Cut for the Crown 2026
Up to $45K+
In Prizes & Rewards
One Crown. More than one winner.
Sponsors
Clipper Company
Coming Soon
And More
Coming Soon
The Grand Prize
One Professional Takes the Crown
There can only be one Champion.
The Cut for the Crown 2026 Champion wins $5,000 cash, the first-ever Championship title, and the official Championship Trophy.
The business they represent wins $15,000 MSRP in Imperial Barber Grade Products, workstation packages for up to 10 qualifying professionals, and its own Winning Business Plaque.
Enter Competition$5K
To the Champion
The Trophy
To The Champion
$15K
In Products
Plaque
To the Business
Up to 10 WorkStations
Outfit the Team
The winning business receives one professional workstation package for each qualifying professional on its team, up to 10 people.
Each package is planned to include a professional clipper, trimmer and shears, plus an Imperial Barber Grade Products Straight Razor, Barber Apron, 4-Way Stretch Barber Cape, 7-Inch Comb and Workstation Mat.
That’s $230+ in Imperial Barber Grade Products gear per workstation, with clippers, trimmers and shears still to be announced.
Prize Sponsors
Official Sponsor
$5K+ in Prizes
- Champion: 1 Year of PRO × 10
- Runner-Ups: 6 Months of PRO × 10 each
- First 50: 30% Off Select Items
Official Sponsor
$6K+ in Prizes
- Champion: Blacksmith Fit Shear + Up to 5 Shop Pairs
- Runner-Ups: $200 Shear Credit × 10
Clipper + Trimmer
Partner prizes coming soon.
And More Coming Soon
Additional sponsor prizes to be announced.
The Runners Up
10 More Professionals Win.
You do not have to take the Crown to take something home. Ten unique Runners Up will each receive an official Cut for the Crown Finalist Prize Package worth about $620, along with official finalist recognition from Imperial Barber Grade Products.
Their Business Wins Too.
The verified business represented by each Runner Up may also qualify for 15% off its otherwise applicable Imperial Barber Grade Products wholesale pricing for 12 months, subject to account approval and program terms. We do not count this potential wholesale benefit toward the advertised $34K+ competitive prize total.
- 12-Unit Styling Case$290
- Straight Razor$75
- Barber Apron$60
- 4-Way Stretch Barber Cape$60
- Workstation Mat$25
- 7-Inch Comb$12
- MADE | Back Graphic T-Shirt$25
- Insignia & MADE | Graphic Drawstring Bag$25
- Individual Finalist Plaque$50
- Digital Finalist RecognitionAdditional
$620
Approx. Value Per Runner Up
Across 10 Runners Up, that is more than $6K in physical prizes.
The First 50
Get In Early. Get Rewarded.
You do not have to make it to the finals to earn something. The First 50 qualifying competitors can lock Cut for the Crown rewards based on how many approved submissions they complete. The more approved work you put in, the more you can earn.
1 Approved Submission
Competition Shirt, Drawstring Bag and 7-Inch Comb.
About $60
First 20 Bonus
Be one of the first 20 competitors to get an approved submission and add a Straight Razor.
+$75
2 Approved Submissions
Add a Barber Apron to everything already earned.
Up to $120+
3 Approved Submissions
Add a 4-Way Stretch Barber Cape.
Up to $180+
Complete all three approved submissions and your First 50 reward package can reach $180+ in value, or $250+ if you were one of the first 20 to claim a Straight Razor. Only 20 razors are available. First to qualify, first to claim.
The Bigger Picture
Up to $45K+ in Prizes & Rewards.
$28K+
Grand Prize Value
$6K+
Runner Up Prizes
Up to $11K
First 50 Rewards
Up to $45K+
In Prizes & Rewards
More to Come
The Prize Pool Can Grow.
What you see today is the starting point. We are opening select opportunities for the right professional equipment, industry and media partners to join Cut for the Crown. We will not put a partner’s name on this page until it is official, and we will not promise a prize until it is confirmed.
- Clipper + Trimmer PartnerTo Be Announced
- Professional Shear PartnerTo Be Announced
When something new is confirmed, we will add it here and notify you.
$45K+ Is Where We Start. Let’s See Where It Ends.
One professional takes the Crown. Ten more take home finalist prizes. The First 50 have something to chase from the moment they enter, and the first 20 have even more reason to move fast. More is still to be announced.
Put your brand behind the professionals pushing the craft forward. Help us raise the stakes and create even more opportunities for the people shaping the future of the industry.
The Work is Yours. The Vote is Theirs.
The Crown is Up for Grabs
Prize values are based on current MSRP or estimated value and maximum applicable quantities. The advertised $45K+ total includes estimated values for guaranteed Prize categories where final manufacturers or models have not yet been announced. Grand Prize workstation quantities depend on verified team size, up to 10 qualifying professionals. First 50 reward value depends on the number of approved Submissions locked by each qualifying Competitor. Straight Razors are limited to the first 20 qualifying recipients within the First 50. Professional clipper, trimmer and shear categories are guaranteed, but specific manufacturers, brands, models, finishes and configurations may vary. Official Rules and Official Prize Terms control.