Competitions

Are you the best braider in the game? The World Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Show is hosting the most prestigious Braid Competition, where only the most skilled hands and creative minds will rise to the top.

We're looking for a true Braid Master — someone who can flawlessly execute ANY braid style, from intricate stitch braids to bold freestyle designs.

This is where the elite battle for the crown. If you've got the hands, the vision, and the talent to stand out in a room full of the industry's best — this is your moment.

This is where the legends of loc styling prove their mastery. The World Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Show presents the most elite Loc Competition, searching for a true Loc Master — someone who can flawlessly style, shape, and transform locs of any size or length.

Whether it's traditional locs, micro locs, wicks, or intricate loc artistry, this competition is for those who can do it all.

If you have the expertise and the artistry to dominate the loc game, this is your stage.

Step into the spotlight at the 2026 Uncle Jimmy Professional Barber Competition — where skill meets creativity and barbers battle for ultimate bragging rights.

From precision blends to bold, artistic expression, this high-energy showdown features three dynamic categories Braids & Fades, Rap Star, and Rock Star. Competitors will have 45–60 minutes to deliver show-stopping cuts, intricate designs, and vibrant color transformations — all while commanding the stage with next-level presentation and style.

This is your moment to showcase your speed, precision, creativity, and razor control in three high-energy categories:

Fastest Fade — 30 minutes to execute a clean, professional fade on a live model.

Mannequin Masterpiece Challenge — Unleash your artistry. Bring your pre-styled design to life and wow judges with bold creativity and advanced barber techniques.

Razor Precision Challenge (Red Balloon Shave) — Remove shaving cream from a red balloon using a straight razor. Without popping it.