IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT STUDENT COMPETITIONS AND INSALON TICKETS

6950 France Ave S, Suite 18 Edina, MN 55435 952.925.9731 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT STUDENT COMPETITIONS AND INSALON TICKETS August 2015 INsalon 2015 is fast approaching and we want your school to be ready for competitions that will showcase your school s personality. This year we are excited to welcome SportClips Haircuts as our competition sponsor. They will help with the competitions and present on main stage as part of the Awards Ceremony. What a great opportunity for your students as they meet a potential employer. Please be sure to thank them for their support of this excellent student event. HAIR COMPETITIONS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Students can relax and enjoy the show on Saturday then prep and compete on Sunday in three new events On the Town for women s evening, Nine to Five for women s cutting and Metro Male for men s cutting. (See the enclosed hair competition rules and regulations for competition details). The competition application fee includes admission to the two-day show for the contestant and model. SSPA is delighted to co-sponsor the event with SportClips Haircuts. As always, family and friends are welcome in the competition viewing area. Competition Sponsor TICKETS: NON-MEMBER STUDENT TICKETS Register through your school on form provided Non-Member Student ticket Register students on the form included in this mailing only $45 for two days (pre-sale ends 10/8/15); $65 onsite. Collect fees and submit to SSPA with one school check or credit card. (A student ID or proof of attendance at a cosmetology school is required for students to enter INsalon). Tickets will be mailed until October 12, 2015. Schools must make arrangements to pick up ticket orders at the SSPA office if the order is received after 10/8/15 as they cannot be picked up at the show. NON-MEMBER PROFESSIONAL TICKETS Online registration only at Non-Member Professional ticket $75 for a 2-day ticket, $50 1-day ticket, $85 onsite. SSPAMEMBER TICKETS Online registration only at SSPA Student Member ticket FREE if registered by 10/1/15 online, $25 after 10/1/2015. SSPA Member ticket FREE if registered by 10/1/15, $25 after 10/1/2015. EXTRA BONUS SSPA members attend America s Beauty Show 2016 for FREE, compliments of Cosmetologists Chicago (if registered through SSPA). --continued-- Education Event SALON AND SPA PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC.

6950 France Ave S, Suite 18 Edina, MN 55435 952.925.9731 CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) PASSPORTS Instructor Continuing Education In 2015 a CE Instructor Passport is required to receive credit for select instructor classes at INsalon; $50 Non-Member, $25 SSPA Member. Purchase your CE Instructor Passport with your INsalon ticket. Visit the Continuing Education booth for forms at INsalon. Credits may be transferable to another state. Please contact the licensing agency in your home state for credit eligibility. Manager/Operator Continuing Education for Relicensure In 2015 a CE Passport is required to receive credit for select classes at INsalon. 4 hours of Core (health, safety, sanitation, laws and rules) instruction is now required to renew a manager or operator license. 4 hours of Professional Practice education will be required 8/1/2017. Start getting these hours now. Purchase your passport with your INsalon ticket, choose classes at that time, then visit the Continuing Education booth for forms. Core Passport 4 hours of health, safety, sanitation, laws and rules; $25/passport Professional Practice Passport (newly legislated in 2015; required for 8/1/2017 renewals) 4 hours of product chemistry, techniques, business and/or equipment use; $25/passport REGISTER NOW FOR INsalon 2015! Please call 952.925.9731 or toll free 888.213.0949 with questions. INsalon is scheduled for Saturday October 17, 2015, 3:00pm 8:00pm Sunday October 18, 2015, 9:00am 5:00pm Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Hotel and Conference Center 7025 Northland Drive N, Minneapolis, MN 55428 Hotel Registrations 763-536-8300/1-877-303-1681 ($119/suite) by 9/28/2015 INSALON WELCOMES THE PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS. PLEASE SHARE THIS LETTER AND ENCLOSED INFORMATION WITH ALL AT YOUR SCHOOL. Education Event SALON AND SPA PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC.

