Bismarck barber David Vetter is one of a kind in North Dakota, as a finalist in a global hair competition.

Vetter was chosen from more than 300,000 people from 80 countries to be a finalist in the One Shot Hair Awards. He's competing in the men's hot shot division, and says he was blown away when he found out he was picked as one of the top 25.

Vetter and wife Hannah own The Barber's Wife in downtown Bismarck. Creating hairstyles tailored to each client, Vetter was asked for a unique cut this past spring.

“He was like Ivan Drago from Rocky, make me look like him and I was like, awesome I love doing that kind of stuff,” Vetter said.

Vetter created a style from that idea, and then submitted it to the One Shot Hair Awards in March. He found out earlier this month that he's among 25 others picked by a panel of judges as a finalist out of 311,000 submissions.

“It's crazy honestly, just honored and completely humbled by the news,” Vetter said.

Now Vetter is waiting for his chance to be on stage with the other 25 finalists in Washington, D.C. in August where a winner will be announced.

“Those are some that I follow and look up to so much on social media,” Vetter said.

Vetter says he's the first finalist for the competition from the state of North Dakota.

Voting will open soon for the public to choose their favorite design. Vetter says the link to pick will be posted to The Barber's Wife's Facebook and Instagram accounts once it is live.