Team Collaboration 2025 Winner: Rafael Bueno & Manuel Mon

The Team Collaboration aspect of this category emphasizes the importance of teamwork in creating a comprehensive collection. Stylists work together to develop a concept that integrates the various skills of the Team. The collaboration should showcase how different talents and perspectives can come together to create a unified and impactful final result. The entry should highlight the contributions of each team member, demonstrating synergy, communication, and shared creative vision.

Submission Rules

• Teams must consist of at least two artists contributing distinct skills (e.g., colorist + cutter + stylist).

• Work should reflect cohesion and creative synergy across all looks.

• Wigs and extensions are permitted but must be disclosed & before images included.

Qualifications for Entry / Who Can Enter

• Open to all licensed salon professionals, nail technicians, and barbers, or the business equivalent, where licensure is not required.

Image Submission

• Professional Categories: Must include three (3) separate images of three (3) separate models.

Image Specifications

• Orientation & Resolution: All images must be in portrait orientation and high-resolution (300dpi).

• File Format: Submit ONLY electronic files saved as jpg or png; sized at 8 x 10” in portrait orientation.

• Ownership: Entry materials will NOT be returned and become the property of Cosmetologists Chicago®.

Competition Rules

• Gender Neutral Categories: All category models are open to all genders.

• Global Participation: Entries are welcomed and encouraged from around the world.

• Multiple Entries: You may enter a category more than once, but can only be a finalist one (1) time per category.

• Category-Specific Requirements: Review each category description for specific image requirements.

• Entry Forms: Must be fully completed. A brief artist statement is encouraged but not required.

• Headshot Submission: A high-resolution photo (300dpi) of the artist(s) must accompany every entry.

• Model Release Forms: Required for each model photographed, along with the photographer and team. Failure to submit will result in disqualification.

• Team Collaboration: Only 2 or more people can enter the Team Collaboration Category. Collaboration submissions cannot be entered in any individual categories.

• Name Listing: Entries with two (2) or more names not in the Team Collaboration category will only list the first entrant’s name.