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WATCH: Interviews with the US and Canada Wella International TrendVision Finalists in Berlin
The Wella International Trend Vision Competition & Awards is a yearly hairdressing and styling challenge and this year it is being held in Berlin, Germany. 69 finalists from 39 countries, all National TrendVision winners, are ...
November 22, 2015
MODERN SALON's Anne Moratto and Young Talent US Finalist Alisha Basham, in Berlin, Germany
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TheWella International Trend Vision Competition & Awards is a yearly hairdressing and styling challenge and this year it is being held in Berlin, Germany. 69 finalists from 39 countries, all National TrendVision winners, are competing for the global title in two categories--Young Talent and Color Vision.
MODERN is in Berlin and pulled the competitors from the United States and from Canada away from their preparations today, Saturday, long enough to hear why competing in TrendVision can be a life-changing experience. We also spoke with their country coaches, the Wella Education team members who are leading them through this journey.
And after watching these videos, remember to tune in LIVE on Sunday, on www.wella.com/live starting at 5:00am PST / 8:00am EST, to see all the "wow" that is Wella International TrendVision:
The catwalk will host creations from renowned Sassoon Professional and Sebastian Professional teams in addition to the talented teams at Wella Professionals.
Hairdressing fans worldwide will be able to watch the competition live from Berlin at www.wella.com/live starting at 5:30 am PST / 8:30 am EST, with the results airing live from Berlin at 10:20 am PST / 1:20 pm EST.
Online voting for the coveted People’s Choice Awards will be from 5:30am - 9:00am PST / 8:30am - 12 pm EST at www.wella.com/live on Sunday November 22. Hairdressing fans will be able to vote for entries in the Color Vision and Young Talent categories who they felt showed the most artistry and expertise, using the online voting options.
THE FULL SCHEDULE FOR VIEWING IS BELOW THE VIDEOS.
USA
Katie Manselle of Samuel Cole Salon in Raleigh, NC (Color Category)
Alisha Basham of London Hair Studios in Eugene, OR (Young Talent)
CANADA
Ilona Garson of Jet Black Hair & Studio in Ottawa, ON (Color Category)
Paige Ingram of Union Salon Vancouver, BC (Young Talent)
USA WELLA EDUCATION
From Wella Professionals Education, USA, Marissa Kosolofsky
WELLA EDUCATION CANADA
From Wella Professionals Education, the Brand Portfolio Curriculum Master, Laura Visco
Your Wella TV Scheduling Guide Sunday November 22:
5:00am (PST) 8:00am (EST): Wella TV officially launches
5:30-6:10am (PST) 8:30-9:10am (EST): Vote for your fan favorite
6:10-10:20am (PST) 9:10am-1:20pm (EST): LIVE catwalk shows and inspiring sessions from Sebastian Professional, Wella Professionals and Sassoon Professional.
10:20-11:00am (PST) 1:20-2:00pm (EST): ITVA Ceremony
11:00-11:30am (PST) 2:00-2:30pm (EST): 2016 Trend Reveal
Wella TV will be available on-demand at www.wella.com/live even after the event is finished.
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