WORLD CUTTING PHOTO CONTEST 2023

Thank you for waiting everyone!
This is an announcement for winners of
each categories selected,
highly completed and creative works.

Thank you very much for your entry!
CLASSIC MEN'S STYLE
This year, there are two winners
of the Classic category!
THE WINNER
Masakazu Udoyama
Masakazu Udoyama
Japan
Japan
WCPCJ-000011
Masakazu Udoyama
Description of the works
It was created in the image of a “little badass older man”,
who looks good in a classic style.
Haircut with scissors and razor to create a flow of hair in the back part!
Styled by making bundles with REUZEL’s fiber pomade.
Created a pompadour with soft movement, keeping the overall balance in mind.
It’s set up a pompadour with soft touching, seeing the overall balance.
Judge’s comment
Joth Davies
[ Joth Davies ]
Cool AF, good use of colour and nice twist to the classic jelly roll.
Paul Taylor Clinch
[ Paul Taylor Clinch ]
Love the contrast in colour on this image the use of light and dark really help the haircut pop.
THE WINNER
Hồ Quyền
Hồ Quyền
Viet Nam
Viet Nam
WCPCJ-000017
Hồ Quyền
Description of the works
Jelly roll Hairstyle
Judge’s comment
Atsushi Kunimoto
[ Atsushi Kunimoto ]
Ducktail and long trim creating a good balance between down bangs and face line.
Hiroshi Okabe
[ Hiroshi Okabe ]
Front design is cool.
3rd PLACE
Vincenzo Sollena
Vincenzo Sollena
UK
UK
WCPCW-000129
Vincenzo Sollena
Description of the works
Back to the 50s.
In this version I wanted to take a jump back into the past,
precisely to the “rockabilly” period where hair and clothes reflected
the style of the musicians of the time, thinking …
“why not a look like elvis presley !?!”
For this haircut I took a guide line in the middle of the top area and
cut it at a 45 degree angle to get more length into the front
where I will need it to create the elephant trunk, I worked in
vertical section and each section I over directed to the
previous section to obtain more length into the side part.
For the back area I used the same technique as for the top
but changing the angle to 90 degrees and creating
a small graduation in the neck nape.
Judge’s comment
Hiroshi Kasahara
[ Hiroshi Kasahara ]
It would be cool even if the hair styling is worn down. Amaizing. I love the pinstripe suit and tired look of the inner shirt. Nice!
Paul Taylor Clinch
[ Paul Taylor Clinch ]
Fantastic overal images here love the edits but also really fits with the model and look!
AVANT-GARDE SHORT STYLE MEN’S
THE WINNER
Alex Peptanariu
Alex Peptanariu
Romania
Romania
WCPCW-000009
Alex Peptanariu
Description of the works
CyberPunk – This is the name of the haircut. I was inspired by
Mad Max movies and I really love that kind of vibe.
The colors I choose Blue Turquiose reprezent the Water, Orange -Fire & Green -earth/trees,
This 3 elements are the most important for life and for our future.
Judge’s comment
Harley
[ Harley ]
The overall shading is beautiful and the fades are great.
Shinji Shimekake
[ Shinji Shimekake ]
Iʼm impressed with how the cut and color being highlighted each other.
2nd PLACE
Yuta Watari
Yuta Watari
Japan
Japan
WCPCJ-000005
Yuta Watari
Description of the works
The haircut emphasizes a manly box-based silhouette,
being aggressive and the soft details at the tip hair create sence of fun and gap.
The photo expressed an unprecedented view of the world by emphasizing the square silhouette
in the composition and by being conscious of how to show a “man”.
By putting the rules and my own personal ideas into the relatively
flexible Mullet style, I wanted to design to show
“freedom & emphasis on individuality” and “stable axis”,
desicribes current era of social networking.
Judge’s comment
Alan Beak · Reece Beak
[ Alan Beak · Reece Beak ]
Great shape and use of techniques and excellent styling.
Masahiro Kawakami
[ Masahiro Kawakami ]
One of the attractive styles as many techniques used. It makes me feel like I would like to see the texture in colored photos.
3rd PLACE
Kenshiro Okumura
Kenshiro Okumura
Japan
Japan
WCPCJ-000042
Kenshiro Okumura
Description of the works
The fade from side to back was made to look tightened by daring
