
Pro Beauty Pulse: A Monthly View of Industry Confidence
The Professional Beauty Association and Pivot Point team up to develop an ongoing study that measures the confidence of salon owners, stylists, school owners, and students.
MODERN SALON 'SHARE YOUR TRANSFORMATIONS AND WIN!' CONTESTOfficial Rules1. CONTEST PERIOD begins at 9:00 a.m. CST on Monday, December 8, 2014 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 21st, 2014. (Last ...
MODERN SALON 'SHARE YOUR TRANSFORMATIONS AND WIN!' CONTEST
Official Rules
1. CONTEST PERIOD begins at 9:00 a.m. CST on Monday, December 8, 2014 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 21st, 2014. (Last entries are due at 11:59 a.m.)
2. ELIGIBILITY: The contest is open to anyone who is a resident of the continental United States and has a MODERNSALON.com account in good standing.
3. HOW TO ENTER: Eligible participants may enter the contest by submitting an image of professional styling work that they have done to the contest forum during the contest period. Each article will be treated as an individual submission. All submissions must be consistent with Sponsor’s goodwill and brand image (e.g. no sexual or unlawful content) as well as the positive theme of the contest. Sponsor in its sole discretion, may disqualify any inappropriate entries/submissions. [While Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest are not sponsors of or affiliated with the Contest, their respective terms and condition of use apply.]
4. HOW TO WIN: The article that receives the most upvotes on a prize eligible day will win the prize designated for that time period. The time period in which the prize will be available lasts from when it is first announed on the contest forum to when it is removed from the forum. Participants may only win once during the contest period. In the event of a tie, Sponsor will act as judge to determine a winner.
5. PRIZES: Prizes include; GrandeLASH Enhancer System and GrandeHEAT Eyelash Curler, BaBylissPRO™ Nano Titanium ItaliaBrava™ Dryer, SmartSolutions Bundle, DevaCURL Bundle, Oil Wonders Collection Bundle, Stylist Combo & Charm Trimmer Bundle, Aveda Complete Calm, Twinkling Eyes and Warmth and Light holiday gift set, Keratin Complex Stealth IV Straightener and HydraDry Blow Dryer, Washi Scissor Co. Creation Shear Set, Fromm 1907 Hair Dryer, HairMax Laser Comb, Wahl Prize Pack, Keune So Pure Product Line Package. The approximate value of these prizes is no less than $125 USD. Prizes are not transferable; no substitutions or equivalents are permitted, except by the Sponsor at its sole discretion. Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery of the prizes. All costs related to a prize not specifically stated within these Official Rules are the sole responsibility of the winner. Sponsor shall have no obligation (express or implied) to further exploit, develop, produce, or distribute any entry submission. Prizes will not be shipped outside of the continental United States.
6. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: By entering, entrants acknowledge and agree that Sponsor may publish their name as a winner on its website and social media websites for announcement purposes only. Entrants also agree to be bound by these Official Rules including all eligibility requirements as well as MODERNSALON.com’s Terms of Use.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
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