World's Richest, Least Exclusive Hair Style Contest Launches 2007 Competition

Hair Stylists from around globe will compete for $150,000+ in prizes including a trip to the Caribbean with several hair styling sessions and photo shoots. The resulting photo spread, to be entitled "Caribbean Dreams", will be published in top hair and fashion magazines, helping to advance the winning hair artist's career.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWeb) February 22, 2007 -- The Style Stars Global Hair Style Contest is back for a second year, with even bigger, better prizes than last year's inaugural event and a continuing focus on inclusivity rather than exclusivity.

Hair contest founder Jesse Briggs says the accessibility of the contest, which accepts entries via the Internet, makes it more open and democratic than traditional hair competitions. He says that helps attract and nurture a diversity of new talent by opening doors to international stylists who might not otherwise get a chance to compete at this level.

Any licensed hair stylist from any country can compete to win a huge prize package worth over $150,000, including a trip to the Caribbean.

The winner of the hair style competition and his/her hair model will be flown to Puerto Rico for a four-day stay at a beachside villa near Yabucoa. Activities there will include several hair styling sessions and photo shoots by renowned fashion photographer Tom Carson. The resulting photo spread, to be entitled "Caribbean Dreams," will be published in top hair and fashion magazines, helping to advance the winning hair artist's career. View Contest Rules (http://www.style-stars.com/contest-rules.html)

Judges Panel:

Selected judges are among the best in hair and beauty industry including Celebrity hair stylist Candy Shaw, Denise Briggs, Canadian super stylist Brad Graham, Italian hair style artist Egidio Borri, platform artist and educator Bruce Todd, Award winning colorist Flo Briggs, Fashion photographer Tom Carson and celebrity makeup artist Katherine Queil and more. See Judges here (http://www.style-stars.com/judges-2007.html)

The list of prizes includes:

1. Style Stars Global Hair Contest Trophy engraved with the winner's name, valued at over $1000.

2. $5000 in cash.

3. A prize from Modern Salon Magazine valued at $10,000.

4. A prize from Total Image Magazine valued at $10,000.

5. A prize from Great Lengths Hair Extensions worth $4,800.

6. A prize from Yellow Strawberry Global Network Brand valued at $30,000.

7. A professional photo shoot in Italy with pro hairstylist Egidio Borri and hair model: $15,000.

8. A gold diamond watch donated by Jesse Briggs worth $10,000.

9. Two air tickets to Puerto Rico for the winner and his/her hair model, worth up to $7,000.

10. A four-night stay in Lucia Beach Villas including a professional photo shoot by photographer Tom Carson and directed by Jesse Briggs: $15,000.

11. A prize from melSIS Creations website design and marketing, with a value of $10,500.

12. Salon management training from Denise Briggs worth $8,500.

13. An original lock of Paul McCartney's hair worth $10,000 (framed with a certificate of authenticity from the Beatles fan club and autographed by Jesse Briggs and Maurice Tidy who cut the Beatles' hair in the '60s.)

And more... See Prize List (http://www.style-stars.com/prizes-2007.html)

The winner of the Style Stars Global Hair Contest will be announced in the fall of 2007. Entries are now being accepted, details online: http://www.style-stars.com

About Style Stars Global Hair Contest

Style Stars is an annual international hair competition that's conducted online and via email. Its mission is to find exciting new hair styling talent and promote international artists from different cultural backgrounds. Style Stars' founder and president Jesse Briggs also owns the Yellow Strawberry chain of hair salons headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Style Stars is sponsored by Modern Salon Magazine, Great Lengths, Total Image Magazine and Therma Fuse.

For more information:

Website: http://www.style-stars.com

Contact Jesse Briggs

Style Stars USA, Inc.

1007 E. Las Olas Boulevard,

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Phone: (954)463-4343

Fax: (954)463-4349

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