to Yana Uspenskaya on the win!

barber_ya

TOP-10

your_bad_company
your_bad_company
roman_koba
barber_muhammad_spb
barberel_roy
go_nedr
barber_ya
iamthebarber132
iamthebarber132
iamthebarber132

another of top 25

juliamouse_jm
dzhava_barber
dimaboa
anvar_medarisov
lyang.barber
barber_muhammad_spb
vb_barber_bro
silkovbarb
silkovbarb
iamthebarber132
iamthebarber132
iamthebarber132
iamthebarber132
iamthebarber132
tha.dead
cut&coloracecut2020_cutandcolor
cut&color

acecut2020_cutandcolor

Please note that the view order of the selected works is random.
cut&coloracecut2020_cutandcolor

Nomination winner

Congratulations to Anvar Medarisov on the win!

anvar_medarisov

TOP-10

marina.ishu
marina.ishu
anvar_medarisov
jafarovvalekh_
andreysobolev78
vladimir_lutsishin
vladimir_lutsishin
you_ra_hairfucker
myhairysoup
hooliganzschool

another of top 25

hair_prose
pavelmoiseev_
zaebis.haircuts
andreysobolev78
asya_ratueva
you_ra_hairfucker
go_nedr
bakin109
vlad.black.art
queenscissors
vladimir_lutsishin
vladimir_lutsishin
your_bad_company
ruslan13barber
marina.ishu
perfect shot#acecut2020_perfectshot
perfect shot

#acecut2020_perfectshot

Please note that the view order of the selected works is random.
cut&coloracecut2020_cutandcolor

Nomination winner

Congratulations to Daniil Gochua on the win!

danik_ru

TOP-10

marina.ishu
marina.ishu
anvar_medarisov
jafarovvalekh_
andreysobolev78
vladimir_lutsishin
vladimir_lutsishin
you_ra_hairfucker
myhairysoup
hooliganzschool

another of top 25

olganeumann
y.perov
danechka_orlov
zaebis.haircuts
vi13es
zaebis.haircuts
ya_ne_razbirayus
andrey___ulyanov
zaebis.haircuts
anvar_medarisov
zaebis.haircuts
aleksandrsergienko
barbershilin
alikayumov
zaebis.haircuts
Ace collectionacecut2020_acecollection
Ace collection

acecut2020_acecollection

Please note that the view order of the selected works is random.
Ace collectionacecut2020_acecollection

Nomination winner

Congratulations to Evgeny Nikitin and his team on the win!

slezkitigra

TOP-10

another of top 25

Participation
To participate in ACECUT contest the following simple requirements shall be met:
  • 1
    Ensure that you are barber, hairdresser or stylist from any country and over 18 years old.
  • 2
    Follow accounts @russianbarbercommunity and @acecut_contest.
  • 3
    Choose category and make a work according to corresponding rules. Take work's picture.
  • 4
    Put contest logo on photo. Create description of your work and don't forget to add hashtag of the selected category.
  • 5
    Make a post in your account. Make sure that account is open.
  • 6
    Participation is free. So you can post any number of works in different categories.
read rules
Categories
To participate in ACECUT contest the following simple requirements shall be met:
mobile shot #acecut2020_mobileshot
mobile shot

acecut2020_mobileshot

Now mobile photo is main and the quickest method to show all your followers which work you managed to make. We made the special category Mobile Shot for this separate genre. You will have to create male image expressed in hair-cut and further shot on smartphone camera. Hope you have good camera.
mobile shot#acecut2020_mobileshot
the most important for participation
Prepare one color or black-and-white photo of a work, made on smartphone or camera phone.
One male model over 14 years old. Face shall be visible on photo.
State phone model in work description.
Allowed angles: en face, profile or 3/4.
besides
Photo can be made either inside or outside.
Background - any
State account of the contest's participant.

Remember to put contest logo on each photo and state accounts @acecut_contest, @russianbarbercommunity in the post and put hashtag #acecut2020_mobileshot.

copy hashtags
examples of works

Watch examples of works suitable for the category as well as post descriptions.

kvenzo.barber.cuts
kvenzo.barber.cuts New work in category MOBILE SHOT
@acecut_contest
@russianbarbercommunity
#acecut_mobileshot. Made on iPhone 11
nikolay_generalov
nikolay_generalov New work in category MOBILE SHOT
@acecut_contest
@russianbarbercommunity
#acecut_mobileshot. Made on iPhone 11
nikolay_generalov
nikolay_generalov New work in category MOBILE SHOT
@acecut_contest
@russianbarbercommunity
#acecut_mobileshot. Made on iPhone 11
beardpumper
beardpumper New work in category MOBILE SHOT
@acecut_contest
@russianbarbercommunity
#acecut_mobileshot. Made on iPhone 11

These photos and post description are for illustrative purpose only and are provided by one of our judges. Don't limit yourself in creative fantasy!

Please note correctness of category's hashtag and stating the needed accounts.

judging principles

For each category we created different judging rules so that no one will have questions.

judges assess in priority order
1
Form and purity of hair-cut
2
Appropriateness of hair-cut
3
Quality of hair dressing
4
Photo quality
impact of judges groups on final score for work
35%

Barbers

35%

Hairdressers

30%

Photographers
Click on group name to get to corresponding section of judges read the whole rules
read the whole rules
cut&color #acecut2020_cutandcolor
cut&color

acecut2020_cutandcolor

A lot of time has been passed, a lot of awareness-raising work has been done - and there is a result: color stopped fear men. There is not only request to "dye grayness", "coolly dye into blonde". Clients are ready to experiment with different colors. We offer you to create male image expressed in hair-cut together with hair dying.
cut&color#acecut2020_cutandcolor
the most important for participation
Prepare one color photo.
One male model over 14 years old.
Photo can be made either inside or outside.
One angle of model setting off hair-cut and color.
besides
Team work is allowed.
Number of participants is unlimited.

Remember to put contest logo on each photo and state accounts @acecut_contest, @russianbarbercommunity in the post and put hashtag #acecut2020_cutandcolor.

copy hashtags
examples of works

Watch examples of works suitable for the category as well as post descriptions.

charlieculleneducation
charlieculleneducation New work in category CUT&COLOR
@acecut_contest
@russianbarbercommunity
#acecut_cutandcolor.
maria_hairfucker
maria_hairfucker New work in category CUT&COLOR
@acecut_contest
@russianbarbercommunity
#acecut_cutandcolor.
snegga_official
snegga_official New work in category CUT&COLOR
@acecut_contest
@russianbarbercommunity
#acecut_cutandcolor.
snegga_official
snegga_official New work in category CUT&COLOR
@acecut_contest
@russianbarbercommunity
#acecut_cutandcolor.

These photos and post description are for illustrative purpose only and are provided by one of our judges. Don't limit yourself in creative fantasy!

Please note the necessity of group photo as well as correctness of category's hashtag and stating the needed accounts..

judging principles

For each category we created different judging rules so that no one will have questions.

judges assess in priority order
1
Form and purity of hair-cut
2
Dying complexity
3
Color purity
4
Color and hair-cut combinability
5
Quality of hair dressing
6
Appropriateness of the model's image
7
Appropriateness of photo
impact of judges groups on final score for work
25%

Barbers

25%

Парикмахеры

25%

Hairdressers

25%

Colorists
Click on group name to get to corresponding section of judges read the whole rules.
read the whole rules
perfect shot #acecut2020_perfectshot
perfect shot

acecut2020_perfectshot

This category is a gift for perfectionist. You can spend dozens of hours to create ideal male image and transfer it through perfect photo.
perfect shot#acecut2020_perfectshot
the most important for participation
One color or black-and-white photo emphasizing both perfectness of image and photographer's mastership.
One male model over 14 years old.
State equipment used for shotting in the description.
Team work is allowed, number of the participants is not limited.
besides
Make-up for model is possible.
Full-length photo of model is not allowed.
State accounts of executors together with their roles.

