Nominations you can participate in (choose maximum two):
 
“Classic Look” – single “one-to-one” eyelash extensions application
 
“2D Volume” – 2D volume eyelash extensions application
 
“3D Volume” – 3D volume eyelash extensions application
 
“4-5D Volume” – 4D-5D volume eyelash extensions application
 
"Defined Brows”- brow shaping and colouring using either Brow Tint or Brow Henna. Shaping can be done by using thread, tweezers or wax. Wax pots will be provided, filled with So Henna film wax. If you would like to use another wax, please bring your own replacement inner tray filled with any wax you like. 
 
"Brow Lamination" - Brow shaping and lamination. Shaping can be done by using thread, tweezers or wax. Wax pots will be provided, filled with So Henna film wax. If you would like to use another wax, please bring your own replacement inner tray filled with any wax you like. For lamination you can use products of any brands. 
 
“Perfect Lash Lift” - Lash lifting using any lash lifting products and tools of your choice. 
Competitors can take part in any 2 of the listed indoor nominations.

TIME YOU CAN SPEND TO COMPLETE THE TREATMENT:

"Defined Brows” 1.5h

"Brow Lamination" 1.5h

“Perfect Lash Lift” 1.5h

“Classic Look” 2.5h

“2D Volume” 2.5h

“3D Volume” 3h

“4-5D Volume” 3h

There will be 2 competition rounds at the competition: 

Registration for the first round will start at 8.15am. The competition will begin at 9am. 
Registration for the second round will start at 12.30pm. The competition will start at 13.30pm. 

If you participate in 2 indoor nominations, then you’ll be participating in both competition rounds. If you participate in 1 indoor nomination, we'll email you and let you know which round (first or second) you’ll be taking the part in by the 12th of January 2024. 

The Award Ceremony will take place in the same venue on the day of the competition at 8pm. Before Awards start, you are invited to have some drinks and snacks at the reception which will start at 7pm. 

ADDITIONAL COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS 

1. The championship organisers will provide all competitors with a bed, chair, trolley, lamp, disposable paper bed roll, wax heaters with wax (for brow nomination). Participants a required to provide their own tools, products, pillow, blanket etc. plus anything you require specifically i.e. magnifying glasses
2. Competitors MUST bring a model (over the age of 18). Organisers of the Championship ARE NOT ABLE to provide models
3. All competitors should arrive in time according to the schedule of the competition (at least 45min before their nomination starts)
4. Competitors and models must register at the competition reception desk to get a participant's/model’s badge
5. Competitors will be given 15 minutes prior the competition to begin the preparation (prepare their work space, clean model's lashes/brows, apply eye patches, etc.)
6. Competitors are not permitted to begin their treatment before the official announcement. If organisers notice that a participant begins working before the first call, organisers have the right to disqualify this contestant.
7. During the championship the competitors must follow the rules and regulations. They cannot leave the competition area without permission, use mobile phones, or talk loudly during the competition. In case of any inconvenience, they should ask for help from organisers/assistants of the competition. Asking for assistance and consulting with other participants, models or anyone else is not permitted.
8. Before the competition starts, organisers/assistants will check model's eyelashes for any damage, redness of the eyes. For the brow nomination, brows will be checked too. 
9. Competitors must wear an appropriate professional uniform and their hair should be tied back during the competition.
10. At the end of the competition all lamps will be switched off automatically. When the time is called, all competitors must stop working immediately, clean their workspace and leave the competition area. By the final call, all work on models should be completed. Participants are not allowed to touch models' lashes or brows after the lights go off. Competitors are not permitted to be in the room during judging. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
11. Models will have to remain in the competition judging area during judging. They are not allowed to leave until their lashes or brows have been examined by each of the judges. After judging, they will need to stay in the judging area for photoshoot
12. The judges will evaluate the final result. Copies of the evaluation sheets will be handed to the models (to pass to participant) after the judjing. Photos of contestants’ works may be used by the organisers in future publications (including but not limited to press releases, articles, and social media posts). Organisers are not liable to share any imagery with contestants (in simple words, If you would like to have nice pictures of your competition work, please take these pictures yourself).
13. For Classic Look you can use eyelashes of a maximum 0.15mm thickness.
14. You are not allowed to use pre-made/pro-made fans for your model. 
15. For 2D Volume you can use eyelashes of a maximum 0.10mm thickness
16. For 3D Volume you can use eyelashes of a maximum 0.08mm thickness.
17. For 4D-5D and Dramatic Volume you can use:
   * 0.05mm(maximum of 9 lashes in a fan),
   * 0.06mm(maximum of 7 lashes in a fan),
   * 0.07mm(maximum of 5 lashes in a fan)
   * 0.08mm(maximum of 4 lashes in a fan)

All the competitors will get certificates of attendance.

All the winners (3 winners per each nomination with multiple people placing in each if scores are tied) will get certificates, trophies and valuable prizes from London Lash Pro.

All the participants will have a chance to win special prizes from the judges. 