NON-MEMBER STUDENT TICKET ORDER FORM OCTOBER 17-18, 2015 Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Minneapolis, MN Registration MUST be received at the SSPA office by 10/8/2015* to receive the $45 student rate. (Registrations received AFTER 10/8/2015 and at the door will be $65.) Onsite ticket purchases require student ID or letter from the school verifying student status. Lost or forgotten tickets cannot be replaced. A new $65 ticket must be purchased. NO REFUNDS. NAME OF SCHOOL ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP SCHOOL OFFICIAL COMPLETING THIS FORM PHONE EMAIL DATE Graduation Two Day 2-Day Late NAME OF STUDENT (please print or type legibly) Date _ $45 $65 1. $45 $65 2. $45 $65 3. $45 $65 4. $45 $65 5. $45 $65 6. $45 $65 7. $45 $65 8. $45 $65 9. $45 $65 10. $45 $65 11. $45 $65 12. $45 $65 13. $45 $65 14. $45 $65 15. $45 $65 16. $45 $65 17. $45 $65 18. $45 $65 19. $45 $65 20. $45 $65 TOTAL ENCLOSED: $ * Tickets will be mailed to the school until October 12, 2015. Schools MUST make arrangements to pick up ticket orders at the SSPA office if order is received after 10/12/2015. Pre-ordered tickets cannot be picked up at INsalon. Mail this completed form to: INsalon 2015 (Include Payment in full) 6950 France Avenue South, Suite 18, Edina, MN 55435 Fax: 952-925-4245 Check Credit Card Number Exp Date Card Holder Signature V-Code Card Holder Name Address Day Phone City State Zip VISA MC DISC AMEX

STUDENTS Get ready... Get set... COMPETE! Show your talent, show your skill, show your style and show that school spirit by competing at INsalon 2015! 3 Awesome Hair Competitions! METRO MALE Men s Day Total Look Cutting and Finishing NINE TO FIVE Women s Day Total Look Cutting and Finishing ON THE TOWN Women s Evening Total Look Comb Out NEW! RISING STAR AWARD Presented to the individual with the highest combined points from Men s Day and Women s Evening OR Women s Day and Women s Evening. PLUS: The Creative Fashion Award Recognition for the most creative clothing on a model INsalon 2015 October 17-18 at Minneapolis Marriott NW, Minneapolis, MN Technical education in hair, esthetics, nails and business AND shopping & fun! Mark your calendar today! Complete competition rules & regulations and registration forms have been mailed to schools. Download the rules & regulations and watch the competition video at /student-competitions-2015 is sponsored by the Salon and Spa Professional Association. Visit the website for full information.

STUDENT HAIR COMPETITIONS October 18, 2015 Minneapolis Marriott NW Official Rules & Regulations Competitions sponsored by

