Announcement of WCPC 2025
The World Cutting Photo Contest (“WPCP”) is a stage for you to promote your personal style, stating “THIS IS ME!!”.
This will be the 6th WCPC, which was initiated in 2020 and we are excited to introduce a new theme.
Embrace the possibilities for growth and DO IT!
Demonstrate your immense passion for haircutting on this platform!
 
ENTER and share your haircut love with the world!
 
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▶︎More categories! More chance! Entries will be accepted in 5 categories!!
▶︎The top 3 winners in each category will receive a special pair of scissors!!
▶︎Extra prizes will be awarded to the top 5 winners under the age of 23 in each category!!
▶︎Special offer for your entry!!
 
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NEO CLASSIC STYLE (Men’s and Ladies’)
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A contemporary classic style that blends nostalgic, traditional elegance with fresh sensibilities and culture.
 
<NEO CLASSIC STYLE Men’s – Final judges>
・Johnny “Baba” Shanahan @mrjohnny_baba
・Mike Chau @mikesr400
・Masahiro Kawakami @masa_apache
・Hiroshi Okabe @dampfer_okabe
・Atsushi Kunimoto @entrust_kunimoto
 
<NEO CLASSIC STYLE Ladies’ – Final judges>
・Stephen Moody @hairmoody
・Lucian Busuioc @lucianbusuioc
・Lucas Doney @lucasdoney
・Ricardo Rodrigues @rodrigues_ricardo
 
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AVANT-GARDE STYLE (Men’s and Ladies’)
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A style brimming with sharp, edgy creativity. Timeless avant-garde and innovative styles are works of art, with every detail-down to the millimeter-carefully crafted.
 
<AVANT-GARDE STYLE Men’s – Final judges>
・Hayden Cassidy @hayden_cassidy
・Sinan Ergün @sinanergun
・Andre Macedo @andremacedo
・Tomoya Nishimori @mrpotatohead59
・Shinji Shimekake @shimekakeshinji
 
<AVANT-GARDE STYLE Ladies’ – Final judges>
・Jean-Baptiste Mazella @mazellaandpartners
・John Manolakis @john_manol
・Romeu Felipe @romeufelipe
・Clinton Norris @clintoncutshair
 
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BE CREATIVE STYLE
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The ultimate freedom, beyond genres. Express your love for fashion and other cultures fully, and move everyone’s heart!
 
<BE CREATIVE STYL – Final judges>
・Whitney VerMeer @whitneyvermeer
・Cihan Bulut @erdbeerschnitte_cihanbulut
・Anthony Galifot @anthonygalifot
・Hiroshi Kasahara @barberhiroshi
 
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HOW TO APPLY
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・Applicant: Hair stylists, Barber, Hairdressing/Barbering school student
・Entry period: August 1st to October 15th, 2025
・Application: Entry form provided on the Mizutani website.
 
・Requirements for entry :
1. Must cut the model’s hair.
2. The photo layout must be vertical. * Mobile photography is acceptable.
3. Up to 3 photos may be submitted per work.
* 1 portrait (upper body view) is mandatory.
* Another 2 photos are accepted additionally. Free angle, Before and After pics are applicable.
4. Photo data must be in JPEG or PNG.
 
[WHAT IS PROHIBITED]
× Photo retouching on finished hair *Retouching on background is allowed.
× Submitting the same work in a different category.
× Use of AI-generated images.
 
The special site will be launched on Mizutani official homepage soon!!
Waiting for many entries♪