Remember to put contest logo on each photo and state accounts @acecut_contest, @russianbarbercommunity in the post and put hashtag #acecut2020_perfectshot.

copy hashtags
examples of works

Watch examples of works suitable for the category as well as post descriptions.

pimenthebarber
pimenthebarber New work in category PERFECT SHOT
@acecut_contest
@russianbarbercommunity
#acecut2020_perfectshot.
moskalevamarina
moskalevamarina New work in category PERFECT SHOT
@acecut_contest
@russianbarbercommunity
#acecut2020_perfectshot.
yasnikovayulia
yasnikovayulia New work in category PERFECT SHOT
@acecut_contest
@russianbarbercommunity
#acecut2020_perfectshot.
pavelokhapkin
pavelokhapkin New work in category PERFECT SHOT
@acecut_contest
@russianbarbercommunity
#acecut2020_perfectshot.

These photos and post description are for illustrative purpose only and are provided by one of our judges. Don't limit yourself in creative fantasy!

Please note the necessity of group photo as well as correctness of category's hashtag and stating the needed accounts..

judging principles

For each category we created different judging rules so that no one will have questions.

judges assess in priority order
1
Form and purity of hair-cut
2
Quality of hair dressing
3
Appropriateness of the model's image
4
Photo quality
impact of judges groups on final score for work
20%

Barbers

20%

Hairdressers

40%

Photographers

20%

Stylists
Click on group name to get to corresponding section of judges read the whole rules.
read the whole rules
Ace collection #acecut2020_acecollection
Ace collection

acecut2020_acecollection

To participate in this category you will have to create collection, on which you will express male style using suitable idea, creative concept. You can make photos of images both separately and in group composition.
Ace collection#acecut2020_acecollection
the most important for participation
Prepare three to nine photos for collection.
One photo of each model and one common photo shall reflect collection's idea.
Photos can be both colored and black-and-white.
One model - one photo (except common photos).
besides
Models can be both male and female.
Number of women shall not exceed 30% of total number of collection models
Make-up for model is possible
Photos can be full-length
Use of animals is prohibited
Team work is allowed. Number of participants is unlimited.

Remember to put contest logo on each photo and state accounts @acecut_contest, @russianbarbercommunity in the post and put hashtag #acecut2020_acecollection.

copy hashtags
examples of works

Watch examples of works suitable for the category as well as post descriptions.

baratovsasha
baratovsasha Present new work in category ACE COLLECTION
@acecut_contest
@russianbarbercommunity
#acecut_acecollection

Please note the necessity of group photo as well as correctness of category's hashtag and stating the needed accounts.

Please note correctness of category's hashtag and stating the needed accounts.

judging principles

For each category we created different judging rules so that no one will have questions.

judges assess in priority order
1
Form and purity of hair-cut
2
Quality of hair dressing
3
Common collection idea
4
Appropriateness of each model's image
5
Photo quality
6
Clothing style
impact of judges groups on final score for work
20%

Barbers

20%

Hairdressers

20%

Photographers

20%

Stylists

20%

Make-up stylists
Click on group name to get to corresponding section of judges read the whole rules
read the whole rules
Stages
You should have enough time to publish your work and even not one. And then to party with us during awarding ceremony.

  • 1 stage

  • July 1 » September 30

    reception of participants' works

  • October 1 » 10

    works selection for the second
stage

  • 2 stage

  • October 11 » 22

    assessment of the selected
works by judges

  • October 23

    announcement of finalists

  • final

  • October 24 » 31

    filling of the participation forms and getting invitations for official ceremony

  • November 5

    ceremony of winners announcing and awarding


    The Lumiere Brothers Center for Photography. Moscow, Bolotnaya embankment, 3, building 1

Download logo
The photo will be considered as accepted for participation in the contest, if it will have properly placed AceCut logo.

Download white AceCut logo

Download black AceCut logo

PNG logo on transparent background is suitable for editing on both smartphones and professional graphic editors.
How to put logo correctly?

You're sure in your sense of beauty, but there are several technical moments, which shall be clarified once again.