STUDENT COMPETITION GENERAL RULES & PENALTY POINTS 1. Competition registration forms with payment must be received by INsalon2015 NO LATER THAN October 1, 2015. SSPA, Student Competition Entry, 6950 France Ave, S, Suite 18, Edina, MN 55435. Metro: 952.925.9731, toll free: 888.213.0949, fax: 952.925.4245. Registration fees will not be refunded after the deadline. 2. Competitors submitting an official registration form to compete in any INSALON sponsored competition assume the responsibility of reading and abiding by any and all rules herein. 3. Student hair contests are open to any student currently enrolled in a licensed cosmetology or barber stylist program. Proof of enrollment will be required at registration. 4. Competition registration includes general admission to INsalon for competitor and model. If competitor is entered in more than one competition, admission for the second model is also included. 5. On the day of the contest, or before, all models must sign a model release form. Models must be at least 18 years of age. 6. Only female models may be used in the women s competitions and only male models may be used in the men s competition. The same model may not be used in any competitions. 7. All questions about the rules or circumstances not covered by the rules will be answered during a briefing session conducted by the Competition Director prior to the competitions. Briefing for all competitions will begin at 8:30 a.m. the day of the competitions. 8. The International 30-point Scoring System is used for scoring all contests. Judges decisions are final. 9. Both Minnesota sanitation laws and rules and competition laws must be observed. The INSALON Management and/or the Competition Director reserve the right of final interpretation of the rules. 10. The INSALON Management reserves the right to reject any entry it deems unqualified and to cancel and/or not award cash prizes if less than ten competitors register in a contest. 11. Competitors and models may not leave the competition area during the competition without permission from the Competition Director. Models may not leave the competition area until they are judged by all judges. 12. All models and tools must be provided by the competitor. A hand held mirror may be used. 13. In contests requiring electricity, (1) one electrical outlet will be provided for each competitor. Only (1) one electric appliance may be plugged in at any time. Competitors may not use any tool that draws more than 1950 watts. 14. The number of competitors may be limited in contests. Entries are taken on a first-come-first-served basis. 15. Competitors who arrive after their contest has started forfeit all time lapsed. 16. All competitors MUST be pre-registered. No on-site registrations will be accepted. 17. Judging will be done on a visual basis. Variances in judging will be noted in the specific rules of that particular contest. 18. INSALON Management will not be responsible for items lost, stolen, or left behind by competitors or models. 1. Coaching The verbal or nonverbal assisting of any competitor by any person including the model is prohibited during the contest. 2. Inappropriate Attire or Finished Look Out of Category The finished design does not reflect the stated objective for the individual contest. 3. Late Arrival Any competitor arriving after the start of a contest in which they are registered to participate. 4. Use of Prohibited Tools or Products Using tools or products prohibited by the rules of the individual contest. 5. Non-respect of Time Stop Any competitor continuing to work after the time has been called. 6. Model Assisting Competitor Models may only assist competitor verbally or by handing a competitor tools or products and may in no way physically help in creating the finished look. 7. Over Preparation/Pre-combing Excessive preparation or pre-combing, giving a competitor an unfair advantage. 8. Non-respect to the Specific Rules of an Individual Contest Infringement or disregard for specific rules listed in an individual contest. 9. Electrical Restrictions In contests requiring electricity, one electrical outlet will be provided for each competitor. Only (1) one electric appliance may be plugged in at one time. Competitors may not use any tool that draws more than 1950 watts. 10. Intentional Interference Competitors who with malicious intent interfere with another competitor or competitor s presentation before, during or after any contest. PENALTY POINTS 1-10 May Be Assessed Competitions are open for viewing. Family and friends are welcome in the competition area only.

