Welcome Players!
First of all, great job on stepping outside your comfort zone and entering this competition! You've already shown more courage than many of your peers who let their fear stop them from entering, and for that, we applaud you for stretching your limits!
As any seasoned player or judge will tell you, no matter how beautiful your work is, if you don't get the right photos, videos and backup submitted, you can leave precious points on the table, and just ONE POINT can make or break your entry!
Please be sure to refer to this Submission Guide frequently to ensure you have submitted ALL your elements, in the correct angles, so our awesome judging panel can properly assess your work. They can't judge what they can't see, so it's imperative that you submit a fully complete package that includes ALL the elements required.
PLAYER CHECKLIST
Make sure you complete ALL these checklist tasks before the submission deadline. These are meant to help you attain a higher score. (click on the BLUE ICON to jump to section with more information)
<< Click the ICON for information on how to watch the Infection Prevention & Control Educational Videos from BeautyPro Media (there will be a quiz that counts toward your final score)
<< Click the ICON to access the Infection Control Quiz. You can only take it ONCE, so don't access it (don't even click the link) until you have watched the IPAC Videos and are ready to take it, because it only lets you access it ONE TIME. For the love of all that's holy, don't use the "back" or "refresh" buttons until you are finished and have completely submitted your responses. It may lock you out. The Password is tsgipac
<< Click the ICON to download the TSG Model Release form. You'll need one for each Model.
<< Click the ICON to see what photo and video elements (angles, details) you need to submit for judging.
BeautyPro Media's IPAC Course
You will receive an email giving you free access to this online course ($97 value). There is a Quiz that will also be emailed to you that will count toward your final score for the TSG Lash Competition. This quiz is not the same as the IPAC Exam to get certified by us. That exam is completely optional and comes with an additional fee. While it may help your lash business to hold our IPAC Certificate, it will make absolutely no difference in your TSG Score or placement. If you have not received the access email by Jan 1, 2022, please post into the Players-Only FB Group and TAG Emily Chu-Lee.
Submission Guide
Remember, as fabulous as our Judges are, they can only assess what they can see. If you are missing key elements that show certain angles, or if the lighting or quality is too low or blurry, you will receive low or no marks for that judging criteria.
You'll need to submit a complete set of these photos/videos for each category you are entered in. If you are entered in one category more than once, you'll need to submit a complete package for each entry. Duplicate photos/videos cannot be submitted or used for more than one entry.
We realize that not all Players will have access to professional photography equipment, so most of the Submission Guide photos and videos were shot with a smart phone and a ring light. If you DO have access to professional equipment, you should definitely utilize it to get cleaner photos. Please remember that photography must be completed by you, the Player. If you need assistance with capturing yourself on video, this is the only exception. There should be ABSOLUTELY NO watermarks, logos, names, company names, music or speaking (nothing that can identify you) embedded, shown, or included on any of the submission elements.
We couldn't capture before photos of our "after" model because she came to us with extensions already on, applied by a local tech unknown to, and not affiliated with us. Please pretend our BEFORE model and AFTER model is the same person.
Photo/lash credit: Carla Giannotti, Eva Zacharias, Emily Lee, unknown artist, Felix Lee, Canva
Photos/videos needed for ALL Categories and one of each frame unless otherwise noted:
1.
A photo showing your tile with the lashes you are going to use. Make sure it shows the color of your adhesive, and diameter and lengths of the lashes you are using.
NAME YOUR FILE "[PLAYER #]_Photo 01_Products"
Example: CL-32_Photo 01_Products
2.
A photo showing treatment table setup. Show any neck pillows, bolsters, blankets you use, and your exact client/model setup.
NAME YOUR FILE "[PLAYER #]_Photo 02_Table"
Example: CL-32_Photo 02_Table
3.
A photo showing your side table, fully set up and ready for your model.
NAME YOUR FILE "[PLAYER #]_Photo 03_Setup"
Example: CL-32_Photo 03_Setup
Before & Afters
The MODEL’S eye area must be completely free of all makeup, concealers, BB/CC creams, tinted moisturizers, foundations, etc. Any cosmetics applied to the face to even out skin tone MUST STOP at the orbital bone. Brow pencil is ok, but under brow highlight must not extend past the orbital bone. If in doubt, don’t use anything. FOR FANTASY, no makeup at all at this point. You'd take these particular angles before, then after lash application, but before your fantasy makeup application.
Absolutely NO filtering or photo manipulation (including spot cleaning, smoothing, adjusting contrast, lighting sharpness/detail/clarity, cloning, etc) Minor cropping is allowed, but basically, submit it direct from camera.
4.
Full Face, square on to the camera (not angled), neutral face, eyes opened.
NAME YOUR FILES "[PLAYER #]_Photo 04_Before" and "[PLAYER #]_Photo 04_After"
Examples:
FL-32_Photo 04_Before
FL-32_Photo 04_After
5.
Full Face, square on to the camera (not angled), neutral face, eyes closed.
NAME YOUR FILES "[PLAYER #]_Photo 05_Before" and "[PLAYER #]_Photo 05_After"
Examples:
FL-32_Photo 05_Before
FL-32_Photo 05_After
6.
Both eyes opened, square on to the camera (not angled).
NAME YOUR FILES "[PLAYER #]_Photo 06_Before" and "[PLAYER #]_Photo 06_After"
Examples:
FL-32_Photo 06_Before
FL-32_Photo 06_After
7.
Both eyes closed, square on to the camera (not angled).
NAME YOUR FILES "[PLAYER #]_Photo 07_Before" and "[PLAYER #]_Photo 07_After"
Examples:
FL-32_Photo 07_Before
FL-32_Photo 07_After
8.
