Barber Battle Competition
Barber Battle Competition
SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT!!!
The Barber Battle is where skill, creativity, and precision take center stage!
Barbers will go head-to-head, showcasing their talent, technique, and unique style for a chance to earn bragging rights, $500 CASH, and recognition at the 5th Annual Curls Nβ Convo Natural Hair Summit. ππ₯
WHO GOT SKILLS?!
Itβs time to find out!
You know how to cut.
You know how to blend.
You know how to create.
But can you do it under pressure?
Can you bring the creativity, precision, and originality that will make the judges stop and sayβ¦
DANG! π₯
THE PRIZE
π $500 CASH PRIZE
Plus the opportunity to have your work and talent showcased as part of the 5th Annual Curls Nβ Convo Natural Hair Summit.
Model Requirements: Each barber must arrive with a model whose hair has not been recently cut or freshly lined up. Models should have sufficient hair growth to allow barbers to demonstrate their skills and creativity, starting with a clean canvas and creating their look from scratch.
ARE ENHANCEMENTS ALLOWED?
- Enhancements: Color pencils, hair dyes/colors, and even glitter are permitted to enhance the visual impact of the cut and design
But: the enhancement should support the barber's artistry, not replace it.
| Category | Points |
|---|---|
| Creativity / Originality | 25 |
| Precision & Technique | 25 |
| Hair Art / Visual Impact | 20 |
| Use of Enhancements | 15 |
| Overall Execution | 15 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Enhancements must be incorporated into the overall design and may not obscure the barber's work.
THE CHALLENGE
This isnβt just about giving a good cut.
Weβre looking for barbers who can bring skill, creativity, originality, technique, and confidence to the chair.
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WHO CAN ENTER?
Whether you're an established barber, shop owner, independent barber, or up-and-coming talent, if you know you can CUT and CREATE, we want to see what youβve got!
Come ready to put your skills on display.
WHAT YOUβRE PLAYING FOR
π° $500 CASH PRIZE
π Barber Battle Champion bragging rights
π₯ Recognition during the 5th Annual Curls Nβ Convo Natural Hair Summit
π£ Exposure for your talent and personal brand
HOW TO ENTER
ENTRY FEE: $50
Ready to step into the battle?
π Register by paying your $50 right here
π© Questions?
info@designsbydij.com
$50 TO ENTER. $500 ON THE LINE.
Think youβve got what it takes?
SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT!!!
A word from the creator.
Summit info below.
Five Years of Curls N’ Convo
Curls N’ Convo was created from a belief that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, celebrated, and confident in who they are.
For five years, we’ve created a space where textured hair is celebrated, our experiences are honored, professionals share their knowledge, artists share their gifts, and our community can have the conversations that extend far beyond what’s happening on top of our heads.
This milestone year, we’re honoring where we’ve been while stepping boldly into where we’re going. Because our hair has always been an outward expression of something much deeper.
OUTWARD EXPRESSION.
INWARD TRANSFORMATION.
5th Anniversary Curls N’ Convo Natural Hair Summit
November 7–8, 2026 | Virtual
Featured speakers, performers & special announcements coming soon.
Love y’all deep,
Dij
Day One
Outward Expression
A celebration of the artistry, innovation, versatility, and beauty of textured hair. Expect conversations and experiences surrounding:
- Natural hair care, maintenance & healthy hair practices
- Locs, braids, protective styling & innovative techniques
- Hair artistry & creative expression
- Live demonstrations
- Beauty, style & individuality
- The professionals and innovators shaping the natural hair industry
- Special performances & visual experiences
- Barber Competitions to win $500 cash prize!
Day Two
Inward Transformation
Because Curls N’ Convo has never been just about hair. We’ll go beneath the surface for conversations surrounding:
- Confidence & self-image
- Identity and embracing authenticity
- Stress, wellness & the connection to our hair
- Hair loss and the emotional journey surrounding it
- Unlearning societal beauty standards
- The relationship between our crowns and how we see ourselves
- Healing, growth & becoming
- Herbal Wellness
And there’s more…
Throughout the Weekend
Look forward to: