
ASCP, ISPA and PBA Receive 2026 Power of Associations Award for Esthetics Licensure Compact
This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
American Crew is accepting submissions for the 2014-2015 All-Star Challenge, the annual global competition to recognize the best men’s hairstylists.

The US All-Star Finalist 2013-2014, Bradford Davison, created this look. Stylist: Bradford Davison Model: Justin Fix Photographer: Ben Humphrey Salon: Blind Barber Address: 3536 Hughes Ave, 105 Los Angeles, CA, 90034
American Crew is accepting submissions for the 2014-2015 All-Star Challenge, the annual global competition to recognize the best men’s hairstylist in the world. The All-Star Challenge celebrates stylists from around the world, and challenges them to create styles that are modern, expressive and embody the vision of the true American Crew man.
WHEN: Entry is open from September 1 – December 7, 2014
WHERE: http://www.americancrew.com/allstarchallenge/
HOW: To enter, cut and style a male model with American Crew products and take two pictures (one face-on, one profile). Upload the photos and enter your contact information via the entry portal located at http://www.americancrew.com/allstarchallenge/, along with your contact information, a brief description of your look, and a list of the products used. There is no entry fee to enter the All-Star Challenge.
WHY: The All-Star Challenge seeks stylists with a passion for men’s grooming, to use their technique, styling and individual inspiration to create looks that embody a modern, masculine man. Stylists have the opportunity to be named the “best of the best” in their country and worldwide at a global event.
Previous country finalists have doubled their male clientele in salon and increased product sales after participating in the American Crew All-Star Challenge.
PRIZE: The U.S. Winner will be awarded a $5,000 monetary prize, recognition in a 2015 professional magazine advertisement, mention in the 2016 American Crew Style Selector and a chance to compete in the global American Crew All-Star Challenge (Europe, April 2015). The two remaining U.S. finalists will be recognized with a $2,000 monetary prize.
15 finalists will be chosen to compete in the global 2014-2015 American Crew All-Star Challenge, held in Europe, April 2015.

This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.

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