WORLD CUTTING PHOTO CONTEST 2021

Thank you for many entries from all over the world!
We received so many requests to held the event continuously in this year.
This year, we had 3 categories including newly established ladies’ category.
It gave you variety of options to showcase the creativity and brought us a lot of highly completed creative works from all over the world.
Thank you for many entries from all over the world!

Final results

MENS CLASSIC MEN'S STYLE

Not only so called the CLASSIC
but individual style classic haircut are also welcome!
Masahiro Kawakami
From Japan APACHE
Masahiro Kawakami
@barbershopapache
Hiroshi Kasahara
From Japan WONDER/REUZEL SCUMBASSADOR
Hiroshi Kasahara
@barberhiroshi
Hiroshi Okabe
From Japan Dampfer/REUZEL SCUMBASSADOR
Hiroshi Okabe
@hiroshi__okabe
Atsushi Kunimoto
From Japan ENTRUST/REUZEL SCUMBASSADOR
Atsushi Kunimoto
@entrust_kunimoto
The WINNER
Tomoki Hiratsuka
Japan
Japan
WPCJ-000073
Tomoki Hiratsuka
Tomoki Hiratsuka
Description of the works
Created the style witting a 50’s mafia style.
Paid more attention to create beautiful flow of hair and,
Flatten top is aimed to create a good balance of the silhouette.
I believe a black and white to give a more classical atmosphere.
Judge’s comment
[ Leen ]
Perfect composition, awesome model plus combination of technique.
[ Hiroshi Kasahara ]
Full of old school vibe made by flatted top, duck-tail and clothing is excellent.
Especially the 1st picture moved my heart.
[ Masahiro Kawakami ]
Attracted by the balance between his technique creating classic style and expressive.
2nd Place
Davide Volpi
Italy
Italy
WPCW-000105
Davide Volpi
Davide Volpi
Description of the works
My work is inspired by the late nineteenth-century setting of Tarantino’s films.
I have chosen to perform a clean scissor longtrim pompadour
as the competition is organized by Mizutani Scissors.
Greased with Reuzel Pink which has an excellent hold and a balanced shine.
Judge’s comment
[ Masahiro Kawakami ]
It is powerful and very new to me the way to express technique.
[ Hiroshi Okabe ]
Excellent glossy look gives manly shadows.
3rd Place
Ricky Scimeca
USA
USA
WPCW-000023
Ricky Scimeca
Ricky Scimeca
Description of the works
A full scissor cut using cross graduation and added texture.
For this modern take on a classic james dean loose pomp.
Hair was pieced together with reuzel matte clay and throughout the photoshoot
I had the model mess his hair to really show that effortlessly cool style.
Judge’s comment
[ Hiroshi Okabe ]
I feel a sense of dynamism.
The overall form is in order though it gives movements.
[ Atsushi Kunimoto ]
It looks like a natural finish, like lightly pomaded and brushed.
Simple combination of clothes gives strong contrast and it makes outline of the finished hairstyle clearly.

