BUOR Live: Barber Battle, Nail & Makeup Competitions + Braids, Loc's & 360
BUOR Live is bringing the Barber Battles to NRG Center in Houston on September 6th! Your opportunity to step into the arena, showcase!
💈 BUOR LIVE BARBER BATTLES
Houston's Barber Skills Hit the Competition Floor!
Calling all professional barbers, student barbers, and emerging barber talent!
BUOR Live is bringing high-energy Barber Battles to the NRG Center in Houston on September 6, 2026.
Come compete, showcase your skills, connect with industry professionals, and put your talent in front of a live audience.
🔥 COMPETE IN:
FASTEST FADE ⚡
Speed, precision and technique — who's the fastest? Student
ART DESIGN 🎨
Turn the canvas into your masterpiece with creative barber artistry. Student
STUDENT BARBER TAG TEAM 🤝
Teamwork, technique and creativity come together in this student competition.
COSMO TEAM TOTAL LOOK
3 Team members Hair, Make Up, Nails, & Wardrobe + Model. Your show pick your theme: fantasy, avant garde, classic what's your best presentation
Nail the Nail Fantasy
The mini canvas is your artistic expressions. Extension, Sculpting, 3-D dynamic and color to amplifiy. (practice hand pre done)
Fanstasy MakeUp
The dramatic use of makeup set on a model allows make up artist to express their talent. Live model 10 minute final touches on stage)
BRAIDS, LOC'S, + 360 WAVES
Master's of the African Hair Legacy show your craft Skill and artistry with braids and loc's
Good to know
Highlights
- 5 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
NRG Park
3 NRG Parkway
Houston, TX 77054
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
Barber Battles
BARBER BATTLES Sign In starts at 11:am FASTEST FADE - 12:00 - $50 Speed and skill! Complete your best fade in the fastest time. 1st Place: $200 ART DESIGN - 12:30 - $50 Turn your haircut into a work of art. 1st Place: $200 STUDENT BARBER TAG TEAM - 1:30 - $95 Grab your partner and compete as a team. 1st Place: $400
Cosmo Competition / Waves / Locs / Braids
MAKEUP - 11:30 - $50 Show us your makeup skills and creativity. Categories: Flawless Face Drama Eyes 1st Place: $200* Prize Value & Medal NAILS - 12:00 - $45 Bring your creativity to the nail competition. 3D Nails + Model Walk 1st Place: $200* Prize Value & Medal LOC • BRAIDS • WAVES 12:30 Showcase your technique, creativity and finished look. 1st Place: Plaque + $200* Prize Value ♀️ COSMETOLOGY TEAM — TOTAL LOOK - 11:00 Work as a team to create a complete beauty look. 1st Place: $300 Prize Value* & Awards / $100 Prize Value* & Awards