A Reception and Award ceremony will take place at 7pm on Tuesday 23rd January 2024  at the competition venue 
Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel (South Quay, Marsh Wall, London, UK E14 9SH).

All participants will be granted diplomas. Winners will receive trophies and valuable prizes.

All Information about the winners will be published on the London Lash website www.londonlashpro.com as well as other media sources.
 

CRITERIA for judging Eyelash Extensions nominations (what will be judged and how):

* “Directions /flow” - lashes shouldn't criss-cross each other (the maximum score is 10 points), lengths are changed evenly and gradually.
* “Coverage” - 100% of lashes should be covered (including inner and outer corners) (the maximum score is 10 points)
* “Overall look” - the chosen style, length and curl should complement the model's eye shape, face shape and bone structure, lashes on both eyes should look even (the maximum score is 10 points)
* “Stickies” - no lashes can be stuck together, and baby lashes cannot be stuck to the extensions (the maximum score is 10 points)
* ”Attachment” - a lash extension should be attached to the natural lash securely, without lifting or chipping off; no criss-crossed lashes in the base of the fan for volume nominations (the maximum score is 10 points)
* "Clean work" - no excess of the glue on the lashes, no dots of glue or pen marks on the skin (the maximum score is 5 points)
* “Length” - extensions length should be suitable for model's natural lashes (the maximum score is 5 points)
* “Thickness/weight” - the thickness of the extensions used nd the number of lashes in a fan should be suitable for the model's natural lashes (the maximum score is 5 points)
* “Distance from the eyelid” – distance from the eyelid should be the same for all extensions. Recommended distance – 0.5mm-1mm (classic extensions), 0.4mm-0.7mm(volume extensions) (the maximum score is 5 points)
* “Fluffiness of the fan” - only for volume nominations. This criteria will be excluded from judging wispy look. Lashes should be fanned correctly with even spaces between the lashes in the fan and with neat bases (the maximum score is 10 points).
* “Inner Corners” – all inner corner lashes should be covered neatly and evenly (the maximum score is 5 points)
* “Outer Corners” - all outer corner lashes should be covered neatly and evenly (the maximum score is 5 points)

Brow Lamination - Rules and judging criteria:

“BROW LAMINATION” GENERAL RULES:
1. Each participant chooses which brand of products to use for brow lamination treatment.
2. Participants should bring their own products and tools to the competition. Lash Battle organizers are providing competitors with ONLY the following items - wax heater filled with So Henna film wax, beauty lamp, beauty bed, chair, bed roll. 
3. The model cannot have any brow treatment already present on the eyebrows (including permanent make up), and cannot have recently had a brow lamination or brow henna treatment. 
4. Hair removal can be completed using any technique you prefer - threading, waxing, plucking etc. 
5. Once the treatment is complete, you are allowed to use any brow styling products such as brow soap/brow styling wax etc. 
6. Model’s brows shouldn’t be tinted or shape-corrected for at least two weeks prior to the competition. 
 
 “BROW LAMINATION” PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED:
— to remove any model’s brow hairs for 2 weeks before the start of competition 
— to use brow stencils, blades or trimmer for removing the hair. 
— to use brow pencil or any other make-up on the model’s brows.  
Criteria of Brow Check:
Apart from recording the information about the models in the Brow Check form, the model's brows/face will be photographed. Please make sure your model is okay to have their photos taken.  
1. Thickness of brow hairs. The thicker the eyebrow hairs are, the higher the number of points received. (max 2 extra points)
2. Curl. The curlier/coily the eyebrow hairs are, the higher the number of points received. (max 2 extra points)
3. Fullness of the eyebrows. The fuller and denser the eyebrows, the higher the number of points received. (max 2 extra points)
4. Colour. The lighter the eyebrows are, the higher the number of points received. (max 2 extra points)
Each competitor will receive a Brow Lamination Card where they’ll need to write down the products they used, the time solutions were applied for, and the colour of tint they used. 

“BROW LAMINATION” JUDGING CRITERIA:
“Complexity of work” - judged during the Brow-check, before you start the treatment. Organizers will check your model’s brows and assess the complexity of work. (Max 8 points)
“Overall look” - overall look of the participant’s work, harmony and esthetic appearance, assessment of how well eyebrow look suits the model. (max 10 points)
“Clean work” - no hairs should be left on the skin, no smudges of tint, no traces of perming solutions or wax, no traces of brow styling products. (max 10 points)
“Symmetry” - shape/thickness/colour of both brows should be the same/symmetrical. (max 10 points)
“Brow shape” - judges will assess the shape of the brow and if it has been “built’ correctly.  (max 10 points).
‘Brow perming’ - all hairs should be evenly permed, with no hairs ‘sticking out’. Correct choice of timing based on thickness of eyebrow hairs. The brow hairs should not be over permed/burnt. (max 10 points)
‘Brow hairs directions’ - judges will assess the directions of brow hairs. Brows should follow the correct directions, without ‘kinked’/ ‘L-shape’ bases. The hairs should not be criss-crossing. (max 10 points)
“Brow colour” - correct choice of the colour, matching the colour of the brows with the model’s hair colour. (Max - 5 points) 
“Colour gradient” - even gradient of the brow colour with lighter brow “head” and darker brow arch. (Max - 5 points)
“Even colour distribution” - brow should be tinted evenly, without empty spots or dark patches. (Max - 5 points)

