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AROD Rodriguez, L3VEL3, USA
The America’s Beauty Show Global Image Awards celebrates the artistry, growth, and passion that drive the beauty industry. The ABS Global Image Awards (GIA) competition features both emerging talent and seasoned professionals who have submitted their strongest collections, blending creativity, image, and storytelling to represent the future of beauty.
This international competition is driven by intense creativity and collaboration. It underscores the power of community and the personal and professional growth of each participant. Stylists, colorists, salon teams, nail technicians, makeup artists, and teams from around the world have come together to share their stories, their vision, and their talent.
The ABS Global Image Awards hosts a spectacular celebration during America’s Beauty Show on the evening of Saturday, April 5, 2025. This event will be a true reflection of the growth and collaboration that make the beauty industry so special.
All America’s Beauty Show attendees are invited to the Cosmetologists Chicago President’s Party at 6 pm CST before the ABS Global Image Awards at 7:30pmCST on Saturday night. This inclusive celebration is open to all, and attendees are invited to join in the festivities at no charge.
The evening will feature the finalists and winners of the 2025 ABS Global Image Awards, plus live music by Libido Funk Circus, bringing an electrifying energy to the celebration. This year’s event is a true reflection of growth and community, as we come together to honor those shaping the future of beauty.
The night will reflect a celebration of talent and the shared vision that moves our community forward. The event is the signature celebration for America’s Beauty Show.
Proudly announcing the 2025 ABS Global Image Awards Finalists:
AROD Rodriguez, L3VEL3, USA
Jamie DiGrazia, Logan Parlor, USA
Chrish Erhardt, Hairnik Salon, USA
Oliver Salvador, Spain
Karine Belanger, Karine Styliste Salon, Canada
Chrystofer Benson, Chrystofer Benson Collective, USA
Janelle Eyre, Ulta Beauty, USA
Sean Godard, Redken / Ulta Beauty, USA
Joel Ibañez Maturana, Joel Beauty Salon, Spain
Lacye Geitgey, Sheer Professionals, Inc, USA
Jackie Litscher, Jackie Litscher Hair, USA
Anthony Negron, Ulta Beauty, USA
Brayden Pelletier, Just B Hair, USA
Teresa Romero, Jose Luis Salon, USA
James Abu-Ulba, Method Education, Canada
David Barron, David London Salon, USA
Chrystofer Benson, Chrystofer Benson Collective, USA
Gilad Goldstein, Ulta Beauty, USA
Shogo Ideguchi, Fabric, Japan
Chrystofer Benson, Chrystofer Benson Collective, USA
Rafael Bueno and Manuel Mon, Rafael Bueno & Manuel Mon, Spain
Ruth Roche, Ruth Roche, USA
Jerica Wentzell, Gingersnap Salon & Lukas Press Hair, USA
Jamie Wiley, JV Team, USA
Chrystofer Benson, Chrystofer Benson Collective, USA
Nanette Guild, Exclamations! Salon, USA
Brayden Pelletier, Just B Hair, USA
Lukas Press, Lukas Press Hair Studio, Canada
Jamie Wiley, HAIRBOSS Salon Studio, USA
"Participating in the ABS Global Image Awards highlights the extraordinary artistry and craftsmanship our industry is known for,” says Jessi Marshall, VP of Events and Education. “This year’s submissions showcase the immense talent, innovation, and dedication of each artist. As a community, we come together to celebrate and honor these remarkable achievements. We are proud to recognize all the finalists who have contributed their artistry to this collective celebration of talent and creativity.”
Each category will offer a single winner an impressive award from America’s Beauty Show to proudly display. In addition to each category winner, one extraordinary submission from the professional categories will be awarded The Leo Passage Gold Trophy Award in honor of the late Pivot Point International founder and Cosmetologists Chicago member, Leo Passage.
The ABS Global Image Awards were anonymously judged by an esteemed panel of industry experts, media, educators, and elite artists.
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The ABS Global Image Awards honor creativity, artistry, and dedication in the beauty industry, recognizing both emerging and seasoned professionals for their talent and innovative work.
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