
U.S. Beauty Artists Win 10 Medals at the OMC Hairworld World Cup 2026 in Paris
Makeup, brow and hair artists from across the United States won 10 medals at the OMC Hairworld World Cup 2026, held October 11–12 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Calling all professional stylists! Here’s your chance to win a photoshoot with MODERN SALON!Snap a picture of your best work using your favorite Bio Ionic tools. Tell Bio Ionic what tool(s) you used to create your look.You Can Enter 3 ...


Calling all professional stylists! Here’s your chance to win a photoshoot with MODERN SALON!
Snap a picture of your best work using your favorite Bio Ionic tools. Tell Bio Ionic what tool(s) you used to create your look.
You Can Enter 3 Different Ways:
1. “Like” Bio Ionic on facebook.com/BioIonicLA, and post your pic with hashtags: #MyBigBreak & #TellUsHowYouBio
2. Follow Bio Ionic on Instagram @BIOIONICLA, and post your pic with hashtags: #MyBigBreak & #TellUsHowYouBio
3. Email Bio Ionic your picture here
What will you win? Four #MyBigBreak winners will receive:
Round trip airfare ticket to LA to attend the Style Awards
Ticket to compete at the Style Awards in LA
Hotel, transfer accommodations and prizes
One Grand Prize Winner will walk away with a photo shoot with MODERN SALON where his/her own “My Story” feature will be published in an upcoming issue. In addition to an editorial spread with MODERN SALON, the winner’s story and artistry may be highlighted and featured across all Bio Ionic, MODERN SALON and Salon Centric’s web, print and social media platforms.
Selection Process
The Bio Ionic team will select a winner every two months from May to December. Selection is based on the artist’s ability to create an innovative style using a Bio Ionic tool. Four contest winners will be announced at the end of the year. Bio Ionic will fly these lucky four to Los Angeles for the Style Awards where they will showcase their “winning style’ for the grand prize.
The Style Awards:
This black-tie event on March 6, 2016 will gather some 200+ creative artists, stylists, and beauty industry leaders to participate in the selection of one grand prize winner. The event will highlight the four #MyBigBreak contestants’ “winning looks” before a panel of judges.

Makeup, brow and hair artists from across the United States won 10 medals at the OMC Hairworld World Cup 2026, held October 11–12 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

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