The Outside Challenge ft. Coi Leray

theCut x Coi Leray: The Outside Challenge

COI LERAY WANTS YOUR BEFORE/AFTER.

Shoot the transition. Sync it to Coi Leray's "Outside." Tag it right. theCut and Coi pick the winner. $5,000, split between you and your client.

Open to barbers on theCut.

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The Prize

For the Barber
$2,500

Goes straight to you for the winning cut.

For the Client
$2,500

Your client gets paid too. Worth mentioning before they sit down.

TOTAL PRIZE POOL: $5,000

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The Cut

Req. 01 / Footage

Shoot the transition

One video, one chair. Client walks in shaggy, walks out sharp. Before and after, same clip.

Req. 02 / Audio

Play "Outside"

Coi Leray's "Outside" is the official sound. Use it as the audio track, not just a caption mention.

Req. 03 / Branding

Rep theCut

Logo overlay, a branded cape, whatever fits your setup. theCut needs to be visible somewhere in frame.

Tag it like this →
@coileray @thecutapp #thecutoutside
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Fine Print

  • Open to barbers on theCut only.
  • Entries close the last day of August. No separate form. Tagging @coileray and @thecutapp with #thecutoutside on a qualifying video is your entry, and theCut is monitoring submissions.
  • theCut reserves the right to choose the winner and will work with Coi Leray's team to select a winner that mutually aligns.
  • Prize is split $2,500 to the barber and $2,500 to the client featured in the winning video.
  • Post as many transformations as you want. Only your best gets judged.
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