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Beauty Industry Talents: The Hair and Makeup Contest

Omsk, Congress Hall
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From early morning until late evening, the competition zone is never empty
Only a few minutes left before the work is done
…and pick out the truly outstanding looks from a flood of extraordinary ones
Two more nominations are dedicated to men’s cuts: on long and short hair
But the stylists have no time to chat with their support teams
A stylish haircut makes a great impression — on a date and at a job interview
Mirror, mirror on the wall, tell me the truth: are all the curls in place?
Every girl should look stunning on her wedding day
The accessory is the finishing touch: in a couple of minutes, the judging will start
Natural beauty is beautifully highlighted in every created look
Choosing the best is no easy task, but experience guides the experts’ personal criteria
And a bride’s bold red against the familiar white is absolutely beyond praise!
The other group works on fantasy makeup themed “Fairy-Tale Beauty”
Two morning nominations are addressed to makeup artists
One group of masters creates evening makeup in the style of a “Social Soirée”
Time is up: the models are ready to meet the impartial experts
This laconic look, fit for a social outing, feels perfectly at home in Siberia
And this ambitious image is simply destined to draw eyes at any event
In a skilled professional’s hands, hair can transform beyond recognition
The last minute: the contestant manages to arrange the decorative details…
A good hairstyle subtly speaks of a person’s character and mood
By the way, this artfully undone look later earned high praise from the jury
A full 25 minutes go into the thoughtful study of the evening hairstyles
An airy, seemingly effortless updo is also a favorite this year
The “1940s Hairstyle” nomination promises to be rich in looks
From every single angle, the result should be amazing!
Rolled curls were considered highly attractive
The double roll was very popular in the postwar years
Gloves perfectly complement the outfit and beautifully echo the vintage styling
And the most unusual ones require extra attention to maintain their aesthetics
The contestants in this nomination know how to draw admiring glances from everyone around
The championship’s sponsor encourages participants to seek out new, unusual shades
A true colorist experiments with colors on herself too!
Color makes you stand out, reveals your individuality
Short hair is great for bringing a clear, easily readable idea to life
Long hair opens up possibilities for building multifaceted gradient combinations
The final nomination is “Fantasy Look with a Postiche Accessory”
Koschei the Deathless allows for the widest range of interpretations
If there are no flaws, the stylist and model can spend this time on a spontaneous photo shoot
The Mistress of the Copper Mountain is harder to guess, but the accessory suits her remarkably well
Snow Maiden is known to everyone since childhood: Father Frost’s granddaughter is beloved across generations
The Golden Fish’s adornment is crafted with great taste and meticulous attention to detail
The long day wraps up with a rhythmic runway show featuring looks from all nominations
She presents awards to the winners in several nominations
Late in the evening, all the medals and trophies finally find their owners

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