1
It is better to put logo in one of image angles on maximum indiscrete, not harlequin background.
2
Choose white or black pattern version depending on saturation of the background. Logo shall not be colored in any other colors.
3
Do not make logo too small or too large. Optimal size is 15% of image size.
4
Do not use special effects on logo: shadow, inking, glow, etc.

For smartphone users we have prepared small video instructions how to put logo on photo of your work in Over app.

Judges
We have invited independent experts from five professional spheres so that works assessment was maximum competent and unbiased.
BARBERS

12 judges

BARBERS

12 judges

BARBERS

12 judges

Nikolay Generalov
Russia
nikolay_generalov
Rebel Ambassador,
Trainer of the year 2018 according to top-barbershop.ru
Vitaly Pimenov
Russia
pimenthebarber
International Winner of the American Crew All Star Challenge 2018. Creative partner of Matrix and Babyliss
Robert-Jan Rietveld
the Netherlands
the_bloody_butcher
Father of the brand Reuzel and the barbershop Schorem
Leen
the Netherlands
schorembarbier
Father of the brand Reuzel and the barbershop Schorem
Josh Lamonaca
England
joshlamonaca
Founder of Menspire Salon, Menspire Academy Educator of the year 2017 in US NYC & 2018 in Rome
Bogdan Chasnik
Ukraine
kvenzo.barber.cuts
Rival Barbershop Ambassador. International Educator from Ukraine
James Beaumont
England
james_beaumont
Keune Ambassador Wahl British Barber 2018
Robert Braid
England
r.braid
AWARD WINNING BARBER. Creative director BRAID BARBERS
SharpFade
USA
byrdmena
Founder of public @Sharpfade
Global Creative Consultant Wahl
Alexander Kabanov
Russia
beardpumper
Trainer of Frant Academy, Ambassador of American Crew, Contest Moderator
Moderator
Alexander Baratov
Russia
baratovsasha
Trainer of Simushka Academy, ambassador of Lock Stock&Barrel, Contest Moderator
Moderator
Vladimir Amosov
Russia
vlad.amos
Art Director of Romb, Contest Moderator
Moderator

According to the principles of judging, the votes of barber-judges, in comparison with other groups of judges, affect the final evaluation of the work in a strictly set proportion for the following nominations:

Mobile Shot
Cut&Color
Perfect Shot
Ace Collection
Write rules whole
COLORISTS

5 judges

COLORISTS

5 judges

COLORISTS

5 judges

Maria Klass
Russia
maria_hairfucker
Founder of HAIRFUCKER
Snezha Vinny
Russia
snegga_official
Blogger-colorist
Aliya Askarova
Russia
aliyousha
Founder of Color Porn, Pulp Riot representative
Kirill Sarychev
Russia
kirill_hairfucker
Founder of HAIRFUCKER
Vladimir Sarbashev
Russia
sarbashevvladimir
"International Trainer. Author of Airtouch method. Founder of SUBROSA Beauty Studio"

According to the principles of judging, the votes of barber-judges, in comparison with other groups of judges, affect the final evaluation of the work in a strictly set proportion for the following nominations:

Cut&Color
Write rules whole
STYLISTS

4 judges

STYLISTS

4 judges

STYLISTS

4 judges

Ilya Shiyan
Russia
ilyashiyanofficial
Creator of the brand ILYA SHIYAN
Denis Chechkov
Russia
style.chechkov
Fashion Stylist. Collaborates with Avon, Oriflame, Lexus, Yandex, Fila
Natasha Gorkaya
Russia
gorkaya_natasha
Fashion Stylist
Jane Sytenko
Russia
electriclady16
Creator of the stylists school Eat My Style. Art Director of CROP projects.

