29 March 2024

Wella Spotlights Student Stylists at ABS

The 3rd edition of the Annual Wella Student Competition at America’s Beauty Show featured twenty-four talented cosmetology student finalists vying for recognition.

This is one competition that offers beauty school students a platform where they can hone their skills and leave their first small mark on the salon industry. This year broke all records, with nearly 500 students from 37 cosmetology schools in all corners of the USA submitting their entries.

“We are so proud of these incredible students who share Wella’s passion for our profession,” said Fabio Sementilli, Wella Creative & Technical Director. “Wella is committed to supporting stylists throughout every stage of their career. This competition shines the spotlight on student stylists who create beauty and defy convention. This community of young, driven and talented stylists is our Next Generation of Professionals.” added Sementilli.
 
Finalists were selected by a jury of hairdressing VIPs, including Wella Top Stylist Nick Berardi; Team I.C.A.N’s Kathryn Hornick; 2012 International Trend Vision Award Gold Winner and Wella Top Stylist Phillip Ferreira; 2011 North America Trend Vision Award Gold Winner and Wella Top Stylist Shirley Gordon; Wella Global Academy Dean Stephen Moody and Wella Lead Educator Kelly Pennington.

Gold Winners of the 3rd Annual Wella Student Competition received a $1000 cash prize and a well-stocked Stylist Product Kit.
Wella GOLD – Ashley Thom, Bellus Academy – Poway, CA
Sebastian GOLD – Michelle Ross, Regency Beauty Institute – Phoenix, AZ
Clairol GOLD – Daniela Navarrete, Avalon School of Cosmetology – Phoenix, AZ
 
2013 Wella Instructor of the Year received $350 cash prize, an expense-paid trip to the North American Trend Vision Awards and a voucher for an advanced education course at the Wella Studio.
There were 10 “Instructor of the Year” finalists, but only Casey Ramos, of Marinello School of Beauty in Enfield, CT, was deemed by the jury to be the person who excelled in inspiring her students the most throughout his or her journey to becoming an star stylist.
 
“Throughout our careers there are special folks who truly believe in our ability, they know it is their duty to mentor and guide us to succeed and positively change our lives,” said Sementilli. “For this reason, Wella designed this special award category to recognize the often unsung instructors/mentors in beauty schools and salons throughout North America.”
 
Gold, Silver & Bronze Winners of the 3rd Annual Wella Student Competition In the 2013 Wella Professionals category:
GOLD – Ashley Thom, Bellus Academy – Poway, CA 
SILVER – Jasper Struthers, Bellus Academy – Manhattan, KS
BRONZE – Alicia Harley, Marinello School of Beauty – Moreno Valley, CA
 
In the 2013 Sebastian Professional category:
GOLD – Michelle Ross, Regency Beauty Institute – Phoenix, AZ
SILVER – Sabrina Vann, Bellus Academy – Poway, CA 
BRONZE – Mackenzie Secrist, Avalon School of Cosmetology – Phoenix, AZ
 
In the 2013 Clairol Professional category:
GOLD – Daniela Navarrete, Avalon School of Cosmetology – Phoenix, AZ
SILVER – Amanda Scott, Avalon School of Cosmetology – Phoenix­, AZ
BRONZE – Hilaria Estrada, Avalon School of Cosmetology – Phoenix, AZ
 
Those who missed the competition can experience the excitement at salonprofessionalinteractive.com.
 
Wella also salutes all thirty-seven beauty schools that encouraged their students to participate in the 3rd Wella Student Competition, and would like to recognize and congratulate these 10 Instructors of the Year Nominees and 24 Student Finalists who showed incredible effort and inspired beauty professionals and students alike.

Congratulations to these finalists in the Wella Professionals category:
Sara Bain, Regency Beauty Institute – Southgate, MI
Crystal Carney, Regency Beauty Institute – Grand Rapids MI
Claudia Lerma, Metro Beauty Academy – Allentown, PA
Heather Youse, Metro Beauty Academy – Allentown, PA
Michael Myles Diaz II, Avalon School of Cosmetology – Phoenix, AZ

Congratulations to these finalists in the Sebastian Professional category:
Mayderum Michell, Regency Beauty Institute – Copperwood, TX
Dominica Newsome, Avalon School of Cosmetology – Phoenix, AZ
Dyana Balderrama, Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology – Portland, OR
Shirley Mills, Marinello School of Beauty – Torrington, CT
Cameron Clochie, Regency Beauty Institute – Blaine, MN
 
Congratulations to these finalists in the Clairol Professional category:
Andre Richardson, Southeastern Beauty Schools – Columbus, GA
Morgan Jones, Avalon School of Cosmetology – Phoenix, AZ
Marlela A. Olivia, Capri Beauty College  – Oak Forest, IL
Carmen Sandoval, Avalon School of Cosmetology – Phoenix, AZ
Kristen Lowery, Capri Beauty College – Oak Forest, IL
 
Congratulations to these finalists in the Instructor of the Year category:
Tommy Wozniak, Avalon School of Cosmetology – Phoenix, AZ
Bryden Mugleston, Bellus Academy – Poway, CA
Justyna Hebbert, Bellus Academy – Poway, CA
Matthew Hom, Bellus Academy – Poway, CA
Rachel Toman, Metro Beauty Academy – Allentown, PA
Allison VanDerMole, Capri Beauty College – Oak Forest, IL
Andee Holmes, Marinello School of Beauty – Torrington, CT
Cristina Woodson, Marinello School of Beauty – Moreno Valley, CA
Shanell Blackshear, Marienello School of Beauty – Moreno Valley, CA

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