WORLD CUTTING PHOTO CONTEST 2025

NEO CLASSIC STYLE
Traditional × Contemporary
A classic style created by brand new sensibility with a modern
twist added on nostalgic and traditional elegance.
Winner
To be presented with ACRO CROSSOVER TSUCHIME ACT-1 KOGANE, Trophy & Certificate of Commendation
2nd PLACE
To be presented with ACRO-S +Stephen Moody Competition Winning Ⅱ “monochrome”
3nd PLACE
To be presented with cosine mini DAMA LAYERS
Final judges
NEO CLASSIC STYLE
[Men’s] Final judges
Johnny “Baba” Shanahan
Barber Barber UK
Johnny “Baba” Shanahan
Founder of “Barber Barber” – UK, Johnny respects tradition while incorporating modern elements to unlock a new future for BARBER.
Biography
  • MIZUTANI PAM -Project Artistic Members-
Mike Chau
Naughty Barber Shop
Mike Chau
He has cooperated with artists and participated in the hair design behind the scenes of many movies as a barber. He educates all over the world to promote the culture of classic barber style.
Biography
  • MIZUTANI PAM -Project Artistic Members-
  • REUZEL SCUMBASSADOR
Masahiro Kawakami
Apache
Masahiro Kawakami
He has promoted barber in Japan culture at an early term and is leading the Japanese barber because of his outstanding skills, and a lot of offers are coming from all over the world to him.
Biography
  • MIZUTANI PAM -Project Artistic Members-
  • Wahl Ambassador
Hiroshi Okabe
Dampfer
Hiroshi Okabe
He is the fifth generation barber in Kyoto since the end of the Edo period. His enthusiastic and persuasive seminars have many fans.
Biography
  • REUZEL SCUMBASSADOR
Atsushi Kunimoto
ENTRUST
Atsushi Kunimoto
He has a commitment to tools, and has actively worked to raise the barber industry profile by participating in the “Barber Connect” in New York.
Biography
  • REUZEL SCUMBASSADOR
NEO CLASSIC STYLE
[Ladies’] Final judges
Stephen Moody
Stephen Moody
A globally recognized educator of professional hairdresser, Stephen’s contributions to haircutting education have been recognized by Intercoiffure Mondial, and he has been awarded two NAHA wins.
Biography
  • MIZUTANI PAM -Project Artistic Members-
  • John Paul Mitchell Systems Artistic Director
  • Intercoiffure Hair Cutting Icon Award : Winner
  • NAHA HAIRCUTTER OF THE YEAR 2021,2024 : Winner
Lucian Busuioc
ARTIST SALON & ACADEMY
Lucian Busuioc
Lucian is officially one of the most awarded in the industry with 21 international awards in 3 different disciplines: Haircut, Color, Mens.
Biography
  • MIZUTANI PAM -Project Artistic Members-
  • Wella International Ambassador
  • Visionery Award London 2017 : Winner
  • WCPC 2021 AVANT-GARDE SHORT STYLE : Winner
  • WL International Hair Pro of the Year 2025
Lucas Doney
VARSITY HAIR EDUCATION
Lucas Doney
Lucas’s passion for education has lead him all over the country (and world). He can be found traveling with his owned Varsity Hair Education, sharing knowledge with his peers and other industry professionals.
Biography
  • MIZUTANI PAM -Project Artistic Members-
Ricardo Rodrigues
RIRO Salon
Ricardo Rodrigues
Ricardo has career of styling hair not only for TV shows and movies, but also on the runway for famous Brazilian fashion designers.
Biography
  • MIZUTANI PAM -Project Artistic Members-
  • Wella International Ambassador