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SEARCHScruples and The Unicorn Tribe have teamed up to create the #UrbanUnicornContest in which stylists are invited to share their unique color creations using Scruples Urban Shock Color Craze haircolor. To enter, share an image of your look on ...
Scruples and The Unicorn Tribe have teamed up to create the #UrbanUnicornContest in which stylists are invited to share their unique color creations using Scruples Urban Shock Color Craze haircolor. To enter, share an image of your look on Instagram using #UrbanUnicornContest and @scrupleshair in the caption. Include a full description of what inspired the look and what techniques and products were used. Entries are being accepted now until November 1.
HOW TO ENTER
1. Follow @scrupleshair, @theunicorntribe and @thereal_omgiloveyourhair on Instagram.
2. Create a before and after photo showcasing a unique stylized color using all Scruples Urban Shock Color Craze haircolor.
3. Image must be posted on Instagram using the hashtag #UrbanUnicornContest and @scrupleshair account tag in the Instagram caption. Include full description of inspiration, technique and products used. Pictures dated and posted before 9/8 will not count.
4. You may enter as many before and after photos as you like during the contest.
5. Extensions are allowed – but they also must showcase all Scruples Urban Shock Color Craze haircolor.
6. Contest is open to all licensed cosmetologists at least 18 years of age or older and who are a legal resident of the United States or Canada.
PRIZES
Grand Prize:
$400 credit towards Scruples color purchase and Scruples Urban Shock Color Craze Intro Kit (Total Value: $455). Winners also will be posted on the @scrupleshair, @theunicorntribe and @thereal_omgiloveyourhair Instagram accounts.
Second Prize:
$250 credit towards Scruples color purchase and Scruples Urban Shock Color Craze Intro Kit (Total Value: $305). Winners also will be posted on the @scrupleshair, @theunicorntribe and @thereal_omgiloveyourhair Instagram accounts.
Third Prize:
$150 credit towards Scruples color purchase and Scruples Urban Shock Color Craze Intro Kit (Total Value: $205). Winners also will be posted on the @scrupleshair, @theunicorntribe and @thereal_omgiloveyourhair Instagram accounts.
For more information, visit scrupleshaircare.com/urbanunicorncontest.
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