T HE WO R L D O F BE AUTY IS WATC HING The international hairdressing contest known as The ABS Global Image Awards celebrates the passion and artistry of professional and emerging stylists in an image and video competition that features professional and student categories. Back by popular demand, this year’s competition offers participants from across the globe the opportunity to enter their fiercest hair collections and storytelling.
2023 ABS GLOBAL IMAGE AWARDS CATEGORIES BARBER
TEAM COLLABORATION
CREATIVE COLOR
FULL CONCEPT (PROFESSIONAL)
FULL CONCEPT (STUDENT)
MAKEUP ARTISTRY
NAIL DESIGN
TOTAL TRANSFORMATION (PROFESSIONAL)
TOTAL TRANSFORMATION (STUDENT)
TEXTURE EXPERT
HAIRCUTTING
LEO PASSAGE GOLD TROPHY
BARBER OF THE YEAR Compete among the best of the barbering best! An appreciation of a culture that strives for perfection, artistry, individualism, and technique are the focus of the Barbering category. The Barber category celebrates all the disciplines in barbering, including cutting, clippers, dressing, grooming, trimming, styling and more. Collections will be judged on mastery of technique using clippers, shears, razors and other techniques. awards.
TEAM COLLABORATION Cooperation, alliance, participation plus the fellowship of working with a team to create something is unforgettable. Collaborate with your favorite fellow artists showcasing your united effort of style, talent and skill. United work, plus innovation and interpretation are essential for success in this category. Competing in the Collaboration category will be a treasured experience for you and your team. **Manufacturer sponsored teams may not compete in this category**
CREATIVE COLOR Being an international Creative Color competition winner is huge prestige! Calling all colorists who want to push your color boundaries and celebrate the art of color! Show us your bolds, prisms, rainbows, pastels, vivids, and everything in-between. Entries will be judged on the application, manipulation and placement of hair color techniques and complimentary finishing. The sky is the limit in the Creative Color category. **Wigs and hair extensions are not allowed**