ON THE TOWN WOMEN S EVENING TOTAL LOOK Student Competition OBJECTIVE Create an evening total image for the appreciation of the consumer featuring elegance, grace, and beauty based on the elements of the hair, nails and makeup. Clothes complete the total look. STARTING POINT 1. Models must report with all hair color predone. 2. Hair must be dry and prepared in a manner for combing. 3. Model s nails and makeup must be pre-done. 4 Model s hair may be any length. TIME ALLOWED: 60 Minutes SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. ALL of the model s hair must be combed during the competition. 2. Model s attire must reflect the evening mode of the contest. 3. Hairpieces may be used but not pre-combed and may not cover more than one-third of model s natural hair. 4. No part of model s hair may be pre-combed, i.e. twist, braids, ponytail, extensions. ALL work must be done during the competitions. 5. Hair ornaments may be used. PRODUCT RESTRICTIONS None TOOL RESTRICTIONS 1. Non-Electrical - None 2. Electrical see item #13 in general rules. REGISTRATION FEE: $55.00 US CONTEST SCHEDULE SUNDAY, October 18, 2015 Registration begins: 7:30 a.m. Report for Briefing: 8:30 a.m. Contest: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Judging: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. AWARDS 1 st Trophy, $200.00 Cash Award 2 nd Trophy, $100.00 Cash Award 3 rd Trophy, $75.00 Cash Award 4 th - 6 th Medallion Award Creative Fashion Award NINE TO FIVE WOMEN S DAY TOTAL LOOK Student Competition OBJECTIVE Create a total image including haircut and finish for the appreciation of the consumer reflecting current fashion trends. The finished style must exhibit a re-creatable quality for the consumer while maintaining a daytime feel. Clothes complete the total look. STARTING POINT 1. Models must report with all hair color and chemical texture previously finished. 2. Hair must be wet and combed straight back. 3. Model s nails and makeup must be predone. TIME ALLOWED: 45 Minutes SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1 A minimum of one (1) inch of hair must be cut from the entire head. 2. Model s attire must reflect the daytime mode of the contest. 3. No hairpieces, extensions or ornaments are allowed. 4. Model s hair must be finished. PRODUCT RESTRICTIONS None TOOL RESTRICTIONS 1. Non-Electrical - None 2. Electrical see item #13 in general rules. REGISTRATION FEE: $55.00 US CONTEST SCHEDULE SUNDAY, October 18, 2015 Registration begins: 7:30 a.m. Report for Briefing: 8:30 a.m. Contest: 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Judging: 12:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m. AWARDS 1 st Trophy, $200.00 Cash Award 2 nd Trophy, $100.00 Cash Award 3 rd Trophy, $75.00 Cash Award 4 th - 6 th Medallion Award Creative Fashion Award METRO MALE MEN S DAY TOTAL LOOK Student Competition OBJECTIVE Create a total image including haircut and finish for the appreciation of the consumer reflecting current fashion trends. The finished style must exhibit a re-creatable quality for the consumer while maintaining a daytime feel. Clothes complete the total look. STARTING POINT 1. Models must report with all hair color and chemical texture previously finished. 2. Hair must be wet and combed straight back. 3. Model s nails and makeup must be pre-done. TIME ALLOWED: 45 Minutes SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. A minimum of one (1) inch of hair must be cut from the entire head. 2. Model s attire must reflect the daytime mode of the contest. 3. No hairpieces or extensions are allowed. 4. Model s hair must be finished. PRODUCT RESTRICTIONS None TOOL RESTRICTIONS 1. Non-Electrical - None 2. Electrical see item #13 in general rules. REGISTRATION FEE: $55.00 US CONTEST SCHEDULE SUNDAY, October 18, 2015 Registration begins: 7:30 a.m. Report for Briefing: 8:30 a.m. Contest: 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Judging: 12:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m. AWARDS 1 st Trophy, $200.00 Cash Award 2 nd Trophy, $100.00 Cash Award 3 rd Trophy, $75.00 Cash Award 4 th - 6 th Medallion Award Creative Fashion Award SSPA RISING STAR AWARD Competitors who compete in the Women s Evening Total Look AND either the Women s Day Total Look or the Men s Day Total Look competitions are eligible for the SSPA Rising Star Award and a $100 cash prize! The Student competitor with the highest total combined points of both competitions will win the prestigious SSPA Rising Star Award presented by the Salon and Spa Professional Association. Rising Star Award 2015

