Before: Chrystofer Benson, J. Chrystofer Salon, New York City.
COLOR AMERICA-COLORIST OF THE YEAR:
Chrystofer Benson, J. Chrystofer Salon, New York City
MAKEOVER EXPERT:
Chrystofer Benson, J. Chrystofer Salon, New York City
TEXTURE CHAMPION:
Chrystofer Benson, J. Chrystofer Benson Salon, New York City
Before: Erin Brooks, Frank Gironda Salon & Spa, Wheaton, Illinois.
MENS LOOK CHAMPION:
Erin Brooks, Frank Gironda Salon & Spa, Wheaton, Illinois.
Before: Amanda McKenzie, Michaels Salons & Spa, Centerville, Ohio
HAIR FASHION VISIONARY-AVANT GARDE:
Amanda McKenzie, Michael’s Salons & Spa, Centerville, Ohio.
INTERNATIONAL NAIL TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR:
Ashley Gregory, POP Nails, Chicago.
Before: Jennifer Price (stylist) and Ashley Stevens (make-up) Zano Salons & Spa, Naperville, Illinois.
DAY TO NIGHT:
Jennifer Price (stylist) and Ashley Stevens (make-up) Zano Salons & Spa, Naperville, Illinois.
Before: Mariah Reed, Capri College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
RISING STAR OF ABS 2013 (STUDENT CATEGORY):
Mariah Reed, Capri College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Before: Chrystofer Benson, J. Chrystofer Salon, New York City.
COLOR AMERICA-COLORIST OF THE YEAR:
Chrystofer Benson, J. Chrystofer Salon, New York City
MAKEOVER EXPERT:
Chrystofer Benson, J. Chrystofer Salon, New York City
TEXTURE CHAMPION:
Chrystofer Benson, J. Chrystofer Benson Salon, New York City
Before: Erin Brooks, Frank Gironda Salon & Spa, Wheaton, Illinois.
MENS LOOK CHAMPION:
Erin Brooks, Frank Gironda Salon & Spa, Wheaton, Illinois.
Before: Amanda McKenzie, Michaels Salons & Spa, Centerville, Ohio
HAIR FASHION VISIONARY-AVANT GARDE:
Amanda McKenzie, Michael’s Salons & Spa, Centerville, Ohio.
INTERNATIONAL NAIL TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR:
Ashley Gregory, POP Nails, Chicago.
Before: Jennifer Price (stylist) and Ashley Stevens (make-up) Zano Salons & Spa, Naperville, Illinois.
DAY TO NIGHT:
Jennifer Price (stylist) and Ashley Stevens (make-up) Zano Salons & Spa, Naperville, Illinois.
Before: Mariah Reed, Capri College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
RISING STAR OF ABS 2013 (STUDENT CATEGORY):
Mariah Reed, Capri College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
In 2000, Cosmetologists Chicago inaugurated its STARS and RISING STARS Photo Competition and each year, hundreds of both established salon professionals and new comers enter this popular talent showcase. The finished looks in the “before and after” photo entries are judged on technical merit, execution, concept and suitability of the style to the category in which it is entered. A panel of industry leaders judged the competition and the winners were celebrated at the 2013 BeatuyBASH during the recent 2013 America’s Beauty show.
Here are the 2013 STARS and RISING STAR winners.