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SEARCHSebastian Professional’s “What’s Next” Awards calls on stylists to explore hair’s possibilities in a hairstyling competition for new and established talent who dare to create “what’s next.”
Sebastian Professional’s “What’s Next” Awards calls on stylists to explore hair’s possibilities in a hairstyling competition for new and established talent who dare to create “what’s next.”
The competition is re-launching September 2012 at the New York City stop on Sebastian’s “What’s Next” Tour and is now located on Sebastian’s Facebook page for easier entry and access. It includes a new student category to support emerging stylists. This year, the competition will focus on multi-dimensional shine in celebration of Sebastian’s newly amplified Flaunt collection, launched in August 2012.
Who can enter:
· Professional stylists who are licensed cosmetologists
· Aspiring and newly minted stylists who are either enrolled in an accredited cosmetology program or recent graduates
How to enter:
· Sebastian’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/#!/SebastianPro
Grand Prizes:
Professional Category:
· Round-trip airfare to New York City
· Two nights stay at hotel in NYC
· The opportunity to style backstage at New York Fashion Week with the Sebastian Design Team
· Styling a Sebastian-sponsored editorial photo shoot with a leading salon publication
New Talent/Student Category:
· Styling a Sebastian-sponsored editorial photo shoot with a leading salon publication
· One-year mentorship from a Sebastian Design Team member
· Coaching and entry sponsorship into the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) competition for 2014
· Travel and accommodations to NAHA venue if selected as a NAHA finalist
DEADLINES:
· ENTRIES BEGIN: September 1, 2012
· ENTRY DEADLINE: February 1, 2013
· FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: March 15, 2013
· FINAL COMPETITION (LIVE IN LA): April 28, 2013
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