According to the principles of judging, the votes of barber-judges, in comparison with other groups of judges, affect the final evaluation of the work in a strictly set proportion for the following nominations:

Perfect Shot
Ace Collection
Write rules whole
HAIRDRESSERS

8 judges

HAIRDRESSERS

8 judges

HAIRDRESSERS

8 judges

Charlie Cullen
England
charlieculleneducation
Awards Finalist Mens Specialist 19 BHA Mens Hairdresser of the Year Finalist 2018-19
Julia Yashikova
Russia
yasnikovayulia
Awardee of professional contests in nomination of Men's Haircuts, Champion of Russia, Takara Belmont Ambassador
Marina Moskaleva
Russia
moskalevamarina
Trainer of Hairdressing Academy CROP, Top Stylist of LONDA Professional
Alexey Osipchuk
Russia
alexey_osipchuk
Director of Londa Proffesional, Champion of Russia, two-time Champion of Europe, Silver Champion of the World
Sergey Shapochka
Ukraine
sergeyshapochka
Co-owner and Art Director of beauty salons network Forma Beauty Space, Winner of the American Crew All Star Challenge 2014-2015, Ambassador of Redken Ukraine
Pavel Okhapkin
Russia
pavelokhapkin
3-times Hairdresser of the year (RHDA), Champion of the World (OMC), founder of Pavel Okhapkin Fashion Hair School &Studio
Paul Stafford
England
wearestaffordhair
Denman Global Creative Director. Ambassador Alfaparf Milano Global
Tatiana Shuvalova
Russia
shuvalova_tati
Stylist of Wella Professionals, Champion of the World. Champion of Europe, Champion of Russia, Winner of Trend Vision Award, OMC Global Stylist

According to the principles of judging, the votes of barber-judges, in comparison with other groups of judges, affect the final evaluation of the work in a strictly set proportion for the following nominations:

Mobile Shot
Cut&Color
Perfect Shot
Ace Collection
Write rules whole
PHOTOGRAPHERS

5 judges

PHOTOGRAPHERS

5 judges

PHOTOGRAPHERS

5 judges

Pasha Pavlov
Russia
pashapavlov_official
Photographer and Creative Director, 45-times winner of hairstyle contests
Alexander Multikov
Russia
multikov
Photographer
Evgeny Ternovetsky
Russia
ternovetsky_ru
Celebrity photographer
Vladimir Vokhmyanin
Russia
ilyich_ph
Beauty photographer. Retouch artist
Alexander Novikov
Russia
novikov__photo
Photographer

According to the principles of judging, the votes of barber-judges, in comparison with other groups of judges, affect the final evaluation of the work in a strictly set proportion for the following nominations:

Mobile Shot
Cut&Color
Perfect Shot
Ace Collection
Write rules whole
MAKE-UP STYLIST

3 judges

MAKE-UP STYLISTS

3 judges

MAKE-UP STYLISTS

3 judges

Yana Novikova
Russia
yano4kamakeup
Make-up artist for glosse magazines
Karina Griroriants
Russia
grigoriants_makeup
Make-up artist
Artem Tkachev
Russia
tkachevartem
Make-up artist

According to the principles of judging, the votes of barber-judges, in comparison with other groups of judges, affect the final evaluation of the work in a strictly set proportion for the following nominations:

Ace Collection
Write rules whole
Rules
In previous sections we partially told about AceCut participation rules applicably to each section. But to avoid misunderstanding we recommend to get familiar with complete rules in comprehensive statement from our lawyers.

Full rules of AceCut contest in PDF format.
Prizes
One of the most pleasant sections. Most likely you will definitely like something from the below stated prizes.
AceCut 2020 winner cup

Is awarded to winners of each category as well as partner's prize

Apple iPhone 12

to category's winner

Mobile Shot

Amazing shots and new inspiration for works

Prize is provided by Moser

Trip into Finland

to category's winner

Cut&Color

For all team members (except model) including visiting Sim Sensitive factory and excursion and entertainment program.

Prize is provided by sensiDO

Digital photo camera

to category's winner

Perfect Shot

New creativity and full control in new reflex camera.

Prize is provided by Lock Stock & Barrel

Photo shooting of the collection

to category's winner

Ace Collection

Professional shooting from Pasha Pavlov producing agency

Prize is provided by Pasha Pavlov producing agency

Partners
Without our friends and partners we would do nothing.
Simushka Academy
Lock Stock & Barrel
Annual international photo contests for barbers and hair-dressers AceCut 2020
Russian Barber Community
Write us!russianbarbercommunity@gmail.com
The offer to partners