RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Competition is open to all hair stylists, makeup artists, and stylists including those currently employed by salons,
freelance stylists, as well as students and aspiring cosmetologists and stylists. All submissions must be presented on a live model,
no mannequins, or styling heads are permitted. All models must be dressed appropriately in presentable attire, no vulgarity in
conjunction with outfits. Models may be female or male, no restrictions. The competition will take place at Aloft Chesapeake,
on Crossways Blvd in the Greenbrier section of Chesapeake. Any competitors or models under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.
2. All competitors in all 5 divisions must do prep work at another location, final touches can be done at the show location.
There will be a cut off time for all work to be completed.
3. Entry Fee of $20 must accompany all applications, Payment may be made by PayPal payable to vafw@splashmodel.com or by check or money
order made payable to VA Fashion Week . Payments can be made online through a direct link by going to www.vafashionweek.net/payments.html . Registration and payment
for competition must be received by October 15th.
4. Individual stylists and salons may enter as many times and in as many categories as they wish however an entry fee is due with each category submission.
5. All contestants and models must sign a release form allowing photos and video images to be used by Splash Model Management, VA Fashion Week,
and all sponsoring organizations. This may include Broadcast usage.
6. If any of these rules or regulations are not followed, Virginia Fashion Week has the right to refuse participation in the event and all
investments will be forfeited. If you are unsure about something, contact a VAFW representative who can give you more information.
7. VAFW Prizes: Each winner in their respective divisions will receive 1 VIP Pass to all VAFW Events, the Overall winner
will receive 2 VIP Passes, the events include all after parties and all fashion shows. The winner of the Competition will
have the opportunity to be the featured hair stylist/makeup artist in the 2011 VA Fashion Magazine as well as a featured stylist for VA Fashion Week.
Virginia Fashion Week 2010 will be extensively covered throughout the Hampton Roads area via our media partners. We will also have some
special gifts TBA for our winners.
8. The stylist who wins “Best Overall” will have the privilege being the head stylist for one of our Celebrity Designer Fashion Shows
to take place during Fashion Week and be announced as the premiere stylist to our audience. The winning stylists will receive a trophy
for their division and the overall best look will receive a top honors trophy giving bragging rights for Best Hair of VAFW 2010.
In addition, the winning stylist and, if applicable, Salon or cosmetology school will be introduced on stage during our Celebrity Showcase. Winning stylists from each division will be profiled on the VA Fashion Week website.
