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Get Discovered Backstage with Booksy and Idle Hand Collective

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Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be a celebrity stylist? Ever dream of standing backstage at a live performance, while working with a chart-topping rockstar? Well, now’s your chance to step into the limelight. Enter to win the Get Discovered Backstage competition to get your creative talent featured onstage and then showcased online for the world to see. 

Booksy has combined forces with Idle Hand Collective to create an unrivaled competition that runs until the end of the year. Enter today, if you’re a barber, nail tech, or short hair stylist who’s ready to cut hair or style nails backstage at a live music festival. And get ready to have your work sported onstage by household names in the music industry.

Each contestant winner will work with sponsors to style A-list music artists in a VIP section at a widely attended music festival of their choice. Winners get to choose from a list of 17 festivals taking place in different parts of the country. Each winner will also have their work featured on our Booksy Instagram stories, which will be viewed by our followers across the globe.

All it takes to enter is an active Booksy Biz account, high quality portfolio photos, and at least 10 reviews with an average rating of 4.8-stars or higher. Since high ratings and gushing reviews lead to rockin’ opportunities, keep reading to find out the specifics to earn an all-access pass to rock ‘n roll, hip-hop, reggae, and EDM festivals that you won’t want to miss! 

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How to Enter

First things first: all entrants must have an active Booksy Biz account and profile to enter. If you’re not a Booksy user yet—that’s okay. Join today and start encouraging clients to book anytime, anywhere, so that you can get the most out of your valuable time and energy. 

To enter, complete the Get Discovered Backstage with Booksy and Idle Hand Collective application form then click submit. To select the festival you want to attend, simply pick from the drop down menu on the same application form beneath the text labeled: pick your gig. Submit one application form for each festival you would like to attend! 

There will be one winner for each music festival. Winners will be determined by a panel of three beauty professionals. Entrants must have the following criteria, and these same factors will also be used to select each winner:

  • An active Booksy Biz account and profile
  • Ten or more positive Booksy Reviews with an average score of 4.8-stars or higher 
  • At least one photo on your Booksy profile that clearly represents your work

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Entry Rules 

With regards to the specifics to enter the Get Discovered Backstage competition, take a look at the Competition Rules for the complete list of regulations. But know upfront that the contest period runs from July 11th - Oct. 28th. And winners will be notified of their win 21 days before the music festival they want to attend. 

To make things easy, winners will be notified via phone and email. But winners must respond via an email and confirm his or her contact information within 48 hours from being notified. Winners will also be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release, and a publicity release within 48 hours following the date of the first attempted notification.

Because of the timeline of these festivals, competition winners who do not respond in a timely manner may become disqualified for an event, even though they were initially chosen as a winner. So, make sure to keep a close eye on your email!

Each winner will also be expected to arrange and cover their own transportation and lodging. All winners will be required to complete and return a Rules and Regulations contract. Winners will also need to complete a Code of Conduct form for backstage entrance before winning status is considered official.

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Show Us Your Winning Profile

If you have a winning combination of more than 10 reviews, an average score of 4.8 or higher with regards to five-star reviews, and amazing photos—your profile could be the one that wins. 

Make sure to follow all of the information listed on the competition rules site. And for a quick review on what it takes to win, keep reading for more advice. Learn how to earn more five-star reviews, take high-quality workplace or portfolio photos, and write an engaging business description.

Encourage More Reviews 

Online customers take reviews into heavy consideration. And as a beauty professional, you should too. Use this time to learn to be proactive about earning more five-star reviews by reading this short article: How to Earn More Five Star Reviews from Clients, which offers some of the following advice on the subject:

  • Be direct with clients and kindly ask them to leave a review, after you’ve finished the appointment.
  • Publish your best reviews onto Instagram and Facebook to spread the word about your work, while letting loyal customers know you appreciate their feedback.
  • Give clients an extra nudge to leave a review by offering them a small discount off their next visit, simply if they leave a review online.
  • Always respond to reviews, even if it's a negative review to show that you assess feedback and plan to use it to improve.
  • Communicate your no-show and cancellation policies up-front to help reduce any surprises.
  • Avoid keeping clients waiting by always starting their appointments on time.
  • Continue to apply your very best in customer service skills throughout the day.
  • Make sure your workspace is comfortable and feels like a second home to clients.

Improve Your Photos

If you’re looking for a little help with regards to taking eye-catching pictures to add to your profile, then review this short blog article on professional images: Barbershop and Salon Photography. The following list summarizes the best practices listed in that article:

  1. Invest in lighting: two lights are ideal, but if you’re using one light, consider a ring light. 
  2. Use backlight to highlight the color, shape, and hair texture of your client in the picture. 
  3. Take advantage of natural light but try to avoid direct, harsh sunlight. 
  4. Position your camera from different angles then choose the most flattering image. 
  5. Only publish your best photos—poor images can take away from your reputation. 
  6. Pay attention to the background by cleaning your work space and minimizing clutter. 
  7. Avoid excessively using photoshop, which can make a photo look unrealistic. 
  8. Consider hiring a professional photographer to best feature your work and workspace. 
  9. Purchase a digital camera to take the best pictures and make your work standout. 
  10. Continue practicing with your camera to learn to take the best photos.

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Write an Eye-Catching Business Description

If you’re still looking for details on creating a great profile, check-out this article: Tips for Making Your Booksy Business Profile Stand Out. Read closely to find even more information on writing a detailed yet engaging business description. Here’s a summary of the advice: 

  • Add details about your level of industry education, experience level, and the background of your team. 
  • Make sure to describe your services and include information on your specializations and style. 
  • Discuss about your unique selling points (i.e. what makes your business stand out). 
  • Try to limit the description of your business to four or five strong sentences. 
  • Make sure to proofread all of the written content to avoid embarrassing typos.

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