Both eyes closed, Lasher's view (from behind table), neutral face.
NAME YOUR FILES "[PLAYER #]_Photo 08_Before" and "[PLAYER #]_Photo 08_After"
Examples:
FL-32_Photo 08_Before
FL-32_Photo 08_After
More After Angles:
Additional angles needed to properly assess your work, but no befores are needed of these angles.
9.
Both eyes open, one square on to the camera, one slightly angled left, one slightly angled right, looking up so we can see the waterline on both eyes in all 3 photos.
NAME YOUR FILES "[PLAYER #]_Photo 09_a", "[PLAYER #]_Photo 09_b" and "[PLAYER #]_Photo 09_c"
Examples:
SV-32_Photo 09_a
SV-32_Photo 09_b
SV-32_Photo 09_c
10.
Each eye, square on to the camera (not angled), looking up so we can see the waterline.
NAME YOUR FILES "[PLAYER #]_Photo 10_a" and "[PLAYER #]_Photo 10_b"
Examples:
SV-32_Photo 10_a
SV-32_Photo 10_b
11.
Each eye, one slightly angled left, one slightly angled right, looking up so we can see the inner corner waterline.
NAME YOUR FILES "[PLAYER #]_Photo 11_a" and "[PLAYER #]_Photo 11_b"
Examples:
SV-32_Photo 11_a
SV-32_Photo 11_b
12.
Each eye closed, Lasher's view (from behind table), one regularly closed, one slightly lift the lid with a clean spoolie to expose the lash bases more. Repeat each side.
NAME YOUR FILES "[PLAYER #]_Photo 12_a" and "[PLAYER #]_Photo 12_b"
Examples:
SV-32_Photo 12_a
SV-32_Photo 12_b
13.
Submit a clear, close up VIDEO showing you checking one complete eye for stickies on the set you are entering. Be sure to leave your gel pads or tape that you used during application on your model for the duration of this video. Of course, your video shouldn't have any names, company names, watermarks, intros, outtros, music, or speaking. Nothing that can identify you.
NAME YOUR FILE "[PLAYER #]_Video 13_Stickies"
Example: MV-32_Video 13_Stickies
14.
Submit a clear, close up VIDEO showing you fanning and attaching three fans/lashes.
Classic Players: show attaching three classic lashes with the lash type you will be using on your model.
Salon Volume Players: show attaching three 4D fans with the lash type you will be using on your model.
Mega Volume Players: show attaching three 10D fans with the lash type you will be using on your model.
Fantasy Players: whatever technique you intend to apply to your model, show attaching three of those with the lash type you will be using on your model.
We want to see the pickup, fanning (unless Classic), the dip, and the attachment. You may use your model, OR a mannequin head. Of course, your video shouldn't have any names, company names, watermarks, intros, outtros, music, or speaking. Nothing that can identify you.
NAME YOUR FILE "[PLAYER #]_Video 14_Fan-Attach"
Example: MV-32_Video 14_Fan-Attach
Additional Photos for FANTASY:
Up until now, you have submitted photos of your model BEFORE and AFTER applying your lash extensions base, but none of after your concept is complete with makeup and costuming. These next few photos will be to show your completed Fantasy Submission.
15.
Close up, square on to the camera (not angled), neutral face, eyes opened and closed. We want to see your makeup and ornamentation in clear detail.
NAME YOUR FILES "[PLAYER #]_Photo 15_a" and "[PLAYER #]_Photo 15_b"
Examples:
FL-32_Photo 15_a
FL-32_Photo 15_b
16.
3-5 Frames total.
Close up, different angles, neutral face, eyes opened and closed. We want to see your makeup and ornamentation in clear detail.
NAME YOUR FILES "[PLAYER #]_Photo 16_a", "[PLAYER #]_Photo 16_b" and "[PLAYER #]_Photo 16_c"
Examples:
FL-32_Photo 16_a
FL-32_Photo 16_b
FL-32_Photo 16_c
17.
3-5 Frames total.
Full face with some hair/headdress, different angles, eyes opened and closed. We want to see your makeup and ornamentation in clear detail, coming together with costuming/hair aspects.
NAME YOUR FILES "[PLAYER #]_Photo 17_a", "[PLAYER #]_Photo 17_b" and "[PLAYER #]_Photo 17_c"
Examples:
FL-32_Photo 17_a
FL-32_Photo 17_b
FL-32_Photo 17_c
18.
3-5 Frames total.
Full body, 1/2 body. We want to see your your complete concept with hair/headdress, costuming and any props in clear detail. Still no photo manipulation in this photo set, try for a neutral, solid background, but the model can do minor posing.
NAME YOUR FILES "[PLAYER #]_Photo 18_a", "[PLAYER #]_Photo 18_b" and "[PLAYER #]_Photo 18_c"
Examples:
FL-32_Photo 18_a
FL-32_Photo 18_b
FL-32_Photo 18_c
19.
3-5 Frames total.
Full body, 1/2 body. This is where you can make your vision come to life! We want to see all your props, creative lighting and cropping, backgrounds, all your artistry in your concept! These are the only photos that post production photo manipulation, composites, and editing is allowed (all work must be done by the registered Player. No outsourcing). Think magazine feature. Tell a story!
NAME YOUR FILES "[PLAYER #]_Photo 19_CREATIVE_a", "[PLAYER #]_Photo 19_CREATIVE_b" and "[PLAYER #]_Photo 19_CREATIVE_c"
Examples:
FL-32_Photo 19_CREATIVE_a
FL-32_Photo 19_CREATIVE_b
FL-32_Photo 19_CREATIVE_c