MENS AVANT-GARDE SHORT STYLE

Break out of your shell! Show us
your avant-garde and innovative style.
Josh DeMarco
From USA DAPR Grooming Parlour
Josh DeMarco
@hairdemarco
Alan Beak・Reece Beak
From UK RUGER.
Alan Beak・Reece Beak
@ruger_barber
Tomoya Nishimori
From Japan MR.BROTHERS CUT CLUB
Tomoya Nishimori
@mrpotatohead59
Julius Arriola (Caesar)
From USA
Julius Arriola (Caesar)
@juliuscaesar
Shinji Shimekake
From Japan OCEAN TOKYO WHITE
Shinji Shimekake
@shimekakeshinji
The WINNER
Lucian Busuioc
Romania
Romania
WPCW-000103
Lucian Busuioc
Lucian Busuioc
Description of the works
The creative taken in a new direction that can highlight very well the features
with a new and fresh look but also contemporary.
Judge’s comment
[ Reece Beak ]
Incredible precision with pin point accuracy.
Exactly what I picture in the Avant-Garde category.
Creative masterpiece and something I expect from a Vidal Sassoon Collection.
[ Josh DeMarco ]
This haircut is done incredibly well.
I love how the stylist showcased a line, graduation and layering with this model.
You can tell they have a deep understanding of haircutting.
The finish work on the hair is beautifully done. The black and white was a great choice as well.
I would have loved to see a stronger looking model to match the hair but I do like the models poses.
This set of pictures showcases what we can accomplish with hair when we have a solid found.
[ Shinji Shimekake ]
The way the cut lines are showcased and the atmosphere of the entire photo are very eye-catching.
Playfulness and dignity live together.
2nd Place
Dmitriy Shumylo
Ukraine
Ukraine
WPCW-000017
Dmitriy Shumylo
Dmitriy Shumylo
Description of the works
When creating this haircut, I was inspired by the manga – Fire Force and the main character with devilish power –
that I portrayed when creating the horns. The image is complemented by low fade.
Judge’s comment
[ Alan Beak ]
Find this hair to have the best use of shape, collaborating a drop fade
with the share gives an overall very pleasing aesthetic.
[ Julius Arriola ]
Cool shape with a beautiful gradient on the fade.
3rd Place
Dykun Yuri
Ukraine
Ukraine
WPCW-000088
Dykun Yuri
Dykun Yuri
Description of the works
Dreams don’t come true just because you dream about them.
Only hard work makes them come true.
Only hard work creates change.
Judge’s comment
[ Julius Arriola ]
Very fun textured style that can be worn many different ways.
[ Shinji Shimekake ]
Soft texture and detailed box shape gives perfection with the model.

LADIES AVANT-GARDE SHORT STYLE

Free your creativity!
Attractive ladies short style.
Stephen Moody
From USA WELLA COMPANY
Stephen Moody
@hairmoody
Whitney VerMeer
From USA
Whitney VerMeer
@whitneyvermeer
Jean-Baptiste Mazella
From UK Mazella & Partners
Jean-Baptiste Mazella
@mazellaandpartners
Sofia Justine Pok
From USA
Sofia Justine Pok
@staygold31
Emu Okamoto
From Japan CANDY BARBERSHOP
Emu Okamoto
@candy___emu
The WINNER
Lucian Busuioc
Romania
Romania
WPCW-000095
Lucian Busuioc
Lucian Busuioc
Description of the works
Urban Hybrid Collection!
It is a modern fusion of haircut and color put in a new way.
Urban Hybrid is a collection inspired by modern and sophisticated urban cities
but also by modern architecture designed by Zaha Hadid!
Judge’s comment
[ Jean-Baptiste Mazella ]
Well done! Really nice work!
The only thing I would say is that your model is extremely beautiful! Great choice of models.
[ Whitney VerMeer ]
Beautiful work. The images are different enough to showcase your craft.
I love how the wardrobe matches the architectural shape of the haircut. Great job!
[ Emu Okamoto ]
Left-Right Balance of shape and, the color matches fine cut lines is so wonderful.
2nd Place
Cihan Bulut
Germany
Germany
WPCW-000013
Cihan Bulut
Cihan Bulut
Description of the works
It is a hommage of diversity. be the person you wan‘t to be.
Create your own personality with your hairartist.
Judge’s comment
[ Sofia Justine Pok ]
I dig the boldness of cut.
[ Whitney VerMeer ]
Beautiful shape. Would have loved to see more cohesive high end imagery to go along with it.
You technical skillset is amazing, find yourself a photographer that can match that and you’ll go far.
3rd Place
Kohei Nishiyama
Japan
Japan
WPCJ-000092
Kohei Nishiyama
Kohei Nishiyama
Description of the works
Wanted to express feminine and the inner strength.
The fade part and the long mohawk wave successfully give the sharp strength.
Extremely short top highlights sharp silhouette.
Judge’s comment
[ Jean-Baptiste Mazella ]
Very very cool! For me this can easily be in a magazine such as ID or DAZE.
It has taste, great model and very very nice colours all together. Well done!!!!
[ Sofia Justine Pok ]
Beautiful color and cut style.
Thank you for the entries!
REUZEL