Wella Professionals has announced the top finalists for Australia and New Zealand TrendVision 2018, showcasing bold cut and colour work from 40 finalists that clearly display our industry’s talent, writes McKenna Uhde.
Each year the brand encourages all passionate and creative-thinking hairdressers to submit their best interpretations of Wella Professionals’ latest colour and styling trends in a prestigious and inspiring competition – and this year is no exception. The 40 finalists proved their talents with unique creations showcasing a forward-thinking creative vision.
“Wella Professionals TrendVision offers a spectacular platform for true creativity, where stylists can showcase their skills and craftsmanship – no boundaries, only imagination and inspiration,” said Coty Professional Beauty ANZ Education Director Gina Thomas. “Being the biggest event in our education calendar, TrendVision is an opportunity for Australia and New Zealand to be recognised at a global level, proudly showcasing our biggest talents.”
The 40 talented finalists from both countries will move forward in the competition in either the Color Vision or Creative Vision categories for the national award. For those that can make it out the other side, international opportunities and bragging rights are on the table.
“Wella Professionals is committed to providing the industry with a world class competition that is dedicated to showcasing the extraordinary talent of our hairdressers in Australia and New Zealand. It is a chance to, not only compete for the opportunity to share your work on an international stage, but to come together for a night of creative inspiration and celebration,” said Coty Professional Beauty ANZ General Manager, Jerome Toulza. “I would like to thank our amazing judges, for there is no great hairdressing competition without great, industry acclaimed, independent judges. Congratulations to our New Zealand and Australian finalists.”
The handpicked industry acclaimed judges came together this week to choose the best of the best creative and color visionaries. Here are the 40 finalists:
AUSTRALIAN COLOR VISION
Shannon Bunn – Oscar Oscar salons
Caroline Daoud – Uva Salon
Tanya Grant – Joey Scandizzo Salon
Jack Horton – Jack Horton Hair Boutique
Kristie Kesic – Stelios Papas Toowong
Giuseppe Mancuso – Rokk Ebony
Birdie Meehan – Joey Scandizzo Salon
Elena Nardone – Rokk Ebony
Steph Patridge – Joey Scandizzo Salon
Sade Webb – Que Colour
AUSTRALIAN CREATIVE VISION
Ryan David Brown – Joey Scandizzo Salon
Amy Gaudie – Urban Chic
Kimberly Hazelton – Revolution Hairdressing Wilston
Natalia Humphrey – Joey Scandizzo Salon
Hayley Keep – Earth Wind Fire Hair
Jess Lazarus – Rokstar
Georgia Plummer – Cast
Elizabeth Shedwick – Toni & Guy
Chung-yang Su – Rokk Ebony
Ben Wright – Rixon Hair
NEW ZEALAND COLOR VISION
Josh Angell – French Revolver Studio
Anna Bell – Toni & Guy
Amanda Buckingham – Zaibatsu Hair Art
Jess De Beer – Zaibatsu Hair Art
Kimberly Dunn – Zaibatsu Hair Art
Devo Weigang Peng – studio C
James Rossi – Toni & Guy
Nicole Sanders – Zaibatsu Hair Art
Shannon Quin – Salon One Hair & Beauty
Mandy Taylor – Zaibatsu Hair Art
NEW ZEALAND CREATIVE VISION
Jamie Barkat – Ktizo Hair And Skin
Anthony Bayer – Anthony Bayer Hair
Tyler Berland – Zaibatsu Hair Art
Mikaela Campbell – Opulence
Jay Jin – studioC
Kerrie Jordan – Kn Colab
Rita Kaire – Blow Hair Co
Liana King – Moha
Jackson Rode – Zaibatsu Hair Art
Jaimee Smith – Zaibatsu Hair Art
Congrats to the talented TrendVision finalists and best of luck in the next round!
For more information visit www.wella.com
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