to leave the back line in a V shape and adding a line on the side.
The top is contrasted with white and black,
and the styled gives it lightness not to look stiff.
The clothes was matched to the texture of the hair and photo.
Judge’s comment
George Accattato
[ George Accattato ]
Nice work. Taper done well.
Masahiro Kawakami
[ Masahiro Kawakami ]
Stylish and sharp looking fade, shooting angle, and highlighted fluidity of top are well balanced.
AVANT-GARDE SHORT STYLE LADIES’
THE WINNER
Bostan Laurentiu
Bostan Laurentiu
Romania
Romania
WCPCW-000025
Bostan Laurentiu
Description of the works
Echilibrium is about simplicity.
Simplicity is the most sophisticated thing you can achieve.
It a about making her to feel in control, empowered with the total look.
We all have something that layes within us, just light that thing up.
Judge’s comment
Hayden Cassidy
[ Hayden Cassidy ]
Love the use of colour and styling in this image. It’s very cleverly styled and shot. This reminds me of something very futuristic – it almost takes me into another world. You really get drawn to the hair itself, which I love.
Josh DeMarco
[ Josh DeMarco ]
Beautiful haircolor, beautiful haircut and styling and lovely model. This is done very. Strong image and great creativity.
2nd PLACE
Masashi Nitta
Masashi Nitta
Japan
Japan
WCPCJ-000008
Masashi Nitta
Description of the works
The theme of this work is “Tender Light”. And blue, white and yellow hair colors,
and waving cut styling expressed the theme.
Judge’s comment
Stephen Moody
[ Stephen Moody ]
0008 is a pleasing balance of cut, color, pose and photography. No haircut is complete without a complimentary color and this image personifies that!”
Jean-Baptiste Mazella
[ Jean-Baptiste Mazella ]
I like the colour! Well done!
3rd PLACE
Wu Peng Fei
Wu Peng Fei
China
China
WCPCC-000005
吴鹏飞 Wu Peng Fei
WeChat 13020260645
Description of the works
Inspiration comes from the shining starry sky.
Judge’s comment
Whitney VerMeer
[ Whitney VerMeer ]
Beautiful work and images. I suggest more of a variation of angles to showcase your work more. One from the front and another from the other side.
Stephen Moody
[ Josh DeMarco ]
Beautiful hair color, well balanced haircut. I like the softness of the color, it compliments the softness of the haircut / fringe.
Photography Award
THE WINNER
Krystian Kowalczyk
Artist
Krystian Kowalczyk
Austria
Austria
WCPCW-000151
Krystian Kowalczyk
Photographer
Wolf-Dieter Grabner
Description of the works
My main goal was to show that you can achieve great things with a simple
but at the same time precise haircut.
If the cut suits the person and is well chosen, you can also convince with simple haircuts.
I think that saying fits very well:
Sometimes it’s better to be quieter to be heard louder.
Judge’s comment
[ YUU ]
The expression with the wide lens is great. Also, the way the dark areas are created is cool.
2nd PLACE
Sarmat
Artist
Sarmat
Russia
Russia
WCPCW-000206
Sarmat
Photographer
Sarmat
Description of the works
BOB
Judge’s comment
[ Yasuo Mizuno ]
The atmosphere light matches the work and gives a sense of a story. The model’s expression is also good.
3rd PLACE
Sorin Craciun
Artist
Sorin Craciun
Romania
Romania
WCPCW-000142
Sorin Craciun
Photographer
Sorin Craciun
Description of the works
Trinity
is a work that celebrates my 13 years of working in the field,
a collection in which I used classic haircut techniques,
which is combined with classical minimalist colors in a dynamic textured styling.
For an emotive effect.
Judge’s comment
[ Jelle Mollema ]
Winnert for me, great model choice, love the colors and composition in photos, out of the box contemporary photography.
Young Under 23 Award
THE WINNER
Sota Takimoto
Sota Takimoto
Japan
Japan
WCPCJ-000024
Sota Takimoto
Description of the works
The design is inspired by the South American barberia style,
and the Jet Mohawk style that composed of the diamond’s lines, coloring, and high quality gradation.
You can go to check the video on Instagram.
Judge’s comment
Shinji Shimekake
[ Shinji Shimekake ]
You’re really good at line work.

WORLD CUTTING PHOTO CONTEST 2023 Thank you for many entries from all over the world!