Even though this looks like it was staged for this challenge, it seems a bit more honest and candid than the others. The hair on the model's face is a really nice touch. Seems like it was touched up very well.
No touch-up required. This was a candid shot of an actual haircut in progress.
Very good representation of the challenge! I like the toning, sharpness and depth of field here, too. My only nitpicks would be the shadow (although it gives it an Anthony Perkins-style Psycho feel), and the blown out areas of the hand. A 9 from me.
Even though this looks like it was staged for this challenge, it seems a bit more honest and candid than the others. The hair on the model's face is a really nice touch. Seems like it was touched up very well.
Wow! That's a good one. One of those classic black & white humor. There's a very candid look to it but in no way a snapshot. Tones are top notch! I like the composition very much. There's something funky going on the shadow casted by the hand tough... You seem to have double exposure, maybe sync-flash? But overall I really like it. Very nice!