The competition doesn’t have any set dates. The only condition is that the weather has to be cold enough to let people’s hair freeze, which is usually below −4°F. For example, the current contest started on December 20, 2019. And people sent their photos in until March 8.

The first competitions were pretty humble. There were no more than a few dozen participants each year, with a prize of $100 for the most creative hairdo. This year, the winner will get $2,000.

The organizers suggest that participants periodically dip their ears in the water to keep them warm, while their hair slowly freezes.

There are 5 nominations — Best Male, Best Female, Most Creative, Best Group, and People’s Choice.

Here are the numbers of 5 finalists: 1, 5, 7, 9, 17.

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