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The Fade Games · Year One

B2E2

The Barber & Beauty Experience Expo

One day. Five battles. Cash prizes in every one. Education, competition, and craft — under one roof.

JUL 112027BOSSIER CITY
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Event Highlights

Live Battles

5 categories — cash prizes, trophies, and championship titles in every one.

Education

Hands-on classes from top educators in barber and cosmetology.

Prizes

Cash + trophies in every category. Champions crowned.

Vendors

Top brands and products in the marketplace.

2027 pricing announced soon

Official Battle Categories

5 categories. 10 competitors each. Cash, trophies, and championship titles up for grabs.

Category 02
Highest Stakes

Freestyle Design

The Original Blueprint

Show your artistry. The highest stakes.

2027 pricing announced soon
45 minutes·Timed / Showcase
Category 01

Fastest Fade

Speed meets precision. Clock is ticking.

2027 pricing announced soon
10 minutes·Timed
Category 03

Fade & Beard Sculpting

The complete package — fade and beard.

2027 pricing announced soon
45 minutes·Timed
Category 04

Student Battle

Students — this is your shot.

2027 pricing announced soon
45 minutes·Timed
Category 05

Traditional Battle

Best Barber Wins

Your best cut, head to head. Since you say you're the best — let's see.

2027 pricing announced soon
60 minutes·Timed
Register to Compete →See full rules & prizes
2026 · The First One

Moments From the Floor

The Fade Games started here. Next July, it gets bigger.

The B²E² Hairshow crew in branded tees in front of the B²E² step-and-repeat at the 2026 expo.The 2026 crew
A young Student Battle winner in a navy suit holds his cash prize beside his barber at B²E² 2026, trophy on the table behind them.
Champions crowned
Freestyle Design
A barber shapes a client’s lineup with comb and trimmer on the B²E² 2026 expo floor.
Craft on the floor
Barbers work side-by-side stations, one cutting a young client, during B²E² 2026.
Stations running
A crisp fade and lineup takes shape during B²E² 2026 in Bossier City.
Fades in progress

Shot by the crew and the community at the first B2E2. Tag @B2E2EXPO and yours could land here next year.

On Sale Soon

Tickets

Three ways in — spectator, student, working pro. 2027 passes go on sale soon.

Prices below are what 2026 cost, shown as a guide — 2027 pricing isn't set yet. Follow @B2E2EXPO for the drop.

★ Most Popular
Pro

Professional Pass

For licensed barbers and cosmetologists. Sharpen your craft, stay for the battle.

$50Classes + Show
  • Access to ALL morning classes (barber + cosmo)
  • Education from 10:00 AM
  • Vendor marketplace + networking
  • The show included — battle + awards ceremony
Student

Student Pass

For barber and cosmetology students. Bring valid student ID to the door.

$25Classes + Show
  • Access to ALL morning classes (barber + cosmo)
  • Education from 10:00 AM
  • Vendor marketplace + networking
  • The show included — battle + awards ceremony
GA

General Admission

Public doors at 3 PM — show up for the battle.

$20One Day · Show + Awards
  • Entry from 3:00 PM
  • Watch all 5 battle categories live
  • Awards ceremony access
  • Afternoon vendor marketplace

📞 Questions? Call 318-573-1988