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SEARCHOut of 2,500 entries, 30 countries, 70 national winners from five continents were here in Paris to crown three people Global Winners. Out of 40 semi-finalists, I am so excited to bring you the winners:
Out of 2,500 entries, 30 countries, 70 national winners from five continents were here in Paris to crown three people Global Winners. Out of the 40 semi-finalists from around the globe, I am so excited to bring you the winners, straight from the City of Lights.
A HUGE congratulations to Goldwell Color Zoom Global Winners!
Neil Barton from the UK for Creative
Marcella Blechova from Czech Republic for Partner Category
Luo Wan Jen from Taiwan for New Talent
Neil Barton from the UK for Creative
accepts his award from KPSS CEO Anthony Pucciarelli.
Marcella Blechova from Czech Republic for Partner Category
walks the catwalk to accept her award.
Luo Wan Jen from Taiwan for New Talent!
Their interpretation of the Just Naked Collection was truly fantastic--and definitely deserves celebration. The competition opened in February, as entrants were invited to interpret a key hair trend for 2010's "Just Naked" collection, a collection based on reduction and refined simplicity. Colorists from around the world did this by using Goldwell color to create their own unique take on the trend.
At the end of the evening, you know what song is stuck in my head? "Oh what a night..." Seriously.What a night. It began with a champagne reception at BON--a beautiful restaurant in an amazing spot in Paris--with glass ceilings, chandeliers and white couches with fur pillows--seriously an incredible place.
Then, we headed out to the Award Ceremony, which couldn't have been more beautiful. Breathtaking table settings (decorated with chess pieces to represent 2011's collection: Play Strong!), amazing music, beautiful people. One of the most memorable parts of the evening was an opening performance by an aquatic acrobat dancing in a bowl of water... it sounds crazy but it was INCREDIBLE! She sloshed around in a big bowl full of water to music by Evanescence. It is SURE to be one of the things that will be remembered for years and years.
The aquatic acrobat that kicked off the evening's celebrations in an incredibly memorable way.
I still get goosebumps thinking about it!
Then, armed with international flags representing their countries, along with fierce faces,
out came the models down the catwalk, representing this year's Just Naked interpretations. Stunning!!!
A model from the show gets a new look on stage where, when it came to hair, bigger is better.
Me with KPSS CEO Anthony Pucciarelli, who announced all three of the winners for Goldwell Color Zoom 2010.
Me with the very fantastic Paige Fadden and Mario Argenti.
There are so many beautiful images of the models and looks from the event, so be sure to go to facebook.com/modernsalon to check out all of the imagery and see a little peek into next year's collection: Play Strong.
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This year’s awards centered around the Monochromatic trend, which is rooted in minimalism and intentional by design.
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The show reported 30% attendance growth. It felt that way. This event for the southwest professional beauty community had heart, spice, and something for everyone.
