Awe-Inspiring Night in Vegas: Kudos to Wella’s 2015 NATVA Winners!

Creativity, innovation and talent met undeniable artistry tonight at the Wella Professionals’ 2015 North American Trend Vision Awards show in the heart of Las Vegas.

The 44 American and Canadian competitors presented their interpretations of the Wella Professionals 2015 trends: ‘Journey of Enlightenment’ & ‘Uncharted Territories’. This year’s panel of judges included Andy Lecompte, Eden Sassoon, Tabatha Coffey, Oscar Blandi, Frank Marasco, and Whitney Port, all who had the very difficult task to select the best from the best.

The winners of this fantastical event are now part of one of the largest international competitions of its kind. The Gold winners of NATVA will go on to represent USA & Canada at the International Trend Vision Awards (ITVA) in Berlin, Germany on November 22, 2015 to compete globally for prize that recognizes top skills of pioneering stylists with an inherent sense of originality.

The evening included amazing presentations by D&J Ambrose, Sebastian Professional’s Michael Polsinelli & Shay Dempsey, and the Sassoon Academy led by Mark Hayes, who delivered a phenomenal live show to put the icing on the cake of the 2015 North American Trend Vision Awards show!

Wella Professionals annual International Trend Vision competition offers young stylists and talented colorists across the globe a chance to showcase their passion and talent to the world. Congrats to all the USA & Canada winners – here is the complete list:

Color Vision Category

USA:
Gold: Katie Manselle
Silver: Brenton Lee
Bronze: Michael M. Haase

Canada:
Gold: Ilona Garson
Silver: Suzanne  Pack
Bronze: Damien Carvery

Young Talent Category

USA:
Gold: Alisha Basham
Silver: Erika Nash
Bronze: Taylor Roles

Canada:
Gold: Paige Ingram
Silver: Vanessa Vandenbroucke
Bronze: Christina Prioletta

Student Category

USA:
Gold: Julie Richard
Silver: Elizaveta Solovyeva
Bronze: Randi Green

Canada:
Gold: Angelica Grasso
Silver: Michael Sauvagot
Bronze: Melina Tzinevrakis