Penalty points:
Using brow stencils - minus 5 points 
Allergic reaction  - minus 5 points 
Skin damage/redness - minus 5 points

Defined Brows - Rules and judging criteria:
 
“DEFINED BROWS” GENERAL RULES:
1. Each participant chooses which products to use for brow treatment  - tint or henna. 
2. Participants should bring their own products and tools to the competition. Lash Battle organizers are providing competitors with ONLY the following items - wax heater filled with So Henna film wax, beauty lamp, beauty bed, chair,  bed roll. 
3. Hair removal can be completed using any technique you prefer - threading, waxing, plucking etc. 
4. Once the treatment is complete, you are allowed to use any brow styling products such as brow soap/brow styling wax etc. 
5. Model’s brows shouldn’t be tinted or shape-corrected for at least two weeks prior to the competition. 
 
 “DEFINED BROWS” PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED:
— to remove any model’s brow hairs for 2 weeks before the start of competition 
— to use brow stencils, blades or trimmer for removing the hair. 
— to use brow pencil or any other make-up on the model’s brows. 
 
“DEFINED BROWS” JUDGING CRITERIA:
“Complexity of work” - judged during the Brow-check, before you start the treatment. Organizers will check your model’s brows and assess the complexity of work. (Max 5 points)
“Overall look” - overall look of the participant’s work, harmony and esthetic appearance, assessment of how well eyebrow look suits the model. (max 10 points)
“Clean work” - no hairs should be left on the skin, no smudges of tint or henna, no traces of wax, no traces of brow styling products. (max 10 points)
“Symmetry” - shape/colour of both brows should be the same/symmetrical. (max 10 points) (max 10 points)
“Brow shape” - judges will assess the shape of the brow and if it has been “built’ correctly.  
“Brow colour” - correct choice of the colour, matching the colour of the brows with the model’s hair colour. (Max - 5 points) 
“Colour gradient” - even gradient of the brow colour with lighter brow “head” and darker brow arch. (Max - 5 points)
“Even colour distribution” - brow should be tinted evenly, without empty spots or dark patches. (Max - 5 points)

Penalty points:
Using brow stencils - minus 5 points 
Allergic reaction  - minus 5 points 
Skin damage - minus 5 points 

“Perfect Lash Lift” Requirements and Judging Criteria

 Requirements

1. The Lash Lift must be performed on the both model’s eyes
2. The brand of the products used can be chosen by participant
3. The model cannot have any lash extensions already present on the eyes, and cannot have recently had a Lash Lift treatment 
4. Before the competition all the models will have their lashes checked by organisers (Lash Check). During the lash check, participants may be awarded extra points for complexity of the work. 

Criteria of Lash Check:

Apart from recording the information about the models in the Lash Check form, the model's eyes/face will be photographed. Please make sure your model is okay to have their photos taken.  

1. Direction of the lash growth. The more downturned lashes are, the higher the number of points received. (max 2 extra points)
2. Curl. The straighter the lashes are, the higher the number of points received. (max 2 extra points)
3. Length. The shorter the lashes are, the higher the number of points received. (max 2 extra points)
4. Fullness of the natural lashes. The fuller and thicker the natural lashes, the higher the number of points received. (max 2 extra points)
5. Colour. The lighter the lashes are, the higher the number of points received. (max 2 extra points)

Each competitor will receive a Lash Lift Card where they’ll need to write down the products they used, size of the rod/shield/lash lift pad they used and why, the time solutions were applied for, and the colour of tint they used.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

* Overall look. The aesthetic appearance of your lash work is going to be judged. (max 10 points)
* Clean work. We’ll be checking that there are no traces of glue, tint, lifting solutions on the lashes, skin, eyelids, lash line and on the waterline. (max 10 points)
* Lash Curl. We’ll be checking that the lash curl is even and smooth, that it suits the model's eye shape. All lashes should be evenly lifted, with no natural lashes  popping out or hanging down. (max 10 points)
* Inner corners. We’ll be checking that lashes are evenly lifted in the inner corners  (approx 10 lashes) (max 5 points);
* Outer corners. We’ll be checking that lashes are evenly lifted in the outer corners  (approx 10 lashes) (max 5 points);
* Symmetry of work. Well be judging how symmetrical your work is across both eyes (max 10 points)
* Lash directions. We’ll be judging how lashes are positioned. Lashes should be positioned evenly, straight and without criss-crossing (max 10 points)
* Fluffiness of the lashes. Lashes should not be stuck to one other. (max 10 points)
* Lash Colour. Lashes should be evenly tinted from bottom to the top, and the chosen colour should suit the model (max 10 points)