Welcome to SkillsUSA Indiana - Region 3 Information Hub 2023-2024 - (Updated 1/30/24)

If you have questions or concerns about either of these contests, please contact me directly.  Do not contact the Tech Chairs.

Thank you, 

Debbie Montgomery

Contact:  debbie.montgomery@wayne.k12.in.us

Cell Phone:  317-979-9622 (please leave your name, number and school name)

 At this time, Area 31 Career Center will host 

Cosmetology contests (Cosmetology, Esthetics, & Nail Care)

(See below for contest details!)

Area 31 Career Center at Ben Davis High School (located at the NORTH end of the campus)

Saturday, Feb. 3, 2023    

1200 North Girls School Road, Indianapolis, IN  46214

Phone number:  317-988-7230

Registration begins:  7:30 am 

Contests begin: 8:30 am

Posted 1/6/22

If you have questions about any specific contest, please contact Debbie Montgomery.  (See above.)

Cosmetology - Updated 1/30/24

In order to reduce the number of mannequins required (pointed out to me & I agree), let's change the order of the Cosmetology to the following: 

1. Sanitation check of kits

2. Formal Up-Do style (60 minutes) - long hair 

3. Clean area with 5 minute break

4. Medium Shear cut and style.  (45 minutes)

5. Clean area with 5 minute break

6. Short cut and style  (45 minutes)

7. Clean area 

8. Sanitation and pack up kits.

Skills: Cosmetology - 2023-2024 (updated 1/13/24)    Link to Google Document HERE

This may not contain all necessary information.  Refer to the National Technical Standards for a full description of the possible contest components.

No CELL phones or other electronic devices not approved by a competition's committee are NOT allowed in the competition area. 

Resume not required at regional contest.

Clothing Requirements: 

• White shirt or white polo

• Black slacks

• Black leather work or dress closed toed shoes (Wearing socks or hose is no longer required.)

• *Note: White cosmetology smock or apron can be worn

Also: 

• Students should dress professionally. 

• Students should NOT have holes in their clothing or inappropriate language on t shirts or sweatshirts.

• Students should NOT have any logo or identifying writing on any apparel worn during the competition. 

• Students can wear SkillsUSA clothing, but it is not required. 

Details about the contest: 

• Contests will be held on Saturday, February 3 from approximately (registration begins at 7:30 am) 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

• Location: Area 31 Career Center (1200 N. Girls School Road, Indianapolis, IN. 46214)

Cosmetology Contest

• Contest Site: 

  • We will provide the following: shampoo bowls, mirrors, tables, mannequin head stands, pictures of a 90 degree haircut, first aid kit, blood spill kit

• Provided by the Contestant:  Students supply all other items needed; they should have access to the following list of items (they cannot share materials/items/equipment):

  • Mannequin head with long hair (to be used for long hair up do and two hair cuts)

  • Cutting shears

  • Thinning shears

  • Razor and spare blade

  • Clipper

  • Thermal tools (flat iron and/or curling iron)

  • Blow dryer

  • Styling product(s) of choice

  • Combs

  • Brushes

  • Spray bottle (filled with water)

  • Towel

  • Hair clips

  • Gloves

  • Shampoo and conditioner

  • Coil cotton

• Test questions for the test will be based on Burmax Co.Inc., Fantastic Sam's, Marianna, Milady, Regis Corp./Supercuts, SportsClips and Pivot Point International.

Throughout the contest, the contestants should ...

• maintain a clean and organized work station.

• demonstrate appropriate sanitation and safety procedures.

• demonstrate a professional attitude and communication. 

• stop working when time is called. (Penalties will be assessed for touching the model or mannequin after time is called.)