Hairdressing
Perform services related to the treatment of hair using professional equipment.
Description of the skill
Hairdressing involves performing a range of hair treatment and styling services using professional equipment and techniques. Competitors are expected to demonstrate proficiency in cutting, colouring, styling, and caring for hair, while adhering to industry standards and client expectations. The skill requires a strong understanding of hair types, tools, and products, as well as creativity, precision, and attention to hygiene and safety. Competitors must showcase both technical ability and artistic flair in delivering high-quality hairdressing services.
Competition Rules
Competition Rules set the overall framework and regulations that apply to all skills competitions.
Charter of Judges
Charter of Judges provides instructions on the judging procedure and use of the Assessment Framework.
Technical Description
The Technical Description explains the competition structure, required skills, materials and equipment, and assessment areas. It helps competitors prepare for Abilympics Helsinki 2027.
The Abilympics Metz 2023 Pre-task Assignment may be used for practice. It does not describe the 2027 competition task or assessment requirements.
Task Assignment
Task Assignment is the actual competition task that competitors complete, based on the Technical Description.
- Released in February 2027
(This document was previously known as the Final-task Assignment.)
Skill Manager
Person in charge of organising the skill.
Leena Huhta
Kiipula Vocational College
Judges
The Abilympics organiser selects judges from people nominated by IAF member organisations.
- Application period for judges in May 2026
- Selection of Judges in September/October 2026
- Finalised list of Judges will be released in February 2027
