Hairdressing

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 set the overall framework and regulations that apply to all skills competitions.

• Released in May 2026

Charter of Judges provides instructions on the judging procedure and use of the marking system.

• Released in May 2026

Technical Description explains what the skill is about and what competitors should be prepared for.

• Released in November 2026

(This document was previously known as the Pre-task Assignment.)

Test Project 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.)

Person in charge of organising the skill.

• SCMs are selected and provided by IA host
• Names of SCMs released in February 2026

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