STUDENT COMPETITION DEFINITIONS In an effort to help competitors understand the INSALON Student Competition Rules, we have provided the following definitions. If you are competing in any of the INSALON student competitions we strongly recommend you become familiar with all the terms applicable to your competition. COMPETITION DIRECTOR A representative of the INSALON management in charge of the competition and organization of all contests. This person has final interpretation of any questions or situations that arise. GENERAL RULES Rules that apply to all contests including standard sanitation requirements of the State of Minnesota. JUDGE A professional individual sanctioned by INSALON and representing some of the most knowledgeable cosmetology competition experts in the world. SAGE A competition official who is on the competition floor during an entire contest. The Sage s job is to assure that competitors abide by all of the general rules and specific rules for the competition. A Sage has the official power to assess penalty points for any rule infractions described under penalty points. (Please see the Penalty Point Page). OBJECTIVE The description of the work to be presented in each of the specific contests. REPORTING TIME A time noted in the specific rules of the contest in which competitors are to report to the competition arena. STARTING TIME The time competitors begin the contest with their model prepared in an equal manner. TIME ALLOWED The length of working time for the competitor to complete his/her presentation for judging. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Rules to be followed within the individual contests. PRODUCT RESTRICTIONS Specific products or types of products not allowed within the individual contests. TOOL RESTRICTIONS Specific tools or types of tools not to be used within the individual contests. PARADE OF MODELS After each competition, the models may be requested to parade, by mirror number, around the competition arena and show floor for viewing by spectators. INTERNATIONAL 30-POINT SCORING SYSTEM A computerized numerical scoring system used by all major cosmetology competitions throughout the world. PENALTY POINTS Points subtracted from a competitors final score by Sages for infractions of general rules or specific rules. ATTIRE A model s clothes, outfit or costumes, plus accessories. ORNAMENT Any decorative item not made of human, animal or artificial hair. HAIRPIECE Human, animal or artificial hair that has been permanently attached to a base. STUDENT An individual currently enrolled in an educational program that has not fulfilled the established requirements to practice cosmetology, barbering, esthetic or nail services as dictated by the governing body of the state, region, or country in which he/she lives or works. LOCATION Student Hair Competition will be held at the Minneapolis Marriott NW, 7025 Northland Drive N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428. CREATIVE FASHION AWARD Recognition for the most creative clothing on a model. AWARDS CEREMONY Models Parade, SportClips presentation, SWAT Team presentation and Winners Announced on Main Stage SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 3:00 pm COMPETITION SPONSORS

STUDENT HAIR COMPETITION 2015 REGISTRATION PLEASE SELECT THE STUDENT COMPETITION(S) YOU WISH TO ENTER AS INDICATED BELOW: ON THE TOWN - WOMEN S EVENING TOTAL LOOK October 18, 2015 9:30 am (Briefing 8:30 am; Registration 7:30) Registration Fee: $55.00 US NINE TO FIVE - WOMEN S DAY TOTAL LOOK October 18, 2015 12:00 pm (Briefing 8:30 am; Registration 7:30) Registration Fee: $55.00 US METRO MALE - MEN S DAY TOTAL LOOK October 18, 2015 12:00 pm (Briefing 8:30 am; Registration 7:30) Registration Fee: $55.00 US REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 1, 2015 (see General Competition Rule #1). Please type or print clearly in BLACK INK Do not use pencil, blue ink or colored gel pen. COMPETITOR S NAME (please print) HOME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PERSONAL EMAIL HOME PHONE SCHOOL NAME SCHOOL ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP SCHOOL PHONE SCHOOL FAX INSTRUCTOR NAME SCHOOL OFFICIAL S SIGNATURE I am completely familiar with the Rules & Regulations for the competitions at INsalon2015 and in entering any or all of the same, agree to abide by said rules and regulations and will accept the decisions of the Competitions Committee, Competition Director and Judges as final. STUDENT SIGNATURE MAKE CHECK/MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: SSPA MAIL OR FAX: INsalon2015 FAX: 952.925.4245 Student Competitions 6950 France Ave S, Suite 18 Edina, MN 55435 CHECK/MONEY ORDER VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER TOTAL AMOUNT $ CREDIT CARD # EXPIRATION DATE V-CODE CREDIT CARD HOLDER NAME CREDIT CARD HOLDER ADDRESS CREDIT CARD HOLDER CITY STATE ZIP CREDIT CARD HOLDER SIGNATURE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE FOR INSALON COMPETITION COMMITTEE USE ONLY MODEL S RELEASE COMPLETED: YES NO MIRROR #: