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SEARCHThe results for Pravana’s “Show Us Your Vivids + Pastels Contest” are in! From June 1st through August 31st, students and stylists entered their most creative color creations for a chance to win their own editorial photo shoot in Chicago. Members of Pravana's Artistic Council judged the contest based on creativity, technique and overall impact. See the winners
The results for Pravana's “Show Us Your Vivids + Pastels Contest” are in! From June 1st through August 31st, students and stylists entered their most creative color creations for a chance to win their own editorial photo shoot in Chicago. Members of Pravana's Artistic Council judged the contest based on creativity, technique and overall impact.
Each talented winner will receive the following prizes:
First Place: a creative photo shoot for an editorial spread in Chicago mentored by Daniel Moon, Celebrity Colorist and Pravana Artistic Council Member
Second Place: a deluxe Pravana Glam Kit (products of their choice) valued at $1,000
Third Place: a Pravana Glam Kit (products of their choice) valued at $500
Facebook Fan Pick: a Fan Glam Kit with Pravana products, valued at $500
1st Place
Name: Mariell Johnson
Products Used: Vivids Silver, Vivids Pink, Vivids Magenta, Vivids Wild Orchid, Vivids Violet, Vivids Green (diluted)
Technique: "My model was lightened and cut into a symmetrical a-line bob. I then sectioned along the curve of the head, adding desired colors and ombred sections. The final result is completely multi dimensional color, however it is worn.”
2nd Place
Name: Lydia Ruth Durand
Products Used: Vivids Blue, Vivids Clear, Vivids Green, Pastels Blissful Blue
Technique: “I pre-lightened her whole head to a level 9, shampooed and blow-dried. I used Vivids Blue on the top 2 inches, then a mix of Vivids Blue, Pastels Blissful Blue, and Vivids Clear on the mid lengths. The ends are Pastels Blissful Blue, Vivids Green, and Vivids Clear.”
3rd Place
Name: Shannon O'Neill
Products Used: Vivids Violet, Vivids Orange, Vivids Red, Vivids Magenta, ChromaSilk 4.20, ChromaSilk 3n, ChromaSilk 5.7, 20 Volume Creme Developer
Technique: "Splicing, paneling, basic tinting."
Honorable Mention
Name: Jacquelyn Marie Hastings
Products used: Vivids Violet, Vivids Blue, Vivids Clear, Pastels Blissful Blue, Pastels Luscious Lavender, Pure Light Power Lightener, 20 Volume Creme Developer
Technique: "I used foiling in the front for the darker pieces and hand painting for the hard part illusion. Blending was done by using the combing technique and the customized color gradient was created by formulating combinations of Blue and Blissful Blue, Luscious Lavender and Clear. To lighten her base I used Pravana Pure Light Power Lightener with 20 Volume.”
Facebook Fan Pick
Name: Erica Hardy
Products Used: Pastels Mystical Mint, Pastels Blissful Blue, Pastels Too Cute Coral, Pastels Pretty in Pink, Pastels Luscious Lavender, Vivids Clear, Vivids Green, Vivids Wild Orchid, Vivids Pink
Technique: “Pre-lighten the level 5 regrowth to a level 10 using Pravana Pure Light Power Lightener and 40 Volume Crème Developer. Section off a large triangle shape in the center, and horizontal sections on the sides. Foil the sections with a thin slice alternating the color formulas until complete. Apply color to the midshaft and ends of the hair that is remaining, alternating the colors. Process this for 20 minutes at room temperature. Shampoo and condition with Pravana Sulfate-Free Shampoo and Conditioner. Apply Silk Degrees Shine Serum to hair, blowdry, then flat iron.”
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