The San José Park in Holguín was the setting this Wednesday for the first Modern Barbering Contest “Battle of Barbers”, a unique event in the province that brought together 18 professionals from the trade to showcase their skill, precision, and creativity in front of an audience.
From the profile of Facebook Holguín en fotos, it was announced that the overall winner of the "Battle of Barbers" was Jorge Vaillant Despaigne, who received recognition from the jury and applause from the audience for his skill and style.
The initiative was organized by the venture Genesis Barber's, with the support of the Cuban Women's Federation (FMC) and the House of Ibero-America, institutions that backed the implementation of this contest celebrating emerging talent in one of the most popular urban trades in recent years.
The challenge was to achieve a perfect fade in under 40 minutes, a technique that demands mastery of gradient, steady hands, and an aesthetic eye.
A jury made up of professors specialized in barbering evaluated the participants and selected the four finalists, who were then subject to a public vote among the attending audience.
The organizers congratulated all participants for their professionalism and announced that in the next edition the challenge will be to find the best-designed faded.
The competition set a precedent in the province, showcasing barbering as a cultural expression and a pathway for entrepreneurship for young Cubans, in a context where the private sector is gaining prominence in the local economy.
From its profile on social media, the Genesis Barber's venture promoted the "Battle of Barbers" as a high-level competition, designed to test the technique, cleanliness, and creativity of the participants in two categories: the perfect fade and the fade with elegant design.
With the support of institutions such as the FMC and the Casa de Iberoamérica, and a jury made up of recognized professionals in the field, the event was conceived not only as a competition but also as a platform to showcase local talent and elevate the craft of barbering to a realm of professionalism and community pride.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Battle of Barberos in Holguín
What is the Battle of Barberos in Holguín?
The Battle of Barbers in Holguín is a modern barbering competition that was held for the first time in Parque San José in Holguín. This event brought together 18 barbers to showcase their skills in technique, precision, and creativity, promoting barbering as a cultural and professional expression.
Who was the winner of the Battle of Barberos?
The overall winner of the Barbers' Battle was Jorge Vaillant Despaigne, who received recognition from both the jury and the audience for his skill and style in the competition.
What technique was evaluated in the Battle of Barbers?
The main challenge was to achieve a perfect fade in under 40 minutes, a technique that demands mastery of the gradient, a steady hand, and an aesthetic eye. Participants were judged by a panel consisting of instructors specialized in barbering.
What was the objective of the event Batalla de Barberos?
The event was conceived as a platform to showcase local talent and elevate the craft of barbering to a space of professionalization and community pride. It was organized by Genesis Barber's with the support of the Federation of Cuban Women and the House of Ibero-America.
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