Ten Finalists Named in 2006 Style Stars Global Hair Contest, $150,000 Prize Package Up For Grabs

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) September 6, 2006

The Style Stars Global Hair Contest has announced the top ten finalists in its worldwide hairstyle competition.

Since the contest launched on January 1st, 2006, hair stylists from around the globe have been submitting their entries. Now the judging panel has narrowed down the list of finalists to these ten stylists:

(All Names currently shown in alphabetic orders. First, Second and Third positions will be announce after September 15, 2006)

Becci Renfro, Salon Progressions and Day Spa, Wichita, KS, USA –

Photo By: Brian Renfro, Makeup: Becci Renfro. Model: Daisy Randall

Beth Pence, Robert's Salon and Day Spa, Greenwood, IN, USA –

Photo By: Julie Beckham, Makeup By: Nan Case, Model: Samantha Hart

Bruppacher Natascha, Hairstyling Vogue, Biel, Bern, Switzerland –

Photo By: Robert Griniger, Makeup By: Natascha Bruppacher, Model: Nadia Corona

Dana Clift, Cosabella Salon & Spa, Glen Mills, PA, USA –

Photo By: William Baldwin Jr., Makeup By: Dana Clift, Model: Krystal Reinhard

Lesley Anne Herrington, Roberts Salon and Day Spa, Greenwood, IN, USA – Photo By: Jon Stine, Makeup By: Mary Swartz, Model: Lisa K. Fett

Lizzie Ibarra, The Aparment, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Photo By: Gretchen del Carmen, Makeup By: Lizzie Ibarra, Model: Mariely Zambrana - Unica

Robyn Valerie Price, Robyn Valerie, Brea, CA, USA –

Photo By: Alexandra Jackson, Makeup By: Valeria, Model: Nicole Obermeirer

Rosie Jones, La Spa Arabesque, Doylestown, PA, USA –

Photo By: Steven Lazney, Makeup By: Judith D, Model: Samantha Jones

Stephanie McCrary, London Hair, Mt. Pleasant , SC, USA –

Photo By: Frances Dubose, Makeup By: Stephanie McCrary, Model: Honey McCrary

Tony Anders, Kenneth, Columbus, OH, USA –

Photo By: Dan Wineland, Makeup By: Suanne Garcia, Model: Sara

To get to this stage of the judging, contestants submitted three before images and three after images, as well as a short essay. They were judged on technique, the harmony between cut, color and texture, and the overall creative approach.

All ten finalists now proceed to the next stage of the contest that will determine the grand prize winner, to be announced on September 15, 2006.

The winner will receive a prize package valued at over $150,000, including:

Wide exposure in various Harris Publications hair magazines.

Exposure on Total Image magazine.

Exposure on Modern Salon magazine with a circulation of over 127,000.

Two airline tickets to anywhere in the world, courtesy of n-fruizon Body Therapy.

Training in hair techniques by Great Lengths Hair Extensions and Balayage By Siggers Hairdressers of Atlanta.

Training in salon management.

Cash prizes.

A trip for two to Miami.

A professional photo shoot with hair model.

Use of the Yellow Strawberry Salon name for three years.

A 3-carat diamond ring.

A framed lock of John Lennon's hair.

A complete web solution by melSIS Creations.

About Style Stars

Style Stars is an annual global hair competition that's conducted online and via email. Its mission is to find exciting new hair styling talent and promote individual 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.

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