Barber Joshua Ratliff trims the hair of Johnny Wright Monday afternoon at the D2K Hair & Fashion Expo at the Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel. Ratcliff was among several competitors vying for first place at the event. (Tim Givens/The Natchez Democrat)

Competitor Samuel Dubose cuts fine details in the hair of Samuel Latham. (Tim Givens/The Natchez Democrat)

Ms. Peaches of Dallas, Texas, observes competitors during the contest. Ms. Peaches was one of three judges for the D2K Hair & Fashion Expo. (Tim Givens/The Natchez Democrat)